Ginny-Lo Posted August 21, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just got home and had an e-mail from RCCL saying that I could book on Oasis starting today, even though I'm not diamond, because I had booked a grand suite in the past. Hum ..... That's a surprise! Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted August 21, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just got home and had an e-mail from RCCL saying that I could book on Oasis starting today, even though I'm not diamond, because I had booked a grand suite in the past. Hum ..... That's a surprise! Anyone else? Interesting....wonder if too many D/D+ are NOOTS rather than Oasis bookers. ;) :D :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny-Lo Posted August 21, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I thought the same thing. I'm not interested - at least not right now - in the big ship. I think I'll wait and see how the reviews turn out. It's exciting though to read how excited everyone else is. It makes me want to book even though I'm not really interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knewcrewzr Posted August 21, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Said it was because I was a previous suite booker. Not really ready to book Oasis yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My RC CVP told me about this. She and I were under the impression, though, that the invitation was for REPEAT large suite bookers. Very interesting. (in other words, this was a deliberate marketing move by RC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted August 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I thought the same thing. I'm not interested - at least not right now - in the big ship. I think I'll wait and see how the reviews turn out. It's exciting though to read how excited everyone else is. It makes me want to book even though I'm not really interested! I can't say it makes me want to book - but I do like reading about people being excited about booking a cruise. Actually excitement over any cruise is fun. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny-Lo Posted August 21, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My RC CVP told me about this. She and I were under the impression, though, that the invitation was for REPEAT large suite bookers. Very interesting. (in other words, this was a deliberate marketing move by RC) Maybe, that could be right, it mentions "suites", but I don't know if it specifically means only suites or just mentions them so you want to book one. Here's part of the e-mail ......... As a member of the Crown & Anchor Society, you've already been sent a Special Invitation for our new Oasis of the Seas(SM). Now we are extending an even more exclusive opportunity to a selected group of guests who have reserved a Grand Suite with us in the past. Starting today, you can reserve in the same window as our Crown & Anchor Diamond Plus and Diamond members. That's a week earlier than all other Crown & Anchor Society members--and a full two weeks before the general public! So whether you'd like to book another Grand Suite, a suite overlooking our new Boardwalk(SM) featuring the AquaTheater, or an innovative two-floor Loft Suite, this is your one chance to be first. Take your pick--before everyone else can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyB426 Posted August 21, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I just booked two Owner's Suites for the Oasis 2/13/10. I am not a Diamond Club member (yet)but got that e-mail by virtue of the fact that I sailed twice before, each booking two Grand Suites (this according to the RCCL rep). I'm also booked on the Independence next year and I have the Presidential Suite. I was just as surprised as everyone else to get the offer and happily took them up on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2skikids Posted August 21, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I got the same e-mail. I have only booked grand suites previously for the extra room with kids. I also received a phone call from my "private" cruise consultant asking me to call her back with a time of my convenience to book the Oasis. She said the wait times were about 45 mins and this way she could devote the time I needed. I have no desire to book the Oasis at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted August 21, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well, at least their cross referencing seems to be working. I got the e-mail for D/D+ members for booking today. But I did not get the suite e-mail and we have booked suites 3 times in the past...... Did anyone get both e-mails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTourist Posted August 21, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is not new information. This was in a press release to TA's that was sent to me by my TA. Select number of people who booked suites in the past. Not everyone though. This is what it said "We have identified a list of past Suite Guests who have sailed with Royal Caribbean Int. over the past two years; those guests will have the opportunity to pre-book Oasis to show our support of their business. We are sending Suite Guests an email advising them of the opportunity to pre-book Oasis beginning August 21st. The email will direct them to call their travel agent of record or log onto http://www.royalcaribbean.com or call us at 1-800-RoyalCaribbean. In addition, we will be sending their last travel agent of record an email with the names of their clients whom we are sending the above mentioned email so they can follow-up with them directly." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icruiz2 Posted August 21, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is not new information. This was in a press release to TA's that was sent to me by my TA. Select number of people who booked suites in the past. Not everyone though. This is what it said "We have identified a list of past Suite Guests who have sailed with Royal Caribbean Int. over the past two years; those guests will have the opportunity to pre-book Oasis to show our support of their business. We are sending Suite Guests an email advising them of the opportunity to pre-book Oasis beginning August 21st. The email will direct them to call their travel agent of record or log onto www.royalcaribbean.com or call us at 1-800-RoyalCaribbean. In addition, we will be sending their last travel agent of record an email with the names of their clients whom we are sending the above mentioned email so they can follow-up with them directly." Thank you for sharing this email. I have been stomping my feet and shaking my fists in the air because i did not receive this email and have booked suites in the past. However, it has NOT been in the past two years, so I am more relaxed now. :) Still jealous, but more relaxed. