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I would change cabins. Unless you are hard of hearing you will hear loungers being moved around, kids running, etc. I did it before and never again.

On 7/15/2022 at 2:50 PM, EllieinNJ said:

Got an email today for 40 percent off so checked several cruises I was looking at.  All have increased in price since yesterday.

They move the numbers around to make people think it’s a sale. 

Thanks everyone for the info.

3 hours ago, sowhat said:

Sailing on Adventure  of the seas, a couple  had their pinnacle  achievement  on the navigation  bridge  with large spread  of food and champagne  toast with most of the officers
 

Wonder what they did to get that? Must have known someone.

2 hours ago, Anton said:

I like having the presentations in the smaller lounges on the older ships as opposed to the arena style of the AquaTheater.   They seem more intimate and as a bonus you can hear everything.

Thanks, I don’t think I would like the aqua theater.

4 hours ago, pcur said:

I "officially" reached Pinnacle on the cruise after my celebration.  This is because my friends were getting off, while I was still on the next cruise.  One of them went to the LA and requested I be "promoted" on the current cruise they were on so they could celebrate with me. We drank my champagne and ate my pineapple-shaped cake at dinner that night!

 

Next cruise I reached Pinnacle, and my next one coming up in September another friend and I, also a "baby" Pinnacle, with get our full perks together.  

What ship was this on? Do they do the pineapple cake on all the ships? Any dancing or any type of partying?

3 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said:

We made pinnacle on a three day Enchantment. They do not have a top tier event or any kind of celebration but offered to do a staged photo opportunity for us. 
 

We were also booked on the following four night cruise so they acknowledged us during the captains welcome that was held in the centrum. Basically just an acknowledgment, no other type of celebration, like we’ve seen others receive. No problem -We have our photo and that is really all we wanted. 
 

we never considered any specific ship for when we reached pinnacle nor do we consider it for our milestones. 
 

M

That’s strange they don’t do any kind of top tier event or celebration. I thought all the ships did something, but wasn’t sure what they did.

8 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

Recognized (certificate/photo) in the Top Tier event on the cruise when you reach 700 points. 

 

Pinnacle benefits are awarded the next cruise. 

 

What about the ships? Do some do it differently or are they all the same? What about ships that don’t have the aqua theater where I have seen them? Where do they hold those and what are they like?

I should make pinnacle in either October or November. Do they acknowledge you on the cruise you turn pinnacle or the next one? I want to decide which ship to book for it. Which ship a better? Looking for a ship home porting in the US.

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

once on rcl was enough. I can do better at home and they taste like scallops not little bits of fish. ..even the small ones I can buy still taste like scallops. 

 

I get it they ran out escargot and i love scallops cooked in butter ... those I didn't like. Just little bits of who could tell. I want to bite into them and they taste like a scallop. 

 

Maybe next time they run out of escargot I'll try them again but other things i liked better. Wasnt a biggie. I dont order escargot but like scallops so tried them once. So small hard to get them onto the tiny fork. I'd rather have one whole scallop, even the small ones. Maybe I'm spoiled at home. 

 

My gripe was so small, 1/4 inch pieces almost not recognizable. No biggie to me. Worth trying one night. I didnt ask for seconds though lol and he offered. 

I had the scallops before. They were tasty, but were smaller than my thumb nail. So tiny.

5 hours ago, johnjen said:

That's the truth. I think they're having struggles, as evident in this pic. i still think they're being greedy by loading up the ship with customers, overwhelming their crew. In the end, this sums it up.

 

I should have included this pic in my review. This was the charcuterie board. 

That’s terrible.

As long as the reservation number doesn’t change you will be fine.

I would pick either the Harmony or Symphony and go with which ever one is easier to get to. Are you driving or flying in? As for Labadee Royal isn’t going there right now so that will be changed.

7 minutes ago, SECdawg said:

Can someone please post a copy of the email you have received about changing your cabin? I am stressing out because we have 4 cruises booked in that timeframe and one is a B2B.

That wouldn’t help because it’s not going to tell you if you are going to be moved. 

