Midnight Writer Posted April 24, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I was told that we would love this ship not a doubt, we do, but I was also told that the New comers to Royal Caribbean will be getting a Free Photo and a compliementry anniversary cake for our 2nd formal we attended. This did not happen What Happened here? Why was my friends treated differently when they went to Grandeur of the Seas in Tampa and We did not get a Free Photo nor a party or anything, Since we have never tried Royal Caribbean before that was our friends also first time on RCCL. Can a owner or a rep explain this to us? thanks Rhit:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjidog Posted April 24, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2008 We've sailed RCCL 3 times and didn't get a free cake or a free photo. Actually we got a free photo of the ship when we purchased an 8x10 photo of us and used a crown and anchor coupon. Not sure what your friend was talking about. Maybe her TA ordered these things for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted April 24, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Who told you that you would get a free cake, photo and/or party? I'm thinking someone might be pulling your leg. :rolleyes: You say on another thread that your brother is a photographer on the Grandeur, why don't you ask him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Writer Posted April 24, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My friend went on the Granduer of the seas this past Dec 2007 and sailed out of tampa during the christmas week. She got an anniversary cake at her 2nd formal night and she got a party in her honor. Why did she get that and we got nothing. Its like Carnival if you were a First time cruiser for Carnival they gave you a party, and a picture photo and a welcome cake at your table and that was ALL FREE>>> We got it when we traveled the first time for carnival in 2000. That is when we started cruising. and never will ever stop. Love it. Home away from home!! NO One is pulling my leg i just spoke to my friend she said she got a Free Photo of her and her husband and A anniv cake they were married on Dec 25th so it was their anniv cake and it was FREE. She said the ship was ok but not as big as Carnivals Glory.. she did like Granduer of the seas. Rhita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Perhaps they had a special promotion on that cruise. Xmas cruises are often nearly double the cost of non-holiday cruises, so there may have been a couple freebies. It is also possible that it was a gift of the travel agent if a travel agent was used. I have never heard of Royal Caribbean doing anniversary cakes, parties, or free photos to first time cruisers as a standard practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted April 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Geez, should I really respond in this thread? :D So your friend got an anniversary cake. Did you sail on your anniversary? And nobody ever offered a party for first time cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted April 24, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think you are just stirring the pot. I've never heard of such a thing on either line. I sailed Carnival for the first time a few years ago and didn't get anything. Nor did I EXPECT anything. Do you think you were the only one on the ship to have an anniversary? Imagine the prices if they gave everyone who sailed for their anniversary a party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted April 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think you are just stirring the pot. I've never heard of such a thing on either line. I sailed Carnival for the first time a few years ago and didn't get anything. Nor did I EXPECT anything. Do you think you were the only one on the ship to have an anniversary? Imagine the prices if they gave everyone who sailed for their anniversary a party. Couple of the OP's threads were already deleted. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzfreak Posted April 24, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Maybe I shouldn't, but RED HOT ITALIAN TRAVELER: Every thread that you've started or added to (as far as the RCI boards go) has been negative, with one of the threads being removed quite quickly just today. If your post is real, well I'm sorry you were informed incorrectly by your 'friend'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I can't wait for all the cakes and parties on my upcoming cruise: May 1: Feast of the Ascension. May 2: Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 3: Polish Constitution Day. May 4: I turn 3,250,000 Seconds Old. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. I certainly am expecting cake and a photo for each of these holidays. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted April 24, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Couple of the OP's threads were already deleted. :) Figures. I haven't really been paying attention. Too busy watching the Radiance go through the Canal today! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonW Posted April 24, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Me and DW have gotten free anniversary cakes, but only if TA or us told them it was our anniversary. I have never heard of a party and have never seen one being given, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted April 24, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I can't wait for all the cakes and parties on my upcoming cruise: May 1: Feast of the Ascension. May 2: Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 3: Polish Constitution Day. May 4: I turn 3,250,000 Seconds Old. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. I certainly am expecting cake and a photo for each of these holidays. :cool: Don't forget the free anniversary cake even if you don't have an anniversary (RCI just gives you one because one of your friends got one months ago). :D You also get a free photo for EACH of the occasions you have listed. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 24, 2008 You also get a free photo for EACH of the occasions you have listed. ;) I better! After all, my friend did. :D Do you know if it is one free photo per cabin, or per person? Also, do I have to notify the cruise line I am turning 3,250,000 seconds while aboard, or will they automatically recognize this milestone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted April 24, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ROFL! You guys crack me up! Hey can I borrow someone's anniversary for my upcoming Sovereign cruise? I want that free cake, photo and party every night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonW Posted April 24, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Only free photo was if we bought one we got one free or with a coupon. Of course it isn't really free. They call that marketing, like free shipping... (not really free).:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ROFL! You guys crack me up! Hey can I borrow someone's anniversary for my upcoming Sovereign cruise? I want that free cake, photo and party every night!! I'll trade you my anniversary cake for a RCL logo cookbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Only free photo was if we bought one we got one free or with a coupon. Of course it isn't really free. They call that marketing, like free shipping... (not really free).:) Wow, I have had my photo taken for free many times on every cruise I've been on. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonW Posted April 24, 2008 #19 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I will send you a piece of our wedding cake from 30 years ago.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted April 24, 2008 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I bet we've had 10 anniversaries on RCI ships, including once on the Grandeur, and will be celebrating our 35th on a b2b in September. In the old days, you would get a cake in the dining room and the waiters would gather and sing something unintelligible like Happy Bursary, but those days, like my girlish figure are gone. :( Oh they still sing, but the cake isn't free anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonW Posted April 24, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Wow, I have had my photo taken for free many times on every cruise I've been on. :D LOL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted April 24, 2008 #22 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I will send you a piece of our wedding cake from 30 years ago.:eek: Ugh! The thought of that still being around is just gross! Moldy, caked with freezer burn, sounds delish!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted April 24, 2008 #23 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'll trade you my anniversary cake for a RCL logo cookbook. Is that the C&A gift this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonW Posted April 24, 2008 #24 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think we got rid of that a LONG time ago.:D I HOPE!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 24, 2008 #25 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Is that the C&A gift this year? It was the gift they were giving to people charged the fuel surcharge who had made a deposit prior to the fuel surcharge announcement. Once they began refunding those surcharges they ceased giving out the cookbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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