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Since the people here seem to be experts I just want to make sure I have this right for AARP gift cards. I am taking a cruise soon and am thinking of booking a new cruise while onboard to take advantage of the few dollars of OBC and lower deposit. So if I want to take advantage of the AARP give card can I book onboard pay the deposit with my credit card and come back and buy a gift card and pay off part of the balance for the new cruise with the gift card? Or do I need to buy the card BEFORE I book the new cruise?

I did find this article about Royal turning away people because of an oversold cruise: Royal Caribbean overbooks cruise, turns away guests at Brisbane port | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

Is there a flyer for after July 15?

Trying to get a guesstimate on whether there are a reasonable number of grade school children on June Bermuda cruises out of NJ on Celebrity .

I assume you realize that if you bid the minimum the odds of winning are low.

Is the Sky Lounge reserved for Retreat only cruisers?

I understand how to book my next cruise while onboard to get reduced deposit and some onboard credit. However, thinking about taking family on a next cruise and wondering if it is possible to book 2 cabins for a next cruise and get a reduced deposit on both cabins and even possibly some onboard credit for both. I am asking because we have an upcoming cruise in a couple of weeks where we would book for next year. Want to make sure it is clear that this would be 2 cabins on the same cruise.

For me it still saves money because I only get single shot espresso drinks. However, it only makes sense if you will use the full card. Plus, depending on your loyalty level you will get a discount on some espresso drinks.

I don’t understand why you wouldn’t call Celebrity and waitlist for anytime AND also see the matre di as soon as you board. Just makes sense.

If you generally like the smaller more exclusive ship lines you may not be as happy with Celebrity.

We sailed in January and totally loved Constellation and Blu. Live the ship. The cabins are nice however there is an overhang we didn’t like and we’re not thrilled with our particular cabin steward.

Ok, so I still can’t earn Royal points while traveling on Celebrity and vice versa?

Just got emails from both Celebrity and Royal about a new status match program. We are members of both programs. To me it doesn’t look like they changed anything. Am I missing something?

FYI, reservations just recently opened up for my Jan 4 cruise on Vision.

I would never book Aqua if I didn't like Blu. As you stated it is more expensive and on many of the ships the cabin is under an overhang and the location is not necessarily the best.

I have seen this most often if I try to upgrade my room.

The official line is a corkage fee. There have been varying reports as to whether or not it has been charged. We always open a bottle of wine in our cabin and carry a glass of wine to dinner.

I have the flexible dining. That is why I am asking. The cruise is in January if that makes a difference.

Trying to figure out when to book dinner. When are the shows on Vision of the Seas?

I have a guaranteed cabin on Eclipse for early August and it was assigned a cabin a couple of weeks ago. I am not sure anybody really knows the algorithm Celebrity uses.

We always reserve. Typically means no wait or shorter wait if you reserve.

It is rare but it does happen.

It might influence your decision as to what room to book or whether or not to book a guarantee class or make an upgrade bid.

It doesn't really matter as long as they are in carryon. There is always a small chance that when it goes through the X-ray machine a security person might want a quick check.

I have sometimes called to upgrade after final payment, they never said no however they wouldn’t honor the current advertised price of the cabin I wanted, it was always more then the advertised price and the advice they gave was to bid for an upgrade.