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I imagine a luxury line being Royal-ish would be the grounds for a complaint thread. “I booked luxury line xyz and it was just like Royal!” “Bait and switch!!!”

I was hoping to win the lottery this week. Didn’t happen. That’s about equal to the opportunity to expect CK added on this class.

Basic maritime maintenance, the true purpose of all dry docks.

I had a TA do something similar. Then the crane fell on Oasis. What I discovered was that from Royal‘s perspective my cruise fare was that lower amount that the TA had identified as being the cruise fare and the sales tax amount was basically the agency commission, markup, profit and maybe a few other things. This became important because when it came time to issue the 100% FCC that Royal offered for canceling the cruise when the crane fell on Oasis, my cruise fare was that lower amount and that was the basis of how Royal determined my FCC. Everyone else who booked on the website or a reputable TA received a much higher FCC while my FCC was lower because of the wholesale or whatever funky rate the TA used in obtaining my cruise fare. The overall cruise total was correct, but the portion that Royal decided was the cruise fare was lower through this TA, and therefore my FCC was lower.

The change fee is applied inconsistently. It’s classically Royal.

I routinely cruise from Port Canaveral using a passport card. That is for round-trip cruises. I have the passport book which stays safe within my backpack. I use the passport card because it is much more durable and can ride around in my pocket without getting damaged.

Here are some photos of the 1702 obstruction: From inside CK: Point of reference, you don't need to prepend the "17" to suite number. They are 1702 and 1764.

My personal thoughts are anything less than 1,400 or double pin as some call it, is basically junior pinnacle level. I think Royal avoids using a point level as the threshold since then it becomes a new level in an already too-many-levels loyalty program. I think they are trying to use top X such as top 30 regardless what their actual points tally is.

Some Pinnacle do this but it's not like it's taught in Pinnacle school rather they do it because they are frequent cruisers who are trying not to sit alone with their partner. They don't do it to exclude anyone intentionally, that is more of a reaction from folks like myself who don't normally look to participate in group sessions like this. It doesn't bother me they do it, it's just not my thing, so I tend not to join in. I've been invited into the circle as a stranger so it's definitely not exclusionary by nature. If anyone walked up to available chairs and introduced themselves or simply asked to join them I'm confident they would welcome you regardless of your suite-ness or CAS level. In my neighborhood there are certain houses that tend to gather in someone's garage and before you know it there are several couples sitting around a table or in a circle in the same garage night after night or every several days. It's very similar. I'm not in their circle of garage friends but I'm pretty sure I could be if I wanted to be.

They can heat fresh and/or sea water. Sea water is typically used for guest pools but some ships can produce enough fresh water for a pool if the circumstances warrant it. On Oasis class for example the Aqua Theater pool is fresh water for the benefit of the eyes of the performers. When ships are in colder climates such as Alaska the outdoor pools are heated. That same ship when in a warm climate such as the Caribbean will not typically heat the pools. Recently in a cold climate I saw an outdoor pool being filled. A few hours later it was open and it felt like warm bath water. It wasn't as hot as the hot tubs but it was quite pleasant to swim in the pool. The air temperature was within a few degrees of freezing.

Yet other cruise lines manage.

No. They are heated when they determine it is required.

If Royal released more there would be that many more cancellations like Ovation in 2025. It's bad enough now. With everything released all at once they would need 10x the staff to manage the redeployment issues when they change their mind.

I lived on St. Thomas for a short spell. Driving on the left in a North American left drive is unique sort of special. Easy peasy. My OV cabin for a B3B was a 4D balcony. That same cabin on QN is a 5D. Securing the same cabin for a QN B3B may be an issue since they won't put a solo in a 5D. I won't know until well after the deadline to request a refund. Royal doesn't care when moving ships like this. They'll move people wherever to get the move done. I'm not sure I want to play that game.

Unsure if I'll move to QN. I might just go to Australia, ride some trains around the country and fly home.

