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On 12/31/2018 at 5:33 PM, TommyD3 said:

Does anyone have pictures of all seven days of MDR menus on the Edge?

I have seen the Pressman's pictures with the extra items per venue but they were only onboard for three days.

 

Thnaks !

This site has the 7-night menus from a Western Caribbean cruise. The Signature items appear to be the same or similar to other Celebrity Cruises ships as mentioned above. https://eatsleepcruise.com/2019/01/celebrity-edge-restaurant-menus-and-guide/

I just found this site that seems to have all of the mdr and specialty dining menus. Still searching for Luminae menus. 

https://eatsleepcruise.com/2019/01/celebrity-edge-restaurant-menus-and-guide/

Also just found these three-day compasses from a cruise a few weekends ago. https://eatsleepcruise.com/2018/08/mariner-of-the-seas-3-day-cruise-compass-bahamas/

We have two cruises booked with RCI, one on Majesty and one on Symphony, both are showing a 20% discount, with total cost of $48 (pre gratuity). Has the the package gone up across the fleet, or is this one of the online bugs?

Found these menus for Getaway in Western Caribbean, which are probably somewhat similar to Breakaway. They are from last month, so relatively new. Lobster is very limited as many have pointed out.

Here is a list of new bar menus and pricing from a recent Harmony of the Seas cruise. It includes the new standard menu that has been spotted on other freedom class and oasis class ships, along with different menus in venues like Boleros. The menus are different than ones we saw in August 2016 on RCI.

Some great tips for sailing on NCL Escape. Prebooking shows is a must, as is taking advantage of the UBP promotion. UDP is also worth it as most restaurants on-board are a la carte. Brat Pack the best show by far! Make it a point to check out the parties in Spice H2O they are much more lively than similar activities on RCI ships, IMHO. Do all of the sports/pool stuff early in the day, before the crowds form. Tryout Food Republic, best food on the ship.

Not sure how much they have changed, but these cruise compasses are from a 3 Day Enchantment cruise from last year.

Chops is well worth the upcharge. We dined there for the first time on our last Oasis of the Seas cruise. Here you can find all of the main dining room and specialty restaurant menus. Haven't done any of the other restaurants, but had a few lunches, and drinks, at Sabor, which is a la carte and also well worth the small upcharges.

Here are the 5 day Anthem cruise compasses from a Bermuda cruise earlier this year. Has answers to most of your questions. Hope these help.

Would be interested to find out how the OP made out. Were you able to book the Puzzle Break or not? Some say that you can book on the app, but we weren't able to do so earlier this year. This post all about the puzzle break says sometimes you can book at Guest Services as well as the Sea Plex. Was that the case? We had to book at Sea Plex, and it was a nightmare getting a time and spot. Hopefully, it has improved.

Hato Caves are great. We did a combo tour that went there and then included a guided tour of Willemstad. We booked through the cruise company, but I am sure you can find a similiar tour on your own. Here are some other great suggestions for Curacao tours. We can't wait to get back to the ABC islands.

As many mentioned, there are a variety of ways to get to Horseshoe Bay Beach and it depends on your budget, tolerance for waiting, and comfort with public transit. For the most recent rates and other tidbits this recent Q&A on all things Horseshoe Bay Beach from a Bermuda cruise might help.

We have stayed at Embassy Suites before which was okay. Our last Anthem cruise earlier this year, we used the new garage ($20 a day) which for a 5 night cruise was more economical than a stay and park pass at another hotel. Here is a rundown of hotel options near the cruise port. We live south of Boston, so driving in the day of is manageable.

This post has a great list of dos and don'ts for Norwegian Escape. Won't certainly recommend the waterslides, ropes course, and Food Republic! Definitely worth the a la carte pricing.

Thoroughly enjoying your review - we went to Bermuda on the Breakaway two years ago (loved it!) and have been wanting to go back ever since. We really liked the Breakaway, but I prefer trying new ships so long as the itinerary is something we like, with the biggest added bonus of course.. sailing from home. Only wish Anthem was a two-day overnight like the Breakaway, but I suppose we'll make do ;)

We always travel with a big family group ranging ages 25-50 something year olds. One of the things we really enjoyed a lot on Breakaway was the nightly themed dance parties on the aft upper deck. Does Anthem have a similar 'outdoor' nightlife?

Anthem of the Seas has parties virtually every night, but they are mainly in the Music Hall or other inside venues like the Sea Plex or the Solarium. Here are copies of the 5 Day Bermuda Cruise Compass detailing all of the entertainment and events onboard.

These menus are from a 7 day Escape sailing, but the nights they are offered may not be the same for your cruise. Includes not only MDR, but all of the other specialty restaurants on the ship

Just did the 5 night on Anthem of the Seas. It is a beautiful ship and everything is still in great condition. As for the short duration of the cruise, it is tough to squeeze everything in in just 5 days. It does feel rushed at some points. We explored St. George Bermuda one day, and then did a custom tour of Bermuda and Horseshoe Bay Beach on day 2. Having never sailed on Grandeur, tough to compare the ships. But, the Quantum class does offer a lot of onboard experiences and new venues which are amazing to experience, like SeaPlex, Two70, Music Hall, etc. Here is a copy of the Cruise Compass to give you a better sense of what the trip is like http://eatsleepcruise.com/2016/05/anthem-of-the-seas-cruise-compass-5-day-bermuda/

Just off Anthem on 4/30. Dynamic Dining is here to stay...for now. Having sailed on Quantum of the Seas, we were a bit disappointed in the food quality this trip. We did DD Classic and liked having the same waiter at the restaurants, although the service overall is slower compared to the MDR. There are still bugs with the system, and there were some sizeable lines for those with DD Choice at some restaurants, but I think RCI can figure it out.

RCI permits only one person in cabin to get a drink package, or you could also get your husband a non-alcoholic plan like the Royal Replenish which would cover essentially all non-alcoholic drinks.

As others have said, sharing is not suggested.

Most beers costs about 6 dollars, and cocktails are around $10-$12. So, you need to drink about 8 drinks a day to break even with the 62 dollar price tag. This review has more details about the costs and break-even points of the packages http://eatsleepcruise.com/2015/03/royal-caribbean-drink-packages-review/

Ask a lot of question here on Cruise Critic. You will find A LOT of threads about D.D. for information, as well as some web pages/articles like …

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/quantumoftheseas/dining/restaurants/

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Quantum/14037847_QN_Class_Culinary_FAQs.pdf

http://eatsleepcruise.com/2014/07/28/dynamic-dining-guide/

http://cruises.about.com/od/Quantum-of-the-Seas/ss/Quantum-of-the-Seas-Dining.htm

 

Keep us posted on what you discover about Dynamic Dining. :)

Thanks Lloyd for sharing our post about dynamic dining. We are actually updating our post after cruising on Quantum of the Seas for 8 days to discus the pros and cons from our experiences. Plus, now there is Dynamic Dining classic that throws a monkey wrench into things. Glad you found value in our post. Thanks!