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I would say 90 days before departure.

A family of 4 would pay $1100 a day for Disney Parks with no hotel and no food included, so this 7 day cruise is a better bargain than 5 day Disney parks vacation. I think the Icon will take business from Orlando theme parks. I hope they do.

This person is not talking about gift certificates purchased from the Royal Caribbean website, she is talking about third party gift cards from AARP. You can't redeem them online.

The terms and conditions of those gift cards from Allstate and AARP specifically state:The Terms & Conditions for this item state that the gift card must be used on a new reservation.

Going on Allure 9/3, 8 day with Labadee on Day 3 and I was trying to verfiy is 2nd formal night on day 6 or 7. Is the lobster night the same as the 2nd formal night. I current app says lobster is day 6.

The fine print states: " Cruise Fares are also not combinable with restricted pricing including, but not limited to, Exciting Deals, Going-Going-Gone, Travel Partner Rates, Interline Rates, Net Rates, Residential Rates, Senior Rates, Military Rates and Buy One Get Second Person Half Off promotion. The guest or travel agent may call Royal Caribbean for details regarding combinability with Price Programs. Cruise Rewards are valid only on oceanview or veranda staterooms. Companion Fares are not applicable on new ships during their first 13 months in operation, also known as, their “Inaugural Season” or Galapagos voyages. Value of the redemption is subject to change and may be reassessed if there is any change in pricing on the reservation." https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/visa-signature/royal-caribbean-visa-signature-rewards-options.pdf

Your stateroom may change up to the day of the cruise. Many passengers will test positive for COVID and they will make adjustments even to ROYALUP bids until late Friday.

They are not printing the Daily Compass but you get it only if you request. So many people don't have them to send to you. Also which day is your departure? The western schedules will be different depending on the day you go to Perfect Day.

I purchased OBC with the card a few weeks ago and it appeared in less than a week but it was well after the final cruise payment.

You should try and get something different from the travel agent, even a $50 obc would be better than nothing. Deal with the travel agent.

Book all you want now and then there will be a good sale on Black Friday at 25-50% various items. Then simply cancel and rebook on cruise planner.

Here is a website link to all information on the Bank of America Royal Caribbean charge card. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/visa-signature/royal-caribbean-visa-signature-rewards-options.pdf

The gift card should have fine print listed on it or a website for information. Many gift cards can only be used for booking reservations.

You should bid somewhat more the the lowest bid. So you have a chance since the majority of people will bid the lowest also.

You don't need to print your sail pass.