Rare John&LaLa Posted February 21, 2016 #51 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The aft's used to be D2's, they moved them up to D1's. I guess they could start pricing them as D minus 1's :D Do they use A, B & C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 21, 2016 #52 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Do they use A, B & C? I think A is Aquatheater, B is Boardwalk, and C is Central Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptSticky Posted February 21, 2016 #53 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I think A is Aquatheater, B is Boardwalk, and C is Central Park. Not on any of the ships that we have ever sailed on. :p Guess that I will not be able to say that after we do the Harmony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 21, 2016 #54 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I don't get emails from Royal (just every other cruise line in existence). After many years of trying, I've given up asking for them. I know several others with the same problem. C&A status has no bearing on it. I now get emails, but did not get this one. :confused: Maybe it was a random email blast. :rolleyes: Do they use A, B & C? They used to use Categories A, B, and C. I remember that C categoroy was JS and B category was Grand Suites. I assume, but don't remember, if A was Owner Suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedancemom Posted February 21, 2016 #55 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The emails that I get lately are generic and then added at the bottom is my name with C and A status. The one that came this week about the new itineraries was written in a newsletter style and was very general. It did however say that as a C and A member I would get an extra 24 hours notice to book when the new itineraries are released. FYI I have only been on one Royal cruise and it was this past November on Anthem. Maybe they just send to people that have cruised recently with them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 21, 2016 #56 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The emails that I get lately are generic and then added at the bottom is my name with C and A status.The one that came this week about the new itineraries was written in a newsletter style and was very general. It did however say that as a C and A member I would get an extra 24 hours notice to book when the new itineraries are released. FYI I have only been on one Royal cruise and it was this past November on Anthem. Maybe they just send to people that have cruised recently with them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app We cruised in January and did not get an email. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean sailor Posted February 21, 2016 #57 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I received an email from RC letting us know that C&A members will be able to book new 2017 cruises 24 hours in advance of the general public. The email also said that Alaska bookings would begin on Feb. 25th. Does anyone know what time you can call to make a new booking? Also, anyone happen to know if you will be able to book online on the 25th or at least see the available sailings or will I need to call and find out that information? Am I calling Crown and Anchor or just general reservations? Thanks in advance for your experience and help :-) If they are going to jack up the price and call it a sale. Who cares :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 21, 2016 #58 Share Posted February 21, 2016 If they are going to jack up the price and call it a sale. Who cares :confused: Someone looking for a particular cabin. Price isn't necessarily everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBytes Posted February 21, 2016 #59 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ok, good to know. Thanks for sharing that. I am trying to get one of the AFT cabins on an Alaska cruise so calling early is probably my best best. That's why I'm trying to call on the first day if possible. Thanks again everyone! Oh and for those who haven't received the email, it's called "The Royal Insider" and it lists my C and A level as well as my C and A number. It's looking like Explorer will be deployed for Alaska sailings, so just keep in mind the AFT will be on a Voyager class ship - most people seem to prefer Radiance class AFT balconies (no obstruction). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted February 21, 2016 #60 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I'm on the Serenade now and received a flyer on the bed around noon. They are selling Alaska cruises now, at least that's what the flyer says. Explorer and Radiance. It also said 2017 bonus: Free upgrades. Didn't define what that actually means. :D Edited February 21, 2016 by torpeedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 21, 2016 #61 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'm on the Serenade now and received a flyer on the bed around noon. They are selling Alaska cruises now, at least that's what the flyer says. Explorer and Radiance. It also said 2017 bonus: Free upgrades. Didn't define what that actually means. :D So much for the exclusive C&A booking period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 21, 2016 #62 Share Posted February 21, 2016 So much for the exclusive C&A booking period. It would not surprise me if they had premature flyer release on the ship:p;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in NH Posted February 21, 2016 #63 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wife and I have been on one RCCL cruise, and we got the email about new sailings yesterday along with a note saying since we were valuable C&A, we got 24 hour advanced notice. Lucky You. We have been on over 100 cruises and well over 1,000 days at sea, and C&A doesn't consider us "Valuable". Just about the