Ummmm..I dont mean to step on everyones buzz but consider the following situation: A couple has at sometime in their lifetimebeen on a Royal Caribbean cruise. I know there will be reduced capacity and other factors making that sailing much less profitable, but that pricing is nearly triple what I paid for my last cruise to Bermuda on Anthem in a 2D balcony. Looks like another call to get the matter resolved. The Bermuda government introduced the Travel Authorisation Form in July 2020, which requires that all visitors take a test just before arriving and pay a $40 health passport fee. 53 minutes ago, Xaa said: Also @asquared17, if it's paid for before the cruise, the guests are on the ship with a fresh wallet which is conducive to more spending. I don't know enough about charters either to answer that. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Your previous content has been restored. While Royal Caribbean currently has orders in place for three Icon Class cruise ships and Utopia of the Seas, the coming years may see more orders placed for new cruise ships. February 25, 2022 in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors. The sailings will be 6 or 7-nights on Rhapsody of the Seas between December 2023 and April 2024. We do not have the $$ to cruise that much even with double points for suites. Activities at the club will include snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, parasailing, inflatable water slides, and more. twangster I waited with bated breath to see if the beverage guy would leave any Cokes for me. Would this apply to me or anyone that did a booking last year? I almost hesitate to confirm this news LOL. the work around was I could book 3 and the others could be booked using my husbands name (his allowance). Otherwise less ethical travel agents would circumvent the intent of the NextCruise program and in the process tie up the NextCruise desk for days booking hundreds of cruises. Royal Caribbean has canceled sailings on four of its ships, becoming the latest cruise line to scrap voyages amid the spread of the omicron variant. I can't get the Hallmark channel here in Canada. We need 496 more points to achieve Pinnacle. No information has been shared on what these cruise ship orders will be, so its unknown whether the additional cruise ship orders will be for additional ships in Royal Caribbeans existing ship classes or for a brand new ship class altogether. OBC is combinable with brand wide promotions, promotional OBCs, Next Cruise offers, instant savings, restricted discounts (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military), promo code driven offers, free upgrades, Crown and Anchor discounts, and shareholder benefits but not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Ultimate World Cruise, Standard Group, Interline, Travel Agent, Travel Agent Friends and Family, Weekly Sales Events, and Net Rates. Moreover, the updated industry rules will now only permit voyages to commence or conclude in Tahiti if a vessel carries fewer than 2,501 guests. There economy must be doing well to turn away that sort of boost? As Utopia of the Seas is an Oasis Class ship, she will likely share a similar layout to other Oasis Class ships, offering venues and amenities like the AquaTheater, Central Park, Ultimate Abyss, and more. Hmmm. Keep in mind, this is an extension of what was before, and that is all previous bookings and now through June 30, 2021. Your link has been automatically embedded. You can post now and register later. I'm at 241 points with some cruises booked this year. we have replaced our visit to Bora Bora with Moorea, French Polynesia. We have tentatively booked a Saturday glass bottomed snorkeling boat tour w lunch included, and a Sunday vehicle tour to the fruit juice plant, flower garden, farmers market, etc. Your previous content has been restored. I miss all the good stuff like Love at Sea and Candace Cameron's Hallmark movies. So next is Hawaii. Paste as plain text instead, Is there some kind of choice? By Megan. LOL, I either need a wider table or I need move the TV higher on the wall. I booked a cruise this week and used the Promo Code. We now have two out of Barbados. I like your thinking! Pasted as rich text. We will share more details in the days to come. Its avoidable little things like this that detract from the Royal cruise experience. Would this apply to me or anyone that did a booking last year? A friend just told me that their feb 2022 cruise (Miami to Caribbean on harmony) just got canceled. Compare Upcoming Cruises on Royal Caribbean Today! By Celebrity has. To top it off there was a cruise fare drop so an extra bonus (thanks Kathy from MEI for letting me know!). CruisingOz Display as a link instead, Tried to get another 7 nights in prior to that but doesn't seem like we can. 2022 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. Book people, book. P.S. People who sail in suites have long been able to climb faster compared to folks who don't sail in a suite. Royal has already canceled through June 30. The Next cruise had to seek permission from a supervisor, they explained the travel agent thing to me, and because all the sailings had my name on the reservation, except one for my SIL on the same date as I was sailing, they granted permission easily. Agreed. 