Tom-n-Cheryl

I had the perks on that sailing (left over from prior earning I guess, even though they zeroed out my points). So, I suspect I'd have them through 3/31 either way? Club Royale ins/outs are rather new territory to me. Tom

After two nights, they gave me a sheet for a free interior (or, might have been OV) and I chuckled. We've always stayed in a GS or higher with Royal. I went ahead and put a deposit down for two future cruises (not yet picked dates/ships). I know that I can call and they'll give me some type of credit towards the cabin of our choice. It would have to be another 3-nt Allure out of the port (so I basically don't miss work). So, probably $1,500+ out of pocket to kick up to a suite... to get free drinks and fee free chips. If I could win what I did this last weekend, I'd take that deal every weekend. However, typically, those free perks would cost me much more than the value of said perks --- the nature of comps !! Tom

I don't know the game - but I "know" those chips 😄 Tom

Just off the 3-day Allure this last weekend. I went in as Prime owing to a couple prior sailings on the Independence, but my points had reset to -0-, since it had been over a year or so. After two days of playing BJ (non-smoking mini-casino), I asked the host where I stood points wise, I was told 1,500. With one more day to play I figured I'd get another 750, bringing me to 2,250. On the third night I played in the full casino, non-smoking side. Surprisingly, I didn't detect much in the way of smoke smell from the "other side". At any rate, my points just posted this morning online, and I'm now at 2,478. So, I picked up nearly 1,000 points on the last night. I really didn't play any different (amounts or duration) that I could see. Some pit folks might just be more observant than others I suppose. So, if I want to retain my "Prime" status (if only for the no charge chip purchases and "free" drinks), do I actually need to cruise again by 3/31 to earn an additional 22 points? ! No, option B ? When I called yesterday to speak to someone at Club Royale to see if they could see my points before they posted, I was told no, and that it would take up to a couple of weeks to see them. I mentioned that I was surprised that they didn't, in their app, have the ability for real-time (or, at least daily) points tracking... similar to what Carnival has. Oh well. Favorite hand of the cruise (I play two hands), and never take the side bets:

meh... I'm done with the points chasing (power up points)

Are the premium carts something new? I don't recall that option (May '23). What's the difference in cost? Tom

Me too - cigarettes might as well be a burning house. At least pipes/cigar have an element of aroma to them. Tom

"Tommy" ? Am I missing something here - why the edge ?

Lighten up Francis

It's fortunate that they have two concierges ! Yep, their workload has increased... just like the prices 😉 Tom

I haven't received any emails from them regarding this cruise. Should I be expecting one (shortly)? Tom

I don't suppose that there's any firsthand info about recent experiences in the Rotterdam casino - with regard to smoking? Fingers crossed for November ! If I hold my breath long enough, they'll eventually wake up and smell the coffee... Tom

The last time we were on the Allure we were in a Star Class suite, and had some back/forth communications with the concierge prior to the cruise (way back when they had first rolled out the Royal Genie deal). This time (next weekend) we're in a GS cabin. Twice, over the last couple of weeks, I used the same two (01, 02) email addresses which I had from before, but have received no response (nor notification of email delivery "failure"). My only request was for a fan in the room, and I'd just like to get that set up ahead of time. Anyone have recent success communicating with the concierge? THANKS

My guess is that their reasoning for this is because something like CHEERS does not have a "limited" number available. Tom

It is - but that also helps to cull the ranks, so to speak (so, it's good and bad) 🙂 Tom

We tried one (twice), but would not again - the value is just not there. For ~$2k, I feel the need to use it more than we end up wanting to. There are some days where the weather makes the decision for you - too hot, no breeze, too windy, rain (you get the picture). If nothing else, they need to install ceiling fans in them! Tom

Yep, I assume a little too much as well. 😁

On our recent Celebration sailing, we enjoyed several food items at no charge (Excel suite). We ordered coffee a few times, and it was also NC. I think it's spelled out somewhere that beverages are not included (you will be charged) even if you have CHEERS, it does not apply through room service, no matter the cabin type. Tom

That's the way I read it too 🙂

Last night was rocky - woke up a couple of times through the night having to deal with banging closet doors and such. It wouldn't have been as much fun if my alarm had not been set for 5:45 this morning!

Yep - here she was as we were leaving port this afternoon. The sun came out (for the most part) during the last hour or so we were in port. Too little, too late 🙂 Tom

Here she is in Nassau this afternoon (looks like the Conquest behind her). Tom

On the Celebration in October, and all prior sailings since we've been booking with On Us Everywhere promos, they were using the word Everywhere instead of Premium. From my perspective though - it just works like it has in the past. If I think about it this evening, I might ask the host. Tom

We're on the Liberty now, and I just noticed that our drink charges on our account are notated as "On Us Premium". I'm not sure if that represents some change to their system (either in function of the program, or just name). It appears that this change occurred prior to us boarding the ship on Friday (image of some type of transaction): Anyone have experience with this? Tom

Update - now it's going to be 8-4 in Nassau today. I can see a patch of blue sky heading our way, not sure if that will be short lived or not. 🙂 Tom