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I will def do a review after my trip but it’s a bit of a wait still. Hoping others will do star class reviews sooner as was only able to find a few on here.

Specifically recent Oasis ones! 😉

We had a genie about a year ago on Oasis and it was an amazing experience! My wife is actually booking us into a star class suite right now on the Allure

Thanks for responding. Any tips, anything that you wish you had asksed for etc....?

I have been wanting to experience the star class, for a while, and decided last minute “gonna splurge”! Actually found the 2BR ATS just 3 months b4 cruise.... lucky me huh. I know they are prime real estate.. Lol

Hi all, am trying to get feedback, of course more to add to my excitement being lucky to grab a star class suite on an upcoming cruise.

Any info on recent experiences would be brilliant!

Thanks for whatever I can get! Haha👍😎😜

None for Genies, go ahead and start one.

Oh that’s a shame. Never mind. Can’t really start one as don’t have or know anyone on any of the ships yet. Will repost something else, try a different way.

Lol, thanks Clarea.

Unable to find thru forum search, so wondering if anyone else has seen one or started it up? Thanks

Hi all, just wondering who it may be, I believe there are 3?

Will be in a 2BR ATS. Thanks

In suite cocktail cart was not available on the Harmony. Perhaps it is on other ships.

 

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I will be on Oasis, 2br ATS

Our genie brought us a few bottles of Moet at no charge.

Oooh that’s awesome, so maybe I will get my nectar! I’ll add it to my req when I get the letter. Thanks for info.🍾

Now just need the insuite cocktail menu for the daily cart....

I would be interested in this as well.. albeit a different champagne (vueve clcquot). Also, does anyone have a list of the cocktails that are available on the drink cart?

Yes! A menu of the available cocktails for the in suite drink cart would be great.

I like Veuve, but not my fave, would be great to hear I could get my nectar, with the high cost of star class suites, I was hoping I could get it gratis.

Also want to have “realistic” expectations upfront...lol. Thanks

For those of you having experienced this service, please can you advise:

One of my fave bubbles to drink is Moët Chandon Nectar.

Can I get that onboard from the genie, and would it be included?

Also the inroom daily drink service - can I get mango mojitos made up, how does that work?

If this isn’t poss to get the Moët Nectar, I can always bring some on with me, but prefer not to if available.

Thanks so much.

Seriously??! sparkling water and reg water not included in UBP?. Wow!!

Sheila! I hope your house is ok; missed you towards the end of the cruise on the suite deck! :)

Missed u too dear lady...... all ok eventually.. 👍 thx

We sail this Saturday as well. We booked a JS quad (with our two little ones) for $4300 total including trip insurance and we have a $250 OBC. We have our family coming as well but they are in ocean view balconies so we won't be doing dinner in Coastal Kitchen every night. Frankly, from what I have read on here it seems no one raves about Coastal Kitchen.

I was in a CL suite, Great cabin and proximity to CK, but imho and “taste” I really did not think the food was that good at all.....disappointing.

I agree re a quiet and pleasant ambiance. Very nice, especially if you get a window table nearest to the ocean view.

Also the bar tenders very good, as were most of the wait staff...... but food options repetitive and lacking flavor .

Just my opinion so don’t beat me! Lol

Empress is $58/day plus 18% tax!

Surf n stream voom is $17.99/day.

Thank goodness for D+ discount!

I agree with SorcerorTim, if you have the opportunity deffo a Crown Loft with extra people.

I was very lucky and had one a few weeks back on Harmony, just me solo. It was wonderful of course and just around the corner from lounge for food and drinks, perfect.. Windjammer is only one floor down too as you may prefer to eat ther sometimes.

The extra bedroom and bathroom on the first level of the CL would be perfect if traveling with children or another couple maybe....

if you can, grab it!

Prices change all the time and you are far out.

I booked mine within 2 weeks of sailing date as a last minute and got it for >50% less than regular price, you just never know. Good luck with your decision.

We are on the December 1 Oceania cruise and looking forward to it. We are doing ship's tours on the first day in Havana and in Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. In Havana we are using Old Car Tours. Our roll call is dead so I thought I'd reach out here for some advice.

 

I hear the Parisian at the Hotel Nacional is indoors, air conditioned and smoke-free. I believe the Tropicana is outdoors, weather permitting, and smoking is allowed. Anyone know how the Parisian show compares to the one at the Tropicana?

 

What do I need to do to be sure my 6 hour tour with Old Car Tours meets US guidelines and how should I document it?

 

Thanks.

I was checking into that also and found some great videos on Youtube. One guy had recorded the entire Tropicana show! some great clips to really give you a good overview... I hate smoke so think I will prefer Parisian, check out reviews on TripAdvisor too.

These two should keep their day jobs...oh wait. [emoji57] #morningshowfail

 

 

 

 

 

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Yup!! sure am with you there! lol

Here you go! I have used this form many of times over the years. After you book keep a close eye on the price for 48 hours, if it drops simply complete this form. You will have the OBC applied usually in 8-12 hours.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=best_price_guarantee

Oh wow! All these years, all these cruises, and as I usually cruise solo, I pay double as it is, oh boy, can’t believe I was clueless about this!

Thanks so much Michael.

Jimbo - yes, will keep checking, ya never know right!

Bob - clearly so true! Lol

The OV price you are referring to was a "Y-GTY" which is an Ocean View Guarantee. They only put up a certain number of them, place those people into cabins and they usually come back. Watching the prices for years now, the Guarantee rates always come and go as inventory starts to sell.

 

I would recommend booking the inside "Z-GTY" and if the OV comes back, just move up and pay the difference.

 

I booked two days ago for this sailing solo Y-GTY sailing at $479, few hours later it dropped to $449. I completed the 48 hour best price guarantee claim form, since it dropped. They apply 110% to you in OBC, so I got $33 applied to my booking.

 

Hope this helps!

That’s interesting. I need to check out this best price guarantee form, not aware of it, what a great suggestion...how could I be so unaware of this, jeeesh! Lol

I guess it’s on the site somewhere?

Thanks for the advise!

Inside cabins for 10/7 are still on "sale".

Thanks, yeah, they only increased by $170 in those 5hrs...

Will keep checking.... 👍

They def can. I'm booked on a celebrity cruise to Hawaii. I use the fishy site to monitor prices. I'm currently assigned to night shift and one night I got an email that the price had dropped dramatically. Took a screen shot and sent it to my TA. By morning it had gone back up but luckily I was able to get it. Some on cruisecritic said that they sometimes do late night price drops like that for TAs.

 

 

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That’s encouraging to hear. Thank you.

What do you mean the “fishy site”?

I am used to seeing cruise prices jump around. There is no longer a fixed price IMO and the sales are just marketing gimmicks.

 

I only book if the price is right for me and all other criteria are met.

Very true, guess I don’t always check so closely in such a short period of time. I would expect a change after a few weeks maybe, but after a few hours just surprised me.

Oh well, will just keep an eye out. (yn)(yn)

Prices change in seconds.

 

There could be a multitude of reasons.

 

And yes I’ve seen prices jump by thousands, if you look at the right times, literally in seconds.

Wow! Maybe they can drop just as quickly too??

Think I already know that answer! Lol :rolleyes:

Was checking rates for 4nt Empress, to Key West & Havana on 10/7/17

So last night @ 11pm an OV GTY - 1 person = $562 (incl taxes)

Today @ 4am same option = $1,112 (incl taxes)

Not seen it double in price in such a short time ?

Is this common, as don’t recall seeing such a huge jump like this before.......?