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If you're interested in a nightmare with elevators, loungers up top and Windjammer, go with Symphony.  Our cruise on her last winter helped us decide to never again go on an Oasis class ship. 

On 11/12/2023 at 8:22 PM, time4u2go said:

I can't imagine paying the price of a specialty restaurant to eat a turkey dinner but maybe that's just me.

Agree, why pay extra for turkey.

On 11/12/2023 at 12:16 PM, die_hard said:

I’ve been on several cruises for Thanksgiving but never ate dinner in a specialty restaurant on Thanksgiving night. Do they offer traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Chops or Giovanni’s that night?

Why would you want to pay that for turkey?

On 10/2/2023 at 8:29 PM, fredmdcruisers said:

We sure enjoyed our B3B last year and are booked again for 3 cruises in January 24. 

See you there 🙂  We're booked on two 9 night explorer cruises this winter and have no concerns.  Don't pay attention to individual ship reviews.

Can't fix stupid.  If someone walks away leaving a credit it's their problem, not casino management.

All you can expect from MDR.  Period.  They will feed you but it won't be special.

1 hour ago, Happytime22 said:

Does RCL offer 'Black Friday' Sales on the 3-day Dining Package and Ultimate Dining Packages on Black Friday for the referenced cruise?

 

It's a 9-day cruise and wondering as I saw somewhere on this site that the sales start around 11/17/23?

Generally they have had some good "black friday sales" for many things (dining, beverages, excursions etc).  But no way to know for this year, and obviously not specifically to any ship or sailing.  Just start checking and watching.

On 10/27/2023 at 11:08 AM, klfrodo said:

My opinion only (and may get deleted due to antiquated policies)

A few years back, this site was a big driver (still only about 5% of cruisers) for cruise lines and it was a good marketing scheme to promote and thank the cruise critic population with a sponsored gathering.

As time has gone on, other social media sites are taking over and draining the cruise critic popularity. Therefore, the cruise line marketing teams no longer see a value in sponsoring a cruise critic meet and greet.

Makes sense.  There is a LOT less activity on the roll calls now compared to pre covid.

4 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

And I don’t really get responses like this. You can’t understand why people may like to relax in a certain lounge with breakfast in the morning or snacks at night? It may not appeal to you, personally, but it’s pretty easy to understand why others of us do find it appealing.

 

I don’t care for Broadway shows, never seen one onboard, but I would never post “I don’t get the appeal.” Everyone likes what they like.

Well put!

23 hours ago, ten89libra said:

Everyone I know who only plays card games or table games has never gotten a comp offer from Royal Caribbean, but I know people, including me, who has played slots sometimes only $50 and gotten a comp room. 

Troll.

On 2/17/2022 at 5:17 PM, topnole said:

Heard it isn’t that hard to get casino offers or even free cruises now.  Can anyone comment on what it takes? Realistically, how much does one need to run through the machines to get to a level that matters to them right now?   I was debating bringing a decent amount, having some fun, and seeing if I can’t get some comps for my efforts.  

If you get to "Prime" at the casino you'll start getting offers on free cruises.  Plus you get one free 7 night each year.  Inside cabins of course 🙂  And free drinks in the casino.  Not sure but I think to hit prime you need 2500 points which might be 12,500 played.  If you hit prime, calling the casino people is a pleasure.  They actually answer the phone quickly and are very helpful on bookings etc.

Also FYI, if you play enough on a given cruise there will be additional rewards such as specific dollar discounts on future bookings or a free cruise if enough is played.  Of course there are restrictions and rules to be aware of. 

Wife likes to play and 3 of our 6 cruises this coming winter are "free".  Of course not really free 🙂

13 hours ago, Slidell_Cruiser said:

 

Coincidence or just another accountant cutback to save money,,

 

Seriously?

On 9/22/2023 at 8:49 AM, Miloomar said:

GTY cabins aren't assigned months in advance though. But cruisers who are "unconcerned" are just plain rude and inconsiderate to those who need them. Royal should require people who book connecting cabins to book both cabins or at least pop up with a warning to those people who are too dumb to notice. 

Wow......

On 3/20/2023 at 10:26 AM, Slidell_Cruiser said:

Well the accountants found another cost savings……

Our FIRST stop on embarkation is always, Next Cruise, to book a sail, and typically if your the first and sometimes within the first few bookings, you can request and get a bottle of bubbly…

We did this on Seven of our Eight sails in 2022…..well, NO more, the only “give away” is a raffle ticket for $250 OBC drawing at the end of the cruise…

The new normal is changing every day…

Stay safe all…Keep Cruising…

The "bubbly" is crap anyway, who would really want it?

On 9/3/2023 at 10:40 AM, voljeep said:

Southport Raw Bar - but it's our go to for lunch - never been there at night

We usually give most anywhere a second chance.  Southport was such a chaotic, madhouse sh&tshow we've never been back.  Food wasn't great either.

On 9/3/2023 at 12:01 AM, cyntil8ing said:

Kelly’s Landing. 
 

https://www.kellyslanding.com/

We love Kelly's!

If you're first time cruisers, Adventure is a nice medium size ship and has the royal promenade.

23 hours ago, babyclaytonmom said:

is the hike uphill to Blue Hole long?

It's been a few years, I'd guess maybe 1/4 mile.  But you can stop and head down playing in river and pools anytime you want if it's too much.

I assume one of the pools in the river is the actual "blue hole", but really what it amounts to is you climb up along the river, then head back down jumping in pools, sliding down, etc.

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

I used to upload a picture of my passport picture. Never once took a selfie. Now I started to skip by the picture. So far no one said anything. I mean as in I dont upload a picture at all. 

Agree, we have NEVER uploaded a pic 🙂

On 9/5/2023 at 11:31 PM, Charles4515 said:

I would recommend Blue Hole in Ochos Rios for waterfalls. There is Dunns River Falls but it is basically fake. A tourist trap. I don’t have a snorkeling beach to recommend but there are some. I just never did it from a beach at Ochos, we went out on a boat. In the other direction near Montego Bay there is Doctors Cove for a beach and snorkeling but you would have to do without the waterfalls. 

Actually it's not fake, it's a real waterfall.  Crowded yes, fake no.

That said, we've been to both and I'd choose blue hole too.

Yes your tickets will say where to be and when.  It couldn't be any simpler.  Normally you meet either on the pier or somewhere onboard like the theater.

12 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

But you do realize that it is now the absolute peak of the hurricane season with a high probability of Caribbean cruises being disrupted.

 

 

It's a possibility, not a "high probability".

On 8/27/2023 at 7:51 AM, mramella said:

Holy moly! That's gotta be nearly 4 or 5 times the rate of inflation. I need to run a business like that!

 

 

 

 

Inflation is higher than the 8-3% bs you are reading in the media.  Have you been to the grocery or gas station lately?

5 hours ago, Tatka said:

 

Why do you need to understand other people preferences?

If action breaks some laws or rules it is one thing, otherwise it is a pure judgment of other people preferences for which they can have perfectly reasons.

 

For example tight time and wishing to fit more things into it.

 

Some people do not understand why others travel in inside staterooms, others why people travel in balconies. Some people do not understand why people cruise or do not cruise. 🙂

And you've never posted a simple opinion on something at cruise critic?  Wow, relax.

12 hours ago, Goodtime Cruizin said:

🤣

 

That's all I got. 

Which is nothing.