22 Tips for Royal Caribbean cruise in 2022 - YouTube It can be a hard thing to adjust to when given short notice. You forgot Hawaii. Upload or insert images from URL. Royal Caribbean News and Rumors - Royal Caribbean Blog I was really surprised by this. I have some duplicates too that I am trying to trade for a few missing ships. We would need ~36 (7) night cruises in a suite. If you are seeking evidence of CDC motivated new home ports keep an eye on Nassau but so far the booking trends are too early to call. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Royal has already canceled through June 30. Sort By . I better stop now, probably making others cringe lol, I miss all the good stuff like Love at Sea and Candace Cameron's Hallmark movies. Royal Caribbean's new Making an Icon video dives into the design and engineering behind a staggering collection of pools on Icon of the Seas. Another reason the company steers you towards pre booking just about everything. Does that mean a new booking with only those booked on a recent cruise, or a booking that has to include at least those booked on a recent cruise? On 2/22/2022 at 8:02 AM, FionaMG said: There's a nice little repo from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore that might suit some of you from that neck of the woods, especially if you have the ABC islands on your bucket list. Becoming Diamond isn't a matter of "paying your dues". At the end of the day anything that helps Royal survive is good for me. I wonder if this means that Royal Caribbean doesn't know how many cabins have soldwho knows? According to @Matt's blog post, it is ending. "we have replaced our visit to Bora Bora with Moorea, French Polynesia." What is the chefs choice gift? Either way, things are aligning to make the chances for a July restart from US ports pretty good. RCI has hired 10,000 new crew so far in 2022 By Keiffer-b, September 6, 2022. It was booked on 7/28 for a cruise on Wonder in January. Sharing of login infonever happens). Upload or insert images from URL. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/01/27/royal-caribbean-will-still-offer-lift-shift-if-there-are-more-cancelled-cruises. The Royal Amplified program, which upgrades Oasis, Freedom, and Voyager Class ships, has been on hold since the start of the pandemic. But first sailing for who? Like Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas will be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas), the first Oasis Class ship to do so. Royal Beach Club. I worried they may divert it to Samoa or Fiji which is OK but Tahiti would be my pick. Larger vessels up to 3,500 guests can cruise French Polynesia, but not turnaround. Are one of these the name for Royal Caribbean's third Oasis class ship? The OBC credit for the cruise I booked on 8/13 did show up. Popular Royal Caribbean International News Updates. I will disagree that Pinnacle is easy to achieve, at least for us. By KellyM 1 hour ago in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors. Thanks CruisingOz. Anyway, while I love Royal, it is not a very nice thing they did here. IT COULD'T BE DONE! Like most policies, I'm guessing someone did this, so a rule was created. Also in 2019 the municipality of Bora Bora expressed concerns about the size of visiting cruise ships. Is a New Hurricane Water Slide Coming to Royal Caribbean? We will get another 5 niter in between December and June. There is no set opening date for Perfect Day at Lelepa, although it is expected to open within the next few years. You cannot paste images directly. Basically we are attending a marriage conference at sea. Double Pointsprovides Crown & Anchor Society members double Cruise Points on sailings departing onMay 1, 2021 September 30, 2022 (Eligible Sailings). Thank you for the information. But RC's copy editing has not. This 17-acre club will feature a private beach atmosphere with cabanas, beach bars, a food hall, and several pools. Start new topic; 1,989 topics in this forum. Some have gloated atmy incorrect predictions that they wouldn't do it but with each passing day I'm kind of feeling vindicated. The next new cruise ship in Royal Caribbeans fleet will be Icon of the Seas, which is currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Cruise News: Latest Cruise Ship and Cruise Line News Cruise Cancelations 2022: Every Cruise Cancelation Due to COVID-19 Behind-the-Scenes Galley Tour This benefit for our Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members has been temporarily suspended to ensure the health of our guests and crew. Werid, asMoorea, which weactuallyprefer as port to visit to Bora Bora, is a very short distance away and sohard to understand the local governmentsdecision. Yes, it shows up in my cruise planner as $100 OBC. Bothtimes I was not given very much notice. https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Promotions/22004253_Welcome_Home_Consumer_Flyer_v2_EF. I texted my TA to clarify. Grandeur was supposed to go to Pullmantur before the pandemic struck. They reminded me of a car salesman that determines if you are going to buy as soon as they look at you. We will never be Pinnacle ever and I am OK with that. Followers 1. Apple, Meta, and Twitter have all disclosed cybersecurity attacks over the past 12 months. That is interesting as I read on RC site that the double points for 2022 were for bookings made from today thru June. We thought we were eligible for this as we sailed on Anthem at the end of June. @Lovetocruise200 I will happily report back, but I've been lurking long enough to know you are a suite snob - you'll have to settle for a report from a lowly interior cabin. So, I have mixed feelings. They have starred together in several Hallmark channel movies - but it sounds like you already knew thatNow I've got to find Love at Sea to see Harmony in action, Love at Sea is of course a hallmark movie. Followers 1. Then hopefully off to Europe or Mediterranean. That's a good point. