Ken at the beach Posted October 25, 2020 #3751 Share Posted October 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: We booked Radiance 10/1/21 Panama Canal as soon as it was released. We did not get a balcony discount and were told it's because there's another promotion. Our TA asked to have it fared w/o the promotion and was denied. The Invoice shows Extra Savings of $75pp.....which is considerable less than the Balcony Discount would be on a 14 nt cruise. I know 2 others who were able to get it refared w/the Balc. Discount and wondered anyone else has booked this itinerary and what their experience was with pricing. Our TA is one to go to bat for you so I know he's tried. You can absolutely choose which promotion you want applied. Call back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted October 25, 2020 #3752 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: You can absolutely choose which promotion you want applied. Call back. That's what I thought and my TA as well; but they've told him no more than once. Edited October 25, 2020 by suzyluvs2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 25, 2020 #3753 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: That's what I thought and my TA as well; but they've told him no more than once. Sometimes unfortunately it is persistence until you get a rep familiar with policies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted October 25, 2020 #3754 Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Sometimes unfortunately it is persistence until you get a rep familiar with policies. True...and sad at the same time. You,and all the TAs, work so hard and it shouldn't have to be difficult. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patattack Posted October 26, 2020 #3755 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I was price checking cruises on the Liberty for April. When I went to book, now April 11, 2021 is gone. There seemed to be plenty of balcony cabins left a few minutes ago. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 26, 2020 #3756 Share Posted October 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, patattack said: I was price checking cruises on the Liberty for April. When I went to book, now April 11, 2021 is gone. There seemed to be plenty of balcony cabins left a few minutes ago. Pat Could just be a temporary glitch because April 11 is still available to book by TA’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patattack Posted October 26, 2020 #3757 Share Posted October 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Could just be a temporary glitch because April 11 is still available to book by TA’s Thanks! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted October 26, 2020 #3758 Share Posted October 26, 2020 18 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: We booked Radiance 10/1/21 Panama Canal as soon as it was released. We did not get a balcony discount and were told it's because there's another promotion. Our TA asked to have it fared w/o the promotion and was denied. The Invoice shows Extra Savings of $75pp.....which is considerable less than the Balcony Discount would be on a 14 nt cruise. I know 2 others who were able to get it refared w/the Balc. Discount and wondered anyone else has booked this itinerary and what their experience was with pricing. Our TA is one to go to bat for you so I know he's tried. I was able to call C&A and request a solo DP340 CAS discount be applied. They put me on hold and worked with resolutions to get ur' done. Took about 5 minutes. I have been waiting to see if CAS discounts would ever be loaded to validate their math and to see the difference of stepping up to a balcony. I've done the canal before so a balcony isn't a requirement for me but if it's close in price I'd consider the upgrade. For a few days only 4B and CB balconies were available but then 'regular' balconies re-appeared so something is weird with it. I'm booked refundable so I can cancel or transfer it to my TA once I know it's all good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted October 26, 2020 #3759 Share Posted October 26, 2020 38 minutes ago, twangster said: I was able to call C&A and request a solo DP340 CAS discount be applied. They put me on hold and worked with resolutions to get ur' done. Took about 5 minutes. I have been waiting to see if CAS discounts would ever be loaded to validate their math and to see the difference of stepping up to a balcony. I've done the canal before so a balcony isn't a requirement for me but if it's close in price I'd consider the upgrade. For a few days only 4B and CB balconies were available but then 'regular' balconies re-appeared so something is weird with it. I'm booked refundable so I can cancel or transfer it to my TA once I know it's all good. I agree something is weird with the cruise. All Suites gone on day 1 and other categories popping in and out. Plus today refundable deposit adds $436 to the price of the cabin. We've also done the canal previously but had a cruise to move that had been redeployed once already so booking is with a TA. RCI's inconsistencies strike once again.....and not in a good way. Glad you have control of your reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted October 27, 2020 #3760 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 12:20 PM, MichellePerth said: A lot of Americans come to Australia and spend their tourism dollars on land as well as at sea. Quite possibly the cruise is one part of their longer holiday. but yeah, brisbane is a hole. When I cruise into that port, I treat it like a sea day. Last time I took their shuttle down to the GC but that was just to catch up with someone. I think the main reason Quantum is in Brisbane is if things are not 100%with Covid by November 2021 the Brisbane Cruise Terminal is away from everything. Dealing with a cruise with Corona issues at the new Brisbane Terminal would be a lot easier then dumping everyone at Circular Quay. So if Royal only has one ship operating at this time from Oz I would be surprised if it was not from Brisbane. Quantum also has more balcony cabins. Singapore only wants cruisers at or near the terminal for the new December sailings. THE UK put out a draft document saying that only cruisers were allowed at or near Southampton Cruise Terminal when cruising resumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 27, 2020 #3761 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, springaussie said: I think the main reason Quantum is in Brisbane is if things are not 100%with Covid by November 2021 the Brisbane Cruise Terminal is away from everything. Dealing with a cruise with Corona issues at the new Brisbane Terminal would be a lot easier then dumping everyone at Circular Quay. So if Royal only has one ship operating at this time from