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  1. Yup, I thought about that as well - bringing the bottle with. Maybe buying it in Rome before boarding since we arrive in Rome the day before. It's not 400 cases of Coors...but it's a start. At least we're not bootlegging. So: Yes, my username is based on the movie. As you said: A real masterpiece. Thanks for recognising that!
  2. Hi, my wife and I are going on the Odyssey in October (Greek Islands). We're celebrating our 20th anniversary. One night we want to make extra special. We already enjoyed some classy wine and champagne on our previous cruises with RCL. But since we've never had it before we plan on opening a bottle of Cristal (Louis Roederer) Champagne. I've spotted that one on the Harmony before. Does anybody knows if that particular Champagne is available on the Odyssey as well? Thanks for any help.
  3. Hi my cruising friends, just came back a few days ago from the Wonder Of The Seas. On the last day I saw that there is some kind of contest/competition going on where you can send in some pics from the cruise (memory pics, pics from a cruise party and so on). Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of the ad with the e-mail adress on it. Didn't find anything online as well. Any chance somebody here knows? Thanks for any help!
  4. Many thing have been mentioned already. Sometimes there's Live Music in the Central Park. I always enjoy this part of the ship, with or without music. It's a surprisingly calm spot. Many spots have live music though, if you enjoy this kind of activity. We surely do. The Pub is a nice spot to have a drink and watch the world go by. Pools are not your thing, but still check the Solarium out. More quiet, lots of space and a nice view. It's a very relaxing spot this. Or you always can do a bit of shopping in one of the many shops on the Promenade. Like others said: Food/Eating is a big point about cruising. On Sea days Izumi is still not very busy and has a nice and quiet atmosphere.
  5. Pisa is fine, if never seen. But besides the tower there isn't much. As a city, Florence is the better choice. Lots of sights, good food. But I would - if you've never been - choose the Cinqueterre villages. Even though not big, they are unbelievably beautiful with stunning locations. Great fish and seafood as well. And part of the UNESCO world heritage. For good reason. We liked Vernazza and Manarola the most.
  6. Another helpful website: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/
  7. Hi, We always enjoy lunch in Izumi on Sea Days. We're on the "Wonder" from Oct 2nd - Oct 9th. Last time (on the Harmony) it wasn't a problem to get a table, since the ship was only at around 25% capacity. But now back at 100% I'm afraid it might be a problem, since it also is the only cruising day of the week. Couldn't pre-book through the cruise planner. Lunch doesn't show up. So I wonder if anybody has similar experiences or similar plans at least? Up until now we always got lucky. But I don't wanna risk it, if there's a way. Thanks for any help.
  8. If you make the reservation now through the Cruise Planner, you will be charged for each reservation immediately. When you board, you can get this refunded as refundable OBC, but you're going to front the money now to secure the reservation. Inspired by your idea I did just that yesterday. Booked all restaurants now for our cruise on the "Wonder" sailing on october 2nd. Many times were already booked/gone. And Chops on the last night had only two slots left. Chops is always pretty popular on the last night.
  9. Thank you my fellow cruising friends. Just booked all the restaurants last nights... thanks for helping.
  10. So sorry to ask (English is not my native language - and I've never really had any experiences with Onboard credits and refunds): Does that mean I have onboard credit I could spend during the cruise - and whatever's left at the end of the cruise I get back on my bank account? Thanks again.
  11. Hi, purchased the UPD, as we usually do when cruising with Royal. But some nights are busy and now with full capacity even late dining times might sell out even before we board. I've read on these boards that someone suggested - in addition to the UPD - to just make reservations each night by purchasing dinners to all restaurants we'd really love to visit (like Chops on the first and last night or Izumi Sushi & Hibachi on others) to make sure we'll get a table. That would mean to pay extra up front - quite an amount. But: Would I be able to get my money back when on board? And not in form of a credit...but back on my bank account/credit card account? I wonder if somebody did that and could share the experience they've made. That'd be very helpful. Thanks!
