Jamie2019

Currently on board and the only LIVE tv channels are BBC News, BBC, MSNBC, ESPN and ESPN 2. 

3 hours ago, rbt001 said:

I also opted for the full refund when my Sneak-a-Peek cruise was cancelled for the end of March.  I feel lucky that I received a prompt refund to my credit card, which isn't the case for many requesting refunds as the posts suggest with cancelled Princess Cruises passengers being told it could take 90 days.

 

The 25% FCC good until March 2021 is a nice touch, and initially had me viewing cruises for later in the year, sailing in a Seriously Suite, which is what I had originally booked.

 

I noticed a few weeks ago what appeared to be the elimination of the private transfer and premium wifi perks, so I called and got through to a CS agent with little wait.  After checking, they confirmed the benefits were dropped.  There wasn't any mention of a price drop.

 

Over this weekend, when I read the topics here about the official announcement and price drops, I viewed the Costa Maya cruise dates to find that the prices have INCREASED, rather than decreased for the Seriously Suite.

 

I think the accountants are waking up to the fact that all those 25% and 100% bonus credits can drastically reduce cash flow at a time when they need it most.  So cutting expenses by reducing benefits and increasing fares are two ways to offset those credits.  That's exactly why airlines place capacity controls on mileage award tickets and upgrades:  they need cash to pay their bills.  It's also why premium cabin service is usually gutted on routes that are predominantly vacation routes such as Hawaii:  "most seats are bought with miles, lacking business travelers, so why spend cash for the usual amenities"?  (Personally I don't agree with that philosophy, but it's long been a practice.)

  

Do you know if the WiFi and transfers where the only thing removed from seriously suites? Any thing said about drinks or access to the private area in Bimini?