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Super-Luke88

By Super-Luke88,
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Husky1987

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Geez, it was a legitimate question. Whenever we travel or even dine out for an anniversary or significant birthday, we always let the restaurant, hotel, airline, etc., know. We've almost always received some little (or big) gesture of the occasion - upgraded room, a bottle of champagne, etc. We were even upgraded to first class on a flight to Miami for our honeymoon/first cruise back in the day. All these gestures are simply good business as they tend to generate brand loyalty. It never hurts to ask, even if it isn't a common occurrence on a cruise ship.

 

:rolleyes: Lighten up. Anyone who

 

fully intend(s) on playing the honeymoon 'game' and milking it :D by getting the Tshirts and using social media before hand to make sure they are aware.

 

is no doubt knowingly making themselves ripe for some ribbing.

 

To the OP, hope you have a fantastic honeymoon.

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JandRtravel

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We spent our honeymoon on a 2 week cruise and didn't receive anything, we were engaged on another cruise and didn't get anything, we announced our pregnancy on our last and didn't get anything , and on our last my grandparents were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Go in with low expectations. They will do something nice at the restaurant if you tell hostess you're celebrating, like a cake. Maybe a door banner. They have some social events geared towards honeymooners, so I would just look for those

 

 

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MrsPete

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Thank you for your contribution, however it doesnt really address the question I asked.

No, it DOES answer the question. MANY cruisers are celebrating a special occasion: Honeymoon, babymoon, milestone anniversary, graduation, retirement. While I'm sure you'd argue that a honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime event, those other cruisers feel the same way about their special event ... and, realistically, you'll be one of a dozen or so honeymooners on your cruise. The cruise line cannot do something special for everyone who's celebrating something.

 

Go in expecting nothing and be happy if you're surprised.

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No, it DOES answer the question. MANY cruisers are celebrating a special occasion: Honeymoon, babymoon, milestone anniversary, graduation, retirement. While I'm sure you'd argue that a honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime event, those other cruisers feel the same way about their special event ... and, realistically, you'll be one of a dozen or so honeymooners on your cruise. The cruise line cannot do something special for everyone who's celebrating something.

 

Go in expecting nothing and be happy if you're surprised.

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kknorr0320

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I agree but given the circumstances I'm not sure you can use it for a real comparison. The ship was probably well under capacity and some of the crew probably had nothing better to do. People on here have mentioned room stewards with few or no rooms occupied. I'm not saying Carnival didn't do something great but acting like it's common is a little misleading.

 

 

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Merion_Mom

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The first half we are in a sea view balcony and then the second half we're in an inside room.

 

Being a first time cruiser might give you more of an edge than being a honeymooner. But hope springs eternal good luck and best wishes on our wedding and possible upgrade.

I agree that RC has a habit of upgrading newbies to entice them to "book UP" the next time.

 

You will have a much greater chance of going to an outside from your interior than an upgrade from your balcony cabin.

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Merion_Mom

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First of all i just want to point out that i am not expecting anything because its my honeymoon, i'm just interested to know if it happens and what it involves.

 

So, as you can probably guess i'm taking a cruise for my honeymoon and what just wondering if anyone else has taken thie honeymoon on Royal and received any upgrades or perk because of it?

 

I fully intend on playing the honeymoon 'game' and milking it :D by getting the Tshirts and using social media before hand to make sure they are aware. No harm in trying hahaha

 

By the way, I wouldn't wait until the morning of the 10th to drive down from Orlando. I would give up one night in Orlando, drive down to Fort Lauderdale, and spend a relaxing night in a hotel there. Much less stress on embarkation day.

 

And please don't remove your auto-gratuities. Please??? :)

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Super-Luke88

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By the way, I wouldn't wait until the morning of the 10th to drive down from Orlando. I would give up one night in Orlando, drive down to Fort Lauderdale, and spend a relaxing night in a hotel there. Much less stress on embarkation day.

 

And please don't remove your auto-gratuities. Please??? :)

 

Hahaha, cheers for the advice. We probably will drive down the day before. Is there much to do in Fort Lauderdale?

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Merion_Mom

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Hahaha, cheers for the advice. We probably will drive down the day before. Is there much to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Take a nice ride on the intracoastal waterway and see "how the other half lives". http://watertaxi.com/

 

The beaches are great. http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-recreation/city-parks/beach-public-fort-lauderdale-beach

 

There is a casino. https://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/

 

Shopping, strolling, eating, people watching on Las Olas Boulevard. http://lasolasboulevard.com/

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