Rare Lionesss Posted August 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1. All parties must now order drink package if in same cabin and if one person orders it. 2. We had 5:30 early dinner. If your in a suite RCI changes you to MTD and encourages you to eat every night in coastal kitchen, or do MTD. We wanted to meet new families and finally got someone to give us 5:30 dinner. Any questions. Post here I will check. Sea ya Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted August 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1. All parties must now order drink package if in same cabin and if one person orders it. 2. We had 5:30 early dinner. If your in a suite RCI changes you to MTD and encourages you to eat every night in coastal kitchen, or do MTD. We wanted to meet new families and finally got someone to give us 5:30 dinner. Any questions. Post here I will check. Sea ya Sent from my iPhone using Forums With regards to point #1. That is a trial taking place for 7 sailings on the Harmony starting in September. With regards to point #2. That has not been my experience. I was able to get late seating without any issues. The maitre d' did suggest we eat in CK but we are going to agree to disagree. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1. All parties must now order drink package if in same cabin and if one person orders it. ... Interesting that this expanded beyond Harmony already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmorg1234 Posted August 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Interesting about being encouraged to eat in CK- perhaps because it was so early? We were on the Allure 3 weeks ago, and CK was always busy. We like eating later, so perhaps that was it? Also Star Class, so we had already booked all the specialty restaurants anyway. Regardless, we found CK to be far below par compared to when we sailed in Nov 2016- totally night and day. Spoke to the appropriate personnel about this- they claimed different chef. We were def disappointed since we really loved it in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted August 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1. All parties must now order drink package if in same cabin and if one person orders it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Can you share documentation of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted August 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Can you share documentation of this?I'd like to see this as well. So far the only thing Royal Caribbean has announced/confirmed is the HOS trial run. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2017 How come people can't just believe you anymore? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2017 How come people can't just believe you anymore? Too much fake news lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted August 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2017 How come people can't just believe you anymore? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Exactly, no reason to doubt someone posting live from the ship. I wonder if this could be the new norm for the drink packages, order through the cruise planner and can order for one person, order on the ship and you have to buy for all in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway2 Posted August 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I am going on Allure in November. I have My Time Dining and am in a Grand Suite. I believe you just show them your suite card to eat whenever you want. Has this changed? Not a big Coastal Kitchen fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted August 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2017 How come people can't just believe you anymore? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Not saying I don't believe the person, just saying I'd like to see the documentation explaining this change in policy. Say I board next week with just me pre-purchasing the premium drink package, which is the current policy, and we get aboard Royal Caribbean says my wife now has to buy the drink package because I purchased it 6-months ago. I'm supposed to pay $400 more after we board because they decided to spring this on us last second? I'd just like to see the documentation on how this is being addressed.... thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetX Posted August 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Why would the drink packages be different from Allure to Oasis? Currently on the big O, we were not required to buy drink packages for all 4 people in our room, only bought 3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Why would the drink packages be different from Allure to Oasis? Currently on the big O, we were not required to buy drink packages for all 4 people in our room, only bought 3/4. It began as a published test on Harmony, who knows why the change. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not saying I don't believe the person, just saying I'd like to see the documentation explaining this change in policy. Say I board next week with just me pre-purchasing the premium drink package, which is the current policy, and we get aboard Royal Caribbean says my wife now has to buy the drink package because I purchased it 6-months ago. I'm supposed to pay $400 more after we board because they decided to spring this on us last second? I'd just like to see the documentation on how this is being addressed.... thank you. I doubt you'll find that kind of detail on any shipboard documents. As others have said it might just apply to those purchasing onboard. Ships can pretty much do whatever they want lately. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I am going on Allure in November. I have My Time Dining and am in a Grand Suite. I believe you just show them your suite card to eat whenever you want. Has this changed? Not a big Coastal Kitchen fan. She said that she got her reservations changed back to early traditional seating. Are you saying that you want MTD? According to Sue, they WANT you to take MTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Interesting that this expanded beyond Harmony already. It's like a "prequel". ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not saying I don't believe the person, just saying I'd like to see the documentation explaining this change in policy. Say I board next week with just me pre-purchasing the premium drink package, which is the current policy, and we get aboard Royal Caribbean says my wife now has to buy the drink package because I purchased it 6-months ago. I'm supposed to pay $400 more after we board because they decided to spring this on us last second? I'd just like to see the documentation on how this is being addressed.... thank you. Or they could give you the choice: 1. Buy another package for the other passenger in your cabin. 2. Get a refund on your package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted August 14, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Evening As RADIO would say casino very friendly. Before I watch the news Talked with concierge. Mechanical fix ON The propeller was an easy fix. Sailing full speed ahead with no issues. Yes we were changed back to 5:30 seating after requesting it. We told them we booked this cruise one year ago and that is what we want. We got it with the nicest couple. Ok good night. Sea ya Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Evening As RADIO would say casino very friendly. Before I watch the news Talked with concierge. Mechanical fix ON The propeller was an easy fix. Sailing full speed ahead with no issues. Yes we were changed back to 5:30 seating after requesting it. We told them we booked this cruise one year ago and that is what we want. We got it with the nicest couple. Ok good night. Sea ya Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for taking the time from your cruise to update us, Sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnarpy Posted August 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm going on the Allure in 3 months and can still order a drink package for just one person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted August 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm going on the Allure in 3 months and can still order a drink package for just one person... I'm going to be on the same ship the OP is on, Anthem in 3 weeks. Not only can 1 get the drink package, but they still offer the drink/VOOM combination too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm going to be on the same ship the OP is on, Anthem in 3 weeks. Not only can 1 get the drink package, but they still offer the drink/VOOM combination too. I thought the OP was on Allure.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted August 14, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Good morning. So looking over cruise compass I noticed one thing different than last August In regards to sea days at pool--- " .......pool loungers are on first come first serve basis......." Hmmmm Going down after meet and mingle to see if old signs are up about I filled saved chairs. Ltr Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted August 14, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I doubt you'll find that kind of detail on any shipboard documents. As others have said it might just apply to those purchasing onboard. Ships can pretty much do whatever they want lately. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app That would make the most sense. It's not exactly ethical business practices to tell passengers they can pre-buy one drink package, then once on-board tell them that have to buy two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmurray847 Posted August 14, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not saying I don't believe the person, just saying I'd like to see the documentation explaining this change in policy. Say I board next week with just me pre-purchasing the premium drink package, which is the current policy, and we get aboard Royal Caribbean says my wife now has to buy the drink package because I purchased it 6-months ago. I'm supposed to pay $400 more after we board because they decided to spring this on us last second? I'd just like to see the documentation on how this is being addressed.... thank you. I'm in that exact same boat (pun intended). We board next week, Aug. 20, and I have pre-purchased my drink package (only about 3 weeks ago, I procrastinated). My wife, who doesn't drink much, elected not to buy one, and there were no issues with that. I, too, would be disappointed to find a last second change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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