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Am I able to use it if I try & Royal Up? 

All grats are paid.  
 

As the title suggests, I just got the Royal Visa card.   If I spend $1000.00 usd in 3 months, I get a $250 obc to spend.   Need suggestions on how to spend.  I have purchased the deluxe beverage pkg.. that is how I got obc.  Can I use it to buy merchandise on board?  I already booked us a lunch on embarkation day & zip line in Labadee. Thanks for your help🙂

I don’t know if is up & running.  It is not in my cruise planner for my upcoming cruise in February 2024 on Oasis.  When are you cruising?  
Is it in your planner? 

Plus glad to know it was up & running when you were there last month .  Ty Philly😁

Thank you Biker & Philly ❤️. Like I said before just curious as to why it is not listed in cruise planner.   Can’t imagine it could be sold out this soon… my only guess is that they may be doing a scheduled maintenance or something. 

The cabana’s, & Arawak park as well as the coaster are available to book. Just curious as to why the zip line isn’t listed. 

Just booked a cruise on Oasis for February 2024.   Went to the excursions and I see the zip line tour is not listed.  Do they still have it?  One of the reasons we are going is to do this excursion. 

I am leaving in a few weeks from Minnesota...really don’t want to bring my bulky robe..as it will take up the all coveted suitcase space....are the Rc robes worth it...or should I just get a crappy one from kohl’s or Wally World?  

7 hours ago, cruiselvr04 said:

Tough to get real warmth in the US in February.  Even the Keys will be in the 60s and 70’s highs in February, the water will be cold and as stated very high lodging.  I do so understand wanting to get away from the cold.  That’s why we moved to Texas!  It still freezes here but doesn’t last months.

 

Lift and shift and wait and see.  Make some refundable hotel reservations and decide as you get closer. At one time in June I had a back up plan to the back up plan.

 

We kept our airfare for October and are going to the Keys.  We are now 30 days out.  I have been watching numbers carefully and hoping they don’t spike after Labor Day.  We have travel insurance in case we get sick and can’t go because we would lose our deposits. FYI Key West has a mask mandate.

 

Good of luck and I hope something works out for you to get away from the snow.

Minnesota is usually either below 0 or very snowy In February!  60 to 70 degrees would be awesome! 

Ty everyone! ❤️  Knew this was the best place to ask for advice!  Have a lot to consider! Just wish this all were over!  I just want to go on vacation dang it! 😂🤣😂

Ty all for you input.  Much appreciated. ❤️  Also need some advice if I do choose to go to Florida in February & not take cruise .  Any suggestions?   Rent a car?  Where to go?  Where to eat?  Will flY into FLL. 
 

No to mask wearing.  Would never consider that a vacation. Will never go again if that’s the case.

159 days until 7 day cruise...( $500 non-refundable deposit paid).  Final payment due November 

Airline tickets booked & paid...(can change with no fees for a year after original flight date  & bought the $58.00 insurance that United sold). 
Hotels booked for 1 day before departure & 1 day after disembarkation....( do not have to pre-pay, can cancel up to 48 hrs before arrival).

Deluxe drink package for 2 purchased...(got it for $53 a day yet still am paying on card 😔).

So the question is? 

Do I try to lif & shift?  (If I do, I will have to do the Cocay day  & similar itinerary  I believe). 
2022 sailings with somewhat similar sailings leave from Miami or Orlando port.  (We usually leave from Fll). 
Do I just try & lift & shift cruise & keep plane tickets?  (Keep in mind Minnesota in February.  ❄️⛄️❄️🧊).  (Would still like to go somewhere warm & am willing to buy plane tickets & hotel for the following year).  
 

Have only paid deposit...am waiting to see what happens.  But if you find a cruise to the Caribbean on oasis class for  $100pppd please let me know!  😁 

That is the total price paid w/ grats. You think that’s too much? The prices are a lot higher now.  Just checked today $3223.64 for OV balcony with grats.

My February 7th 2021 cruise on Oasis

Deluxe Beverage $89.00 per day. $735.14 per person w/grats =$1470.28 for 2ppl 

Refreshment pkg $34.00 per day.  $280.84 per person w/ grats 

Classic Soda $13.50 per day.  $111.51 per person w/grats 

I really like getting the deluxe package but these prices are making me totally rethink that!  I cannot justify spending that kind of money on alcohol.  We do enjoy our drinks but these prices are insane! We booked a ocean view balcony $2665.78 for 2 people so paying almost $1500 for drinks is just plain crazy to me!  I would have to be drunk the entire time just to get my monies worth! And enter rehab when I get home!  😝😝