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Yes, true. But I only cruise Celebrity in regular verandas without the drink package. No where near the $600 pp per day.
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Because I don't drink (or enjoy caviar), I generally avoid cruise lines that include unlimited high dollar alcohol in the price. I like smaller ships sometimes. For the right itinerary, I might be willing to pay for what I won't use.
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Why then are people reluctant to try a far superior experience even if they read about it?
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Avoiding risk is a basic human characteristic. I wouldn't risk trying Carnival. I would risk trying Oceania. But I might be missing out on the far superior Carnival experience? I'll take that risk.
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Change to a different cruise line. What if it wasn't as good as the Retreat? Money wasted.
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It's easier not to change and take a possible risk. That's what Celebrity is counting on.
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I would do Odessey. But beware—this Spring Break, some young people on Odessey were out of control. Lots of damage to the ship reported. -
The islands of the West Indies south of St. Maarten are also nice. But take a long time to get to unless you sail out of San Juan.
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Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
basenji56 replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Can you imagine if everyone on the ship compared notes on what they paid? Mayhem would ensue. Just pay what you think is reasonable and don't look back. -
Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
basenji56 replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
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What are some special itineraries in Caribbean? They often seem to be the same islands.
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Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
basenji56 replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
This has always been the rule as you point out. After Covid, apparently there was a bit more flexibility as Royal was trying to fill ships. But that flexibility is now over and they have gone back to the old rule. -
Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
basenji56 replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Life is full of risk. Prices going down is a risk. Prices going up is a risk. Ships being sold out if you wait is a risk. Just book your cruise and don’t check the prices every day. -
Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
basenji56 replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
If the price had gone up $1000, should they ask you to pay the extra amount?- 209 replies
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Just back from a TA on the Marina, Bcn to Mia.
basenji56 replied to jonthomas's topic in Oceania Cruises
How was the Wifi? I believe that needs to be rehabilitated from what I have heard. -
But at how much more per week than a regular veranda? $500? $1000? $2000? It's good that people have choices.
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AQ is way overpriced for what you get. Blu is fine. But the Specialties are better. Thermal spa is nice. But weekly pass is not that much. On the bidding process, I will pay $150-200 pp for Aqua.
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I cruise 6-7 times a year so can't afford to splurge to that extent so often.
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I can't justify paying three times the price for a Sky Suite over a veranda. I don't hang out at the pool so the Retreat has no interest to me. I don't drink alcohol so an included drink package is not interesting. I'm sure additional space and Luminae are great. But not worth three times the price. More power to anyone who can afford the suite prices.
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This policy is why I prefer Oceania. Once Oceania excursions open, they open for everyone. I don't know why Oceania is able to procure sufficient excursion space for all of its guests while Viking cannot.
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And for those who say it can't happen---look up Crystal Cruises.
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20 plus inches of rain yesterday.
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Paying 18-12 months in advance is absurd. But they seem to be able to get away with it. If a company goes bankrupt, I can get my money back from my credit card if it was paid within a year. When I pay 18 months in advance, I risk everything being lost.
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Are formal nights returning?
basenji56 replied to Dolby1000's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Tuxedos required for men? -
At least two days. Not really useful on a seven day cruise unless you just want clean clothes to bring home
