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2 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Those AFT cabins are quite nice.  Doesn't matter if they are in the Haven proper or not.  They are some of the most preferential cabins on the ship in my estimation.

I hope I think that! I normally like to stay in suite area on any cruiseline but I couldn't say no to a 300 sqft balcony for Alaska! Plus with it being cold I won't get as much wind so I won't freeze as much outside. lol

On 3/18/2024 at 4:59 PM, david_sobe said:

I think some of the mix up is NCL calling the suites outside the Haven, Haven suites.  They do get access to the Haven which I understand why.  However IMHO being outside the Haven while having Haven access is not the same IMHO.  But they are so much cheaper its not like anyone is being ripped off.  If you booked with a TA then I would definitely address it with them.  But they did not lie in selling you a Haven suite.  I can see how its confusing.  Would you have spent $2000 more to stay inside the Haven?   If its a spa suite then you have access to the spa which is a HUGE perk that people staying inside the Haven do not have.  Its the glass half full approach.

Being in the haven proper doesn't mean you spent less money. I have an aft large balcony haven room coming up soon on the bliss and I could have stayed in the haven proper for $1,000 less. 

I just booked the Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi on the Europa for next December. Curious if this was the right choice for our family of 4. Any pros/cons to the room? Also, does it matter what deck you are on? Thanks!

Just now, CruiserBruce said:

Have you looked at car rental locations in the downtown?

 

 

I really wanted to do that but it's so much more expensive since we will need to drop off at the airport afterwards. It's $150-$200 extra so I'm trying to figure out if it's worth paying the extra funds to be closer or if taxi isn't too bad to airport. 

We are going to be renting a car after our cruise. Does anyone know if yellow cab has a flat rate to the Seattle Airport car rental areas?

On 4/22/2021 at 5:16 PM, cruisebug722 said:

People pay the premium for the Yacht Club for a reason - and it certainly isn't to have others try and get cheaper accommodations for some of their family members and then try and get them the perks of the Yacht Club.  Either book all cabins in the Yacht Club or join your other family members in the other open areas of the ship.  

I understand that. I have cruised many times in suites. I just didn't want to pay for an additional suite just for a 12 year old if at all possible. The reason we cruise is for the suite areas so it would be pointless to book if she can't join the family. I don't understand why everyone got so upset over a question. I'm not trying to sneak family in... It's really for a 12 year old to join her parents, brother and sister at dinner and the pool.

On 4/21/2021 at 1:13 PM, Beaver1975 said:

I'll bet you asked the same question about the Haven on NCL. 

There is no reason to be a jerk. It was a question! I have sailed in the haven 5+ times and the royal suite class 8+ times. My mother doesn't want to come but I'm trying to figure out how to get my 12 year old with us since she can't sail in the same room as us. Didn't exactly want to pay for two MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites because of a 12 year old. Royal Caribbean has aloud us to book the royal suite and inside cabin for the teen and had no problems with her coming on board with us and going to the suite area. 

My husband are booking two rooms. One is MSC yacht club family suite and one regular balcony. If my oldest daughter and mother are in the regular balcony can they join us on the yacht club pool deck?

1 hour ago, eddeb said:

We were on the Harmony 9/22. We were told by Club Royale we only needed 200 pts.

for free drinks and a free cruise. We met beautiful Tatiana and she told us our 2300

pts. expired the end of March. We were realllly pissed off. 

We gambled and lost having 1100 points on this cruise. Took a week back to Tampa

and jumped back on 10./6. Same great waiters and room steward. 🙂

We earned 2500 points and asked Tatiana about our "Free"

 cruise.

She told us we should read the fine print as it is only given if you spend 12,500

gambling on one cruise. Thanks for all the Bullshit advertising.  Two cruises in 3 weeks and we do not get our cruise they push allllll week?  My wife stayed in the casino  late every night as we were still mad about them taking our earlier 2300 Pts.  As platinum

members we also very much enjoyed RCL giving us a coupon for one "bogo" offer for a glass of wine.

 How can they afford to give away a free glass of wine??

