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  1. Matt
    I encourage everyone to get out there and try some local restaurants to sample the local cuisine!
  2. Matt
    We love exploring restaurants while on shore, especially authentic restaurants. My favorite to this day is a great mexican restaurant in Cozumel called Comidas Caseras Tonita: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2011/09/21/restaurant-review-comidas-caseras-tonita
  3. Matt
    Definitely have free weights. Can't comment on the other machines but I've seen lots of machines for use, as well as machines for classes. Usually the gym is open something like 6am to 10pm (depends on the ship). You may find this article useful: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/07/31/guide-royal-caribbeans-gym-and-exercise-programs
  4. Matt
    You never know. Carnival is known to name their ships the same name as ships in other cruise lines. And of course, "Fantasy of the Seas" is not the same as "Carnival Fantasy" or "Disney Fantasy", technically speaking.
  5. Matt
    They had a Starbucks on Freedom of the Seas in February and I ordered "my usual" but I recall it being slightly different than I usually have it. Of course, if they ever got Starbucks to be complimentary then I would be the biggest fan ever of outsourced restaurants onboard :D
  6. Matt
    Might be too late now but you can rent a car from MCO and then drop it off in Port Canaveral. If 2 or more people, can be cheaper than transfers
  7. Matt
    Best bet is to get to port as early as they will let you. Not sure about Southampton, but here in USA, that's usually between 10:00 - 10:30am
  8. Matt
    I agree with anyone that says any port of embarkation that does not require flying! Now that we live in NY, I'm all about Bayonne/Cape Liberty
  9. Matt
    My honeymoon cruise on Mariner of the Seas involved dodging storms but we hit all of our ports and nothing terrible in terms of the sea being rough.
  10. Matt
    Of the ports I've been to, Port Canaveral has certainly been the easiest/fastest. Port Everglades embarkation was great but disembarkation not so much
  11. Matt
    Cooking classes like this are on my bucket list of things to do while onboard. I haven't done it yet but maybe on my next cruise
  12. Matt
    I feel the exact same way
  13. Matt
    Wow! I guess that didn't stop you from going back
  14. Matt
    The thing I really enjoy about the MDR is the service. I like the waiters know what I want, do tricks for my daughter, etc. To me, it's a big part of the cruise experience.
  15. Matt
    There's also the Carnival Fantasy (and I believe Carnival has a whole class of ships named Fantasy)
  16. Matt
    Since eastern and western Caribbean itineraries are so common for Royal Caribbean, which of the two do you prefer? Or better yet, if you could go on a Royal Caribbean cruise today and had to pick, which would you pick and why?
  17. Matt
    I ate at Seafood Shack on Oasis back in 2010 and it was empty but I didn't think the food was awful. I actually would prefer Margaritaville, or any chain for that matter, not come to the ships. I prefer the ship restaurants to be unique and something I can't enjoy on land. That's what makes cruising special/unique.
  18. Matt
    Have a great time! Let us know all about it when you get back
  19. Matt
    I haven't seen any celebs on my sailings <_<
  20. Matt
    My criteria for a good TA are as follows Knowledgeable about Royal Caribbean and the ships. Doesn't need to know more than me, but should be familiar with the lingo, ship classes and popular itineraries Willing to call Royal Caribbean with any and all inquiries I have about new possible discounts I find After booking, actively checks a few times per week (at least) for price changes in what I booked to see if I can save more money Willing to fight with Royal Caribbean if I find another TA/web site offering better booking incentives.
  21. Matt
    I've always felt the Winjammer's hours were a bit too limited. They don't need it operating at full capacity all the time necessarily, but having a couple stations open wouldn't be a big deal. Frankly, I suspect the reason it's not left open is because guests will likely make too much of a mess and therefore, they'd need to staff it adequately, which in turn costs more.
  22. Matt
    What is your favorite thing to do or see in Labadee?
  23. Matt
    35 nights? WOW! :o August 2013 25 - hallyluhopper (Freedom of the Seas) September 2013 21 - Matt (Jewel of the Seas) October 2013 14 - DARKCABBIE (Independence of the Seas) 14 - ChrisTravel2114 (Independence of the Seas) November 2013 26 - rekkie (Radiance of the Seas) February 2014 11 - trainer.stan (Rhapsody of the Seas) 14 - rekkie (Radiance of the Seas) October 2014 15 - ChrisTravel2114 (Oasis of the Seas) March 2015 21 - Matt (Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!)
  24. Matt
    Nothing wrong with being negative as long as you're fair. Plus I think others will find it useful to hear the good and bad of anything.
  25. Matt
    Samba Grill and Ritas are two restaurants I'd really like to try, so glad to hear they were good choices for you
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