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Results (so far) explain the Celebrity conundrum! I eat in OC if/when the MDR's aren't open.

Five minutes there is more than enough... Wish it were turned into a proper Martini Bar instead!

I did & it doesn't!

As SHOCKING as it initially seems... listings like this are pretty typical. We're scheduled on Connie for 2024 and I'm not nervous.

We usually don't patronize the OV, or any cruise-ship buffet for dinner (maybe once every 10 cruises). It makes no sense for the OV to put out enough food for thousands of guests if only a few hundred show! IMHO: What's needed is a casual, free, come as you are, bistro like, setup similar to NCL's o'sheehan's. Additionally, the OV could be half the size if the MDR's were utilized at embarkation and port-days!

Shouldn't you be asking your room steward or butler?

Step #1... Is there a door/divider separating the balconies? Step #2... Stop complaining if there isn't one!

In my opinion: UDP isn't as much fun/desirable on ships without several (read MANY) specialty venues.

Usually "Royal Caribbean" branded and it could be 12-oz cans, not bottles.

Overpromising & UNDER-delivering is not a good strategy!

Be prepared to pay a substantial fine (it's listed somewhere) if you clog the plumbing by using your own Charmin or Cottonelle

Not efficient or cost-effective for the Martini Bar to be making the "mini" drinks when there is a line of guests having purchased the Premium package that are clamoring for drinks.

I want 2X service per day!

We will be in a similar situation this March. I planned an early morning "long" excursion as being on board during the turnover didn't sound appealing. I'm also wondering if we do a "Caviar in the Surf "2X as we visit Carambola Beach on each of the two 7-day legs.

It's all Smoke & Mirrors. The FTC should get involved as they did with the airlines!

Yes, they fixed it! The AC works (even w/open windows) if the folding doors are both CLOSED.

Wasn't that NCL w/paper containers?

IMHO you would be changed to prevailing rate

Save your MONEY... Did a large cabana on Beyond and "service" was practically Non-existent! Cabana host/waiter pointed me in the direction of the bar when I asked for beers 😞

More options on computer vs. phone app. Ask the Sommelier to pair included wines from your beverage package & tip accordingly.

Agree w/lunch part... heck we don't even do in-suite breakfast! I feel that the amount of staff "running around" delivering & cleaning up from room-service breakfast & lunch would be HALVED if the MDR were open for both.

Should be visible on your COMPUTER after logging in and opening the sailing

Yes, it rained a few times and we gave up around 2PM but rain or not the service was very disappointing w/only three of the seven (I believe) booked.

We booked Select a long time ago but early/late were, I believe, an option at the time

They offered as well but I declined as it would have been from the MDR without the Super Jumbo sized shrimp I was craving.