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I've redeemed after final payment and gotten a credit to the CC. However, that was before March 2014 when the terms changed.

Just redeemed mine, I had to pay in full because I booked 3 weeks out, and I got an $800. Credit on my card within 7 -8 days.

I have no complaints about the program. The closer to the cruise you redeem the more points you might accrue anyhow.

I think you forgot the number 1 free thing to do in Key West:

 

People watch.

Yup !

Another that loves Blue Heaven for breakfast. Breakfast with the chickens. :)

Yep. Blue Heaven. To be sure.

OK, with size 15 feet he doesn't really need fins. Just sayin.

Billy is a car dealer with stores all over Upstate NY. He is currently offering a free 4 day cruise on Billiance of the Seas December 6th for anyone that buys a vehicle from him in the month of May. He charters the whole ship. He did it last year as well.

Largest KIA dealer in US, Fucillo in Cape Coral, Fl. Imagine how we felt after moving down here from upstate NY and 6 months later seeing article in paper that Billy was coming here too ! aaaaaah :eek:

People here love him. Not only gives away cruises, but cash, computers,iPads, cars and all sorts of things.

Glad you folks up there get to share the cruise deal too.

Free cruise not the greatest deal but it's better than a sharp stick in the eye.

Explorer was my first. What a great ship. I thing the pub is on the freedom class of ships But there is a solarium. A beautiful ship. There is actually a men's room on deck 10 or thereabouts that had a glass wall looking out on the sea.

Did anybody mention enforcing the suggested dress code ?:rolleyes:

7 years.... Wow

Are hockey jerseys allowed on formal night in MDR ?

I have 60,000 points is that enough to save $800?:)

Enough for $500.

Did not get anything on upgrade, but got $800.00 off of cruise using my reward points. :)

It's sad the site has already been looted and pieces are now missing

Labadee's been looted ? !! :eek:

Be there in 2 weeks and looking for some up to date opinions.

Want to get chairs and a few drinks without breaking the bank. Might bring own snorkeling gear too. What do you folks prefer and why ?

Thanks Guys.

I see your wife has the dress code for dining room down pat.

Love the ship pictures. Gotta get us booked on one of them someday soon.

Might be easier to figure out who doesn't

I'm not sure if this list is supposed to be taken seriously or not. These are not, by any means, MUST-have items! I think I regularly take about 6 of those items with me on any given cruise. Many things that are handy or convenient are not MUST-haves. Don't waste your time or luggage space with most of the items on the above list. ;)

Duh... Birth control pills = must have for sure.

Like the carnival itineraries and price but that's about it.

It's about time RCL followed their policy. I'd like to see them enforce more of their policies in other areas too.

Like the dress code in MDR ? :p. I couldn't help myself. Sorry

Now this thread is getting way too snarky and philosophical. :(

Let's get back to cut off shorts, pajama pants, tee shirts with slogans, baseball caps and tobacco spitting people whose number of teeth match their IQ. :D

Though I haven't entered my dog in this fight, I am at a loss to understand how it is that some posters can say that what others wear should not affect anyone, just because it does not affect them (or at least they claim it doesn't...) As this thread clearly points out, it is up to every one of us as individuals to decide whether or not we are affected in some way by what we see around us. No one can dictate what someone else should think or feel.

Good post.

But I really would like to wear flip flops with my smart casual.

Slice up a few small unripe oranges or green lemons and most people wouldn't notice by their third drink.

Darn, to cold here to grow mint. Guess it won't work. :)

OK. So bring some rum and I'll get some peppermint slice candy at CVS.

I thought new port or itinerary. No ?

I'll be over for mojitos tomorrow night. :)

You gotta bring mint. Too hot to grow down here.

Glad to hear they had limes. It is interesting that you got them in St Thomas. I would never guessed that it would be easier to get them there than on the mainland.

I have a lot of limes on my little tree. I bet they grow on St. Thomas and places other than Mexico. :)

Bermuda is my favorite. Cruising is the only way many of us can afford to visit this amazing island. Great scenery, no poverty, no pushy merchants mild weather, .

Bermuda is just so beautiful. It's not Labadee, it's not Jamaica or anything like the Caribbean islands.

We were privileged to spend a week in Bermuda twice, 25 years apart.

The island was just as lovely and peaceful both times.

This was before we discovered cruising. Now imagine having the best of both.

Oh, by the way my signature picture...... Yup Bermuda.