Crusin Karen

I thought Odyssey had a retractable roof over one of the pools? Thinking of booking for March from NY. One more question: are the buffet dinners in Windjammer similar to what’s offered in the MDR? And can you view menu in advance?

That’s great! 👍Also TPG are my dads initials! 👏

Love them! Venezia 1/6 and 3/25 were the Fanny packs. Hoping for another toiletries bag 5/6 🤞

Yes it’s a VERY SHORT walk. It was actually just outside the security entrance for the ship. There are tables with blue umbrellas and he had said to meet there at Virgins Haven bar. Very easy very short walk. Of course he already left by the time I got there but just FYI! 😎

Actually no, but thank you! Sustained an injury there on day 4 of 11 day cruise from which I’m still recovering. I’ll post the story one of these days just as a warning to other cruisers. It will probably end up in the St. Thomas forum. I’m still looking forward to my cruise on 5/6 but think I’ll stay on the ship in St. Thomas! This too shall pass!!

Funny I posted something similar to this. I was on Venezia and had surf and turf at steakhouse. The elegant night in MDR the lobster was actually better than the steakhouse so I too asked opinions of ordering steakhouse selections there for the up charge. I think it’s just luck of the draw.

Venezia-June 19, 2023, 1/6/24, 3/25/24 next up 5/6/24. You can understand my confusion! 😎🤩

5/6 lol! 🤪

Those are the exact 2 that I want. You gave me the courage to order them on my 4th cruise on Venezia on 4/6! 👏👍😉

A silly question; how do you make reservations for specialty dining? In advance of cruise? If on cruise what are the guidelines and any advice. TIA (thinking of booking Encore)

Great! Thank you!!! 👏👍

👍Was looking for a picture of clam strips and/or calamari.

I recognize the lobster roll. What are the other items?

He sent Me an email. I am technically challenged and don’t understand all that stuff! I had actually asked about airplane mode in a post before my cruise. I was “burned” once years ago getting a huge bill from Verizon so it’s just easier for me to disconnect from the world lol. Kind of don’t understand why Godfrey didn’t realize that. And changing from noon to 10:30 the day before…..we were still at sea. Water under the bridge! Thx for all the info even if I don’t actually understand lol 😳😵‍💫

I was at the right place. Excursion was noon. I got off ship about 11. Went to meeting place and even tho I said I was waiting for Godfrey and even held a sign the operators at pier put me on a van to Coki Beach. When I returned home after cruise and took my phone off airplane mode there was a message from Godfrey that he was changing excursion to 10:30. So he had left even before I got off the ship. I think majority of people put/keep phone on airplane mode when cruising so how were we/I supposed to know this.

That’s what I figured:sometimes you’re lucky sometimes you’re not! Going on Venezia again 5/6-5/17 so I’ll let you know!

Anyone ordered the $23 surf and turf in MDR? My past 2 cruises and next 2 are 10/11 days. I book steakhouse 1st night really for the free wine! On my recent Venezia cruise the lobster in MDR on elegant night was actually better than the steakhouse lobster. Got me thinking: since free wine is only the first night, maybe I’ll order the surf and turf in MDR and “save” $27. Opinions?

Ok thank you! I actually just booked it on my own on CCL website about a month ago. Always cruise in May from my home port and I saw my favorite OV was available so booked. Didn’t even realize there was an OBC. Recently saw that balcony is not much more and thought I might switch.

I hand picked my cabin for May,2025. I want to upgrade OV to balcony. Is there a charge? I have $200 OBC 👏👍 will I lose that? TIA

When they first introduced the deli DH raved. Most specifically about the tuna, Rueben and grilled ham and cheese. I enjoyed the Turkey. Have been on a dozen cruises since and avoided the deli due to long lines. 2nd to last day of my recent 11 day Venezia cruise I decided to give it a try. Waited about 25 minutes on line for chicken salad sandwich, extra Mayo! First bite bit into a bone. Took the plate to a guy bussing tables and showed him and walked away. Tried to show the server first but was met by angry looks by passengers on a line that was longer than the one I just stood on 👿👹

Thanks for review. I was on Venezia spring break/Easter cruise and experienced similar. The ship has only 2 hot tubs and 2 small pools so it was very noticeable. I keep my Fanny parked on a chair anyway so didn’t affect me! I think one of biggest problems when there are a lot of kids (and I hope I’m not flamed!) are the bar seats. I like to sit at the various bars and have a few drinks, chat with bartenders and watch them perform their magic lol, but lots of parents with 2-4 little kids sitting on the stools and no room for me! This was a constant at every bar for 11 days! 🫤 🤷‍♀️

Godfrey credited my account. Very professional. 👍 circumstances in St Tom were awful but not his fault. Just wish he’d realize his notifications might not get to everyone.

It was unfortunate. Not sure he realizes some people won’t get notification.

Have a lot to say about my stop in St Tom but preface to say I missed my tour. Very involved but one of the 3 problems was I had noon reservation with Godfrey. He changed it to 10:30 day before the tour and sent me notice by email. Problem is I have my phone on airplane mode for entire cruise so got notice when I got home! So beware of that!

Great idea. Question: where do I find an inexpensive watch? Here in NE NJ you can’t find too many inexpensive things! 🤯😳😣