Utopia of the Seas Blocks Are In The House!

[Trekker954]

I tried a date in 2025, not letting me apply DP340 solo discount.    Actually barely any of the usual discounts will apply.    😞     These all seem pretty high for short sailings.   I'm going to sleep and will think about it.   

 

[JasonMason]

5 minutes ago, Trekker954 said:

I tried a date in 2025, not letting me apply DP340 solo discount.    Actually barely any of the usual discounts will apply.    😞     These all seem pretty high for short sailings.   I'm going to sleep and will think about it.   

 

The first few months of sailings on a brand new ship will be - they do start to go down after the first month or two.. I just checked too and it looks like no C&A discounts of any kind are available on the Inaugural at least... Someone has also already swooped up the Ultimate Family Suite for that sailing and it looks like only one Solarium Suite is still available

[twangster]

It's not uncommon for CAS discounts to not be loaded with new releases.  You can usually call later and try to get it added once they are loaded properly.

 

July is blacked out for DP340 so don't expect that for solos.

 

Edited June 22, 2023 by twangster

[LisaAtlCruiser]

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

It's not uncommon for CAS discounts to not be loaded with new releases.  You can usually call later and try to get it added once they are loaded properly.

 

July is blacked out for DP340 so don't expect that for solos.

 

 

I am looking at early December or late February and could not get the DP340 to work on either of those.  I will try again tomorrow.  I don't think they block out new ships from using the discount so might call C&A tomorrow.  Although their phone lines might be extremely busy.

 

[PompeySailor]

Managed to ge t the last JY that was available for 7/22/2024

We will have to rough it Port Side 😳 as we are typical Starboarders 

 

Pricey for 4 nights but YOLO

And booked through CP

 

Happy Days!

[twangster]

It looks rates have gone up for Nov. 18 compared to the test load that was briefly published last week.

[4everAfamily]

I called and it was confirmed that July 22 is the inaugural cruise. I booked a balcony guarantee and paid the $200 non-refundable deposit. 

[Oceansaway17]

11 minutes ago, 4everAfamily said:

I called and it was confirmed that July 22 is the inaugural cruise. I booked a balcony guarantee and paid the $200 non-refundable deposit. 

wow I just got the following week and I got 4 day and then the 3 day both in same oceanview room right under bridge.   glad I looked at cruise critic because nice of RCI to put on early the sailings for us

[JasonMason]

1 minute ago, Oceansaway17 said:

wow I just got the following week and I got 4 day and then the 3 day both in same oceanview room right under bridge.   glad I looked at cruise critic because nice of RCI to put on early the sailings for us

I kinda had a feeling they would show up in there tonight... Typical RCI hahaha

[Oceansaway17]

58 minutes ago, JasonMason said:

Looks like if you log into the website with your C&A number you can see them - If you do not have a C&A account it will still say they are unavailable

thanks it was seeing this post that I did log in and now I am proud owner of two bookings B2b and in the same Oceanview room under the bridge,   very happy

[Oceansaway17]

Just now, JasonMason said:

I kinda had a feeling they would show up in there tonight... Typical RCI hahaha

yes wonderful sneaky for us C A folks.

Disney announces their schedule for loyalty folks in 4 days steps and before the public.   They have protection on the web for non loyalty folks who try.

So it is nice that C&A folks did get an early chance.  thanks again for the hint.

[twangster]

20 minutes ago, JasonMason said:

I kinda had a feeling they would show up in there tonight... Typical RCI hahaha

 

I've been refreshing for hours 🤣

 

I caught it while at dinner in Jamie's.  Had to score my cabins before posting here. 

[JasonMason]

38 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

yes wonderful sneaky for us C A folks.

Disney announces their schedule for loyalty folks in 4 days steps and before the public.   They have protection on the web for non loyalty folks who try.

So it is nice that C&A folks did get an early chance.  thanks again for the hint.

Anytime!!

[Ourusualbeach]

Well that was a bust couple of hours.

 

Now to wait to see what is happening with group space, which is showing as unavailable for the first 2 months of sailings.

[ARandomTraveler]

Hmmm 🤔 $3500 for 4 nights in a balcony on the inaugural sailing. I can't convince myself it's worth it.
 

September sailings are reasonable, about $1700 for a refundable deposit. Haven't put a deposit down yet though. I reeeeally wish these were 7 day sailings to better ports.

 

I don't really want to sail in September hurricane season. Might have to just succumb to a 2025 sailing since 2024 summer is priced too high for the value I feel I'd get from going to Nassau and Coco Cay. 

Edited June 22, 2023 by ARandomTraveler

[Ourusualbeach]

2 minutes ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Hmmm 🤔 $3500 for 4 nights in a balcony on the inaugural sailing. I can't convince myself it's worth it.
 

September sailings are reasonable, about $1700 for a refundable deposit. Haven't put a deposit down yet though. I reeeeally wish these were 7 day sailings to better ports.

 

I don't really want to sail in September hurricane season. Might have to just succumb to a 2025 sailing since 2024 summer is priced too high for the value I feel I'd get from going to Nassau and Coco Cay. 

group rates are quite reasonable in the off season.  4 day late Jan 2025 would be just over $1200 in a 4D with a D+ discount

[ARandomTraveler]

12 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

group rates are quite reasonable in the off season.  4 day late Jan 2025 would be just over $1200 in a 4D with a D+ discount

I should be D by then, but I won't be D+. 

[twangster]

Inaugural cruise planner prices are starting to load.

 

As expected the over water cabanas are $3,999.

 

DX is $115

 

Waterpark $199

[Ourusualbeach]

5 minutes ago, ARandomTraveler said:

I should be D by then, but I won't be D+. 

Only $25 difference.  

[ARandomTraveler]

5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Only $25 difference.  

Is that $1200 total, or per person? Because if it's total that's a great deal and I'll have to add that to my list of possibilities.

Edited June 22, 2023 by ARandomTraveler

[Ourusualbeach]

5 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Is that $1200 total, or per person? Because if it's total that's a great deal and I'll have to add that to my list of possibilities.

Yes, total, taxes in 

[John&LaLa]

9 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Not quite the same as flying in for a 4 day trip to Nassau. Much more unique experience and totally worth it.

 

A 28 hour flight, each way😱🤣🤣🤣

[vuz98]

We just tried to book the inaugural on Royal's website and won't let us book it but we could put on 72 hour hold, that's a first for us.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Thoughts on GS # 17200? Looks significantly larger than others. When I go to book, it always auto-suggests the one next to it (17202) - various dates, though it's an accessible cabin. When I go down the list to find 17200, it's LAST. Does it not typically give what's considered the better cabin as the first option?

 

Tom

[twangster]

 

 

 

Edited June 22, 2023 by twangster