Triciabrownbear

I found out by logging into the RCCI site as a new client looking for a cruise. You can then compare the current price with your reservation and they should honor the lower price. I booked directly with Crown & Anchor and called them when I saw the price reduction. They gave it to us as an OBC and we were told that if we don't use it, it will be credited back to our credit card at the end of the cruise. We also received an updated statement from RCCI that shows the new price and the OBC. Others have said that you can get cash for the remaining balance by going to the Purser's near the end of the cruise. :)

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Thanks so much for the photo... exactly what I was looking for!

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom I am so self conscious it beggars belief!

Marcella

I always bring a comfortable, ie loose, and cute outfit for the flight home. It's depressing enough to have to leave your fabulous ship behind, :( but even worse to try and squeeze into some uncomfortable clothes for the trip home. :p

1) Your cruise starts LONG before you get to the dock. Read these boards. It's addictive yes, and you might not agree with all of the information on it, but there is a lot of good useful information on this site.

2) Bring a small "gift" for your cabin steward from your hometown. I bring a t-shirt from our local area, but any souvenir will do. I wrap it in cellophane and add some candy and then put a note on the outside with a quick hello message (basic info about who we are and how excited we are about this cruise). I carry it on board, and put it on the top of the bed as soon as we board.

3) Call room service each day, and ask them to deliver a pitcher of ice water with lemon. It is nice to have that pitcher in your fridge when you get back from your day's activities (don't forget to tip the room service person)

Which brings me to 4) bring small pre-made cello envelopes with a $2.00 tip (and again I add candy and a small pre-printed thank you) for room service. Our travel friends used to "make fun of me" for my creative tip envelopes, but when room service showed up when we were in the fjords with a second pot of hot coffee after we had been outside in the freezing cold for an hour (without being called) everyone agreed it was because I gave that "goofy" tip.

5) Suck the marrow out of the cruise. Go and do the things that might be a little out of your "interest zone", talk to people that talk to you, try foods that you might not necessarily order at home. And most important....leave all of your troubles at the dock. Turn your phone off, do not pick up email (unless it's for business) and have the BEST TIME!!!

Great ideas! I am definitely going to bring the room steward a small gift from our area, Lake Tahoe. Just a great way to start your week with the person who is cleaning your room and taking care of the little things for you. We will be on the Oasis in April and this well be our 12th cruise in all... still love to read these tips! I am going to make my list of five to add... if there is something left after all of these great suggestions!! :D

Thanks for all of the great secrets!! Our cabin is very far Aft on deck 12 and we were wondering if anyone has photos of the public decks mentioned at the end of the hallway that have the great views. We have a Boardwalk cabin and are wondering if we will be able to get some great ocean views from the deck above the Aqua Suites. Thanks!

Thanks so much for sharing! Even though all of us CC members will know about them, I'm sure there will be thousands on each cruise that will not know! :D ;)