only e-mails we receive from RCI, or C&A, are the post cruise survey. This is despite many attempts to "sign up" requesting promotional e-mails. Last sailed with Princess years ago and they still keep sending us mailings. N Ray H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 21, 2016 #64 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Lucky You. We have been on over 100 cruises and well over 1,000 days at sea, and C&A doesn't consider us "Valuable". Just about the only e-mails we receive from RCI, or C&A, are the post cruise survey. This is despite many attempts to "sign up" requesting promotional e-mails. Last sailed with Princess years ago and they still keep sending us mailings. N Ray H If you give a bad survey response, they call you. Maybe they will fix it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britty1 Posted February 21, 2016 #65 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I am waiting for 2017 Alaska to open so I called C&A today who told me they could not yet see the 2017 Alaska itinaries. So I will check again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 21, 2016 #66 Share Posted February 21, 2016 If you give a bad survey response, they call you. Maybe they will fix it then. Still waiting for my call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2016 #67 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Still waiting for my call. You probably weren't as critical as us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 22, 2016 #68 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The emails that I get lately are generic and then added at the bottom is my name with C and A status.The one that came this week about the new itineraries was written in a newsletter style and was very general. It did however say that as a C and A member I would get an extra 24 hours notice to book when the new itineraries are released. FYI I have only been on one Royal cruise and it was this past November on Anthem. Maybe they just send to people that have cruised recently with them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app And I just got off a ship two weeks ago. There goes that theory. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 22, 2016 #69 Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's looking like Explorer will be deployed for Alaska sailings, so just keep in mind the AFT will be on a Voyager class ship - most people seem to prefer Radiance class AFT balconies (no obstruction). Both will be sailing in Alaska in 2017. Explorer will be doing round trips from Seattle. Radiance will be doing one way northbound and southbound cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in NH Posted February 22, 2016 #70 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Both will be sailing in Alaska in 2017. Explorer will be doing round trips from Seattle. Radiance will be doing one way northbound and southbound cruises. Explorer is also doing Alaska this year, at least according to our reservation for a B-2-B this September. N Ray H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-Snowbird Posted February 22, 2016 #71 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I am waiting for 2017 Alaska to open so I called C&A today who told me they could not yet see the 2017 Alaska itinaries. So I will check again tomorrow. You can find out if the cruises for 2017 are open by just going to the website and search for an Alaska cruise in 2017; for instance July 2017.... If they are not open yet, the months on the calendar will still be blacked out. If they have been announced, it will show all the Alaska cruises for 2017. Most likely, they will not show up until Tuesday or Wednesday..... But, if you want a specific cabin/date, check OFTEN. The prime cabins (corner aft...) go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2016 #72 Share Posted February 22, 2016 You can find out if the cruises for 2017 are open by just going to the website and search for an Alaska cruise in 2017; for instance July 2017.... If they are not open yet, the months on the calendar will still be blacked out. If they have been announced, it will show all the Alaska cruises for 2017. Most likely, they will not show up until Tuesday or Wednesday..... But, if you want a specific cabin/date, check OFTEN. The prime cabins (corner aft...) go fast. Even faster if they are selling onboard now as posted earlier ;):eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted February 22, 2016 #73 Share Posted February 22, 2016 So, it seems like the key is to call rather than do it online. I'll have to be calling anywaze since I'm changing two existing reservations to hopefully get a Southern Caribbean B2B on the Adventure. I'm hoping for an AFT balcony as well. Just a couple more weeks to wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 22, 2016 #74 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Explorer is also doing Alaska this year, at least according to our reservation for a B-2-B this September. N Ray H Right. But I thought that we were discussing the about-to-be-released schedule for 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted February 22, 2016 #75 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) You probably weren't as critical as us We have only had any contact after writing a letter. I am surprised to hear they actually got in touch with someone after a survey. Our last survey did not have enough space for all the words we had, and neither did the online contact form :( Letter is in the post now. :( Getting back to the subject, that is disappointing to hear that they are selling on board before they honour yet another of their benefits of loyalty :( Their love of newer customers is becoming more and more apparent. Edited February 22, 2016 by goodycruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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