We also got "Swatted" by someone who called 911 on us at 1:30 am on the last formal night with

half a dozen rapid response security that treated me like a dog. I repeatedly

asked for an apology from the head of security and was ignored even after

4 or five calls and contacting floor security. We spent 10k for these two cruises,

tipped staff profusely, passed out 60 lbs. of chocolates to our cruise staff,

and still want what happened at 1:30 AM  at our cabin door to be addressed. Two guys in silk suits with body cams, four more men with their game faces on, I was shocked and traumatized.

CLOSE YOUR DOOR AND STAY IN YOUR ROOM is the last thing I heard from

the RCCL emergency SWAT team... 😞  I am upset and very sad.

Their response was uncalled for, Period.

We're the Moore's

Tampa Bay

 

what do you mean if you spend 12,500 in one cruise? Are you saying $12,500 in dollars? Because if so that is not the case. 

It’s based on making it to 2500 points. It could be over a year or just one cruise.

We made prime in the casino so I know we will get a free 7 day cruise to use April 1. Can we book a cruise now and then use that cert towards the price once we receive it?  Thank you!

Ok well I’m happy not everyone agrees with me. Maybe it’s just that we have been unlucky with the people we have seen. We don’t get out a ton because of the kids but it just seems like that are unhappy and it’s making me feel bad for them. 

Oops I guess I need to update my signature. I’ve done 2 royal Caribbean since 2015. Allure and on Harmony now. We did just over hear another couple saying the same thing and they found out it’s the first week for the crew onboard. Maybe that’s it. I love Royal Caribbean but it’s just been very different this time 😞

I’ve been on a lot of cruises on 6 different cruise lines. Is it just me or does the royal Caribbean staff seem very unhappy. Don’t get me wrong we have encounter some friendly staff but over half of the workers never smile and they seem inconvenienced when you ask for items. Even the kids club staff acted like they hate children. I’ve never experienced this on other cruise lines but it seems like royal Caribbean it’s every cruise.

I know on past cruises they gave free beer and wine in the suite lounges all day. We will be going on harmony and was wondering if they still do that or is it now only from 4-8? 

Thanks!

Good morning,

I was wondering if the suites on Harmony of the Seas have DVD players? Thank you in advance!

I think 6 months is the perfect age. It’s actually easier when they are that young compared to our now 1 and 2 year old. We took the first when he was 6 months and 1 week and it was one of our favorite cruises. They love seeing everything and sleep really well. Then we went when he was 18 months and our daughter was 6 months and that was a challenge because of different nap times but it was still worth it. Going on next cruise in 2 weeks and can’t wait!

I’ve never understood why this answer is always different... we were in the suite lounge in allure about 7 months ago and we got free liquor, wine and beer all day.. some people said they haven’t. So I have no idea if it just depends on the sailing. I’m hoping when we go on harmony this year it’s this way!

We just booked this room. We were given deck 11 but 12 is also available. Is there any difference between the 2 decks? I know sometimes these rooms can be smaller/larger depending on decks. Thanks!

2 minutes ago, Friendofbillbob said:

 

Any Idea what it takes to hit prime.....I'm usually at a table two or three hours a night

Tables is much harder to get to prime so we normally stick to machines. We got to 2800 points in one cruise (2500 is prime) doing 2-3 hours per day with slots minimum bet $5 a spin.

We made prime on our last cruise and they told us on board that would entitled us to 1 free cruise. When we called they said we only get free cruise offers on certain sailings. Does this mean we have to pick from these choices and once we pick an offer will that be it and they will stop offering deals? Also, we have to travel with our 1 and 2 year old and they said we can’t ever use the kids sail free offer. Do they ever allow for you to use offers they give to everyone else?

Thanks in advance!! :)

I think I'd rather sail through the hurricane.

So funny and soooooo true!!!!

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I plan to use the babysitting services onboard allure and I was wondering if it’s customary to tip the staff?

Thanks!

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shouldn't. its an easy check to see if the water bottles are still sealed. plus don't they make packs of bottled water that are shrink wrapped? just don't tear off the shrink wrap.

Back when I was younger I would sneak in liquor using the bottles of water that are shrink wrapped. It's very easy to get a few bottles out and put them back in and make it look like it's untouched. When on a strict budget you can really find some funny ways to sneak alcohol on.. lol

I'm going to buy my husband a massage. I know on past cruises I always see spa deals but never really pay attention to them. Do they normally have massage deals on board or should I just book one now?