They didn't offer to move you to Quantum? Here is my OV cancellation email: Dear Guest, Due to an adjustment in our itinerary planning, our upcoming April 29th, 2025 9-night Hawaii sailing onboard Ovation of the Seas has unfortunately been cancelled. Quantum of the Seas will now take Ovation of the Seas’ place sailing an 8-Night Hawaii Cruise departing April 28th, 2025, from Honolulu, Hawaii and disembarking in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a similar itinerary and length of sailing, we have automatically moved your reservation to the new 8-Night Quantum of the Seas sailing in your original stateroom category, for the same price as your 9-Night Ovation of the Seas cruise. Your holiday is important to us. While we’re confident you’ll have an amazing time onboard Quantum of the Seas and enjoy many of the same features as Ovation of the Seas, we still want you to have the flexibility to make the best decision for you and those in your party. Below, we’ve outlined your options along with a few additional details. Option 1: Automatically move to the new 8-Night Hawaii Cruise onboard Quantum of the Seas, departing April 28th, 2025: Sailing from Honolulu, Hawaii and disembarking in Vancouver, British Columbia visiting: Kailua Kona, Hawaii | and Napali Coast, Kuai, Hawaii (Scenic Cruising) What you’ll receive: We’ll automatically move you to the Quantum of the Seas sailing departing on April 28th, 2025. So, there’s nothing for you to do! We’ll move you to a like-for-like stateroom and your original stateroom category price will be prorated for the change in sailing nights, and any overage will be refunded. This excludes taxes, fees, gratuities (where applicable), and other non-cruise fare items. If your booking was already paid in full and your cruise fare rate decreases, we’ll provide you with a refund for the difference. You can expect to receive your refund to your original form of payment within 14 business days after we move you. Kindly note, refund times may vary depending on your financial institution. Option 2: Re-book any other Royal Caribbean International sailing If you prefer to re-book another sailing, we’ll waive any non-refundable deposit change fees. Please know, you’ll be responsible for any difference in pricing for your cruise fare, taxes, fees, gratuities (where applicable), and other non-cruise fare items. If your booking was already paid in full and your cruise fare rate decreases, we’ll provide you with a refund for the difference. Option 3: If you can’t find a new itinerary that works for you and choose to cancel, we’ll be sad to see you go, but hope you’ll come back soon. You’ll receive: A full refund of any paid portion of your cruise fare (including non-refundable deposits) and any pre-paid amenities to the original form of payment. If you used a Future Cruise Credit on this sailing, and you request a refund instead, we’ll refund any NEW funds paid above the certificate amount, and we’ll reinstate your original certificate. If you booked your airfare through Royal Caribbean International, it will be automatically refunded to you. However, if you booked on your own, please contact the service provider directly for your options with them. Please note, if you choose this option, we will not provide additional compensation. Any refunds due will be credited to your original form of payment within 14 business days after your decision – kindly note, refund times may vary depending on your financial institution. It’s important to us that you find the best cruise option. Please contact us no later than February 20th, 2024, to let us know if you no longer wish to retain your booking on the new Quantum of the Seas April 28th, 2025, sailing, otherwise we’ll automatically confirm your acceptance of Option 1 on February 20th. If you decide to go with Option 2 or 3, please call us at 1800 754 500 or contact your Travel Advisor, and please know, hold times may be longer than usual. If you have any questions, please contact your Travel Advisor immediately or contact us at: 1 888 281 9344 in the U.S. or text us at 800 256-6649 1800 754 500 in Australia / 0800 102 123 in New Zealand In the UK only, by using our webchat service or by calling 0344 493 4005 All other countries, please visit http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contactus for your local Royal Caribbean International office phone number. Thank you for understanding, and we hope you find another cruise with us. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or looking to explore, relax, and recharge, we have no doubt your time with us will be nothing short of amazing. Sincerely, Aurora Yera-Rodriguez AVP | Guest Experience Royal Caribbean International

Radiance has shorepower. When they added that to her I have no idea. It's possible any ship that has dry docked in the past 5 years now has it. That's pretty much any of them that could have it. It's not something they advertise.

Yep! "Price protected".

They are sending out notice for OV in the spring of 2025 cancellations to North American guests. OV April 3, 2025, South Pacific OV April 12, 2025, TP OV April 29, 2025 Hawaii All cancelled. Must notify them of intentions by Feb. 20, 2025.

At least you know the next person loves to cruise.

Wow. Least favorite port of all time. Makes Nassau look pretty awesome.

Are people actually booking a cruise that only goes to Ensenada?

The twice weekly tendering would be a PITA for Q class. Q class can tender and they do at some stops when down under or Hawaii but those aren't twice weekly. Pretty draining on the deck crew.

Pinnacle relationships work for a spouse, not for dependent children.

Available Pinnacle seeks single female. 🤣