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Not really fine print (emphasis mine): Purchase a specialty restaurant dinner cover charge during the first or second night of your cruise and enjoy complimentary dining for the second guest. Valid for dinner reservations on the first or second night only. (Excludes Celebration Table, Chef’s Table, Empire Supper Club, Hooked, Izumi: Hibachi/Teppanyaki, Omakase, Izumi in the Park, Johnny Rockets, Playmakers, Portside BBQ, and Royal Railway) https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf I realize as stated above this is not always enforced.

We sail in November and I will be happy to see Labadee replaced with another port. Not into the private islands and with Coco Cay that was 2 of the 3 stops on our cruise. Just waiting to see where we go instead.... We obviously didn't pick this one based on itinerary!

You are correct, no Wonderland on Oasis.

Good to know. Thanks!

I've very much heard mixed reports on this. Some say yes, some say no. Our personal experience on the Oasis in 2022 was that we could only use the 50% off coupons, but not our drink vouchers. Don't know if there has been any official change or clarification to the policy since then, but I have seen a number of posts on this topic. Mike

The taxis there charge per person, not for the ride. Around 20/25pp seems right round trip from what I recall.

I didn't ask specifically with Chase. Often TAs set their final payment a week or two before the cruiseline - but generally the same time frame. Mike

So in the end, I decided to not use points. It was just too low a redemption value, especially when factoring in the OBC from my TA that I would be losing out on by using Chase. That being said, I did look into this and spoke to two different Chase cruise representatives who were consistent with each other and sounded knowledgeable. They confirmed that I could make my initial deposit with RC directly, then transfer to chase. I would NOT need to pay anything to Chase until final payment - at which time I could use points. There was no fee for cancelling. I would call yourself and confirm, but I was very comfortable that this would work the way I had hoped. But in the end I decided to pay for this cruise with cash and use my points for a higher return. Good luck! Mike

That doesn't sound like a problem that needed fixing... Mike

I think you are reading too much into my comment. I agree with you - if they were getting them for free, of course why would you pay for them. All I am saying is that on our Oasis cruise a year ago our kids were told they couldn't use their vouchers so I paid for them - no big deal. My original post was more to point out the inconsistency that over a wide timeframe of about 15 months, there have been mixed results in being able to use vouchers at JR. My only JR disappointment on that cruise was that they hadn't yet started (or had started and stooped) opening for breakfast post restart. We were looking forward to going for breakfast. Mike

Not disagreeing or complaining. Just commenting in response to all the posts above where people were able to use their vouchers. If I can't afford the milkshake, I probably shouldn't be on the cruise.

March 2022 on the Oasis, my kids (10 and 11) were told they could not use their Diamond vouchers for the shakes at JR. Maybe if they tried again the next day they would have gotten a different answer. They still got their shakes and it was free for them either way..... 😁 Mike

What's the current cost one way / round trip?

Thanks. While that does sound like a good deal - we're cruising with our 11 and 12 year olds so unfortunately Virgin Voyages isn't an option . Mike

I posted a similar question on the Royal board as I am considering booking a Royal cruise with Ultimate reward points - but my questions aren't really line specific. The thread (no replies as of yet) is here: I know you mention you hadn't done a transfer - but wondering if you think that might be a way around the 1 shot at using points. If I made a direct booking and paid deposit with cash - could I then transfer the reservation to Chase with nothing immediately owed and then wait until final payment to use my points to pay the balance? The cruise I'm booking is 18 months out - and I'm a bit uncomfortable spending all those points now. I'd rather just have the deposit at risk. Also do you know what their policy is with respect to change fees? Some TA's charge for reservation changes (above and beyond what the cruise line charges) while others don't. @Redduk - what did you end up doing, and how did it work out? Thanks for any additional you can provide. Mike