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Also, the margaritas at Sabor were yummy. We did happy hour one day. We tried all 3 of the featured - avocado, sweet and spicy, and jalapeno cucumber. I liked all of them, and as I said, I'm picky. We did 2 happy hour combos with a margarita and guac for $12 each and my mom had the drink package so she just did a margarita. There was enough guac to share and I would rate it as average-good. Not made tableside. Also, no food available at Sabor Bar.

There were no reservations for the hibachi all week. There are only 2 hibachi tables at Izumi. Not an issue for me as I am allergic to shellfish and never do hibachi. So, if you really want that, book it ahead of time. My kids and sister and BIL did the sushi making class and it was fun and a ton of food for $33. Again, shellfish allergy. I'm not a lot of fun! But I do eat fish sushi at home!

My issue with the main dining room was that it was SO SLOW! Seriously 2-2.5 hours for 3 courses when we ordered all at once was painful. I blame the entire operation from the kitchen on down. The head waiter was completely fake and unhelpful. Our server was friendly but slow. For example, she had to go to the kitchen and physically get our food and wheel it to the dining room. IMO, she should not have had to leave the serving area.

Man I’m getting worried about the MDR food. The more I read 85% of threads bash the food. I’m going to lower my expectations so I won’t be disappointed.

 

 

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For a 25th anniversary I would get the specialty dining package. We ate at Wonderland and it would’ve been double on land. We had 2 teens with us so we only did 1 night of specialty dining. Next time will budget for all specialty.

We ordered multiple apps and entrees to try. The only things that didn't get eaten were the horseradish salmon and the indian dish that was on the menu. We did not ask for the indian dishes that were off the menu. The Indian dishes in the Windjammer were excellent.

I am kinda picky and am allergic to shellfish & don't eat much meat so I was pretty limited.

My family LOVED the escargot. I would say the beef dishes were the best choice most nights. We missed the lamb chop night. The lamb shank was good. I like the mushroom soup and onion soup and smoked tomato soup.

The warm dark chocolate cookie was the best dessert. Like a brownie with ice cream in an individual dish.

The horseradish crusted salmon was inedible.

We did not do the Escape Room. It would've been super $$$ for 9 of us. We have several in our city. We didn't really do anything that cost extra....plenty of free to keep us busy!

We were western - Labadee, Falmouth and Cozumel.

We sailed with 6500 passengers and it was A LOT of people. 45 Quinceanera girls with their families, they were beautiful and it was fun to observe. It felt like most other passengers were in groups much larger than ours. Of course it was a holiday week.

This was our 5th RCCL, but we haven't cruised in 8 years. Have also done 2 on Disney, a couple of Celebrity, and a few Carnival back in the 80's & 90s. I prefer land based vacations now that my kids are older.

This was a 3 generation cruise, ages 71-9. We did not do any kid club or teen activities per my kids choice.

There was NOT lobster in Windjammer on Lobster night. In fact, the dinners at Windjammer were nothing like the menu in the Main Dining room. Our MTD was at 8pm so we peeked in at Windjammer a few days. I did enjoy making a plate of cheese and fruit in Windjammer to eat while I got ready for dinner.

We were not charged a corkage fee and had wine nightly with dinner. Sometimes 2 bottles that we brought with us. We had 4 cabins and brought 8 bottles of wine.

GREAT -

Embarkation at 10:30am was quick and smooth. We were in the first 50 people to board the ship.

our cabin steward was probably the best we have ever had. Christian from the Phillipines, deck 14.

Aqua shows

Bananas Flambe in Windjammer at dinner, the merengue on the lemon cupcakes and the cream cheese frosting on the carrot cupcakes.

Wonderland - if you like that type of dining. Pedro was our server and I predict he will be a star one day with RCCL. This was the only specialty dining we did and I would've eaten there every night. Next cruise I will budget to do specialty dining every night. We went back the next night at Pedro's invitation for just dessert for our family, it's $10 per dessert, not per person.

Group lesson on Flow Rider - well worth the $65, we did it on embarkation day.

