8 hours ago, slimknyzer said:

Does anyone know where to find a 5 night menu for Voyager MDR?  Thanks!

Even if you get it or one similar chances are it will not be accurate.

On our last 5 nighter the app was wrong at times. 

No issues at all. Just like my home service.

La Casa Del Habano

Official dealer in Cuban cigars.

led into the luggage area and went to the "PRIORITY" luggage area, all the way at the end of the line.

There was another couple there so we waited a few minutes for our turn.

The gentleman there was no help getting the 2 bags from the trunk, however he did check to see if we were on his list while we got the tagged bags to the cart for him. Gave him his tip (I don't know why) and drove to the parking area. 

We got our bags the same time all the rest were being delivered to the staterooms in our area.

Actually, we would have spent less time at one of the regular porter stations as there were plenty open and waiting when we got there, which was about 10:45.

Don't count on anything special with "PRIORITY" anything. LOL.

However our suite was fantastic as well as our room steward, Joel..

Great cruise as ALWAYS. 

2 minutes ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said:

 

Most times our TA sticks us into an agency group booking for any discounts or perks.  

Our agent for the last 20+ years always gets us what we want and at outrageous prices. Our upcoming 11 night Caribbean was part of a VERANDA GUARANTEE group and we wound up with an unobstructed, not attached midship port side veranda on deck 8. Reduced deposit, moderate OBC, specialty dining (one night for 2)  and at a price that could never be beat any other way.

1.  There are special rates an agent can provide for staterooms on sailings where their AGENCY reserves a large block of cabins in certain categories. These rates are very often very low and even have some additional perks as well from the agency.

2.  There used to be some perks offered by Royal Caribbean for small groups of friends or relatives that will be cruising together and create their own group.

The amount used to be EIGHT CABINS if I recall, and those group bookings are available to anyone or any travel agent.

This was true in the way back, when I had my agency. TODAY ???

With enough cruises and points over 23 years to earn Elite plus as well as Diamond plus we are very happy with Royal and hope they don't switch to the Celebrity perks.

39 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

And how long ago was that?

 

You also keep citing the hamburger and ignoring the other entrees. You have 6-7 choices for a reason. Clearly that menu is not to your standards, which is perfectly fine, we all have preferences.

Things and prices changed in the last 35 years. LOL.

You still could not eat like you can on a cruise ship considering all the other things that are included, room, entertainment, travel and SO  MUCH MORE.

The Royal Caribbean agents may have cabins available that travel agents aren't privy to.

Do you need a room without an outside veranda or view due to the migraine situation, or would an interior be better suited? Interiors can be made to be very dark?

3 hours ago, SAS21 said:

When I did my check in I selected 11:00 check in time, however we purchased the key. Do we still get to the pier at 11:00? I thought I read somewhere that we will receive an email prior to boarding with possibly a different time.    

Using either the KEY or having a SUITE we have always been able to check in WHENEVER we got to the terminal once they had the doors open.

I've had beverage packages on Royal for all the cruises that had them for decades and unless you are three sheets to the wind, I have never seen any time limit between drinks.

38 minutes ago, Qwltngcruiser said:

Unfortunately it’s not starting in the US. But thanks for the suggestion. 

Starting from where? If it's out of country did she have proper id to get there? 

Just trying to better understand and figure out what would be the best solution for you.

9 minutes ago, Jerseygirl1416 said:

I’d think he was just tired of having to listen to all the complaints after people got it and figured he’d save himself the trouble by not recommending it. Then if you still order it you’d be less likely to complain to him since he recommended you didn’t. At least that’s what I’d do in his position.

EXACTLY.  

LIBERTY of the SEAS will be skipping St John and will be back to Bayonne on Thursday instead of Saturday.

?? POSTED ON FACEBOOK 4 HOURS AGO:

Currently on Liberty and we are coming back 1 day earlier because of the storm and skipping St. John. So at least the ship will be here for your sailing without delay.

Has your return day and time changed?

The next cruise (9/16) is now scheduled for a 2:30 all aboard?

The Royal APP for LIBERTY 9/16 is now up and running.

SHOWS ALL ABOARD AT 2:30

Am wondering how the LIBERTY is planning its return to Cape Liberty while weathering through hurricane Lee ????

1 minute ago, firefly333 said:

Yes but you have to call for one to book drinks, the other to book the refreshment pkg. 

YES, and we did it that way for years.

On 9/7/2023 at 1:28 PM, vjmatty said:

Yeah I don’t see the cruise line refunding anything other than port fees, and only if there’s a drop in expense. 

From an earlier cruise:

12 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

The only sailing that I have seen where Royal granted an option for guests to cancel was the Sept 2 sailing on the Liberty since it was a completely different itinerary.

 

Appx 1400 people (about 1/3 of the ship) took Royal up on the offer of a full refund.

That is the exact same situation with the Sept 16th cruise and its change in itinerary.

8 minutes ago, jwlane said:

How do you know?

10 minutes ago, jwlane said:

How do you know?

Let's just say lots of threats of cancelling on Facebook, including a few from Canadians flying down to Jersey intending to visit Bermuda. All on the cruise for the most part are hoping to know of a major itinerary change before boarding. This is different from changing a port of call while ON A CRUISE, it is changing an itinerary BEFORE boarding. IMHO

7 minutes ago, island lady said:

Pax cancelling now are way past their final payment date, thus no refund.  And insurance does not refund you for a "what if". 

We shall see if there is any type of compensation, as there seems to be many, planning to cancel, many from Canada as well..

Lots of cancellations seem to be happening with the hurricane affecting sailings.

If changes in itineraries are not a problem, there might be some decent upgrades possible.