surfuz

Double standards at play.

I will vote for key lime pie.

I manage to purchase on day 2 of a 7 night cruise, no problem. It's charged to my obc.

For my case, the obc only appears on the second day.

Hope this helps.

Saw this news (outdated though) on Mariner OTS in China which gives good insight:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/travel/high-hopes-for-china-cruises.html?_r=0

Hope I did not put a damper on things... After all, I did go on the same ship again.

But I must say, the difference is big. Just a very clear cut example, for 12 Nov sailing, it took around 30 mins to queue to check in, and I'm still considered fast as during mustering at 4pm, there are people who haven't board as they haven't check in. The drill was delayed... But even so, can still see people boarding during the drill itself! I went to Cafe Promenade after the drill, and I can see lots of people with luggage going for a quick bite. They were cursing the long queue during check in and that they had missed lunch. Not a very good start to a holiday..

For the 11 Feb cruise, check in took me 5 mins only after x ray scan of luggage.

Passengers in my Feb cruise are more international. The Nov one has lots of China n Korean nationals.

Btw, I realized that for the same cruise, price at the international RC website is cheaper than the .sg RC website. Way faster too..

I doubt that is wat RCI are trying to do. Yes there we're asians on when i was on but also many caucasions, and handful of indians

 

 

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Just to join in the discussion. I was on the ship last Nov and Feb this year.

The Nov cruise was horrible, it was catering to the China market. Food was lousy, selection was limited. Even the packet milk n yogurts during breakfast were China brands! Lots of clueless China staff hanging around Cafe Promenade not knowing what to do. I'm thinking it's maybe because it's the first cruise from Singapore after being based in China?

The Feb cruise was fantastic. Better selections. There's even daily Indian food at Windjammers. Less rude passengers. Things are more to Singaporean standards. There was a change in cruise director from Dan to Ken. Activities r more enjoyable. The kids club seems more organised. Most of the wait staff have changed and standards are better. For some reason, the ship also seems less crowded. Wonderful bbq during poolside party.

My opinion is that it's best to cruise after the ship is based in Singapore for a while instead of having one after it's repositioned from China.

Btw, Giovanni is great, Chops sucks. Amazingly, the bubble tea at Cafe Promenade is good! I think bubble tea is only available for Asian cruises.

For port intensive itenaries, the ultimate drinks package, along with a few other packages, is cheaper than what's normally listed.

I have just made Platinum for Crown n Anchor, hoping to reach Diamond eventually [emoji6]

I always ask extras for the key lime pie [emoji14]

Just my 2 cents. My experience is that the stateroom water taste ok (I boiled it before drinking). I drank from both the tap and from the water at Cafe Promenade.

By the fourth night, the skin of myself and my family have a bit of rash n bumps, luckily not itchy. It's gone a few days after I'm back home in Singapore.

I believe it's caused by the water. I think the water is clean, but maybe not used to the MOS ship's filtration.

For my upcoming 7 night cruise, I'm not taking chances and intend to get a water package.

Swissotel n Fairmont r next to each other.. Same building ☺

Try Fairmont Singapore?

I went to Chops at MOS last year Dec.. food n service is very bad. I think the staff see you as a one off customer.. Hence they don't bother.

Sound ironic, I will pay to eat at MDR, but will not pay a single cent to eat at Chops!

Mariner, please....?

I will be on board again next month, hopefully can contribute something.

Went for a show called East Meets West.

I know what to expect food/costs etc. I was more curious about the kids menu, nothing other guests and the staff.

 

I'm not worried about the 6-year old. but the 1 year old I think needs to go to nursery.

 

But I'd love to hear your experience.

I have pondered over the same question previously. My 1 year old sat on a baby chair, was entertained with a tablet and eating his own cereal, so absolutely no problem.

Don't mean to spoil others special occasion , but as long as the kid is not running around, screaming or crying.. It's ok.

Noise wise, I tink adult tables may be boisterous after some drinks..

I brought my 4 n 1 year old kids to Chops , no problem. It's first night, restaurant was mostly empty anyway.

Ordered a steak from the kids menu, portion is the same as adult's. Had thought it would be smaller.

My experience was that the food is not worth it, but that's another story.

If u just want a bed, check out The Haven lounge at the Changi airport. It offer day beds and is located at the public area of the airport.

Following!

Hi, anyone know what are the charges for bringing kids/toddlers to the specialty restaurants? Is it free under a certain age or discounted price? Thanks in advance.