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Suite Guest 1st night Dinner in Chops?
Cruise a holic replied to Carol28's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Never got a free dinner- nor lunch in SP restaurant and we always sail in suites-with a good TA, they might give you a free lunch or dinner in a sp restaurant as a perk. Enjoy your cruise. -
What's Open on the Ship When Docked at CoCo Cay?
Cruise a holic replied to Saturngrl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We have also been to cocoCay and Labadee multiple times- still enjoy getting off the ship as always something new-on CoCo Cay the beach club is great- Enjoy your day on board- we no longer get off in PR if a stop on a ship as they typically arrive at 4 PM- we have been to PR multiple times. -
Another TA question
Cruise a holic replied to Candleonwater's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Just call your TA and ask them to send you verification . Enjoy your cruise. -
thanks!
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Another question, we were on the Oasis a couple of months ago, in a CLS, we got free cocktails, not just wine, beer and soda, during happy hour- I believe 5-8. They didn't count with our vouchers. Is this still the case on all ships? Things keep changing-
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We are in a sky class suite. Will we have turn down service nightly? Any removed perks from the Oasis Class Sky class suites? Thanks
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we go on the ship a week from Saturday and I will report back. All supposed to be wonderful!
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We tip $15-20 extra per day for good service. Drinks we give $1 to the server per drink- also a could of $$ if we get room service. If we have a concierge or butler we also tip.
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Worth bidding if you are interested. Since the ship has so many regular balcony cabins, with a reasonable bid going from an inside cabin to a balcony cabin odds are pretty good. Even a ship that appears booked, cancellations do happen. Going from a balcony to a suite- because of inventory is less likely. Good luck
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For those who have been to coco cay- years ago- boy has it changed! It is wonderful! So much has improved. They have adults only section, a fancy beach club with great meal service- all over the island you can take a tram and find so many food and beach options. If you have kids- a wonderful water park. While some things do cost extra, we consider it a shore X and are willing to spend the money. Haven't been to labadee in years- it was meh. Hopefully it has improved as we have that stop on our summer Symphony cruise..
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We have the symphony 9 night cruise booked for August. Since we live on Long Island, NY, we really love a no fly cruise in the summer. No hassle with airports and cheaper as we fly in a day before if we leave from Florida. The Symphony is beautiful. It is an oasis class ship- newer and more venues then the Freedom class. Been to Bermuda multiple times as we used to sail on Celebrity in the summer- but they no longer do Bermuda in August- Found Bermuda boring after a few sailings, the town is meh- While we probably will stay on the ship in Port Canaveral- we enjoy Coco Cay and Nassau. To me, the ship is our destination. Important to be on a newer modern ship. We didn't like the Anthem as we found the layout not great. Guess to each his/her own. Enjoy your cruise.
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Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
Cruise a holic replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We enjoyed the Edge when it came out- and really loved the Apex! Cannot wait to try the Beyond! However we have a couple of Royal cruises booked in the next few months- will have to wait until next year. Our favorite restaurant was Eden- we also enjoyed the steak house- Luminae was great for breakfast and some lunches- but we prefer the speciality restaurants. -
All Dining "sold out"
Cruise a holic replied to Island Beachdog's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I'm in! Could use a weight loss cruise! LOL -
We had a negative experience on the Adventure- first, we were in a junior suite but the decor was shabby and in need of renovations. It was two years ago- and your pictures of your cabin look renovated. Also, the coffee machine in the lounge was broken about 75% of the time. See you had the same problem. Royal- time to replace. We also didn't like the old school cafeteria style model. So much better with stations for various types of food. Found the food in the MDR meh- We will stick to Oasis class ships. We are sailing on the Icon in March and are looking foward to that experience.
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Celebrity Silhouette Feb. 8-12, 2024 - brief review
Cruise a holic replied to drpclarke's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We also love the Silhouette and Reflection. Our favorite S class ships- sailed on both multiple times. However we sailed in January on the Silhouette and both my DH and I got very sick the last couple of days. A lady in the solarium was coughing badly and we sat near her. When we got home, I had multiple tests for Covid, RSV, pneumonia and many viruses- all negative. Went to ENT and was prescribed antibiotics and nasal and cough medication. Was told I had a bad sinus infection. I am still coughing! Be careful, wear a mask in the elevators and run away for anybody who appears ill! We have another cruise in three weeks. Hopefully, I will be better by then! -
Fine Cut on Ascent, Is it worth it?
Cruise a holic replied to lv2cruisgrl's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Food mediocre at best compared to fine land steakhouses. However we really enjoyed Eden. Went their their three times on a b/2/b Apex cruise. Found the Rooftop grill on the Apex disappointing. First, service poor to fair- the restaurant becomes a walk way for people on the deck as it isn't enclosed. They should enclose it like the lawn grill of the Silhouette and reflection. However, when on a new ship, we like to try all speciality restaurants at least once- except Sushi as we don't it . -
Symphony of the Seas metal doors?
Cruise a holic replied to iKarenE's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Unfortunately people aren’t as honest as they used to be. Could have been a teenager. I feel sorry for the person who got kicks doing this -
Symphony of the Seas metal doors?
Cruise a holic replied to iKarenE's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Dahaaaa -
How much cash do you bring?
Cruise a holic replied to sunlover2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We typically give the luggage handlers. If we get a porter, we also give the same to take us to a cab. $5 per bag. Then sometimes we give tips to people bringing us drinks- and of course if we use room service. We give our cabin attendants extra tip Between $5-10 per day. When off the ship, you might need cab fare or tip money- or money for small gifts- Also airport or hotel tipping and purchases. We bring about $400-500 per cruise. -
Symphony of the Seas metal doors?
Cruise a holic replied to iKarenE's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Not dollar store items. We purchase from each ship and port. Has meaning for many. -
We book suites and still enjoy dinners at specialty restaurants. We find the food, ambience and service is of great value imo
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Celebrity Reflection vs. Caribbean Princess
Cruise a holic replied to 20165's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We have sailed on both. IMO the Reflection is a much better ship- food, service and entertainment. The Caribbean Princess, was old when I sailed on her about 18 years ago- I "assume" she has been updated . While I agree, two extra days at sea are great- the Princess ship was just plain vanilla and very crowded years ago- perhaps better now. The Reflection we sailed onfor the 3rd time, a couple of years ago and we really enjoyed the ship. -
Symphony of the Seas metal doors?
Cruise a holic replied to iKarenE's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I would think that the hallways have camera's. Perhaps you should have asked to see if someone took your magnets. We have never had a problem on other ships.