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For rhe bird, yes. I assure you mine hasn't improved since that moment. Lol

Definitely monkey pee

Not too weird.....they're halfway between the switch to new excursions.

Thank you for your feedback.

I'm not sure if being pooped on this morning by a bird (and nearly missed by another) is a good sign or a bad sign.... this time its a b2b so keep your fingers crossed for me. Lol

Thank you. I'll check it out but I'm inclined to use the cruise excursions my first time anywhere. Just wondered what's out there and when we might see RCCLs offerings. Thanks again.

Just asked a question about this in a new thread. How long does it take to show excursions for the new stop in the planner?

Just got the email I was expecting. In place of Labadee (for June) going to somewhere in the Dominican Republic. Questions are: how long does it usually take for RCCL to switch shore excursion offerings on theire website? Still shows Labadee and, since I've never been to DR I have no clue what do see/do. Also....what to see/do in Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep?

Similar but different.... dd also did sushi making and cupcake decorating, both of which advise you cannot take leftover food out of the restaurant. Both times she got containers for leftovers. I am SURE their intentions are to keep people safe, but if my dd felt compelled to scarf down 3 giant cupcakes so none would be lost, I'd be pretty annoyed. Probably more danger with leftover sushi but still....

I have for the most part enjoyed the replies and "discussion " about this topic, even if it's all speculation.

I always pick my own cabin. In all cases it'd be nice but not necessary or I'd pay for the cabin up front.

That is, by far, the best explanation I've ever read. It assumes at least someone will want an upgrade "deal", but at what cost to having this third party handle it? What has to happen to make it worthwhile to the customer (RCCL in this case)?....just to have all cabins filled even at zero cabin cost? That is what I'm assuming as people spend once on board but an empty cabin does them zero good.

It's a serious question in that I'm genuinely curious how it works. It's musings in that I'm just interested in hearing how it might work. There's no way to know who is reading this..... if someone actually knows or not. No one has to answer but I appreciate hearing everyone's thoughts.

I want to say we're just prior to the 60 day mark.

So I get a RU email and we currently have an inside cabin via a casino offer. I get 5-6 categories offered which (I think) includes two other insides (Promenade view and spacious), a couple OV (mmm I think spacious, ultra spacious and/or panoramic) and possibly a balcony. Forgive my memory I'm old. I check the availability on the cruise and not only is it the most expensive starting average (date wise), but all balconies are sold out. To boot, I think the lowest starting bid (it's a 5 nt cruise to BDA) is $25? Almost none of that makes sense to me. Not only am I not expecting to win any of them, but I wonder if the algorithm considers originally paid vs current pricing etc etc for the passenger. I have to believe it's offered to everyone in the same category regardless of what was originally paid. No, I don't expect anyone to know for sure, but I'd like to hear your theories.