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    AMA Colors of Provence - May 2018

    in River Cruising

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    We did this itinerary on Amadagio in 2014 and it is among our very favorites. Loved the ports, the wine, the accessibility of the towns to where we were docked.

     

    AMA is our favorite line overall and, even though this cruise was on their oldest vessel at the time, it did not disappoint. Crew and staff were superb, as was our CM.

     

     

    WOW!!! Your cruise history is one made of dreams! Very impressive!

     

     

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    AMA Colors of Provence - May 2018

    in River Cruising

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    Would love to hear from past cruisers on AMA but specifically on Cello for this itinerary that we are about to put a deposit on, Arles to Lyon.

     

    Topics of interest are pros/cons of 3 night add ons for Barcelona and Paris, what expenses aren't included, weather experiences for mid-May, cabin type advice, and anything else of a general nature. First time river cruisers and we will be taking a transatlantic over and flying back. Thanking all in advance!

     

     

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    over the top prices on rci

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    You get what you pay for or what you want. The cruising market is extremely competitive. About 21 of my 24 cruises have been on Royal Caribbean. It's very hard for me to find competitive prices on other lines now, obviously because of my Diamond Plus status/discounts. BUT, I remember comparing Carnival to RCCL years ago and couldn't find a Carnival cruise on same date for same itinerary out of the same port for a lower price. Years have passed, so maybe that data point is irrelevant now, but you always have the option of booking with someone else. We really like RCCL, we once sailed on NCL (Jewel) out of N.O. because they ran a sale on a penthouse suite if you booked more than 9 months out and we did. Didn't much care for that cruise. Seemed inferior to RCCL to us. May have been an outlier/one off thing. We have our first Carnival cruise coming up 3/12/17, Fascination out of San Juan, because it was a freebie from a land-based casino. So everyone knows how this works. Prices go up and down based on supply and demand. We feel comfortable sailing on RCCL and Holland America, but often compare prices. I was just on the phone w/ HAL yesterday. We have never received an upgrade on RCCL so that mean they sail booked and I can see how they manage to do that. I got a special cruise rate flyer in the mail from Holland america Friday and called them w/in hours. All those cabins were now filled. I have heard that Disney Cruises are expensive but I've also heard they are really good cruises. Never heard anyone say Disney is gouging them or start focusing on their bottom line/profit margin in a cruise forum. Don't like RCCL, don't book with them.

     

     

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    Update of Diamond & Diamond + Perks???

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Let's add up everything I have spent on RCCL tab for 21+ cruises and compare that to the cost of a first-time cruiser in a suite for a week. No contest! The loyalty program is what it is. A person in a suite may never cruise w/ RCCL again, yet they not only get the suite, they get all of that stuff you mentioned X3. I am a RCCL stockholder, but if I see an issue, I reserve the right to say how it makes me feel. I use a few of the percs you mention but remember it took me 4 years to gain access to most of them!!

     

     

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    Update of Diamond & Diamond + Perks???

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Now Diamond Plus after 4 years of cruising Royal Caribbean. 21 or so cruises. Never been offered an upgrade. We like RCCL, but we've only cruised NCL once and HAL twice. Going out on a Liberty cruise on 2/5. There wasn't any fanfare when we turned Diamond Plus. Seems like RCCL is missing a great opportunity to make their most loyal customers feel appreciated. We got a couple of luggage tags in the mail. It sticks in my craw more than just a little bit that a person in a suite who is cruising RCCL is treated better than we are. Hope someone w/ RCCL is listening.

     

     

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    1st cruise-Share tips!

    in First Time Cruisers

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    Make sure to take advantage of all the activities on board, especially the evening shows if they have them. Be social when u can. We always meet really nice people on our cruises which for the most part are Royal Caribbean . Save space for stuff you might want to bring home. [emoji924]

     

     

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