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 21, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is not new information. This was in a press release to TA's that was sent to me by my TA. I thought you are a TA..........arent you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 21, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well, isn't that intersting! I am Platinum with 8 cruise credits (will be Diamond after 10/10/08 Monarch sailing in JS), but we booked the Presidential Suite in December 2007. I never received this email:( , and from the intensity of the initial booking frenzy, it would have been nice to book earlier! I think I will call C&A and ask them about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTourist Posted August 21, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I thought you are a TA..........arent you? HA! No. But I would make a good one. :D I love booking travel for me and my family. But I am not a ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTourist Posted August 21, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well, isn't that intersting! I am Platinum with 8 cruise credits (will be Diamond after 10/10/08 Monarch sailing in JS), but we booked the Presidential Suite in December 2007. I never received this email:( , and from the intensity of the initial booking frenzy, it would have been nice to book earlier! I think I will call C&A and ask them about this... Couldn't hurt to ask. Call and say you are a previous Pres Suite guest and just tell them you want to book. Why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 21, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Have to have booked suites twice or more...........and when you call,you need a special code...... sorry Itourist....must have mixed you up with someone else.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelJ Posted August 21, 2008 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am platinum and received this email a couple hours ago: As a member of the Crown & Anchor Society, you've already been sent a Special Invitation for our new Oasis of the Seas(SM). Now we are extending an even more exclusive opportunity to a selected group of guests who have reserved a Junior Suite with us in the past. Starting today, you can reserve in the same window as our Crown & Anchor Diamond Plus and Diamond members. That's a week earlier than all other Crown & Anchor Society members--and a full two weeks before the general public! So whether you'd like to book another Junior Suite, a suite overlooking our new Boardwalk(SM) featuring the AquaTheater, or an innovative two-floor Loft Suite, this is your one chance to be first. Take your pick--before everyone else can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITISSA Posted August 21, 2008 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I didn't get any e-mail from RCCL and I am a Diamond member and have always booked suites including Royal Suite. But I called in this morning and reserved another suite for the Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 21, 2008 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I didn't get any e-mail from RCCL and I am a Diamond member and have always booked suites including Royal Suite. But I called in this morning and reserved another suite for the Oasis. You didnt get an email cuz you are diamond and could book today anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonpips Posted August 21, 2008 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thank you for sharing this email. I have been stomping my feet and shaking my fists in the air because i did not receive this email and have booked suites in the past. However, it has NOT been in the past two years, so I am more relaxed now. :) Still jealous, but more relaxed. :D Well I have booked GS in 2006, 2007 AND 2008 and haven't received the e-mail yet! I *might* consider Oasis (DH is all over it) but would love to be invited to do it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 21, 2008 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well, well, well... This forum is AWESOME when it comes to disseminating the most UTD information. I have been checking into the Cruise Critic boards all day while at work, and noticed this thread. Well, after my last post, I pulled up my home email, and wouldn't you know it...I DID receive the same message as mentioned earlier! I am on the phone with RCCL C&A right now, and it looks like we may get the Pres Suite again in 2010! The rep has taken all of my info and deposits, and is just waiting for the Revenue Department to release it! THANK YOU SO MUCH for passing on this information! FWIW, I agree with RCCL rewarding loyal C&A cruisers with its stepwise booking opportunity, and I would have been fine with waiting until next week. But I will not look a gift horse in the mouth, and am glad that they have also rewarded previous suite bookers as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam84 Posted August 22, 2008 #23 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I got the e-mail today. It is interesting because it was actually sent to my mom at my e-mail address. My mom isn't a crown and achor member and I am the one who always books suites and just finished the Enchantment cruise on a GS. :eek: LOL, gotta laugh. :p I did call, got through immediately, gave them the secret code that everyone knows and the lovely agent hooked me up with a Crown Loft 1704, my first choice on the Eastern Carribbean cruise Aug 14, 2010. No problem. I'm laughing, cause I got what I wanted, but it does seem weird that e-mail was sent to my mom and not me, the loyal RCCL suite guest, platinum (2 short of diamond) member.:D Happy cruising. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingnewyorkers Posted August 22, 2008 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Rob, When are you going in 2010? donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniorsmom Posted August 22, 2008 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I was surprised that I received the email too. I guess I will have to look into it further and just maybe book the Oasis for Jan. 2010. ah such a sacrifice.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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