bcsurvivor2001

I’m sailing on Harmony 2/2/25 but dont see this offered (yet). Is it on every ship?  Possibly be listed closer to sailing?  Sounds interesting

First time staying - but I’m booked at Comfort Suites Miami Aiport North - $213 (12/9) for day b4 cruise and $144 (12/19) return day. Free breakfast, free airport shuttle and free port shuttle. 🤞🏼

Curious - if both hubby and I have the Deluxe Beverage package - can we get a bucket of beers with that?  First time using the package (in December) and was curious.  Would be nice on pool days.  TIA

This is my sixth cruise but first time thinking about booking drink package. . Mine for December which is actually nine months out but it’s $66 a day I have four Sea days plus sail-away.  I think this sounds like something I want to grab? Typically does anybody think it’s gonna go below the $66 in the next nine months? And is it truly that easy to cancel and rebook if it does?  

1 hour ago, yancycruiser said:

Two more days till boarding Allure.

 

Same here 😎

Eight 💕💕💕💕💕. 1/12/20

Any suggestions for lunch on embarkation day on Allure of the Seas?  1st time on her - and first cruise in 4 years.  I know we’ve previously just ate at the “Trough’” AKA Windjammer. TIA

As a “side” issue - does the cruiseline provide any toiletries like a hotel does - shampoo/condition/soap?  Asking for hubby - as he usually just uses what’s provided in a hotel..   I personally need/bring my own 😉

Is there somewhere to see “in advance” what the MainDining Room menus will be on an upcoming cruise?  Allure of the Sea - 1/12 - 1/19/20. Just curious since its only a week away now.  TIA

1 hour ago, artlee said:

From my personal experience on several lines, the quality is not as good as I get at home, and the price is 2 to 3 times that at home. It is a nice environment for sure. I suppose your milage may vary but I will not be inclined to try it again. I go every 2 weeks at home but I think I will skip it at sea.

 

Thanks.

Anyone booked a massage On the Allure of the Seas - not just on “any” ship?  Worth it? Review?   I’ve always wanted to book a massage onboard but leery of the quality of the services on the ships?   I have someone here at home who’s fantastic and I don’t want to be disappointed.  TIA

I was running into the same issue with $$$.  But we found Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale - West (on Griffin Rd).  Going day before and staying day after cruise.  Got a rate of $152/night (1/11 and 1/19).  AAA rate.

10 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said:

 

Yes - to confirm as I said in my original response it is credited indiscriminately to your on board account as charges are made, regardless of the charge. (Other than as a deposit for a future booking made on board).  But, again, as it will be non-nonrefundable, if your on board charges are less than your OBC, you will lose that unused balance - it is not credited to your credit card or refunded in cash.  Actually very simple.  

Oh I doubt I’ll have less than  the $100  charges for the week 😉😊😂

On 10/15/2019 at 4:21 PM, navybankerteacher said:

I cannot imagine ever being on a cruise without running up some on-board spending needing to be paid;  so it makes no difference to me if that $100 credit went towards, drinks, spa, service charges, specialty dining or whatever - it will simply reduce the amount I ultimately pay out pocket by $100.

Good to know. Exactely what I was looking for..  DIdn’t know if it just automatically came off my spending or I had to designate it specifically.  I didn’t want to wait til the end only to find out my cc was charged for things but still had this (non-refundable) OBC 😉

On 10/15/2019 at 3:55 PM, sverigecruiser said:

 

I often have wondered how people get the OBC. It's never happened to us!

My first time getting it.  It was part of the “sale” going on when I bought my cruise - BOGO 1/2 off plus $100 OBC.

Thanks everyone for the great, diverse options 😘. This is the first time getting an OBC - was part of my booking “sale”.  Just didn’t know how or IF I needed to do something special to take advantage of this “free $$$”. 

1 hour ago, leaveitallbehind said:

At least with the two cruise lines cited, RCI and Celebrity, while you can choose how it is spent at your discretion, the amount  of OBC is indiscriminately applied towards any and all charges made to your stateroom account while on board.  It can be spent by you for anything on board other than for use as a deposit for a future cruise booked on board. 

 

But you cannot say to have it applied for one specific charge or another - it is just applied as a blind credit as charges are made on your account. So how you spend it is up to you but how it is applied is based on when a charge is made.  Purchases can also be made against your OBC in advance of the cruise for excursions, dining, etc.

 

Also, cruise line provided OBC is non-refundable and not given back in cash if not spent.  Interesting - and nice - options given for requested disbursement of remaining OBC.

 

That being said we usually make our first OBC purchases for specialty dining.  

THANKS- this is VERY HELPFUL!!!!

5 minutes ago, h-sar said:

Possibilities:

Put towards gratuities

Specialty dining

Soda/mocktails package

Toward excursion 

Internet package 
Salon 

Photos

Onboard shops 

 

We’ve done all of the above 👍🏼 
Unfortunately, $100 wont go far on-board ☹️

 

Thanks for all these great options.  I already did pre-paid gratuities this time (without thinking) but the rest sound great!  I was leaning towards the Salon or Photos right now

Thank you SOOO much for all this great info.  This is my 4th cruise - but first in 4 years and first on such a large ship.  Will keep all of these suggestions !!!!!

40 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said:

Encouraged may be a understatement.  We were on Symphony in Nov.  One of the couples we met in the Diamond Lounge had made no reservations and just winged it.  Always a long line for those with no reservations and twice they were not able to sit together.  Ice show was standing room only.  Better safe then frustrated, happy cruising

So exactly WHEN should I expect to find the shows online in my reservation so that I CAN reserve them? TIA

First cruise in several years and first with a $100 OBC.   What do you use yours for?  Spa? What?  TIA 

I bought one for our upcoming trip in January. Saw it on an awesome YouTube Blog by EECC Travel.  They used it for all kinds toiletries. - toothpaste, toothbrush, brushes, hair spray, curling irons, first aid kit, sunscreen, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, razors, OTC meds, jewelry, etc. They said basically anything that might sit in the bathroom or on the counter - takes up basically no “real estate” in the small cabins.  Looking forward to trying it

Been a couple years since last cruise - but didn’t realize they had FREE drinks in the Casino (like Vegas????).  Going on Allure in January and also debating whether drink package is worth it - as it will be upwards of $960 for both of us with the gratuity 😬

I’m on Allure 1/12/20 - and just made final payment this morning - 90 days - yeah!!!  I see a lot of excursions to book but no entertainment either.  I’ve “heard” its encouraged to make reservations for the shows.   Been a couple years since I cruised - and first time on Allure

Its been a couple years since I cruised RC - going in January 2020 on Allure.  So I can now bring 2 bottles of wine - in my carryon - to keep in my room?   Nice!  Getting a OV Balcony (for first time) - love the suggestion of a glass of wine with some cheese/crackers mid-afternoon on balcony....countin the day!