Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #151 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted September 19, 2018 #152 Share Posted September 19, 2018 You seemed to insinuate that was the normal price. I've gotten my GS's as free upgrades lately, so I dont know either [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Wow, really? How about we just get back to letting Andy talk about their cruise? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted September 19, 2018 #153 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Helipad sail away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk MSC seaside in the sail away pic. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #154 Share Posted September 19, 2018 So last night a crew member was very candid about Captain Gus. According to this crew member Gus eats most of his meals in his stateroom via room service. He told me that Captain Johnny eats in the crew mess. He also said if Captain Johnny sees you eating alone he’ll sit with you. Another crew member was complaining to me yesterday that Gus had ordered a crew drill in St. Maarten instead of Labadee. He also said that on western itineraries he has ordered crew drills in Jamaica. Apparently there are a lot of Jamaican crew members who then cannot enjoy the stop because of this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #155 Share Posted September 19, 2018 The spotty service in CK (and it has definitely been better in the past) is the consequence of too many Pinacles onboard as was explained to us last night. So now you know that when you pay good money for a SUITE your service in the SUITE lounge and in CK will suffer if there are many pinnacles in board. I guess those pinnacles on the first day were right. They should get their own lounge. That way when you pay for a $uite you get the kind of service that is supposed to come with the $uite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 19, 2018 #156 Share Posted September 19, 2018 The spotty service in CK (and it has definitely been better in the past) is the consequence of too many Pinacles onboard as was explained to us last night. So now you know that when you pay good money for a SUITE your service in the SUITE lounge and in CK will suffer if there are many pinnacles in board. I guess those pinnacles on the first day were right. They should get their own lounge. That way when you pay for a $uite you get the kind of service that is supposed to come with the $uite. Or Royal could stop being so figgin cheap and just make sure there are enough servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 19, 2018 #157 Share Posted September 19, 2018 The spotty service in CK (and it has definitely been better in the past) is the consequence of too many Pinacles onboard as was explained to us last night. So now you know that when you pay good money for a SUITE your service in the SUITE lounge and in CK will suffer if there are many pinnacles in board. I guess those pinnacles on the first day were right. They should get their own lounge. That way when you pay for a $uite you get the kind of service that is supposed to come with the $uite. How many are there? Typically Oasis uses 7, plus a couple runners. That works pretty good even with 40+ PC. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselovingDJ Posted September 19, 2018 #158 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Thanks Andy for getting this answer. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #159 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Visiting beautiful Old San Juan is always nice. Make sure to visit El Convento. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted September 19, 2018 #160 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Enjoying your review and pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 19, 2018 #161 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Visiting beautiful Old San Juan is always nice. Make sure to visit El Convento. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Any problems with the cobblestones on your stroller? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted September 19, 2018 #162 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Deleted Edited September 19, 2018 by beachnative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted September 19, 2018 #163 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've never seen 10K for a GS. So it's my understanding there is no pool in the Solarium on H. :( Is there a hot tub on the Suite Sundeck or is that only on Symphony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #164 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've never seen 10K for a GS. So it's my understanding there is no pool in the Solarium on H. :( Is there a hot tub on the Suite Sundeck or is that only on Symphony? Yes, there is a hot tub on suite sun deck. No pool in Solarium. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted September 19, 2018 #165 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've never seen 10K for a GS. So it's my understanding there is no pool in the Solarium on H. :( Is there a hot tub on the Suite Sundeck or is that only on Symphony? Royal offered me a GS for $15k on the Symphony transatlantic. No on the Solarium pool, yes on the hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #166 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Any problems with the cobblestones on your stroller? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Not really. The only reason we brought those god forsaken things was for San Juan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #167 Share Posted September 19, 2018 From the dock in San Juan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #168 Share Posted September 19, 2018 These appeared in our suite today. I assume they decided to decorate a little more because of the frayed chair and the mold around our tub (which they partially but not completely removed). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted September 19, 2018 #169 Share Posted September 19, 2018 These appeared in our suite today. I assume they decided to decorate a little more because of the frayed chair and the mold around our tub (which they partially but not completely removed). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk suite..nice take home gifts ;) did you check to see if Mohamed will be the SL concierge on 12/16 sailing? enjoying you reviews and pics....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #170 Share Posted September 19, 2018 suite..nice take home gifts ;) did you check to see if Mohamed will be the SL concierge on 12/16 sailing? enjoying you reviews and pics....thanks I forgot. I’ll ask him tonight. He really is a very kind man and so is Cheker who is very special with all the kids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 19, 2018 #171 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Deleted Edited September 19, 2018 by Milwaukee Eight Asked and answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 19, 2018 #172 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I forgot. I’ll ask him tonight. He really is a very kind man and so is Cheker who is very special with all the kids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cheker was awesome on our April cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted September 19, 2018 #173 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I forgot. I’ll ask him tonight. He really is a very kind man and so is Cheker who is very special with all the kids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk thanks..mohamed was on our 12/17 cruise..and made so many things happen for us..supper nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 19, 2018 Author #174 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Out of pure curiosity I priced a GS on Symphony for the 4 of us April 20-27 which is our son’s spring break and the price is $14,228. If I paid that price and experienced some of the things I have experienced in this suite I would be PISSED to put it mildly. This ship is beautiful and as always the staff in CK and Coastal Kitchen are wonderful if not a bit stretched and over worked. We feel we got great value for this cruise and feel we booked an amazing deal on Symphony. Once the boys get a little older and we are forced to travel during high season cruising will take a back seat for us. See you all later tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted September 19, 2018 #175 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Out of pure curiosity I priced a GS on Symphony for the 4 of us April 20-27 which is our son’s spring break and the price is $14,228. If I paid that price and experienced some of the things I have experienced in this suite I would be PISSED to put it mildly. This ship is beautiful and as always the staff in CK and Coastal Kitchen are wonderful if not a bit stretched and over worked. We feel we got great value for this cruise and feel we booked an amazing deal on Symphony. Once the boys get a little older and we are forced to travel during high season cruising will take a back seat for us. See you all later tonight! yea, a double bang...new ship and holiday cruising = premium pricing .....see ya in the CK tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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