chfenton

So best laid plans...we had planned a family cruise getaway for me, DW and two adult sons for early June (we are way past final payment date). As of today, it looks like both of our sons will have unforeseen commitments that will prevent them from coming on the cruise. Can I get some advice thoughts on my options? As I see them, 1) Cancel but with loss of 50% of cruise fare (about to go to 75% in a few days) as my insurance does not include a cancel for any reason clause 2) Change booking to just me and DW (but I believe I risk repricing for just two sailing -is that correct) 3) Name change the 3rd and 4th passenger (seems unlikely in our situation as not sure there is anyone else we would want sleeping in same room as us) 4) Continue with booking as is and have 3rd and 4th just likely no show (Is there any downside to this? This seems like best way to proceed for me right now as it leaves the glimmer of hope that one or both of their situations change and they can cruise--again am I missing any downside?) Thanks

Since they would be reaching Prime in the casino year 4/1/24-3/31/25--wouldn't they be prime through 3/31/26 and not 2025?

Not trying to mislead - as I mentioned in my first sentence the peacefulness/serenity applied to my date from approx 8:30 to 11 am and I would still use those words for that time frame. Obviously when music/DJ starts and the crowds get bigger the peace and serenity wains.

Absolutely loved it and from the time the ship opened until late morning it was so peaceful. Not wanting to seem like a grumpy old man as I've had children that age, but the lack of children laughing, screaming, playing etc was both weird and welcome for the serenity. Would definitely pay again to go to Hideaway especially if on the lower end of the dynamic pricing scale.

Just to clarify, Free Starbucks is available to Diamond (or any other cruiser) who is staying in a Star Class Suite. I swear we as a family "took" them for over a $1,000 last time on Harmony. Every drink felt like making the price of the suite just a little bit better.😀

Not sure this is entirely accurate or if you are specifying cashing out without cycling through the machine? I did 10 different room charges to slot machines over a 4 day Allure cruise 4 weeks ago and had no problem doing the final 9 after the first even though I cashed that one after playing some. To be clear, I definitely cycled through at least 50% of what I loaded to the machine as a room charge each time before cashing out--doing this - I had no issues transferring to the machines whenever I wanted throughout the cruise.

Just to add further..and maybe its pedantic..but there is Not a dress code for the MDR or specialty restaurants with the exception of barefeet and tank tops. Per the RCCL web site FAQ's -there are "suggestions" for various nights...casual, smart casual and formal. But you also know they are only suggestions and not a dress code as the very next paragraph says and I quote- Main Dining Room/Specialty Dining Venues Bare feet are not allowed at any time in any venue and tank tops are not permitted in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining venues for dinner. That is the extent of what is not permitted under the dress code.

Shorts and a collared polo all 4 nights for me a few weeks ago on Allure--absolutely no issues. Also agree not one suit/tux in CK on formal night.

Hello more experienced Galveston cruisers, We have been on Allure twice out of Galveston in 2023 -once with a Genie and the other with Sky class concierge exit. Both times we were out of the terminal (naturally one of the very first off both times) carrying our own luggage by 730am at the latest. Does this seem normal/average? We are taking Harmony this summer again in Star class with a Genie so easily expect to be able to make an 11AM flight out of Hobby (which I know is a lot closer to Galveston than IAH and it is a Sunday morning for traffic considerations. We will have a rental car parked at the terminal. Am I missing anything other than the obvious -what if ship is delayed/customs/ fog etc... Thanks

HI, Looking for others experiences--have been monitoring the price of cabanas for a September cruise and have noticed prices have remained the same for the last few months while inventory also seems to have remained the same (the ribbons that say only XX spots left have not changed). Is it your experience that the laws of supply and demand generally kick in as the sailing date gets closer-In other words if no others are rented, will prices typically drop or does RC keep prices up and hope to sell spots on board for each particular cruise?

Had the exact same experience on Feb 8th - Loud right by the main pool, but I sat where you sat (by the cabanas with their infinity pool) and hardly noticed the music after a while.

My last star class experience was on Allure in early 2023 and yes every specialty restaurant knew we were star class, the Genie always checked in with us at dinner and waiter always asked if we wanted more than one entree. In addition, more than one appetizer was also not only allowed but encouraged.

Thanks for the info--we will be travelling in Star class so gratuities, specialty restaurants, alcohol, starbucks and tips are already covered. Hence my anticipating we may have some leftover.🙂

So we booked an expensive suite through one of the largest on-line cruise travel agents that I'm sure many of you know. When booking, we received various types of onboard credit and the amount is significant so was wondering if there is a nuance in how they are listed on the travel agent's confirmation? The three titles are: - $XX Onboard Spending - Group Amenity - $XX To Spend on Board (this is by far the biggest amount and I believe the piece the travel agency as opposed to Royal is kicking in) - $XX Shipboard Credit per Stateroom Assuming we can't spend it all onboard - does the slot machine cash out work for all of these? in other words does loading money to a machine from my onboard account simply offset any credit balance remaining from these three amounts or is there a differentiator? Thanks!

I wouldn't worry too much about the photo--just go through the process as requested while checking in on-line and snap one using your phone, tablet or pc camera. As mentioned above, when I checked in at Port Canaveral last week, the agent wanted a little higher up angle. So it took all of 5 seconds for her to hold up her Ipad and snap a new picture.