2 hours ago, foxgoodrich said:

If you like it, and you know you're paying for gold plated chain (not solid gold chain), then go for it!  I feel bad for people who mistakenly believe it's solid gold chain as the hype is a bit misleading.

Thanks, yes I know it’s plated. I have never been interested in it, except couldn’t find a mask holder on board so I was wondering if they could make one. Guess I don’t want to risk it not being on Adventure next month so I’ll just have to find something at home.

That’s terrible people are fooled into believing it’s real gold.

5 hours ago, Ashland said:

We always referred to it as junk by the inch. But if it's your thing enjoy it 

I guess I should have stated that it was gold plated. I’m aware of that and was just wanting some to make a mask holder. I don’t think anywhere does anyone call real gold “gold by the inch”. At least not that I’m aware of. 

I have taken on four bottles in the beginning and they didn’t even ask if I was on a b2b.

2 hours ago, compman9 said:

This is for those that haven't been since, you know . . .

 

The muster drill has gone. The worst inconvenience of any cruise is finished.

 

Everything is all about the App. This is clearly going to grow in importance, so if you have technophobes in the family, well I'm afraid they will have to get with the programme as this progresses. It really is good though, so don't be scared (that's a message just for my father in law 🤣)

 

The Diamond Lounge was the same as usual, despite the five drinks vouchers. This was nice, as it enabled people to enjoy their nibbles and socialise with others.

 

Charging for ship amenities such as IFly, North Star etc., is unacceptable. These amazing ships are built and promoted on the basis of their innovative facilities. Charging is one thing, but sawing passengers off with outrageously expensive prices is disgraceful. Just getting that off my chest 😉

 

The food was the best I have experienced for many years. From the nibbles in the lounge to the Windjammer offerings. Everything was outstanding. Pies in Sorrentos. Pies! Brilliant.

 

The internet is now two speed. If you don't buy the most expensive version, you will experience old fashioned connection issues. It is sad to say, but knowingly selling an inferior product is not good practice.

 

This is the first all-British cruise I have experienced. For the RCI employees on this board - WE NEED MORE BARS - On three of the six nights there were no available seats in any of the drinking venues. We Brits like a drink, but 🤣

 

A tip for anybody and everybody - We did not print out our Covid vaccination proof and the NHS App went down while we were checking in. Fortunately, DW saved them in our wallet and remembered last minute - PRINT EVERYTHING FOLKS

 

If you object to the Covid safety etc., stuff don't let it get to you. The cruise line has had to jump through many hoops to get our holidays back and having just four in the elevator but hundreds everywhere else, and leaving two spaces in the theatre next to you but none in front. A few let it get to them, but just let it go. They are doing their best.

 

There was one common mantra among senior officers - Everything will be back to normal by next May.

 

 

Great info. Thanks for letting us know.

Has anyone seen this sale since the restart of cruising?

I think being able to dine in Blu is the best thing going for Aqua Class. Congratulations on the upgrade.

On 9/27/2021 at 4:23 PM, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

No limes?  Another limeageddon brewing?  Supply chain woes, no doubt.  I'll bet the ship could have acquired some limes at one of the Caribbean ports.  They've been known to acquire seafood ashore during a cruise.  Why not limes?  And ginger ale?  And your diet beverage.

There was a lime shortage on one of our cruises in 2018. You would think they could easily get them from one of the islands. Now sure why they didn’t.

1 minute ago, Ken the cruiser said:

That's why I thought the article was interesting and did a fair job with the major points of the PVSA from an overview point of view for those of us sitting over in the peanut gallery.

It did help, but the whole thing can still be confusing for some of us.

On 9/19/2021 at 2:31 PM, jagoffee said:

 

Occasionally I forget the PVSA is too confusing for me, because I thought for sure that a technical stop could be used under certain circumstances.  I need to quit posting about this topic.

It’s confusing to me also and I think a lot of other people.

Loved your review and thanks for the journey. Looking forward to being on a ship again.

It should be automatic but not sure since covid. If you are diamond+ or become pinnacle you will still be elite on Celebrity. They don’t match tier for tier.

It would be great so I have a better idea what I want to book for next year but I don’t think so. 

Mine are correct.