Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #126 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm glad this is now resolved. You are very gracious. Hope you really enjoy the cruise in your GS. Thanks, we enjoyed it twice on the FOS. Nice layout, but balcony and location not as nice as 1100. Still won't give up hope that someday I will get lucky and get this cabin in the future. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM4M Posted March 6, 2012 #127 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Island Lady...this is true statement to your screen name...a lady! It was very nice of you to switch cabins. I am sure Nancy will appreciate it and the pp was right, Karma will be good to you! I know you will get that prized aft cabin some day soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #128 Share Posted March 6, 2012 island lady, you will definitely still enjoy your cruise with your Valentine... You handled this situation composed, and while I feel for you with the outcome, that GS will be amazing and you'll love the beautiful Jewel. I hope you will have red roses, chocolate covered strawberries, and a bottle of your favorite waiting for you in your Suite! Bon Voyage! ;) And congratulations on your status- "BTW: This cruise makes us Diamond plus.." Ahh...thanks!! :) ...and sure...I would love those roses and bubbly!! ;) And always love sailing on the beautiful Jewel!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsconley19 Posted March 6, 2012 #129 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Island Lady, I'm glad that RCI (and of course you) took the high road. I hope they gave you a nice suite in a location to your liking. I'm sure Nancy is very appreciative that this matter is more than likely resolved. Hats off to you both for sharing this very real saga. This was truly a learning experience. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #130 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I just checked GS for 2/11/13 & 2/16/13. If you really want to keep the 1100 room, call Royal Caribbean back and tell them to offer Mike&Nancy a GS for their B2B. There are at least 9 rooms open that would fit a B2B.That way , you Both would get what you want! Good luck John No, it is a done deal and I feel I did the right thing. At least that is what my head is telling my heart. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #131 Share Posted March 6, 2012 You will love your GS. Do you know where you are now located? I am now in 1550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #132 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm glad this is now resolved. You are very gracious. Hope you really enjoy the cruise in your GS. Thanks Nana...you make me blush!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising granddad Posted March 6, 2012 #133 Share Posted March 6, 2012 No, it is a done deal and I feel I did the right thing. At least that is what myhead is telling my heart. ;) You ARE one classy lady! You handled this better than I would!;) BTW, welcome to Diamond Plus, you will LOVE it!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 6, 2012 #134 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Curious - what if there had been no GS to move you to? I'm sure this happens from time to time, yes? Someone else would have been bumped and then we have a new thread here? ;):D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #135 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Island Lady...this is true statement to your screen name...a lady! It was very nice of you to switch cabins. I am sure Nancy will appreciate it and the pp was right, Karma will be good to you! I know you will get that prized aft cabin some day soon!!! Awww...you are so sweet too. Now I am all welling up with tears again and blushing like a school girl. You are all so sweet...thanks for sharing and caring!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #136 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Curious - what if there had been no GS to move you to? I'm sure this happens from time to time, yes? Someone else would have been bumped and then we have a new thread here? ;):D. Ummm...I could have been a bit more easily swayed with the offer of the RS, if the GS was not available?? ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 6, 2012 #137 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ummm...I could have been a bit more easily swayed with the offer of the RS, if the GS was not available?? ;) ;) Yes, I'm sure. But I was sincerely curious about what if all the upgrades (suites) were already taken. I'm not raining on your parade - I'm truly happy for all of you - was just wondering how they might have resolved this otherwise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted March 6, 2012 #138 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Curious - what if there had been no GS to move you to? I'm sure this happens from time to time, yes? Someone else would have been bumped and then we have a new thread here? ;):D. There really is no need for what if's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted March 6, 2012 #139 Share Posted March 6, 2012 What an interesting read! I feel for both parties involved. I'm sure either RCCL or the TA is very happy Island Lady accepted the upgrade. I would not have changed for OBC either. Just off Serenade in 1602, what a lovely cabin and I was lucky to get her, fabulous. I do have 1100 on the Jewel in Nov and it's a possibility I may be canceling. I will definitely post on CC before I do. Frankly I don't really want to go to Cozumel again and live in Tampa so Key West isn't that big of a deal, but found 1000 during the WOW sale and that's why I booked it. No flights..etc. I was just gonna sit on the balcony for 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justforkicks Posted March 6, 2012 #140 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I hope you have a wonderful cruise. You are an inspiration to us all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves_Dogs Posted March 6, 2012 #141 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I am a firm believer in karma and you just received a ton of the good stuff.:):D Totally agree - karma is real - believe me. Island Lady- How very gracious of you to give up the coveted cabin. I would have wanted to keep the JS as opposed to a GS simply for the walk in closet, let alone the wrap around balcony. That has to be bitter pill to swallow. Anyhow, hope you and Nancy both enjoy your cruise and I am crossing my fingers that you are able to snag that cabin again sometime in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted March 6, 2012 #142 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ok....just got a call from RCI (which I am guessing is due to this thread. ;) ). At first offered OBC...."Now lets face it. What good would that do for me, I asked him"?. 