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  1. When we cruised Alaska last year on a different line, our cabin was luckily on the "correct" side of the ship. If we would have been on the other side, we would have been on the inside of the turn. Thus, from our balcony, we would not have been able to see the end of the Fjord/bay/glacier during the turn.
  2. Hi. We're looking at booking a Vancouver round trip Cunard cruise. It does scenic cruising in Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier and Misty Fjord. Can anyone tell me which direction the ship turns? This would definitely have an impact on which cabin we book. Thanks!
  3. I don't know about the other ships, but on the Wonder - Playmakers, Johnny Rockets, El Loco Fresh and even the hot dog place don't open until 2 or 3pm on port days. The only places open on port days during actual lunch time are the buffet, sandwiches (Cafe Promenade, Park Cafe) and pizza. It's another one of those things I just don't understand on Royal. I'm sure RCCL would make money if they opened one inexpensive pay restaurant during lunch hours on port days. 🤷‍♀️
  4. Have you cruised since the new pricing was implemented? Look at the menu I posted. This is brand new pricing. We can't even get a dessert to share if we each get an entree.
  5. That's what I had read and planned, UNTIL the significant rise in prices. As it is now, the only thing you can get on UDP with 12 wings is fries. Meh. Yuck. Every other item puts you over $20. So hubby and I can't go for lunch on UDP, share one app, a sandwich and wings, and one dessert. If we get ANY entree, wings or sandwich, we can't get a dessert on UDP with the new pricing. That makes zero sense to me. It would be significantly less costly (to them) than us going to a much more expensive restaurant for lunch, enjoying a snack at Playmakers and then going to an expensive dinner too. And that's WITH a significant other. Folks who cruise solo, or whose partner doesn't want to go to Playmakers, are even worse off.
  6. Everything I've seen indicates that currently, a person with UDP gets $20 to spend per day per a la carte restaurant (plus as many fixed price restaurants as want/able). In the past, people could get "rung out" and then continue to use another $20 at Playmakers - that's been stopped. I also see that Playmakers prices have gone up. If I get a sandwich or wings at Playmakers, I won't have enough money left to cover any dessert, or even some apps. What's up with that? I can go to Chops or 150 and be stuffed with fancy expensive food with UDP, but can't get the smallest plate of wings and campfire brownies at Playmakers with that same plan? Any thoughts? Work arounds? Suggestions? We're doing UDP first time ever, on Wonder in Dec. I'm super excited to try all the pay restaurants, but some things, like this, just don't make sense!
  7. Absolutely not long-winded. I thought you did a great job of providing detail without going overboard. (😉). I think you've already found a balance with the amount of info you've provided. I easily followed along, found helpful tidbits, and didn't scan thru paragraphs to find the next topic. It's been many years since I've reviewed a cruise; I appreciate people who put in that time and effort. Thanks again.
  8. Great review and comments. I really like that you posted photos later - some of the longggggggg photo dumps make it hard to find the actual review mixed in the middle. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I'm so looking forward to the Wonder!
  9. Found this picture online - Magic cove. They look like normal height people. There's no way to just fall over that rail, unless you're really tall. We've sailed in coves numerous times, and it would be impossible for my 5'10" hubby to lean over and fall.
  10. I would expect to pay for hibachi, even if you don't eat that food. In my mind - you're paying for the entertainment.
  11. And... Of course. The price has changed back to what I previously paid. And yep, I kept getting the error msg on the website... And I wasted time calling them to have them just say - the advertised price is an error. We aren't usually RC cruisers. I gotta say, their glitches, constant price changes, etc are really off-putting. On other lines, the price is the price. They don't artificially raise prices, in order to have "sales." SMH RC is the Kohl's of cruiselines. 😂
  12. I didn't clarify. I'm on the website cruise planner. I keep getting the error message. I just called Royal and they told me the price on the website is an error. Again.
  13. This is the second time I've seen a lower price on UDP this week, vs what we paid. Every time I click on the PKG link, I get the stupid "oh, ship, something went wrong" page. Is there a way to buy a meal pkg on the app (prior to boarding)? Can I can RC and ask them for the advertised price? Thx
  14. Absolutely. And I appreciate your comments - not being snide, as so many CCers are. Hubby likes buffets, and Windjammer is definitely a step up from Carnival's buffet. However, I make numerous from-scratch soups, I have a big salad at home every other day, and don't eat much bread/wrap. That's why I'm not enthused about the Cafes. But I'm sure I'll find many great items to enjoy! Heck - I'm not cooking or cleaning - it's all good. I'll nibble lunch at Windjammers and save my appetite for the UDP dinners - it's an absolute splurge for us! I just don't understand "lunch" options not being open at lunchtime. Yes, many people are onshore, but I'm sure there are a lot of people on the ship at lunchtime as well. It seems odd to me. I'm sure RCCL has their reasons - probably staffing and/or $$. THANKS!
  15. Absolutely hysterical. The BIG SALE price is the exact same price for us that it has been for at least one month! 😂🤣 Ooooohhh ... Big sale...... 🙄
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