What would you like to see on Royal Caribbean's new ship(s)?

[griffy116]

This would not work for those of us who love to dress and not be able to eat so late.

 

Then maybe the Port side could be casual and the Starboard formal? Would that offend anyone???? They can ask you when you fill out your paperwork for dining time: would you prefer Formal or Casual Dining in the MDR?

[MrZoey]

Wow, I only went through the first 35 posts ... was surprised to see how much RCI is lacking. Most of the items (quoted below) have been on Disney's ships since 1998.

 

 

...Family Stateroom with verandah, since 1998

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... three pools on a ship for 2500 guests ... including one adult only pool, since 1998

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... DCL buffets have indoor and outdoor dining ... the outdoor dining is partially covered, since 1998

... running / jogging / walking track separate from top deck activities, since 1998

... self serve laundry (multiple locations), since 1998

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...Adult only pool, since 1998

...Adult only entertainment (entire area off limits to minors)

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... You mean your pool ISN'T HEATED? DCL pools are heated to 80 degrees everyday, and they use FRESH WATER, since 1998

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... Disney's rotational dining not only provides excellent service (servers know what you like by the 2nd day), but each dining experience is different each day. There are no repeat dinner menus, no repeat uniforms (except tuxedos). On DCL, there is really no need to head for alternate dining accomodations.

 

... DCL has had waterslides for almost 10 years (I think). Of course, they have the first water coaster that protrudes over the ocean.

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...again, DCL has adult only entertainment district ... no minors allowed in that wing / section of the ship (same for the adult pool area). I am not sure why you want to be charged MORE (LET ALONE, AT ALL) for specialities. Most is complimentary on DCL ... including soft drinks ... as well as hors d'ouvres at the piano bar in the afternoon, or when you come out of a late night show.

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Okay folks ... you're telling RCI what you want on a ship ... why not check out a cruise line which has had what you are asking for ... on its current ships ... for as many as the past 14 years? :D

 

 

Disney isn't always everyones cup of tea........would rather see these things on a Royal ship. I would love to see the "fake " portholes in the inside cabins (with out the cartoon visitors). :rolleyes:

[AZbeachboy]

Then maybe the Port side could be casual and the Starboard formal? Would that offend anyone???? They can ask you when you fill out your paperwork for dining time: would you prefer Formal or Casual Dining in the MDR?

 

Great Idea. Most Lines are not enforcing dress codes except on fornal nites anyway these days. So many have gone to anytime dinning. Maybe this is an answer for that. One side anytime casual, One side anytime Formal or Business.

[MMDown Under]

Single cabins, with no single supplement.

 

Single cabins grouped around a small lounge or bar, for use of cruisers from those cabins. eg two friends might like to cruise together, but don't want to share a double cabin.

[SkaterJasp]

A roller coaster going around and round below the Viking crown lounge, through the rock climbing wall, and over and around the flow riders and miniature golf course.

[Guest]

A roller coaster going around and round below the Viking crown lounge, through the rock climbing wall, and over and around the flow riders and miniature golf course.

 

Oh Yeah!!! Brilliant idea!!!

[sg1phileshipper]

An outlet mall :D. Can you tell I love shopping????

 

Faster internet would be great, a fountain show like the Bellagio in Vegas, and free Ben and Jerry ice cream.

 

More seriously, those interactive windows in inside cabins like on the new Disney Dream would be wonderful. A lot of glass, like the Radiance class and a Starbucks. Add all the nice people that sail on RCI to that, and I'm already standing in line to book a cruise :p

 

Cindy

[time4u2go]

More seriously, those interactive windows in inside cabins like on the new Disney Dream would be wonderful.

Now THAT would be nice. I don't even care if they are interactive...just the idea that I'm seeing what it actually looks like outside, facing in the direction that I would be facing if it really were a window. Too cool!:cool:

[Wasser]

I would love to see on these new ships a specific bar, lounge, club, restaurant and pool for whiners & complainers who think what they say goes for everyone. :)

 

Good point Jtd - but why stop there - they could have their own daughter ship. It could come alongside the mother ship once a day to pick up more of their kind (I'd also include lounger hoggers, queue jumpers and rude people to the list).

