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Hi. I had price drops on both cruises that I have booked on Voyager next month. One was booked with RC and the other with a Travel Agent. I saved around £1200 so was delighted. It’s a first for me as we never usually get the reductions in the U.K. 

good Luck and enjoy Anthem.

I’m booked on the TA and have been offered a paltry $201 OBC and the same in FCC. I don’t consider this a fair amount considering the disruption to the trip. One port day instead of 4 is very disappointing. 
 

I’ve also lost out on hotel fees in Southampton as the room was only refundable up to 14 days prior to the reservation.

Does anyone have the email address or phone number to contact RCI please? The UK numbers are direct to an offshore office.

Thanks

Gill

Hi

 

We are sailing on Navigator on 28 Oct. Does anyone know if passengers still dress up for formal nights? Every other Cruise we have done has been dinner suits etc., but my sister recently returned from Celebrity Millenium and said absolutely no one got dressed up, even on the formal night. The most was a smattering of shirts and ties...not even a sports jacket in sight! It seems Celebrity don't 'do' formal anymore.

 

Anyone know if Navigator is the same, or how I can find out? Don't want to take stuff I won't use...although it's a shame if that is the case, we loved an excuse to dress up!

Cheers

Hi. We'll be on this cruise with you and we are bringing our formal outfits. It's the only chance we get to dress up!

For sure Empress is coming back. The others are pure rumor.[/QUOTe

 

Hi

We were told on Adventure last month that Empress and Monarch were coming back but he didn't mention Sovereign! This was at the Top Tier Event talk. But.......they've been known to be wrong!!!!:D

What did you do in St. Croix, Antigua and St. Lucia? Starting to plan my March excursions; great to hear other's experiences in port! ��

Hi. There is a nice beach within walking distance of the ship at St Croix or you can get a taxi to Rainbow Beach for $6 round trip. There's water sports available there but loungers and umbrellas were a bit pricey.

We just walked around in Antigua but got fed up with being bombarded with taxi drivers offering tours etc. There's some nice shops by the port which are quite cheap.

I can recommend the Whale watching trip in St Lucia. We booked on the ship but it's popular and sells out quickly! We were fortunate to see several Pilot Whales, False Killer Whales and loads of Dolphins. The flying fish were an added bonus.

Have a great time on this wonderful ship:)

Do you recall what time the cabins were ready? We would like to arrive as the cabins are opening to avoid toting carry-ons. Thanks!

Hi. Just back from a B2B on Adventure and the cabins were available from 2pm. :D

I also got fed up with the Customer Service on the UK numbers and have now booked three cruises through a very popular US Travel Company. The prices were substantially cheaper that those in the UK and you can avoid bank currency conversion charges by getting a Prepaid $ Visa or MasterCard.

The phone calls to the US agent is free and I have found them to be exceptionally helpful. You may even get some OBC thrown in too.:D

I have booked one of next years in the UK though as we got a really good deal inc drinks and grats and the US site was only marginally cheaper without the drinks etc.:D:D:D

I'm delighted that Independence and Navigator will be in Southampton next year. My biggest problem is how do I persuade my husband that we need to sail on both of them in 2016:D

Booked excursion online yesterday and thought the site was far inferior to old version. The information on the tours was sparse and I will need to check what I've actually booked when I get on board on Saturday:eek:

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Amy was our CD on Oasis in 2012 and we loved her. We found her to be friendly and very approachable. Loved her enthusiasm. Would love her as our Cruise Director anytime. We have never had a CD we don't like but if we did it wouldn't ruin our holiday.

As far as we're concerned "she's Amy, and she's awesome":D

Thanks for posting that the Indy is in great shape. Even more excited now for our Fjords cruise on May 17th:D.

WOW!!! Just looked at the Europe pricing for Explorer cruises from Southampton, these are massively higher than the initial TA flyer we received back in Feb. when they were still showing Adventure doing these cruises.

For example the 3rd June 14nt Med cruise now starts at £1998 for an inside but the advert I have for Adventure starts at £999 for an inside, now that's what I call inflation!!!:eek::mad::mad:

That price is for two people. RCI have messed with the website and all of the prices seem to be for two now. Hope that helps:)

We saw this demo on the Jewel in 2008 whilst on a Baltic cruise. I can't remember the name of the Cruise Director but it was the funniest thing I have seen on a cruise:D

The lady participating was given shots to drink while the chef and the CD were drinking "water" shots. The cake was delicious. I've often wished they would do this again.

Can anyone help with the name of the Cruise Director? It was a 12 night Baltic from Harwich, June 2008.

Thanks

Gill:)

We are hoping to do a b2b from San Juan next October but were a little disappointed to see that some of the ports are repeated ie Antigua and St Lucia. Having never been to either, can anyone who has been tell me if it's worth doing?

It's got to be better than the U.K in October though:D

Thanks for any help

Gill

That gave me a chuckle :D

3 out of 4 cruises I have booked experienced small price drops today.... really small it would appear.... bizarre.

 

Linda

Hi Linda

Do you book through an American TA? If so, is it usually advantageous to do so?

Thanks

Gill:)

My favourite was Spectrum sings on the Navigator in 2006. Would love to see them again:D

Anthem for Southampton with Joff Eaton as Cruise Director! Indy staying and Adventure moving :D

my family are going on the Adventure August 2014 and wondered if anyone know when the refurbishment will take place, as I have read some upsetting comments on it as it is now

Hi

We had 16 nights on Adventure last month and it was one of our best ever cruises. The ship is fine:). The crew are great too:D

Gill

Thank you once again for this wonderful review. I was so nostalgic that I went and booked FOS Western Caribbean for next October:D

I will have to stop myself booking the Eastern for the b2b. DH will not be happy:rolleyes:

Loving your review and eagerly awaiting the next instalment. Booking Freedom at the weekend for next October.

Thank you for your fantastic efforts with this. :D

Linda

Thank you very much for a wonderful blog of your cruise on Freedom. We did the same cruise last October and it brought back lovely memories. Going to look at your blog from Adventure now as that's next for us in September.

Congratulations on your gorgeous new grandson.

Thank you for this wonderful review and great photo's. looking forward to the next instalment!:)