blueglaze

Careful here. I think Suite pax can only access Blu on a space available basis.

 

Good sailing!

 

 

 

 

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You are correct.... i think they did say it was based on availability. We never had any trouble getting in, but you never know, every sailing is different.

We are in the same situation bubba. Two AC rooms, and actually only one offer to MoveUp. We're on the June 8 sail.

Seems to us like we'd be eating in Blu with our friends if we upgrade (since Suite guest eat anywhere if i'm not mistaken).

I think X is training us to upgrade earlier, and not wait until the last minute to see what we can get a better room for.

I seem to recall Royal and X saying they were trying to stop having the last minute sales because it impacted their earnings estimates. Our Move Up is offering room upgrades to rooms that have not been available for weeks, cause we have been watching to see if they would go down in price. Instead, they disappeared... all of them, seemingly overnight. Sadness ensued.

Normally, these unsold suites would go on sale, and we'd upgrade for a few bucks... based on their need to sell the unsold.

So this explains why, take it away, then they want it more... and control the bottom sale price. This way, they can guage who is willing to pay what for the rooms and not have to rely on the first person to grab up what they think they have to go down to in price.

I wonder if they are hiring... I would love to work in their revenue department.

Offer is WAY more than we usually spend to upgrade, so I doubt we will take the bait... but it is interesting to watch and see how this evolves.

We have often upgraded at last minute historically, and we're elite level... so those might have impacted us getting the offer. Oh, and our last name starts with a b... ha ha ha... so we have an alphabetical advantage!

Good times.

I'm so excited, we have been to Alaska a few times now but always forget to book this before we get on board and it's sold out. I just looked and we were able to get me a spot on the June 8 sailing!! YEAH!! I will see you all there. I will be by myself as the DH agreed to stay behind with his mom... who probably can't handle that much time on a smaller boat (we also have whale watching booked when we get to Juneau. Can't wait!!!

I just got off the Infinity in Alaska.

I hoard the Bvlgari stuff because it has come to represent vacation to me. When i walked into the bathroom I was shocked... and disappointed that it wasn't there.

I know it's silly, but it's been there for so long that it's now part of the experience for me.

I filled out the survey and begged them to bring it back. Maybe (for those who love it), if we beg enough they will bring it back as an option... who knows...

The Gilchrist stuff wasn't impressive, but clearly, nothing would have been good enough in my devastated state.

And I too had to have gelato to perk me up.

We loved it. It was very nice and service was fantastic! We were exhausted so we went downstairs and asked about pizza delivery and she printed out a menu online and phoned in the order for us. There is a lovely bar on the roof and a small pool. (More of a sit and take in the view pool!)

The rooms were very spacious and comfortable and there was a washer and dryer as well. I think the box of tide was three dollars.

There is a convenience store next door for snacks but the fridge is also stocked with very affordable items.

There was a restaurant across and the the kitchen on site was open certain hours.

The room was gorgeous!!! We will stay there again!!!

My husband used to drink a lot of jack and reise in st Thomas had some serial numbered bottles for a while that were only $40.... We gave them away at Christmas a few years ago and found out they were collectors items and worth at least double. Oh well... Easy come easy go. We will have to see if they have anything like that again in 2 weeks. :)

We are trying a new place... Ciqala ... Very inexpensive for what looks like a great spacious suite. Under 200 a night. I think for 3 bedrooms it was only 220???

Never had an issue with wind except on rare windy days. We have done 3 balconies and our absolute favorite was one was on the back of the boat. :) it is nice to fine one with cover so if it is a rainy day when u visit the glacier you are more comfy. Agreed on balcony in Alaska being great investment!!!