Refreshment package - we surprised our teenagers with this - it was fun to try fruity drinks and they also did specialty coffees every day and fresh OJ about every other day.

Park Cafe was great for lunch. I really enjoyed Central Park.

Solarium was nice and quiet and not very busy. Always plenty of chairs and those clam shell palapas to choose from.

Ship laundry - we did the press for our dress shirts the first day. Then DH continued to drip food on his clothes and the stains were gone after using the laundry service. Well worth the $, it's quite inexpensive.

Captain Johnny was a hoot.

We did the luggage valet for 1 room (we had 2 connecting cabins) - well worth the $60. ($25 per person plus the extra $10 since we had to pay the extra 2nd bag fee to American)

DISASTER -

My Time Dining - dinner consistently took 2 -2.5 hours even though we told them we wanted quick service. Our reservations were 7:30-8. So we missed all of the shows and a lot of the evening entertainment.

Shore excursions - there was never anyone there or anyone who could competently answer questions about the Grease Behind the Scenes tour. We did not book it.

Spa - we did the tour on the first day and they were so slow and rude with making reservations that we gave up. We saved a ton of $ that way so it all worked out. We also tried to book a hot stone massage for my 17 year old but you have to be 18. My sister did the glue on eyelashes (the ones they glue to your own lashes) and they all stuck to her pillow the first night and fell off. She did not put mascara or makeup remover on them.

Labadee was just ok - I am allergic to Mango and that is a key ingredient in the Labadoozie - they were very reluctant to make a frozen margarita - super odd. I did convince the lady making the pineapple filled pina colada to give me pina colada without the pineapple upcharge since I was allergic to mango. Most of the bars only had Labadoozies and beer. We went to Columbus Cove. Plenty of shade. I'm a beach snob and thought it wasn't very pretty.

WOW bands - my daughter's didn't work nearly every day - we went through 3 bands. They would frequently just write down the cabin number and then my account would be charged instead of hers. We went to guest services daily to have it adjusted.

Debarkation at 9am took 45 minutes......we had plenty of time for our 12 noon flight from FLL but still......

Just off HOTS. All WC matches were on several big screens & the cabins. They even scheduled aqua shows around the games. Loads of people watching. Updates over the loud speaker on the sports deck, etc.

Just off HOTS. Free for JS however they did not charge us in a regular room. DDs didn’t work a lot, total PITA.

Just off HOTS & I spoke with a mom with 2 kids under 3. She said Carnival has free programming for the under 3 crowd if that is important to you.

We were on Harmony 2 weeks ago and used (free) iMessage to communicate with each other. We also received texts from people at home in the US as well.

+1. Just off Harmony today. Imessage worked for FREE onboard & US based texts. Images & photos would not send.

Does having a cash onboard acct eliminate the phantom missing towel charges?

Which beach did you go to on Labadee?

Only with black socks;p;p;p;p

Well then we’re all set! :cool:

Can my husband wear these sandals at dinner? https://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=11918&&refURL=GoogleBase&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=887316648764&gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ3ZBRBJEiwAtuvtlPZVyVmeAFa2V2tfndPe_MBy1HNXfNGrcdm-3XIPdmcYzI8x1jlqlxoCACUQAvD_BwE

Hi, Trying to figure out where to fetch the closest espresso in the morning! On the Refreshment package. Thank you

Is this available at the coffee bar on Harmony?

We sail in 3 weeks on Harmony & it has been almost non-stop since Memorial day. But the ‘sale’ prices have always been the same. $18 for refreshment pkg, $48 for deluxe drinks.

Are these all available virgin?

Is it even necessary to complete this before arrival at the port?

What brand of coffee is served in Cafe Promenade & included in the beverage packages? Better/worse tasting than Starbucks? Cost comparison?

I am not a huge fan of SB but it’s fine in a pinch - drink Kauai coffee, Peet’s & Nespresso at home.

We will be a cash acct so not concerned about charges. However, does anyone take their own towel for quality? We are on HOTS & could pick some up in Ft Lauderdale - arriving a day early.