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True, first time we got that was on Voyager 25yrs ago. Lot traffic during meal but for my Wife it was the Breeze they created going by, she was Freezing and had to wear my Suit Coat most nites. I Kidded her she needed to wear a Shawl

Nope, not supposed to request further out then 3weeks as chance it can get lost or changed so they say 2-3weeks before Cruise send the email. They dont forward all Requests to the Ship until then so perfect time but as you said they dont always respond back now, 5+ yrs ago I'd always get reply with my Table Number and map showing its location, last couple yrs only about half the time. Either way I always walk in Dining room after Boarding just to confirm my 2 or 4 top

Problem is when go on same Ships, been on same 4 over 100+ times and unfortunate part is get same 2 Production shows for Decade plus. Even with guest performers once in while I'll see one that was on a Ship in the 90's-early 2000's, funny thing is many times their show is also still the same as 30yrs ago... Watched Video of Utopias and agree.

They have on some years inc last yr they were loading last week of Oct...

Miss how Royal took care of HC Passengers 25yrs ago. Took my Father In Law on a Cruise in 2000. He needed to be Wheeled off Ship, couldn't walk Distances after Stroke 2yrs before effecting his right side. They wheeled off all 11 Passengers at same time, group was first off and Royal Worker wheeled him right to our Car Parked in Miami Lot next to the Ship.

Nope, havent seen this. I did once get FCC from a Cruise I never Booked. That was a weird one

2010-2019 most yrs I did Boston to Florida Repo. This was 3rd or 4th week Oct. Half the years the Highs were only in 50's in Boston, Couple of those yrs it was about 42 high, wind chill 32. On one it was raining/sleeting during Lifeboat Drill, standing in cold rain. Was so hard sideways my Aft/Corner Balcony door leaked. Carpet was soaked for 3 days with Blowers going. The 25% FCC($698) helped for my inconvenience. Weird having Heat on instead of AirCon first couple days

Yeah for most part they really dont fix them, they just give you a new one. Happen to me and was first time I used it also. Will never know if was broke by a Porter or Royal. Delta Air was worse. Had front pocket rip wide open, but since the mesh was still there inside pocket where you could see my Clothes they said still good. I always carry my Army sewing kit, so I sewed it permanently shut at the Hotel before I Boarded the Ship

Agree, I Book 18-24months out noticed I had more added a lot closer to Sailing, like at 4months out.

Also on 2 of my last 4 Check ins for this Fall it was running 7-10 min late so be patient.

Couple times this happened it was a weekend and at least one a Holiday Weekend, come Monday morning was able to check in. Another time wasn't able Check in until closer at 30 days. Rest of our Roll Call had same issue, this was right after Post CV startup. Hopefully tomorrow Morning Royal IT will reset

Yeah cant Imagine, but I did a 15nite Panama Canal with 5 Nite Caribbean, we changed Clocks 9 nite in 20days, a little much just to have Port and Ship time match every stop. Many times witnessed passengers late to Meals or Board the Ship

Yes, not the norm but seen Tampa and Miami check times on 2 of my 8 Cruises in last yr, one was over Spring Break/Easter and other was Coast Guard Ship Inspection delaying every ones time 90min. Everyone showed up early anyway, they checked times what a Mess! Last yr I had earliest that Sailing at 11am, Uber came 30min early and I was at Pier 10:20am. Was then on the Ship at 1035am! A Rarity

Congrats on Diamond Status. Remember was so happy get that myself 25yrs ago, back then there was no Diamond Plus or Pinnacle levels.

Last couple I checked weren't bad, though were with C&A Discounts, less then $100 day for me Solo in Balcony. Like with most Cruises prices start going up after release but on TA'a not like some the others that double within couple months and still over yr from Sailing. It would be interesting see amt profit made/lost on all the Sea Days compared to equal Sea/Port or all Port

True, in past many times Ships have gone over/back just to Dry Dock even w/o passengers. The down time and Cheap as TA are asking likely less Ships returning to Europe.

Do Panama Canal 3rd yr in row, always late adding all the Stops and all excursions on each

Agree, I like everything planned out and when I Book 588 days out hate to wait 18months to Book Excursions and even longer at times until new Airline dates

Not Retired, as said sold off, or spun off is Possible, unknown what Market will be in another 8yrs

Nah, even if it slows down they'll Retire/Sell their older Ships. Wasn't that long ago 15-20yrs max and many Ships were off loaded to another line. Was happening today not only Vision but Voyager, Radiance, Freedom Class's would be gone. Shoot even Oasis is that old now. That would be first step again if slows down, lower Prices be the next and they have Ton of leeway with as high as they are now and still be Profitable. But the Giant Ships much as I hate them they are here to stay. I remember multiple periods when Royal never hit 100% Capacity, Pre-CV was running 108% now running average 120%.

Yes, was couple threads on here back then about that trip

Agree, easily 3 departing on different Days same Port/Pier. That's how Royal did it yrs ago, one on Sat, one on Sun and 3rd doing 3/4/5 days leaving only on weekdays. Even a 4th doable, easier if one Ships starts doing longer then 7niters

You aint kidding! Was few years ago but when took my 3 Kids on couple Cruises on Royal in OV for 4 of us it was $1700-2000 on 2 different 7niters, at time on Disney was $4K+ Though compared to prices on newer Royal Ships today, nope! Wouldn't pay for either at those prices

Most Cruises last Decade I have done post Dry Dock(2wk ones) they still have weeks of work to do. Painting everything white and Maint not done during DD. Lot of this done on Port Days when most are ashore. On first Cruise they remove bunch of wood balcony railing, sand, stain and replace them a week later, Repeat and even 6wks post DD they are still doing them

Wow! ...Funny thing was one my Cruises few months ago was $998, $480 was Port Fees. Though I once paid for a 5nite Royal Cruise in an OV for $9ea, Port Fees were $50ea, for total $118 for the 2 of us. This was right after 9/11 when Ships were sailing half empty and Cheap for next 9months. Rolled some coins in my change jar and whole trip was paid for, Gas in my car(under $1 gallon), nite in a hotel and the Cruise. Month later did a 7nite on Explorer at time was the newest/largest in World, all for $799 total, this Solo(no Single Supplement) and in an Owners Suite