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Unfortunately, we booked non refundable fares, which of course seems like we would then get hit with the $100 which would limit the amount of savings.

2 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My TA saved me several hundred dollars on each of the bookings that I had moved into his group and got some OBC as well😇

Did you have a non refundable bookings? Did you cancel and pay the $100 dee?

Fingers crossed that I can get the group pricing, because it is rather significant. Everything that I read from RC regarding transferring a individual booking to a group booking states that pricing will remain the same. No where can I find something that states that I can transfer to the group rate. Of course, I will get official clarification when the travel agent gets back to me, but I figured CC was a great place to find info to help calm my nerves. Hate losing money

1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Just to add to Bobs comments you can take advantage of the lower group pricing as long as your cabin is double occupancy.  There is no group pricing available on triples or quads. You can move a triple or quad into a group and get the group amenity though.  

I know that moving an individual booking to a group booking can be done. The big question is what are the benfits? Looks like we won't be able to take advantage of the group pricing, or at least that is what I believe. We unfortunately jumped the gun when planning a family cruise. We booked directly through RC. Another family member has a travel agent that created a group booking with better pricing, of course. We are now trying to decide if we should transfer our booking to the group.

On 3/26/2019 at 2:09 PM, jeepchick444 said:

hi yes i have reported two separate times regarding problems and never get a response.i have cleared my computer of the usual recommendations and try on several devices and no luck,,,,i can however access other sailings but none of which i am interested in at this time,,,,,most sailings out of NJ i am unable to price but yes actually i am looking at interiors also!!! very frustrating for sure!! good luck!! 

Jeepchick444

I was able to search interior rooms today!! I haven't checked a lot of sailings but fingers crossed they actually fixed this nonsense.

On 3/23/2019 at 2:00 PM, jeepchick444 said:

I still cannot access any prices for sailings out of NJ for what seems like weeks now also,,,,hope this gets resolved soon!!😞

Jeepchick444

Have you reported anything to RC. I'm sure it's not going to help, but just hoping something changes soon. I've reported it so many times! Are you able to see any prices? I'm just having problems with interiors.

Glad I'm not alone! I usually just have problems getting into the cruise planner. This time I can't even check prices!! This is an all time new low for RC. Oasis of the seas sailings..you can not select interior cabins. Website just cycles, times out and returns to the home page. Nothing like asking friends to cruise with you and then trying to explain that RC website doesn't actually work. Please report your issue!! 

2 hours ago, evandbob said:

I've sailed Carnival about 40 times, and was on the Destiny before it morphed into the Sunshine.  I've only taken one RCCL cruise and that was about 15 years ago.  I do have Symphony of the Seas booked for next January though.

 

That said, it might surprise someone that I too would opt for the Oasis over the Sunshine.  No contest, fuhgeddabotit.

I was hoping to hear from someone that likes Carnival! Our options are Oasis or Sunrise (Triumph). Both will be in the NJ/NY area next year. So, it will be our only chance on either of them. We usually cruise on Carnival, but last year we were able to cruise in the Anthem and had a great time. Honestly, we have a great time whenever we cruise. We have been in the Pride a few times and always have a great time. We just like the idea of seeing all the ship they send our way.

We are hoping to take a family cruise in 2020.  Our 2 options would be the newly refurbished Oasis of the Seas or the completely remodeled Carnival Sunrise.  Of course, Carnival Sunrise is just completely unknown since it is currently in dry-dock. The refurbishments scheduled later this year for Oasis seem to be pretty big, but not enough to make it a whole new ship.  However, we have never been on the Oasis so it will be a new ship to us no matter what.  I know comparing RCCL ship to Carnival is almost impossible.  I would like to hear everyone's thoughts, maybe just to help me think about something that I hadn't already.  We will be traveling with a large family from grandparents down to infants. 

I'm struggling with this decision for a few reasons....I am the one making the plans so I want everyone to be happy.  We were extremely excited to have the Oasis coming to NJ in 2020 and really don't want to miss the chance at cruising on it.  However, other family members are interested in the Carnival Sunrise...mostly because of the ports. Cruise people problems...lol.