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/01/26/royal-caribbean-extends-double-point-offer-through-september-2022, When it read "bookings from now til June 30th" it seemed to mean new bookings only. This 17-acre club will feature a private beach atmosphere with cabanas, beach bars, a food hall, and several pools. An existing guest with just 3 points could sail in a suite three times to get to Diamond in which case Royal has benefited from someone booking 3 cruises in suites. JMO, YMMV. If not, just leave blank, Whats New & Coming to Royal Caribbean in 2023, 2024 & 2025, Icon of the Seas: Itinerary, features, and more, Wonder of the Seas vs other Oasis Class ships, Guide to Hideaway Beach adults-only beach at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean beach club in Nassau will open in 2025, Royal Caribbean trademarks two new cruise ship names, Video: Royal Caribbeans Ship Designers Stay Ahead of the Curve, Video: Royal Caribbean begins construction of third Oasis-class cruise ship, Royal Caribbean trademarks three new ship names. NCL Cancels Entire Winter 2023/24 European Season on Epic Change is continuous at Royal Caribbean, and the next few years are looking to be monumental for the cruise line, with brand new ships, private island expansions, and exciting itineraries. The junk mail keeps the price of postage down though. KellyM. Your link has been automatically embedded. Cruise with Confidence extended and updated - Royal Caribbean News and During the last years it has been possible to use the OBC's before your sailing to buy drinkpackages, excursions etc. Bora Bora Will Not Allow the Ovation - Royal Caribbean News and Rumors Double Pointsapplies to new, individual, and named existing bookings on all Eligible Sailings made through June 30, 2021. China is excluded, but otherwise it should apply to Europe. No, it is an added sea day and to ease the pain they have given the guests $100 on-board credit as compensation, which is a nice gesture considering it wasn't Royals fault. Posted January 26, 2021. We were 1 point away from next level on our last Carnival cruise and were promoted at the start. Well make sure youre constantly updated not just on releases from the cruise line but anything thats important to know about Royal Caribbean International. Clear editor. I think anyone holding out hope cruising will resume either this spring or summer should prepare themselves for the possibility their cruise will be canceled. OBC is nontransferable and does not apply to China departures. Recently received my 1st ever block (Harmony). It has literally been updated 2 minutes after I made my previous post. So typically each person on a cruise can book 3 cruises. @Big Dawg Ron said the same thing and we are still friends so Too funny, I was thinking of you when I typed that comment! Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley explained how Perfect Day at Lelepa will focus on showcasing the islands natural beauty and diverse local culture. Check out the latest Royal Caribbean International Cruise newsfrom cruise updates to Royal Caribbean sailings, cancellations, new ships, and more. Utopia Of the Seas - Page 5 - Royal Caribbean News and Rumors - Royal Can you please tell me where the updated information is referenced ? Island-style barbecues, live music, and local artisans will be found at the beach club as well. After discussions with the municipality, now only 1,200 cruise passengers per day can visit. Templecruiser What's New & Coming to Royal Caribbean in 2023, 2024 & 2025 Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club will open in Nassau in 2025. These are projects and ideas Royal Caribbean announced at one time, but there has not been an update in quite some time. That dynamic, though,doesn't apply to the cruise industry that typically doesn't hire Americansor to the hotel, rental car, port workers and the myriadancillary jobs that support cruise ship operations. As written it suggests the same people but in practice that may not be the case. Plus, the itineraries feature lesser-visited ports like Quepos and Puntarenas in Costa Rica and Cartagena in Colombia. I feel so guilty seeing that people's reservations were cancelled because of a charter I'm on! The first agent said no and that it had to be applied when I booked. During the pandemic, Royal Caribbean ( RCL) - Get Free Report and its chief rivals Carnival Cruise Lines ( CCL) - Get Free Report and Norwegian Cruise Line ( NCLH) - Get . B2B them and get 2 stops at Coco Cay in a weeks time. I am confused why RCG #1 sold tickets for this sailing and #2 are just . As Wonder of the Seas had quite a few differences compared to other Oasis Class ships, its unclear yet whether Utopia of the Seas will share these same features. We'll send you the latest cruise updates daily to your inbox. Ports Royal Caribbean Adds New Ship to Maryland Homeport Vision of the Seas has begun sailing from her new homeport of Baltimore, with great fanfare and a celebratory welcome. Did @Gary2Tget your OBC for the cruise you booked at 8/13? I am wondering if it has to do with ports that are not allowing visitors any time soon (my friend thought their Jamaica stop might have something to do with it?). Plus it really doesn't impact me so bring it on. Royal Caribbean International will no longer have a chief meteorologist, but what will this mean for weather-related cruise changes? I'm not sure if it applies to sailings thatRoyal cancels they may still offer that option if they initiate the cancellation (fingers crossed). No way we will be ever able to do that. Around the World in 274 Days: Royal Caribbean Reveals Record-Breaking Seven-Continent World Cruise for 2023. New NextCruise-Like Promotion that Works from Home - Royal Caribbean Blog By using LNG power and the addition of further environmentally friendly applications onboard, Utopia of the Seas will reduce emissions and boost its energy efficiency. Island-style barbecues, live music, and local artisans will be found at the beach club as well. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. They are not going to go back on their previous offer, just an extension of it. I asked my TA to check it out for me too. Hubby was not with me on that cruise, so he couldnt absorb some of the bookings. I hope you are correct!!!!! Vision Of The Seas Coming To Baltimore? - Royal Caribbean News and For someone who has only ever cruised once on a 3 night sailing to suddenly book 3 seven night cruises in suites is a great accomplishment for Royal that will help them survive this situation. More Cruises Canceled as Omicron Spreads - The New York Times The catch? Ships with a capacity of more than 2,500 would be restricted to Tahiti, Moorea and Raiatea while Bora Bora the country's top destination could only welcome 1,200 cruise passengers per day. Pasted as rich text. No moves by the Biden administration in the next 2 weeks would seem to predict adefault outcome. Promo Code SAILAGAINtell if the OBC showed up in your Cruise Planner? Your previous content has been restored. Anthem to Asia! I thinking of Radiance if theres a good price over the next couple of weeks. Royal Caribbean filed two new trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for what appears to be, Designing and building the worlds largest cruise ships is no small feat for Royal Caribbeans Newbuild team. I think that has a very good chance of producingthe injunction the state seeks. To entice you to come back for another cruise. Woohoo. April 28, 2021 in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors. I feel like by June we should have a much better idea how things are going vaccine wise and travel wise moving forward. I am currently Diamond Plus, and it took me forever to get there. I was just trying to answer the who can book next cruise via the promotion, though looking back Im not sure that was the question. So far these look to be as popular as Grandeur but there does appear to be a price increase over Grandeur. Display as a link instead, I always come to you before I panic, lol. But, that is just how it goes, and I just rolled with it and booked something else. Your link has been automatically embedded. Unless it turns out I'm some billionaire's secret heir, Diamond Plus is the best I'll ever hope to realistically achieve. The CDC is on thin ice and while they haven't gone through the ice yet it's just a matter of time before the administration puts them in their place. It means "different" - not worse or better. Quite a few months went by where they were still taking bookings for a sailing that they had to have known was chartered already. No, not happy it is made easier now. Upload or insert images from URL. Going to put my two cents in here. Giovannis moved to replace Wonderland. I think both of those news releases today means that they don't see sailings starting until Fall 2021 at the earliest. In 2021, Royal Caribbean began sailing from the port of Los Angeles for the first time in over ten years, with Navigator of the Seas offering cruises to the Mexican Riviera. Recommended Posts. If we lived within driving distance in Florida, we'd be copying your Coco Cay strategy for sure! Don't see Pinnacle happening in this life time. I can understand as it really is not that big of a place and although beautiful, we saw more marine life snorkelling Moorea, although for us, Bora Bora had the best helmut dive experience thus far. The Royal Beach Club will not be a complimentary island stop for all passengers like Perfect Day at CocoCay. The western side of the island is still undeveloped aside from storage and housing for some crew members, so this is the first project to expand Perfect Day at CocoCay on that side of the island. Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean cancel sailings as COVID spreads Perfect Day at Lelepa will handle fewer passengers than Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean News - Cruise Hive I was able to use this, though my TA had to call it in to get it applied. what qualifies as"eligible bookings"? While Perfect Day at CocoCay features amenities like waterslides and a wave pool, Perfect Day at Lelepa will provide a more tranquil, traditional beach day for visitors. Is this the cookies? Pasted as rich text. Los is also a musician and was a part of the band Big Time Rush and the Nickelodeon show of the same name. However, the OBC does not show in the Cruise Planner. OBC is nontransferable and does not apply to China departures. We are 1 point away from upgrade on RCL transatlantic and I understand they dont promote until next cruise. Why doesnt RCL award next their during a cruise?
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