 

Failing that, I'd settle for a dartboard and jukebox in the english themed pub.

 

Oh, and more staff manning Guest Relations at peak times.

[negc]

Wow, I only went through the first 35 posts ... was surprised to see how much RCI is lacking. Most of the items (quoted below) have been on Disney's ships since 1998.

 

 

...Family Stateroom with verandah, since 1998

=====

 

... three pools on a ship for 2500 guests ... including one adult only pool, since 1998

=====

 

... DCL buffets have indoor and outdoor dining ... the outdoor dining is partially covered, since 1998

... running / jogging / walking track separate from top deck activities, since 1998

... self serve laundry (multiple locations), since 1998

=====

 

...Adult only pool, since 1998

...Adult only entertainment (entire area off limits to minors)

=====

 

... You mean your pool ISN'T HEATED? DCL pools are heated to 80 degrees everyday, and they use FRESH WATER, since 1998

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... Disney's rotational dining not only provides excellent service (servers know what you like by the 2nd day), but each dining experience is different each day. There are no repeat dinner menus, no repeat uniforms (except tuxedos). On DCL, there is really no need to head for alternate dining accomodations.

 

... DCL has had waterslides for almost 10 years (I think). Of course, they have the first water coaster that protrudes over the ocean.

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...again, DCL has adult only entertainment district ... no minors allowed in that wing / section of the ship (same for the adult pool area). I am not sure why you want to be charged MORE (LET ALONE, AT ALL) for specialities. Most is complimentary on DCL ... including soft drinks ... as well as hors d'ouvres at the piano bar in the afternoon, or when you come out of a late night show.

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Okay folks ... you're telling RCI what you want on a ship ... why not check out a cruise line which has had what you are asking for ... on its current ships ... for as many as the past 14 years? :D

Many of the things that you are assuming are not available on RCI ships are indeed available but may vary according to the class of RCI ship you are considering. Listing things that people would like to see on the new ships doesn't indicate that they are not currently available on RCI and if you thought otherwise, you were mistaken. Many of the items mentioned were things that are available on some RCI ships that folks would like included in the new class. For my wife and I, the absence of a casino on Disney ships would be a serious drawback, and the Disney oriented entertainment might lack the variety that we find on RCI and other lines. We enjoy DisneyWorld on land and don't necessarily feel the need for a similar experience at sea.:)

Our pools have been heated since well before 1998 and the covered solariums on Vision and Radiance class ships are ideal for cool weather itineraries. Some pools on RCI ships have salt water while others are fresh water. Personally I don't consider the difference significant and when I get off the ship and go to an island beach, I will be swimming in salt water and enjoying the experience. The complimenatary drinks and hors d'ouevres on Disney may well explain the significantly higher cruise fares that you are paying. While, aside from the kids pools on some ships, there may not be any waterslides, RCI ships do offer a wide variety of special features onboard that are not available on most other ships, including rock walls, ice rinks,flow-riders, zip lines, bungee trampolines, and self-leveling pool tables.

No line is a perfect fit for everyone but we have sailed on most of the mass market lines and find that RCI best meets our needs and expectations.

[obsessedsc]

- bowling!

- japanese steakhouse

- swim up bar in the solarium

- love the idea of a dressy vs casual dining options that are enforced

- and i like the idea of the windjammer being indoor/outdoor

- keep the promenade, the whirlpools that hang over the side, the specialty dining, and the cupcakes!

- more variety of caribbean ports (we like the bigger class ships but we've almost been to all of the ports they offer so we are starting to do some all inclusives but would rather be on a ship)

* love the idea of the lazy river, but not sure about all those floats all over the pool deck and people hogging them!

[roweboat]

duty free store where you can buy a bottle and take to your stateroom - for a corkage charge

[AZbeachboy]

duty free store where you can buy a bottle and take to your stateroom - for a corkage charge

 

you bought it on the ship. How about without the corkage charge.

[iskjone]

I have taken over 20 cruises in the last 10 years and I'm a 55 year old male. Income 75K+

 

Who plays basketball? Can't some valuable real estate be gained by omitting such a large deck area to a game that is rarely played more than once a cruise if at all?