Oz I would be surprised if it was not from Brisbane. Quantum also has more balcony cabins. Singapore only wants cruisers at or near the terminal for the new December sailings. THE UK put out a draft document saying that only cruisers were allowed at or near Southampton Cruise Terminal when cruising resumes. I would say Brisbane offered a incentive and after Sydney’s hostilities they grabbed it. But as you say ,if we are still in some kind of quarantine they won’t be relying on just the Sydney market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted October 28, 2020 #3762 Share Posted October 28, 2020 48 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I would say Brisbane offered a incentive and after Sydney’s hostilities they grabbed it. But as you say ,if we are still in some kind of quarantine they won’t be relying on just the Sydney market. Any thoughts on the source of Australian cruisers sailing down under? Are the vast majority within driving distance of Sydney? How many fly to the cruise for Sydney departures? Beyond Royal brands, any other home port of significance for cruising in general? Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 28, 2020 #3763 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, twangster said: Any thoughts on the source of Australian cruisers sailing down under? Are the vast majority within driving distance of Sydney? How many fly to the cruise for Sydney departures? Beyond Royal brands, any other home port of significance for cruising in general? Just curious... Sydney is the biggest city with 5.3 million but Melbourne isn’t far behind.Brisbane 2.5 m. Sydney is the main cruise port with all the main brands. https://www.cruiseagency.com.au/news/australian-cruise-industry-statistics/ Edited October 28, 2020 by Chiliburn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted October 28, 2020 #3764 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Still no word on Wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellePerth Posted October 28, 2020 #3765 Share Posted October 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, caribbeanboy said: Still no word on Wonder? Not that I've heard. But last night I had such a vivid dream that I immediately grabbed my ipad and looked it up. The completely unsubstantiated speculation that I have heard is that it will go on sale in Nov / Dec of this year with an inaugural sailing in late November early December next year, with the ship still heading immediately to the southern hemisphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted October 28, 2020 #3766 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, MichellePerth said: Not that I've heard. But last night I had such a vivid dream that I immediately grabbed my ipad and looked it up. The completely unsubstantiated speculation that I have heard is that it will go on sale in Nov / Dec of this year with an inaugural sailing in late November early December next year, with the ship still heading immediately to the southern hemisphere. I doubt they would postpone the inaugural cruise to an earlier date by 2 months. That seems like a very dreamy dream indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellePerth Posted October 28, 2020 #3767 Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ethanol95 said: I doubt they would postpone the inaugural cruise to an earlier date by 2 months. That seems like a very dreamy dream indeed. Lol. No the dream was that bookings were open. The speculation is from someone who maps all this stuff out. (apparently while awake). I don't know about the original target but 2 months delay seems too optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BecAus Posted October 28, 2020 #3768 Share Posted October 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, caribbeanboy said: Still no word on Wonder? RCG's website says: 'Be among the first to chase adventure east onboard the new Wonder of the Seas, arriving in Shanghai in 2022. But who knows when it might actually float out and start making it's way over. They probably don't know yet but 2022 leaves it pretty open at this stage. I thought I read, perhaps on the Wonder thread, that speculation was now on the first or second quarter of '22. I personally don't reckon it will go on sale till sometime next year but who knows .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 28, 2020 #3769 Share Posted October 28, 2020 3 hours ago, MichellePerth said: Not that I've heard. But last night I had such a vivid dream that I immediately grabbed my ipad and looked it up. The completely unsubstantiated speculation that I have heard is that it will go on sale in Nov / Dec of this year with an inaugural sailing in late November early December next year, with the ship still heading immediately to the southern hemisphere. I think you maybe breaking Michael. Take a deep breath and watch this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellePerth Posted October 28, 2020 #3770 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Chiliburn said: I think you maybe breaking Michael. Take a deep breath and watch this. Just what I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 28, 2020 #3771 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, MichellePerth said: Just what I needed. I remember on Ovation a Christmas cruise,at the life boat drill, captan hindrick was very stern and recited our obligations under the maritime law ,bla,bla bla. And now you need to watch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellePerth Posted October 28, 2020 #3772 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I remember on Ovation a Christmas cruise,at the life boat drill, captan hindrick was very stern and recited our obligations under the maritime law ,bla,bla bla. And now you need to watch this. Thanks, I'm down in Margaret River watching the wild surf and listening to this on my car speakers. I would often take a short video clip and send it to my daughter. The song makes me happy. Always has. Esp the part about telling people "in courteous terms". There could be a lot more of that nowadays. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2020 #3773 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted October 30, 2020 #3774 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Unless I'm mistaken looks like couple new Serenade Cruises loaded for 2021-2022 Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted October 30, 2020 #3775 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ONECRUISER said: Unless I'm mistaken looks like couple new Serenade Cruises loaded for 2021-2022 Season Thought maybe they've come to reckon with the 2021 season down under. Guess not. Edited October 30, 2020 by twangster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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