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4 minutes ago, Twenty2020 said:

 

That's something you can actually book today?

 

Going rates are more than double that. 

I know right? I just happened to think about looking at some group rates from an old TA I used years ago and was shocked. 

13 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

You will never see group rates that low again unless there is another global pandemic..

 

Those low group rates are for sailings through April of 2025 and were set in November of 2022 when the cruise line was still sailing at less than 100% capacity.  The new croup rates set this year for sailings after April 2025 are double or more.

You sold me on it lol. I completely forgot about the group rates being set back then. $2900 roughly out the door for an oceanview balcony with $350 obc when the same room is going for almost $8,000 direct with Royal. Insane. 

With the crazy high prices of Icon, which people continue to pay, at this point, what's a reasonable rate for a oceanview balcony that if you come across it, you have to consider it? Specifically 2024 dates. I came across a group rate for an oceanview balcony of $1329 per person with a $350 onboard credit that has me very tempted since rates are so high and not seeing them drop anytime in the near future. 

Is that rate a pretty solid deal at this point? 

Sailing on Jewel Saturday (maybe.. Midwest storm). Sail away is 8pm. What's the latest we could board the ship? 6ish? 

On 1/1/2024 at 10:25 AM, njkruzer said:

Btw last time we flew from SJU we went straight to the airport but couldn't checkin until 4 hrs before flt.  No chairs left to sit on. Sat on window ledge.  Usually we head to old san juan, check our luggage for free at Barrachina's, then wander around.   Not sure why we didn't this time.  

Do they require you to eat in the restaurant or anything for them to store your bags? 

I really want to do Spencer's boat to sugar beach, but the time is 8:30-3:30 and the ship is in Port from 7-4 so 3:30 feels like it's cutting it pretty close, no? 

Perfect thanks. Utopia, so will be similar to Wonder. Flight options are limited so going to risk it with an early flight and hope for the best. Hoping we can be in an uber by 7:30. 

Haven't sailed out of Port Canaveral in quite some time. Assuming no delays clearing anything, what's the earliest people have been in a taxi/Uber after getting off a ship, more specific an oasis class? If you carry your own luggage off of course. 

Been on many cruises since the restart. If you don't take a test, no covid. Simple. 

I completely forgot about the additional items for turning Diamond plus. I had a hard time understanding the lady, but basically in addition to the water, as diamond plus, we get one additional thing to the cabin each sailing that includes wine or? I could only understand her saying wine. I'm guessing there's other options? 

3 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

I don’t think you could get it digital before. You could only get the printed version. 

So nice of royal caribbean to allow us to choose digital and it cost them 0 compared to the 50 cent cost printed version 😂

Crazy how high the prices are day 1 compared to Icon when Icon was the new class. Hard pass until prices come down. 

9 hours ago, gmerick said:

One guide to drone laws:

Search for Drone Laws by Country (scroll down): https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws/

Awesome! Thanks! 

6 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

You'd have to look into the rules for any given country you visit.

Good point. It'd be interesting to see how easy or difficult it is to find information related to it for each port. 

For those who have used a drone to take pictures and videos on cruises down in the Caribbean, have you generally run into any issues at any of the islands of getting shut down? Is there permission you have to get? I understand around the cruise port is generally a no go, I think, but beaches etc.. Interested in maybe getting into that hobby as I enjoy taking standard pictures so just weighing my options. 

Just now, SG65CB said:

Normally I'd say go to the NextCruise office and ask them to print the confirmation. But they only have access to NextCruise bookings. Since you did it through the app, while choosing the NextCruise option, I don't know if they can see it. All you can do is go ask. Go towards the end of their hours when the crowd should be smaller. If they can't see the reservation they should at least be able to make a phone call to get it straightened out.

We popped in and it sounds like the onboard next cruise group processes all the ones that come in via the app so she said they're just backed up. Interesting it isn't just automated. She said I should see it tonight 

Just now, smokeybandit said:

Do you see the reservation in your account?

It's an open booking, but you have a reservation ID

I don't. The only thing I can see related to it is that screen shot I attached and where it says booking id it just says pending still in the app. 

Just now, nelblu said:

Is it a future certificate and not an actual booked sail.  No matter what method the next cruise agent should have printed a paper invoice/certificate.

As I said before, I didn't do it with an agent. I did it through the app using the next cruise option.... 

Is the next cruise desk the best option to look into? With it being last day, I doubt I'll get anywhere near though to ask. Also don't want to request another through the app and get double charged

Just now, nelblu said:

Did they give you an invoice.  If so, check you CC for the deposit and then don't worry about the e-mail.

I did it through the app. Normally you get the blank invoice shortly after but still haven't. 

On board right now. I did a next cruise deposit over 24 hours ago, but haven't gotten the email. When I check the app, it just says I'll get an email within 24 hours. 

Any idea who I'd need to speak with on board tonight if it doesn't show up? We get off the ship tomorrow morning. Normally I get the email within a few hours of doing it. 

6 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

You each get a free bag.

 

 

You each get one BOGO offer. So you can get 2 meals where you pay for one person. While results vary by ship/date, more and more people are reporting only being able to use them on nights 1 and 2 (as intended).

Ah got it. So if we went to say chops night 1,we'd just pay for one of us? 

For the diamond plus free bag of laundry, is that 1 per cabin or since my wife and I will both be D+, would we each get one free bag even though we're in the same cabin? 

I guess same question regarding Bogo specialty dining on day 1, could we do day 1 and day 2 and essentially then get 2 free dining later in the cruise? 

40 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

I wouldn't give it a second thought. Go enjoy your trip.

Thanks 

Curious for opinions. We fly out to Rome in a few days to board Odyssey for its transatlantic back to Florida. With all the crazy going on and things seemingly escalating every day in the middle east, would you still go? As of right now, we're planning on going but just being a little more cautious.