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We’re on the Symphony the 23rd also. Grand Turk would be a new port for us. Since we only have 2 other stops, I hope it isn’t just another sea day. But if it is, we’ll have a good day. It doesn’t really matter to us.
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Your cabin has not been officially assigned. Mine has shown up any where from 30 to 13 days.
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Non-Royal excursion related lawsuit
ATG replied to neverbeenhere's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Recently I looked at excursions RC offers for several Caribbean ports. Paraphrasing, they say this is not the US and conditions and laws are different. I had never noticed this before. -
Suite Guest 1st night Dinner in Chops?
ATG replied to Carol28's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Are you perhaps thinking of Princess? Our only Princess cruise in a suite included dinner in a specially restaurant the first night. -
I have never even considered removing gratuities until our most recent Oasis cruise. We returned to our cabin late the first night and the steward had not been there. We had wet towels in the bathroom. I had left a note asking him to replace the duvet with a blanket. Nothing done. Called housekeeping and they brought towels and blankets. The next evening he knocked on the door and explained he had peaked into the room, but we weren’t there so he didn’t come in. Whaaat? He skipped another night and again I had to call for towels. I complained about it when I called. I didn’t remove them because I know it goes to many people and I didn’t want to use cash. But he certainly didn’t get any extra and got mentioned by name on the survey.
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We frequently do the guarantee suite. Most JS are in good locations. The most recent ones we got on Oasis class were 12236 and 10236. About the middle, so lots of walking. One was not assigned until a week out, the other at 30 days. The only one that was somewhat less desirable was on Freedom - we were a deck below the Solarium and right off the stairs, 9244 I think. One morning we heard the chairs being moved, but that was the only day it happened. I figured we have saved enough to cover an additional cruise!
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Hideaway Beach mini-review from 2/17/24
ATG replied to fletch1027's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We were there in early February. I had a chicken sandwich and DH had the coconut shrimp. He said they were better than what he got on the ship. We got the $19.99 deal, I’m not sure I would pay more than $30. -
I have a question about Pinnacle access. If everything goes right, we will become Pinnacle next spring. On the Oasis class ships we have sailed in full suites in the past but now usually do a junior suite. So we don’t have access to the sun deck or Coastal Kitchen. I’ve read that on some sailings Pinnacles don’t have access. But I’m not sure I understand what they don’t get access to. Is it everything or just the suite lounge? Thanks! Anne
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Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We’re on Freedom now. Tomorrow is Coco Cay. I’m hoping for a less interesting day. We got Hideaway Beach for a very small fee, I’m interested to see what it’s like. -
It was very windy when we docked. About 12:30 they announced the weather was deteriorating and they were going to leave asap. We returned and the waves were splashing over the pier. We were on Oasis and were on the wind side. Freedom was on the other side. Captain said we would let them go first and block the wind for them. They left. My understanding is that our captain tried to use the thrusters to pull away from the pier. But the wind was stronger and the ship didn’t move. We waited until the wind shifted direction or let up. Captain said we finally got off at 2:00. We had a sea day before Labadee, so they just went faster and we were on time.
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We were there on Tuesday. And I guess Wednesday since the ship couldn’t get away from the dock until 2:00 am. It certainly wasn’t a normal perfect day! My only issue was how they handled refunds. We had gotten a fairly good deal on the Beach Club. We’d just sat down for lunch when they announced the closing. The waitress rushed our lunch out and we gobbled it down. The trek back to the ship was “interesting “. I really didn’t expect a refund since we had been there for a few hours and did eat. I overheard someone saying they got a refund. So I went to guest services and they refunded the whole amount! I had expected a small refund. My issue is that I only got it because I overheard someone. I think they should have done something for everybody.
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I loved that commercial! It was unexpected and creative. I was disappointed with the Clydesdale commercial, I expected more. I’m not a football fan (we watch soccer), but since we’re in Miami between cruises we had it on. Off Oasis yesterday and board Freedom today. I hope our stop at Coco Cay is less exciting this week.
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Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We had luggage tag 39 and waited a while after it was called. Luggage was there and didn’t stop walking (10 - 20 seconds at facial recognition) until taxi line. Short wait since only 2 of us. Much better ride to the hotel than the one to the ship - and much cheaper $26. At the Hampton Brickell. We’re about 8th on the early room list. Comfy chairs by the pool. Off to a 4 day Freedom tomorrow. Hopefully better weather at Coco Cay. -
Do they still serve the sweet bread for breakfast
ATG replied to SpainAlien's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thanks. When we get home I’ll try this. I enjoy baking bread and would love to add this to my recipe list. -
Do they still serve the sweet bread for breakfast
ATG replied to SpainAlien's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We’re on Oasis now and the bread is my favorite. I’ve found it all over the ship. Now it seems to have only raisins, I seem to remember it having other fruits also. -
Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
You missed a beautiful beach day yesterday. We had a bungalow at Columbia Cove and it was amazing. The only issue was a man in the first bungalow smoking a cigar. The people next to them got someone to make them stop. -
I talked to a couple who decided not to leave the ship yesterday and they got a refund for Hideaway. The funniest story was an older lady (I’m 70 and she seemed older than me). Walking back to the ship she asked where the trams were and was told it was too dangerous for the trams. In the next breath they told her to keep moving back to the ship. So, too dangerous for trams but no help for an elderly lady? Today is windy but mostly sunny. A little cooler than I would like, but nice. Seas seem to have calmed some. Earlier we watched the hot tub making waterfalls.
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We have a sea day today and Labadee on Thursday. We left between midnight and about 4:30. I woke up then and we were moving. Captain said that we could make it to Labadee on time. Lots of people wondering about refunds for extras. Can you imagine paying $$$ for those cabanas and getting kicked out 4 hours early?
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Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We left sometime last before 4:30. When I woke up then we were definitely moving, and rocking and rolling. I talked to a couple who were at Hideaway yesterday and they said it wasn’t that noisy. We’re on Freedom next week and got cheap tickets for it. They were 19.99. At that price if it’s too loud I won’t feel bad just leaving. -
Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The funniest announcement this evening was that the aqua show for tonight was cancelled. Well, duh. -
Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Captain said they usually go slowly from here to Labadee but they can speed up. Only time will tell. Of course, it all depends on when we are able to leave. -
Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Since I’m not a football fan you’d have to tell me who’s playing! I only watch the superbowl for the commercials. I hear the Clydesdale horses will be back! -
Live and Solo: B2B on Oasis Feb 4 - 18, a Running report
ATG replied to DandDM's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Captain just said maybe midnight or 2:00 am.