TheInnocentAge

Yep, something like that.

My bad, I didn't see the particular post you had responded to, so I missed the context of your reply.

If that's the case, I don't know why they'd cancel the port stops...

We've had a variety of different outcomes. We've been notified as early as four weeks before the cruise (accepted), to as late as three hours after sail away (denied). I've bid the maximum before and was declined, and I've bid the minimum and was approved. Best of luck, and either way, enjoy your cruise!

@captainannoyed! Thank you for the quick response, and especially for the positive vibes! We will be in that cabin for 15 nights, and I will definitely let you know how it goes.

I've seen that document, but since others have posted that they've received perks in addition to those listed, I figured I'd ask the OP.

Captain, just curious how your experience was in the RS. We have the RS on Jewel in May. We are D+, so I'm aware of those benefits, but just wondering what additional perks (champagne, wine, etc.) that may have come along with this cabin. Also, did you use the piano, and if so is it fairly in tune? Thank in advance...

I've not seen that happen before. Been on a few dozen cruises and they are always still pushing the drink packages on day 1 or 2.

If you're a fan of big balconies, my choice would be the AquaTheater Suite, but only if it's one of the lower decks (preferably deck 8). That's because those ATS cabins and balconies get a bit smaller as you go up higher, with deck 8 being the largest (800+ sq. ft. of cabin, plus almost another 800 of balcony). Great views of the shows, and with the horseshoe shaped balcony there is also a private side that faces the ocean. Plus the ones on Deck 8 are Star Class, so you get the unlimited specialty dining, deluxe drink package, Genie, and all the other Star perks. The rest of the ATS (decks 9 and above) are Sky Class I believe. One downside to the ATS would be that its a longer walk to the Coastal Kitchen, which was one of the great things about being in a Crown Loft and just steps away from CK. Having stayed in all three cabin types you mentioned, I would choose the ATS #1 if you can get deck 8. If not, then I would go with the Crown Loft. For me the Owners Suite would be #3.

Related question... I'm familiar with the D+ perk of a free bag of laundry on a 7-night cruise, and the discount for a 2nd bag. We have a 15-night cruise coming up, so just wondering if they typically offer a 2nd free bag on longer cruises such as this.

We have a 15-night cruise next month with three stops in Ireland, but not Dublin this time. It also has stops in Iceland, Scotland and England.

He was our bartender too. He was happy to see us!

That's for sure. One day I was carrying two pina coladas (one for each hand) back to my lounge chair and the wind blew the extra rum floaters right off the top 🙂.

Congrats in advance! Not sure if this will help or what cabin type you have, but I made similar plans a few years back when I was ready to ask my girlfriend to marry me. We were in an AquaTheater suite on Symphony, another Oasis class ship. Part of our cruise routine has always been to have one slow dance per night on our balcony. Anyway, with that huge balcony (almost 800 sq ft) and its close proximity to the music that is often played toward the back of the ship, I arranged for the song 'Perfect Symphony' to be played at a certain time when I knew we'd be back from dinner one night (it's a variation of Ed Sheeran's song 'Perfect', but with both Ed and Andrea Bocelli in a beautiful duet, which they renamed 'Perfect Symphony'). If you have a special song, even played from your phone and even if you don't have a big balcony, a nice slow dance ending with you on one knee just might do the trick. We've been married a little over four years now.

Haa... The hamster powering their website (Rodent of the Seas) fell off the wheel...