mcqueenbee

@PCWalton1 I thought it was just me 😬

So update...almost 4 1/2 hours on the phone with RCL. 

Told they have to wait for finance to give the go ahead to place me back in my original stateroom (or the one next to it) because it cost more than the one they moved me to and more than when I booked.🙄

1 hour ago, celoplyr said:

 Have all possibilities available because there are so few handicap rooms.

We are aware there are not many but I booked one. Why are they changing it?

I argued the analogy…when I buy seats for a sports game or show, I pick certain seats and pay for them. How is it ok to just change me to lesser seats? 

Yes, I need a handicap accessible room. When I booked the cruise, I booked a handicap balcony room on Deck 12 and was moved to a regular non-handicap accessible balcony room on the Deck 7 literally one of the furthest rooms on the Deck.
I should not have to ask my friends to move. 

We booked a handicap balcony with Oasis of the Sea on Deck 12. We booked it to be close to some friends on the same deck. However, I checked yesterday and noticed they changed our stateroom to Deck 7. WHAT?!?!  This is the second time they have done this.

We just returned from an Odyssey cruise today. We had upgraded to a handicap balcony on Deck 10 from a virtual interior handicap also on Deck 10. The very next day, our room was DOWNGRADED back to a virtual balcony handicap but on Deck 8. I called, waited two hours, and was told my room was no longer available due to Covid restrictions even though I was on the RCL website and my balcony room was available. I called later and the agent quickly resolved this issue. Still no clue what happened but we sailed in the proper room 😁

Now, our next cruise is booked for Spring Break! As I mentioned, I booked a handicap balcony and they changed it again! On my drive back home, I was on the phone with customer service for 1 1/2 hrs speaking with a supervisor to only be told that it was due to COVID restrictions, which is bull. Like I said, I just returned from an 8 day cruise and our rooms were not spaced out🙄. I went round and round explaining that I searched and chose that deck. I did not choose the option for RCL to pick my room. I asked him to credit me the difference between the guarantee room rate, upgrade us, or simply put us back in the stateroom I picked. I was repeatedly told, "I am sorry but due to Covid..." and this is being done throughout the whole ship. I am waiting for his supervisor to call. BUT WAIT it gets better...

When I arrived home, I went to the RCL website to see where the room was. Maybe, it was a handicap jr suite? NOPE, IT IS NOT EVEN A HANDICAP ROOM!!! When I look on the website there are only 2 handicap oceanview balconies available. One on deck 14 and of course, the other is my original room! Why is this happening?

I am so mad and upset. What happens if they sell those rooms?

Bummer!

It will be the Odyssey of the seas

We have never stayed on an obstructed view balcony. What exactly would it be?

Is Thanksgiving dinner served on cruises on Thanksgiving Day?

34 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Not sure why OP gave this Miami cruise as an option if it was completely out of the question

Never said it was out of the question, not sure why you read it as such if I included it my options.🤔

8 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Sorry I still think this reason isn't enough to rule out what would be the better ship/itinerary choice.

See for us, Floridians, this can be totally a make or break. Same as driving into Disney traffic on I-4 traffic---deal breakers!

@TapiI agree with most points. We are seriously considering the Odyssey for many reasons. My son did have not-so-fun experience on a cruise to Cuba on Halloween. We were assured they would have Halloween activities on board but it turned out he was the only child on board😬 And there was nothing. The ship was older and did not have a lot for kid. Even the pool was salt water so he hated that. Oh well, lesson learned!!

29 minutes ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

You list a pro as sailing from Ft. Lauderdale but a con leaving from Miami (you even commented "ugh"). I'm curious. Why is Miami so bad compared to Ft. Lauderdale? The two are so close to each other, I can't believe it would be a make or break point.

Miami traffic is horrible and Port of Miami gives me anxiety. I am originally from Miami then moved to Ft Lauderdale now in Central Florida. The drive to Ft Lauderdale is easier and less congested, hands down.

@cigarking it is during Christmas break. His June 2020 Symphony of the Seas got cancelled. He bounced back. We live in Florida 😁

Thanks

Hi everyone!

We are currently trying to decide between three ships for our vacation that are in our budget. We are traveling with our 12 year old son. We have only done Freedom and Liberty years ago.

Ship #1 is a 6 day Allure of the Seas Western Caribbean.

Pros

• Ports, we have never done 
• Price, super good deal
• Leaves from Fort Lauderdale
• Always wanted to do Oasis class
• More family friendly dining options

Cons

• 6 day cruise
• Not sure how updated the ship is, 11 years old

Ship #2 is an 8 day Odyssey of the Sea Southern Caribbean

Pros

• Brand new
• Price is a good deal
• uhm, 8 day cruise
• Ports of call we have never been
• leaves from Fort Lauderdale
• cabin available is actually larger than others

Cons

• Does not many dining options or family friendly options
• The ship appears geared to adults, pool area appears too plain (thinking like a 12 y/o boy)

Finally, the last is a 7 day Oasis of the Sea Eastern Caribbean (I want to know if it has been renovated)

Pros

• Good deal
• Ship has been renovated adding slides (I think, correct me if I am wrong)
• Always wanted to do Oasis class
• More family friendly dining options
• Goes to our favorite ports
• 7 day cruise

Cons

• Leaves from Miami, ugh
• Goes to ports we have been

I appreciate any help. We travel often and try to keep it different destinations. We are also foodies and like a wide variety of dining options but not $50/pp for every options.

Lisa