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Bologna ist much closer than Venice btw. However, it seems that we will also need a private transfer.

Exactly, beeing just woke is not a sustainable business model. Guests with all lifestyles and life model appreciated the upscale experience. This is now, what I can see, a step below Costa Cruises.

Simply unbelievable, reading every menu or to see this buffet pictures, that this is really that cruise line we raved about in the past.

Perfect. Thanks for every single advice. They are diamond with RCCL, however, collecting points/seapass cards plus status match later is a good idea, too.

Indeed, thanks a lot. Dinner buffet was never a strong point on Celebrity. Food might have been fine, atmosphere was always a bit lacking. But this list ist another step down. No loyalty perk is worth enough for us to justify this lousy dinner experience.

Costa starts to be the new "premium" alternative to Celebrity. Sad to hear what happened to this once outstanding cruise line.

Thanks. 5$ with tip for a can - wow.

Anybody knows how much a single coke is now?

Thank you very much 

Hello everybody,

Is it possible to apply for the captain's Club membership for our kids?

I was told that it's only 18+? Is this accurate?

We have reached the Elite tier, however we haven't been on X for a few years now.

Thanks for sharing your expertise;)

Very helpful review. 

Buffet looks like the cheap version of golden corral. We almost booked a med cruise for this summer but this embarrassing pictures of celebrity and it's new interpretation of premium is a huge red flag.

Again, thanks for the effort and still, an enjoyable vacation time for you.

With all these cutbacks, this company starts to look more dead than alive to me. 

I would expect that at Costa or MSC, but NCL...

2 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Use or lose. 4 per day. 
 

You can buy any drink you want with your voucher. Who you hand the drink to is up to you. 

Sorry to clarify: four drinks with one order is ok?

10 hours ago, brillohead said:

Harmony also has Cafe Promenade, Sorrentos, and Park Cafe.  If you limit yourself the windjammer and Mini Bites, that's on you, not on Royal. 

Relax. Just shared my impression of venues which are only available for a charge compared to Carnival. The amount might be same, my impression is that the included part seems more appealling on Carnival. Sandwiches and pizza in other outlets is not a big value for me. Also I pointed out Windjammer and mini bites, because this is pretty weak for a pool deck and such a sized ship.We still decid for RCCL and I assume we won't regret, since we enjoyed every single cruise with them.

43 minutes ago, CanHardlyWait4NextYear said:

Ok, does anyone else really want a burger now? Lol. 🍔

Eat more chicken 😁

2 minutes ago, HicksRA said:

If you want a good burger, you can order as many Wagyu burgers and sides as you want off the room service menu for $7.95 plus grats.  Free if in a suite. 

👍👍

I am also starting to realize how weak RCCL F&B range is regarding included outlets and compared to Carnival for instance. On a ship like Harmony being able only to go to windjammer (limited hours) or mini bites on lido deck is something that never made me think about this issue before.

1 hour ago, RandomUser123 said:

Johnny Rockets is an absolute waste for paid dining. It should be included with your RCL cruise fare (except for the milkshakes and other beverages of course). Guy's Burgers is included with your Carnival cruise and those are tasty. 

I indeed noticed again that Carnival offers much more included venues than RCCL and also, paid dining is priced much more reasonable. 

We decided for RCCL again since we are very loyal and cruised only once with carnival 15 years ago. We'll see how our experience will be after 6 years being away and can still simply reconsider with every cruise... Not that JR is the deal breaker, but it adds up...

Yes, I knew about the upcharge. However, 12$ per person with a family of four is something that might hesitate us.

I read bad reviews about the mini bites on Harmony and thought about going to JR here and then... 

Thanks anyway.

Hi everyone,

Does Jonny Rockets now really charge 12 $ for food only plus drinks & tip?

Thanks for your updates?

Upsi, even better. Sorry for mixing that up and thanks for your response.

Hello everybody,

First time on Harmony and I learned that Wonderland is where we found  Dazzles on Oasis years ago 

Therefore I wanted to ask where we can find and listen to some great live music from the cover bands similar to Dazzles on Oasis in the past?

Thanks in advance.

1 hour ago, NotPayinExtra said:

Ok, legit question here. (Don't slam me). I'm someone who puts my stuff on a chair and then spend hours at a time in the water. If your actually in the water, you are using the chair because you are present at that time. Also over 50 so go to bathroom a lot. Do people and crew removing towels look to see if anyone is in pool or hot tub first? Also, what happens to shoes, bags, and room cards? (The stuff I leave on my seat). Just concerned about not having to have a seat in view of pool. 

 

Oh I should add I'm a spend all day at the pool person. Inside cabin so when I'm on deck and out in fresh air I'm all day.

Well I would say if you are in the pool for hours, permanently, you can put your stuff on a bench next to the pool. Chairs are for people not for stuff. Common sense, a "less than hours" dip in the pool, bathroom visits or even a on the go snack from pool deck outlets is no chair hogging...

Thanks for all your input. I am curious now, if JR will be part of a promo on my upcoming cruise.

Another oldie question since it's my first RCCL cruise since 2016: bathrobes still delivered to your stateroom as a diamond member?

Do you say, when ordering your beverages, that you wish to use a diamond coupon?