All Activity
- Past hour
-
OCSC Mike reacted to a post in a topic: WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
-
OCSC Mike reacted to a post in a topic: WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
-
michaelp1446 reacted to a post in a topic: First time Diamond
-
Gilley reacted to a post in a topic: Orchestrating an Intergenerational family vacation on Symphony of the Seas, March 23-31, 2024
- Today
-
Gilley reacted to a post in a topic: First time Diamond
-
Bazza reacted to a post in a topic: First time Diamond
-
Bazza reacted to a post in a topic: First time Diamond
-
Congratulations!! We had our first Diamond cruise on Oasis in January. I guess it all depends what you usually 'do/purchase' when it comes to drinks and internet. I bought the soda package and bottles of water as I didn't want to use our 'free' drinks on Dr Pepper and water during the day, and then used our free drinks on wine (I don't drink alcohol so the 'boss' did well from it!). At the end of the night if we had any drinks left we would grab bottles of sparkling water to take back to the cabin. For internet we pre-purchased the 1 device as we usually do and flipped between us, but we then chose to have our 'free' days on sea days so we both had access if/when required. The Crown lounge was a nice place to get away from the crowds, and when the coffee machine was fixed on week 2(!) it meant lattes etc were accessible without queuing. The snacks were quite nice and despite it being a huge ship with lots of Diamond and above guests, it was never crowded in there. On Oasis it was ideally placed for the theatre for pre and post shows! We also took the chance to get our 1 free photo each (well 2 each in our case as we were B2B) so make sure you do that on your last night if you have had some pics taken. We didn't really use any of the other benefits although we did get the complimentary waters and snacks in the room each week. There will be much more experienced Diamond members on here with more/better advice! Enjoy!
-
FionaMG reacted to a post in a topic: MDR food quality
-
ScottD reacted to a post in a topic: Miami hotels
-
Pattycruise reacted to a post in a topic: Crown & Anchor Platinum and Emerald - Why should I care?
-
Australia/NZ Cruising News
angelarbatty replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
It's best to check with Royal Caribbean's official website or trusted news sources for the most current information on their cruising activities in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, factors such as travel restrictions, health protocols, and other developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic may impact cruise operations in these areas. -
WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
asquared17 replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Live Blogs
it’s honestly SO much better. tabasco is like watery pepper drops. like pepper water. blergh. standard cholula is delicious but the chipotle cholula is even better -
angelarbatty joined the community
-
evawillms joined the community
-
Check in date App Vs Website
CanHardlyWait replied to CanHardlyWait's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Someone just posted on Facebook. When your app has one date for check in (my case March 19th), but website has another (my case March 20th), it has to do with what time zone you are in vs the ship. Idea being those on East Coast have a midnight check in on March 20th, but those in central time have an 11pm check in on March 19th. I've never seen anyone have a better explanation of why App vs Website have 2 different check in dates. Also some of the Facebook group have check in on App as 19th and some 20th. Even though one person on EST says she has 19th and not 20th. I always thought it was an IT issue. Now I'm wondering if the app can tell your time zone and sets your check in date based on this??? At least for most, but one poster says not working that way for her. It's a little mystery that bugs me like crazy. Still doesn't explain why my app date fluctuates between the two days for months on end. LOL. Royal never makes anything easy. LOL. -
Themed Cruises - Legends of Rock on Indy of the Seas
alishakihn replied to Thoodt's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Usually the headliner bands play in the main theater at different times/days to give the different dinner times a chance to see the shows. There are usually shows later in the evening as well. Of course different cruises have different itineraries so check the website. -
We sailed Odyssey last summer and the sound didn't travel in the same way it did on our Ovation sailing. The bass was PUMPING late into the night on that ship. It was most likely the sound tech who was to blame on Ovation and not the acoustic panels (or lack thereof), but we were in a 10th floor ocean view starboard balcony and the bass kept me up pretty late each night. Because they are sister ships, it may come down to the person running the soundboard.
-
TXCoastPatriot started following Royal up
-
Next month’s Harmony minimum bid for a Royal Loft Suite is $6,160 per person. $3k is an incredible steal. Congrats!!!
-
Bmullins joined the community
-
Leaving on March 23 Symphony of the Seas. No email or announcement yet, but just checked the app. Looks like we are going to Jamaica. Thrilled it’s not another day at sea. I’m guessing Royal Caribbean will be announcing it’s extending the cancellation of Labadee past the 22nd.
-
Welcome to the boards! If you’re really into ultra premium, I suspect you will a bit disappointed with the whiskey selection. There are certainly some premium choices, but I don’t recall any stellar options with any of the liquors. Not to say you won’t have fun checking things out, though!
-
The port schedule has the Adventure of the Seas going to Grand Turks! http://m.grandturkcc.com/Port-Schedule.aspx
-
Congratulations! Same situation for us in May. For us, the main thing is the 4 complimentary drinks (up to $14) per day, excluding Starbucks of course. We like to purchase internet access for the entire cruise, but if you don't do that you would get one free day for one device. I see those as the two main items that would be new for us. There's a few other changes, but nothing that I will get too excited about. I guess I should add the Crown Lounge access too. That will be new for us. Others might have better info on this.
-
Hi Fiona, I read your live blog and found your photos and ratings very helpful, thank you for that! I actually posted my question with your post in mind, to see if other people may have tried different dishes.
-
Hi all. We are going to be sailing on Adventure in April as first time Diamond level. Just wondering if there are any tips youse could share about what to expect or to look for at this new level for us. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
-
WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
OCSC Mike replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Live Blogs
So many people say this. It’s bizarre that the steakhouse would have the worst filet… especially since I’ve enjoyed filet from 3 other venues & I’m not even a huge filet fan… I prefer some fat in my steak like a ribeye. -
7 days freedom of the seas is the ship too small?
Ampurp85 replied to Ben Scholtz's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Not 5k pax but a total of 5k people including all the crew. I think a 7N should be fine, I am doing a total of 11N on her in May. I have no qualms about finding things to do or whether I will enjoy myself. I prefer Oasis class only for the food offerings, but Freedom does have Playmakers, so I am fine. I think even on a larger class like Oasis can be boring to some people if you don't like the offerings. -
WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
GatorCruiser replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Live Blogs
I’m fascinated to try the filet at Giovanni’s now that everyone speaks so highly of it. I have always just ordered Italian dishes in the past. service at hooked was excellent by the way. -
WONDERing How Cruise #2 Will Go - March 17-24, 2024
Ampurp85 replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Live Blogs
The steak at Hooked is 10x better than the one at Chops. TBH every steak from everywhere is better than the one a Chops imho. -
Wonder is such as awesome ship. You will absolutely love her. Cruising is just the best!
-
Thanks for chiming in, two rooms may work. I will price this out but there will be a single suppliment to consider with two rooms. There are only three of us and we all share one bathroom now, so that is nothing new, but a great point! I did watch a few videos but they don't really dive into the negatives- just tour the room, which looks perfect, but I am leary. I am reading Lovetocruise2002's Independence blog now to learn about their experience in a 1K.
-
7 days freedom of the seas is the ship too small?
Hince57 replied to Ben Scholtz's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
def not too small. plenty to enjoy!