Crystal Blocks

[Biker19]

10 minutes ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said:

It was only a matter of time!

Kinda rare for them to sell for over $100 - they can list at whatever they want.

Edited October 7, 2022 by Biker19

[sowhat]

On the paper work with the wonder crystal block  it states the cost of the block is $16

[Biker19]

34 minutes ago, sowhat said:

On the paper work with the wonder crystal block  it states the cost of the block is $16

On the paperwork which ask for options to get you the block they need a fourth option:

 

$40 OBC.

[RobInMN]

Just got mine for Jewel from a cruise about 3.5 months ago.

It's our first. It's shockingly heavy for it's size.

[Blizzard54]

2 hours ago, RobInMN said:

Just got mine for Jewel from a cruise about 3.5 months ago.

It's our first. It's shockingly heavy for it's size.

Yes, they are heavy.  I once had an extended trip where I ended up carrying 3 home in my carry-on bag.  TSA decided they wanted to open and check each one of them.

[WeMissSeaView]

4 hours ago, Blizzard54 said:

Yes, they are heavy.  I once had an extended trip where I ended up carrying 3 home in my carry-on bag.  TSA decided they wanted to open and check each one of them.

Had a TSA employee in New Orleans tell me I could not fly with a crystal block.  When I asked to see a supervisor, she told me the person working with her was her supervisor.  I pointed out that they both only had one stripe on their shoulders, and supervisors have two or three stripes on their shoulders.  She then called over a supervisor (who had three stripes) and he looked at the block and advised that I could fly with the block.  As I walked away with my block, I could hear the supervisor asking the two what they were thinking.  

[Blue Eyed Belfast Belle]

And now there is an Odyessy block for a silly price!

[Wineaux007]

I just got my Serenade today from a May sailing.  In fact, they sent me two of them.

[Crism]

Just got Enchantment from June 2. Old writing in cursive unlike the new Wonder block from the other day.

[Ourusualbeach]

Just had a Symphony block delivered today and it is the normal Oasis class silhouette not the squished version that they had been using.  Definitely looks much nicer.

[lakelorain]

I have 4 extra Adventure blocks.  2 old type, 2 new type. Would like to exchange with someone from US for Vision, Explorer, Anthem, Symphony, Harmony, Liberty or Radiance.

[Oceansaway17]

On 10/7/2022 at 5:27 PM, Blizzard54 said:

Yes, they are heavy.  I once had an extended trip where I ended up carrying 3 home in my carry-on bag.  TSA decided they wanted to open and check each one of them.

lucky you.

[Oceansaway17]

On 10/7/2022 at 10:05 PM, WeMissSeaView said:

Had a TSA employee in New Orleans tell me I could not fly with a crystal block.  When I asked to see a supervisor, she told me the person working with her was her supervisor.  I pointed out that they both only had one stripe on their shoulders, and supervisors have two or three stripes on their shoulders.  She then called over a supervisor (who had three stripes) and he looked at the block and advised that I could fly with the block.  As I walked away with my block, I could hear the supervisor asking the two what they were thinking.  

yes pays to keep trying for the voice of reason.  

[Ocean Boy]

On 10/7/2022 at 10:05 PM, WeMissSeaView said:

Had a TSA employee in New Orleans tell me I could not fly with a crystal block.  When I asked to see a supervisor, she told me the person working with her was her supervisor.  I pointed out that they both only had one stripe on their shoulders, and supervisors have two or three stripes on their shoulders.  She then called over a supervisor (who had three stripes) and he looked at the block and advised that I could fly with the block.  As I walked away with my block, I could hear the supervisor asking the two what they were thinking.  

Maybe TSA is run by RCI customer service reps. You know, just keep asking until you get the answer that you want.😄

[celticgirl]

Got mine yesterday ups called said had heavy item had no clue what is was and it appeared not bad that was from august.

[rolloman]

It used to be they would give you your block while on the ship if you made the required number of points during that specific sailing. Do they still do this or is everything by mail? 

[njkruzer]

7 minutes ago, rolloman said:

It used to be they would give you your block while on the ship if you made the required number of points during that specific sailing. Do they still do this or is everything by mail? 

By mail.

[Ocean Boy]

11 minutes ago, rolloman said:

It used to be they would give you your block while on the ship if you made the required number of points during that specific sailing. Do they still do this or is everything by mail? 

You have a choice provided they have a supply on the ship. You fill out a form to have it delivered to your cabin, have it shipped to your home, or to decline the block.

[njkruzer]

8 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

You have a choice provided they have a supply on the ship. You fill out a form to have it delivered to your cabin, have it shipped to your home, or to decline the block.

None on the ship as far as I know.  I got the block I earned in April on the Jewel in September. 

[WeMissSeaView]

Ovation has the blocks on board earlier this month.  I requested mine to be mailed

[Ourusualbeach]

4 hours ago, njkruzer said:

None on the ship as far as I know.  I got the block I earned in April on the Jewel in September. 

If they have the blocks available on the ship then you have the choice.  I have received 5 on board ships this year

[njkruzer]

40 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

If they have the blocks available on the ship then you have the choice.  I have received 5 on board ships this year

Ok. Hadn't heard this.

[yingyang1]

I have an extra Adventure block brand new in box and looking to trade for Oasis or Allure, Explorer,Odyssey,Freedom,etc.

[BobH5849]

Just got our first from an Explorer of the Seas sailing in June. Heading towards our second!

[brillohead]

Explorer currently has them available.