5 night cruise, is what I would really call a 4 day. My sea pass bill on most cruises is almost non-exist. What would I spend the money on? I get free drinks in the DE, free internet, free photos, and my liquor cabinet at home is still full from other duty free shopping events. All excursions I book online ahead of time, which goes on the credit card ahead of time. This OBC would disolve into thin air once I disembark. Though I really did not want to do it, (as my heart was not in it), I re-interated my offer of accepting an upgrade. He finally agreed, and now that is the final outcome. I am now moved to a GS, and hope this will make Nancy happy, as I am sure it should. Though I asked the RCI rep, it was never admitted to me who messed up her booking...the TA..or RCI. But I was assured several times that it was not me, and I had done everything right on my booking. Maybe someday I will finally get to experience that cabin...sigh.... :( I will still enjoy my cruise! :) Well done! And let me tell you - a GS on Jewel is a whole lot nicer than 1100 (we've stayed in both). You already know of the perks (and don't miss the custom breakfast in Chops, made to order egg dishes), but the cabins themselves are, IMO, a lot nicer and more than make up for not having a wraparound balcony. You can always grab a cup of coffee and go up to the Windjammer aft for a wake view. So don't have even a twinge of regret over your decision.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted March 6, 2012 #143 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Wow. Thriller. Could not put it down until I knew how it ended. :D Wow! Both parties on the same forum and even in the same roll call! :eek: Going to be interesting to see how RCI works this one out! As alluded to in the post about how it was resolved it might indeed have been the RCI Cruise Critic monitors passing the info along to the "right people". Obvsiously someone with more experience than the original CSR got involved somewhere along the line. If there was not further communication between the affected (afflicted?) parties and RCI (or the TA since this seems to have been a 3-way situation) then something served to prod RCI to action. Many have speculated the level to which posts in this forum affect RCI actions and this might be good indication that can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted March 6, 2012 #144 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ok....just got a call from RCI (which I am guessing is due to this thread. ;) ). At first offered OBC...."Now lets face it. What good would that do for me, I asked him"?. 5 night cruise, is what I would really call a 4 day. My sea pass bill on most cruises is almost non-exist. What would I spend the money on? I get free drinks in the DE, free internet, free photos, and my liquor cabinet at home is still full from other duty free shopping events. All excursions I book online ahead of time, which goes on the credit card ahead of time. This OBC would disolve into thin air once I disembark. Though I really did not want to do it, (as my heart was not in it), I re-interated my offer of accepting an upgrade. He finally agreed, and now that is the final outcome. I am now moved to a GS, and hope this will make Nancy happy, as I am sure it should. Though I asked the RCI rep, it was never admitted to me who messed up her booking...the TA..or RCI. But I was assured several times that it was not me, and I had done everything right on my booking. Maybe someday I will finally get to experience that cabin...sigh.... :( I will still enjoy my cruise! :) Glad that they worked it out. I doubt that RCI would fess up to screwing this up but since they did give in to the upgrade, I think that we all know who the guilty party was here. RCI really had no choice but to make this right for both parties involved. I hope all parties have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted March 6, 2012 #145 Share Posted March 6, 2012 To Island Lady - following this post and was waiting to see how it would all turn out - just wanted to say you should feel really wonderful - you did a very nice thing - and I hope you enjoy your GS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted March 6, 2012 #146 Share Posted March 6, 2012 All I can say is WOW, that was some read. Sure glad it appears to have worked out for Island Lady and Mike & Nancy. I hope all involved with this debacle can look back next year during the cruise and have a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising granddad Posted March 6, 2012 #147 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Oh, no!!! Now, my wife will book this cruise TO MEET EACH of you!!:D:D John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #148 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I hope you have a wonderful cruise. You are an inspiration to us all! Thanks...blushing again... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Mike Posted March 6, 2012 #149 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Just read all eight pages of this thread and all I can say is WOW, what a mess - glad everything turned out okay. The misses and I booked JS1100 on the Brilliance for February of next year - didn't realize it was such a coveted cabin. After reading this thread, I immediately check "My Cruises" to make sure I still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 6, 2012 Author #150 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Totally agree - karma is real - believe me. Island Lady- How very gracious of you to give up the coveted cabin. I would have wanted to keep the JS as opposed to a GS simply for the walk in closet, let alone the wrap around balcony. That has to be bitter pill to swallow. Anyhow, hope you and Nancy both enjoy your cruise and I am crossing my fingers that you are able to snag that cabin again sometime in the near future. Thanks Sweetie!! Hope to sail with again soon, and maybe that time I will get lucky enough to book (and keep ;) ) cabin 1100!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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