Biker19

The thing is, even if the ship had Freestyle machines, the machine(s) could be out of service or out of that particular syrup. Buy the package and if they don't have what you need, cancel on board for OBC.

That is true,

I think that's the on board price. Biker, who wonders if RCI would raise the price above what on board is and if folks would buy even at the level.

Yes, but be considerate of other passengers in there.

The package will only include pics which depict the customers booked in the cabin which bought the package. Not sure if the photographers have some sort of limit of how many customers they will include in one pic.

Life at Sea Cruises’ three-year sailing around the world has been canceled. The cruise, which was originally scheduled to depart from Istanbul on Nov. 1 and visit nearly 400 ports, was scrapped earlier this month. One passenger told USA TODAY he and his wife were notified of the cancellation on Nov. 17, after they had already arrived in Istanbul with plans to board the ship on Nov. 11. The guest asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution from the company. “We both wanted to see the world, and this seemed like a cheap way to do this,” he said. Prices started at just under $30,000 per year for each guest based on double occupancy when the cruise was announced earlier this year, including meals, drinks, Wi-Fi and more. They spent around $85,000 on the cruise and sold their Florida home – which the couple estimates was at a nearly $40,000 loss – in order to go. The sailing was originally going to take place on the MV Gemini ship, but Life at Sea later reportedly set its sights on the larger former AIDA Cruises ship AIDAaura. However, Celestyal Cruises announced earlier this month that it had acquired that vessel. Vedat Ugurlu, CEO of Life at Sea’s parent company Miray Cruises, said the cruise was facing “challenges due to investor withdrawal” in a statement shared with USA TODAY. “While we're in talks to acquire a similar vessel, if the December 1st sail is jeopardized, we offer alternative departure dates or expedited refunds,” he said. “Although we could use our current vessel, the Gemini, we remain committed to delivering the promised larger, newer vessel.” Life at Sea did not immediately respond to additional questions about the guest’s experience. Ugurlu sent a similar note to guests on Nov. 19, according to screenshots shared by a Life at Sea passenger. But in a subsequent message, COO Ethem Bayramoglu wrote, “In case we weren’t clear, the Life at Sea cruise trip is cancelled.” He said all passengers would be given full refunds in installments between December and February. Hotel accommodations in Istanbul will also be covered until Dec. 1, and “subsequent travel expenses to your chosen destination will be reimbursed,” Ugurlu said in his statement. Life at Sea previously pushed the cruise’s departure back multiple times. Passengers said they were told its most recent sail date was Nov. 30, CNN reported last month, though the brand told the outlet at the time that there was not a confirmed departure date or place. Miray CEO Kendra Holmes also left earlier this month, according to Business Insider. The Life at Sea guest said he and his wife planned to stay in Istanbul until they get a full refund. “We’re at a complete loss as to what to do or where to go without having our money,” he said. Three-year cruise around the world canceled, passengers awaiting refunds (msn.com)

You need to set the app to the current sailing, not yours. It may not be offered on every sailing.

All the included drinks are still included - a drink package doesn’t affect the availability of those.

It could be a good teaching moment to share the one device package.

That would be a departure for RCI - they have not done that usually. For some ships which have virtually no planned changes (might apply to Star) a longer deployment announcement might be possible.

Welcome to CC.

You can book and cancel/rebook if the price goes down further.

There's no need for them to do so, even though some of those missing features were promised years ago when Wow bands first came out.

If you want the excursion, book it sometime during the day on 11/28 - don't wait till midnight. You can cancel on board but it must be two days out.

You may not be sold on the RCI version.

You don't need to be - look in the app at the current sailing.

The RC blog usually has some.

Cruisedeckplans is the place to go for pics/videos - also look at alternate ships in the class (and other similar cabins).

If you cut it very carefully, yes, it should fit. I would not assume many others would attempt such a thing (folks using a Wow band are already a small minority on the ship).

Go to a bar/MDR in the app and it should list most of the wines offered.

Like someone with any other implant which may set off the metal detector - explain to the security staff and they'll manage the issue.

Break-even is about 5-6 alcoholic drinks per day.

It all depends on what value you place on the extra perks the GS gets you, like the extra space, CL access( will you mind the long walk back there?), the Voom package, etc.

None of them, the furthest out itineraries will likely end April 2026.

Yes, though perhaps not all you can see and not at the prices you are seeing.