Derek78216

Looks like Key West for 4 night voyages and Riviera Maya for 5 night. They’ve mentioned the changes at the bottom of this article and also mentioned opening special 7 night sailings in 2020:

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-captain-wendy-williams-to-lead-first-virgin-voyages-ship-852237499.html

At the bottom of this announcement they’ve outlined the changes to itinerary as well:  

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-captain-wendy-williams-to-lead-first-virgin-voyages-ship-852237499.html

Serious question... not trying to troll... but what would be the reason they wouldn't let the general customer have access to that? I only choose to book on my own instead of through a TA because I like to see my reservation and be able to have full control of it on-line and on the phone without waiting on someone else. personal preference of course.

 

 

 

Curious to hear your thoughts.

Similar to how ticketing websites like TicketMaster release their best seats incrementally to avoid them all being sold out within the first few hours, I assume RC has a similar strategy to push sales of a mix of cabins so that only the less desirable aren’t left.

This is also an added effort to continue to reduce the bookings that are place holders or backup cruises and not likely to be used. Frees up those cabins earlier but too us, not early enough.

To me this contradicts RC removing the option to buy an open booking while on the ship. On our last cruise we booked a cruise in 2019 that we have no intention of sailing on and will soon switch just to be able to get the FCC since we hadn’t decided on where we wanted to go.

Thanks for the advice! I just assumed the gift card could only be used toward the purchase of a cruise. I’ll check around, we were thinking $60 so it sounds like we may have to stick with CC.

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We usually cruise with Royal Caribbean but a member of our family is going on a Carnival cruise for her birthday and we’d like to surprise her with onboard credit. I went to Carnival’s website today and found Cruise Cash as well as Cruise Cash Bar. Can anyone explain the difference? It seems like Cruise Cash would cover any charges to the account (which I assume would cover drinks as well) so I’m confused why someone would pick Cruise Cash Bar instead. Thanks!

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Those staterooms are desireable because of their convenient location and more dramatic view from the balcony.

Thanks! :)

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I’ve seen these rooms mentioned often and they seem to be desirable but can you tell me what you’re referring to when you say “hump balcony”? Is it the side of the ship that juts out farther than the others?

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The fact that RCCL doesn't support the most used internet browser is the problem. It would be similar to them only having a mobile app for a Windows phone and not for Android or iOS. I guess they're doing enough business where they're ok losing some because of this.

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I was pleasantly surprised to see the non-refundable price listed today. Compared to the price listed yesterday we saved $400 on the total booking plus each received $100 onboard credit for a Balcony sailing to Alaska next May. I'm more than willing to bet that we don't have to cancel and pay the $200 fee for $600 cheaper cruise fare. :D

We visited in Jan and took an excursion to Sapphire Beach. On the way there the driver mistakenly dropped us off at Lindquist Beach which was one of the most beautiful beaches I've visited. Unfortunately they realized the mistake and loaded us all back up and over to Sapphire Beach. Sapphire Beach was fine, a little crowded and not as nice but we were able to get lounge chairs. If visiting again I would head straight to Lindquist. :)

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Hopefully Virgin Voyages will be able to acquire a few of these employees!

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I'm thinking of getting the 1 device Voom special for 11.99 per day on sale today. Does anyone know what it costs just for a few minutes on the computers onboard to print boarding passes? We fly Southwest and we usually sign on the day before to get in line (so to speak) for a boarding group?

Better to just pay for Southwest's Early Bird Check-in. That way you don't have to spend time on your cruise worrying about having to "get in line" for your flight ;)

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I was actually wondering if the Cruise Planner sale wasn't another one of RC's never ending promotions like BOGOHO. Ever since the "Sale" started 2 weeks ago the discount prices have been available on my cruise planner for our January sailing on the Allure.