 

The Mongolian Wok food service areas are always crowded. Guess why.

 

Curise line are missing out on a lot of revenue by not offering singles cabins (or singles rates at 150%)

[APinkFlamingo]

Add cheap small inside and outside single cabins like on EPIC with a singles lounge and sauna. (I only use my cabin to shower and sleep in)

Make more difference in cabin sizes and prices. Not just identical cabins with higher prices on higher decks.

Have full inside and outside views to the sea on the “Royal” Promenade deck with lounge chairs outside not blocked by lifeboats. Put most restaurants in one area.

Return of the quiet air conditioned shady adult’s only solarium.

Have a more “nautical” themed décor. I booked a cruise at sea, not a Vegas Hotel.

Free men’s and women’s sauna and steam rooms and showers.

I've been on 38 cruises from Carnival to Cunard.

[time4u2go]

This may be the same thing the previous poster was saying, but...

 

How about putting windows at the back of the shops/restaurants along the Promenade, so that you could see clear through from the Promenade itself all the way to outside? This would give the Promenade an entirely different (and I think better) feel.

[APinkFlamingo]

What is MTD?

[bellybutton530]

What is MTD?

 

My Time Dining

[RicardoC]

I know its simple but I don't really care about what they do....I know this ship is in good hands regarding innovation(look at the previous ships) but what I missed on Oasis & Freedom was more windows & views to the ocean...loved the Oasis but didn't feel like I was on a cruise and considering we loved the Brilliance I'd love to see a larger Radiance Class style....lots of glass including PANORAMIC ELEVATORS FACING THE OCEAN!!! That's what I want....you see its simple ;):cool:

[bus man]

This may be the same thing the previous poster was saying, but...

 

How about putting windows at the back of the shops/restaurants along the Promenade, so that you could see clear through from the Promenade itself all the way to outside? This would give the Promenade an entirely different (and I think better) feel.

 

To expand on this, I would suggest having the shops on each side of the Royal Promenade be open on two sides: the interior hallway, and the exterior promenade (with the lifeboats hanging above the deck, not in front of it). This would not only bring light and sea views into the shops, but it would encourage people to make more use of the promenade deck.

[tip]

This may be the same thing the previous poster was saying, but...

 

How about putting windows at the back of the shops/restaurants along the Promenade, so that you could see clear through from the Promenade itself all the way to outside? This would give the Promenade an entirely different (and I think better) feel.

 

time4u2go---I am unable to blow up the photo of the trolley. Which one is it and where is it located if you don't mind my asking? The reason being that I am a motorman on trolleys here in New England.:D

[time4u2go]

time4u2go---I am unable to blow up the photo of the trolley. Which one is it and where is it located if you don't mind my asking? The reason being that I am a motorman on trolleys here in New England.:D

It's the St. Charles streetcar in New Orleans. PLENTY of pictures of it out there! And in New Orleans, they call them streetcars and not trolleys.:)

[time4u2go]

To expand on this, I would suggest having the shops on each side of the Royal Promenade be open on two sides: the interior hallway, and the exterior promenade (with the lifeboats hanging above the deck, not in front of it). This would not only bring light and sea views into the shops, but it would encourage people to make more use of the promenade deck.

Excellent idea! That would also help to alleviate the sometimes crowdedness of the promenade. And imagine how nice it would be to have a snack in the cafe with a view of the sea!

[APinkFlamingo]

They DO have bowling on NCL EPIC!

[tip]

It's the St. Charles streetcar in New Orleans. PLENTY of pictures of it out there! And in New Orleans, they call them streetcars and not trolleys.:)

 

I thought so, but I wasn't sure. I operate New Orleans Car 966 (which is a sister car of the one in the photo) at the Lowell (MA) National Park. The car is owned by the Seashore Trolley Museum of Kennebunkport, Maine where I am also an operator. I hope to get to New Orleans some day! We hope to take a cruise some day out of New Orleans.

 

Thanks, and to others, please excuse me for highjacking this thread!