faithwins

Can I get a Vodka-Redbull on the package? I know Energy Drinks are excluded from the package but what about a vodka-red bull cocktail? It is a very common drink on land.

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Hi All,

Just a quick question, where do the 3rd/4th guest sleep in the p Deluxe Owners Suite on Epic? I'm assuming it's a sofa-bed?

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fw

Hi All-

With the recent "Free at Sea" promotions, we chose the speciality dining option. UDP. When I go to make the reservations online for various restaurants , I'm not being charged anything, even when I select all four guests. Is this normal? Will it be charged on the ship? Thanks!

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fw

Hi All,

Does anyone know when the "Free At Sea" including the 3rd/4th guest free promotion ends? I could have sworn I saw "only 2 more days" on the website the other day, but I could be wrong. The Terms and Conditions seem to imply it ends in April?

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fw

I have lived in Shanghai for two years now ... Demand for these ships is insane, and these cruises command much higher premiums for sailings than US based cruises (from 150% to 200% of US prices).

On top of that, onboard spending seems to be far greater with Chinese demand for tax-free luxury goods (discount stores are being taken out for high end brands). Additional high gambling revenue also adds to the incentive.

As of last year the Chinese beat out the Americans as #1 spenders while traveling (per person).

What is interesting is that these cruises don't operate like US based cruises in that you book the cruise through a "tour group" and you travel with that "tour group". So on the cruise there will be 20-30-40 etc. tour groups all arranging their own separate activities as opposed to one "unified" ship environment.

They are NOT catering to foreign clientele on these ships (out of mainland China, I can't speak for other asian ports), so unless you have experienced a "Chinese tour group" environment, I recommend looking elsewhere.

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Makes complete sense for the ships to be out here, even if it is a bit of bummer for the US market.

I believe they now have a virtual tour of this cabin on Royal Caribbean's website, I would check it out, it looks huge!