Royal Caribbean increases gratuities

Dear Royal Caribbean Guest,

Recently Royal Caribbean LTD issued the follow press release regarding a increase in gratuities. 

As you prepare to set sail, we wanted to notify you of an update to our daily service charges. As of June 1, 2015, Royal Caribbean will be adjusting the automatic daily service charge from $12.00 to $12.95 per day for regular staterooms and $14.25 to $15.95 per day for suite. This service charge is shared by dining & culinary services personnel, stateroom attendants and other housekeeping and guest services personnel. 

We want to extend the opportunity to prepay your service charge now at the current rate, before it adjusts on June 1. After this date, any service charge applied will be at the new rate.

Please call us before May 30, 2015 if you wish you add gratuities under current suggested gratuities.

Nationwide Cruises and Vacations

770-729-1881

Royal Caribbean International and MGM Mile Marketing Partnership

This blog courtesy of Bob Z a loyal Nationwide Cruises and Vacations customer.

If you are an Mlife member and are planning on taking a cruise on Royal Caribbean, here is some great news for you:  Your tier status with MLife transfers over to Royal Caribbean Casino Royale!

I recently sailed on the Allure of the Seas and, prior to sailing, I called Royal Caribbean’s Casino Royale and had my Mlife account linked to my sailing.    

 What do you receive with Mlife?  It is based upon your MLife level and like Royal Caribbean’s tier status, the more you spend, the higher your MLife tier becomes and the greater the rewards.

The basic benefits begin with Mlife credits for gambling and can culminate with a complimentary annual cruise.  As I have the Chase Hyatt credit card (a great credit card for cruisers which will be discussed later), I automatically
qualify for Gold tier benefits with Mlife).

What does my Gold tier status provide?    Upon entering my stateroom, I had a letter from the casino welcoming me to the cruise.  Once we set sail and the casino opened, I visited the Casino Host and he placed a sticker on my SeaPass that provided complimentary drink vouchers, a complimentary dinner for 2 at a specialty restaurant (a $50+ value) and told me about the priority wait-list for entertainment venues on the ship.  The priority

wait-list is very valuable, especially on the Allure and the Oasis, where reservations for the shows are required.  This Skip-the-Line benefit allows you to go to the head of the line for seats at any shows you have not pre-reserved.   I just presented my SeaPass with the sticker and was promptly ushered into the showroom.  Nice!!

What else does Gold level offer on Royal Caribbean?  5 MLife credits for every Casino Royale point earned, departure lounge access, priority check-in and SeaPass cash advances with no fee (a great benefit as you can bypass the onboard ATM and its associated fee). 

Why not let Nationwide Cruises and Vacations assist you with your cruise and linking it to your MLife account by calling us at 770-729-1881?

All information was valid at time of print and subject to change due to program rules.

Happy Sailing!

Royal Caribbean's best 2014 promtion

Over the past couple of months, cruise lines have offered some great promotions.  Several that Royal Caribbean previously offered were buy one get one half off, kids sail free, reduced deposit or last month’s promotion to receive up to $1500.00 on board credit.  Of course the $1500.00 on board credit applied to Alaska or Europe 7+ night cruises. 

I have to admit I really wasn't a big fan of the promotions that many of the cruise lines offered this fall...until this week when Royal Caribbean announced one of my favorite offers!  Second guest 50% off, up to $300.00 onboard spending money plus 50% reduced deposit.  Finally an offer that combines all three promos into one.  When you break down the numbers and compare this promo to others, this is by far one of the best in the market.

By combining Royal Caribbean's offer with our additional on board credits on many Royal Caribbean departures, this saving can really add up.  By booking your Royal Caribbean cruise with Nationwide Cruises and Vacations, we are able to offer an exceptional cruise value.

As of today, this promotion is scheduled to end on December 31, 2014.  I don’t know if Royal Caribbean will extend this after December 31.  We can hope for a New Year's extension, but I would not wait to take advantage of this generous offer.

Since it is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014, the perfect time to give the gift of travel is NOW!

Nationwide Cruises & Vacations

770-729-1881
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It's all about the balcony

Balcony staterooms are on average 80% of staterooms on most new ships and for a good reason. Who doesn't want to to enjoy breakfast, afternoon cocktails or just enjoying the views from your private balcony and you never know you just may see dolphins welcoming you to your next port.
Until December 2009 ships had interior, ocean view, balcony and suite staterooms and then the arrival of the Oasis and Allure of the Seas and Royal Caribbean delivered the biggest WOW Loft suites!

Imagine two deck high staterooms with panoramic views with over with over 640 sq including the balcony. The lofts are the highest accommodations at sea and offer spectacular views with double height windows. If your one of the few that are able to cruise in one of 28 loft suites you may never want to leave. Except to see Chicago, Hairspray, zip line, try to last more than 30 seconds on the flowrider, try you luck in the casino royale or see Ocean Aria at the aquatheater. For more information on the Oasis or Allure of the Seas loft suites visit http://www.cruisenationwide.com/ or call 800-537-4774

The Grandeur of the Seas is getting a Grand Make Over

Royal Caribbean just announced today that the Grandeur of the Seas before making her winter home in Tampa will receive a make over! The Grandeur of the Seas made her maiden voyage in 1996 and a renovation was completed in 2001 and now in 2007 Royal Caribbean will make the Grandeur of the Seas "Grandeur".

She will receive a face lift in the Windjammer dinning area, the pool deck and spa area, pool bar, staterooms and the centrum. For pricing and itineraries click here and remember we still have great rates available sailing from Tampa this winter and also from Baltimore in 2008. Remember to check back often for updates early 2008 once the renovations are complete.

Happy Cruising.

Danny

Ship Highlights
• Rock-climbing wall
• Casino RoyaleSM
• Eight themed bars and lounges
• Stunning Centrum, an open atrium
featuring shopping and more
• Outdoor pools
• Outdoor jogging track
• Six whirlpools
• Indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium
with a sliding roof
• Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
• Video Arcades for the kids
• Full Fitness Center, Day Spa,
and Salon

Weddings at Sea?

Today I read an article on the cost of weddings and I couldn't believe that the average wedding today cost $25,000.00 and this didn't include the honeymoon! So I started my research on the cost of a wedding at sea and I was shocked more! A romantic wedding at sea on many major cruise lines cost less than $1500.00 and then if you price a veranda stateroom at $1199.00 per-person and then add air at approximately $300.00 person Wait a minute this only ads up to $4498.00 for a wedding including a honeymoon at sea! How could someone not get married or recommit to one another at sea on a Alaska, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico or Europe Cruise.

I found some shore side destinations where couplessaid "I do"
European or Caribbean castle
Vineyard
Vineyard Glacier
Rainforest
Wow how would you like to say you were married in St. Thomas?
And here is the best part combine your ceremony and reception with a cruise honeymoon and invite family and friends to help you celebrate your special occasion. If you would like more information on Romantic Weddings call us today at 800-537-4774.
We look forward to helping you plan your Wedding and Honeymoon.



Rates are based on 2007 cruise vacation for a 7 day caribbean cruise with air from the east coast.