Dan-P

Just now, CruisingSince1982 said:

 

Will the aggressive pricing show up if I already purchased the package? 

Yes.  I actually just did this for a Feb 2019 sailing I have.  Purchased it awhile ago and just repriced over the weekend.

Dan.

1 minute ago, CruisingSince1982 said:

It has been a good decade since I have sailed Royal, and I have no idea what is normal and what isn't.  We are sailing on the Allure at the end of May. Currently, the deluxe beverage package is $56 per day, plus gratuity. The total for two people is $925.12. Should I buy this now, or wait for the price to come down? Will it even come down with the current prices being increased?  Thanks! 

You can buy it now, keep an eye on the pricing, and then cancel your purchase and re-buy it at a lower price should you see one.

I've noticed that the Oasis and Quantum class generally seem to have higher pricing than some other ships too.  I did read yesterday that the price of the packages are going up in 2019 too.

Dan.

Apparently! I guess your use to sleeping on the mountain next to the still. ;p

And to the other poster, no offense was taken. All in good humor.

Dan.

 

Place your bets, what post number will be the first "I like a firm mattress post"? Since around 2016 when they started replacing the existing ones, the new ones have seemed like sleeping on the floor.

Dan.

I'm one of the few oddballs, but LOVE the super firm mattresses. I sleep amazingly well onboard. Of course the DLX Bev package probably has a bit to do with it too. [emoji12]

Dan.

Cant seem to upload the phone photos right side up. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

Please be patient as we get all these downloaded from the camera etc.

 

I see them upright/correct.

Dan.

Thank you! Any flavored teas or energy drinks?

Vitamin Water and Powerade are in there, but no legitimate energy drinks. Remember too, all products will be Coca Cola owned.

Coke

Sprite

Barqs

Mr Pibb

Mello Yellow

Seagrams

Dasani

Minute Maid

Hi-C

Vitamin Water

Powerade

Numerous fruit flavors of each and sugar free/Zero options of most. Probably some I'm forgetting too.

Dan.

just the cup? And what other drinks are available besides soda? Thanks!

Also has flavored water and lemonade. Many sugar free options of each too.

Dan.

MJ is the best. We had him on the Vision a few years ago - our first suite, and he made it so special. I'm sort of sad to hear he isn't on Vision still (as we have a GS booked on it) but happy he is still outstanding!

Enjoy your cruise.

Dan.

Do you (or anyone that's sailed Freedom from San Juan recently) happen to remember what time they started self-disembark?

I was on the first week of Ashland's B2B and I want to say self disembark was first called around 7:30a.

Dan.

Thanks for sharing that experience. I would think that it is quite frequent that an 'other half' picks up the drinks while the 'better half' ;) stays sitting at the pool. We will be sure to check our onboard account each day for this issue.

Yes, we do it all the time, and have never had an issue. This was definitely not the norm for the charge to occur. Just a simple button pushing mistake by the server I'm guessing.

Dan.

Sort of an FYI related to this topic.

My other half and I always have the Deluxe Bev package. We also both often take the others card and will order two drinks at once. Never a problem with both cards in hand. On the Freedom sailing I was just on last week, I went to the R-Bar, ordered two drinks as usual, handed both cards and a $1 bill (my usual practice for mixed drinks), and walked away with both drinks in hand. The next day upon review of my onboard account on the TV, I saw a single drink charge from the R-Bar. I went to guest services and they pulled up the receipt in question. On this particular instance, the bar server had rung up both drinks on one card - so the second drink was charged. It was easy to get fixed/removed after showing guest services that we both had the beverage packages, so no harm no foul, but a good reminder to keep an eye on your onboard account.

Dan.

Same here, race you there! :):):):):)

Challenge accepted! Hahhaha. ;p

Dan.

Thanks for the pics. We board her this coming Saturday for the same itinerary!

Dan.

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Your plan makes perfect sense to me.

The soda packages come two to a cabin (for a Boardwalk balcony cabin) - not assigned to a specific person - so the two kids with you can have them, and your wife and other child could have the other two. Would be zero issue with you purchasing the single alcohol package for yourself with this plan either - since there would be no other adults over 21 in your cabin.

Dan.

No, you can get the 2 device package for one person.

 

What happens is, they give you the number of codes you pay for. 1 for a 1 device package, 2 for a 2 device package, etc.

 

You can have one device per code logged in at any given time. So if you and your son are on the cruise, you would need 2 codes so both could be logged in at the same time.

This actually is not correct.

If you buy a two device package - they give you one code - but you can have two devices logged on at the same time. Each device uses the same code and any two can be logged on at the same time. I've done this on several sailings.

However, if you buy two single device packages you will get two separate codes. Any one device can be logged in with each individual code at a time. I've done this when the cost of 2 single device plans were cheaper than a single two device plan, or when it was included with the beverage packages.

Dan.

I'm interested in the First Night Done Right discounted dinner for our Indy cruise in January. It has you pick a time but no where does it show where you pick the restaurant. Has anyone done this before? Also, do you know how long this deal is available? We cruise Jan.12,2019. TIA

You receive the discount for the "first night done right" promotion by them picking your dining venue. You pick the time, they pick the place. Once boarded, if you are unhappy with their selection, you can often have it changed to another if space permits.

Dan.

Ahhhh, such a great start. Can't wait to read the rest.

I remember the feeling of awe we had when stepping onboard for our very first cruise. And it was the "little" Majesty of the Seas. We still get butterflies when taking that first step off of the gangway and onto the ship.

Dan.

Did you drink this as an aperitif? I have only had it after dinner as a dessert wine. I am not a sweet wine drinker, but for some reason I think moscato tastes good.

We are not really wine drinkers, however, we frequently have Moscato with Italian food. We feel it goes well with the saltiness of the pasta and sauces.

So, I guess to answer your question, we have it with dinner, not as an aperitif or dessert. Of course, drinking two bottles between two of us, it kind of ran through all courses. [emoji23]

Dan.

Also Castello Di Poggio

 

 

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Dan.

I do not remember the brand/vintage, but know they have it in Giovanni's. We killed two bottles of it on our last sailing while having dinner there. ;p LOL.

Dan.

I can only speak for Resort-for-a-Day as it is the only one I've used - but we have used it several times, including in Aruba (Riu Anitllas Adult Only), and have had zero issues. Everything was always as presented.

Dan.

A lot of variables: How long the cruise is, what kind of cabin I am in, how much I see/interact with/have our minor requests met by them, etc..

With that said, we've done anywhere from $20 - $100 extra, in cash, for the stateroom attendant. As stated above, they are already being paid a tip that Royal feels is adequate, so anything I leave is for exceptional service above and beyond.

Dan.

This topic gets covered fairly regularly on the Florida Departures board. You may want to take a peek there: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495

With that said, there are numerous shared shuttle companines, Uber and private car services. For private service, I have used and have been happy with Larry's Limos. Have used them several times for trips between FLL and MIA and vice versa. http://www.larryslimo.com/index.html

Dan.

For us, no trip to Ft. Lauderdale is complete without a stop at Coconuts. You can get there via a short Uber ride or even the Water Taxi: http://coconutsfortlauderdale.com/

Dan.