  12. Just booked the DBP today for the "Wonder Of The Seas" sailing on October 2nd. Got it for 71$ pp. Was with 73$ at the lowest for a while, today it dropped 2$. Decided not to wait any longer and book it.
  13. Hi "smokeybandit", off topic, but myself as "Ban-One" I feel obliged to point out that I like your username ?
  14. Thanks for all the info. We're going there on October 3rd. We look forward very much to this cruise after what seems like an eternity since our last. I wonder about Mallorca though. I've read that at that port you can go out on your own, without booking a tour (unlike Italy). Was that the case? Or what did you experience? Thank you.
  15. Great...We were waiting for this. Just booked the Rhapsody for a 7-nighter to the Greek Islands. Going to the Allure in Fall 2020, will be interesting to see her after the revamp. Was on the Allure back in 2011. But we also love the Rhapsody. One of the smallest in the fleet. But she has her own charm, that's we why chose to sail on her in 2021 (and also did a cruise with her this year).
  16. Thank you for your answer. Looks like actually I wasn't completely off with my wish. Just wanted a plate of Sushi Rolls each at the (empty except for one table) Izumi and then a starter and a steak at Chops. Still ended up paying for Izumi, since I really got tired of asking around (and everybody said no). But - if it's as you stated - I should have gotten what I planned then. But - as you also say - it looks like it depends on the ship and the staff. But that's too bad, I think things like that should be communicated clearly to the staff from the top management. Like this some get what they paid for....and some not.
  17. Hi there, contacted Royal twice about my experiences with the Dining Package on the Rhapsody. One time I didn't get an answer at all, the second time - this time through Crown&Anchor - I got one, but my question hasn't been answered anyways. I hope you guys can help me out. Here's what I'd like to know / what I wrote: "Hi, We had a fantastic - almost perfect - Greek Island Cruise this late September/October on the Rhapsody. Wonderful ship, great ports, fantastic steaks at Chops Grille and really good live music all around. Could go on with the list and name lots of wonderful staff members, but I did that already in the survey after the cruise, where I also addressed some issues, which still are not answered. Firstly I wanna say that we just loved the Chops Grille. Chef, staff, Maitre'D, the setting....and the fantastic quality of the steaks all 10/10. So good we went there 6 times. Only on the last day the Chops Grille was closed due to a wedding. Too bad, but understandable. Just too bad since it was the very last night on the ship that we wanted to celebrate in style. But my biggest question is about the Unlimited Dining Package which we booked in advance. If I may repeat the words in which the Package was formulated in the confirmation e-mail I got at that time: "First things first, the Ultimate Dining Package is now known as the Unlimited Dining Package, and it’s just that, unlimited. Now, you can dine at any of our specialty dining venues for lunch and dinner, and as many times as you want! Your appetite is the limit." And also on the Royal Caribbean Website: "For one low price, you can enjoy multiple entrees and visit multiple specialty restaurants every night of your sailing." I was under the impression after reading these sentences (unlimited...multiple entrees), that we could have - for example - some Sushi / Sushi Rolls at Izumi and then head to Chops Grille to get some steak. But we were told that this is not possible (I asked the restaurant staff as well as at the front desk). What we could do is just pay for our meal at Izumi and then head to Chops for the free/included in the package dinner. Since we really wanted some Sushi Rolls at Izumi before Chops we did that and just paid for it. It's really not about the money, but since I plan to purchase the Unlimited Package again for my next cruise, I just wonder if I misunderstood the guidelines of the Package. Because I don't wanna look like a fool on my next cruise :)" --------- That was my mail. Nobody could straight up answer me, if it is possible - as clearly stated in their own term and conditions - to have let's say two meals in one night. Cause that's what Izumi refused us to give before we went to Chops for the Steak. Even though there was only ONE (!) other table that night when we visited (and paid for). Any answers for me or other experiences. We go back cruising next fall. Back on the Allure (after 8 years). And clearly I will purchase the Unlimited Package again. But I wannna save time and discussions, so I really wonder what's possible and what's not. It would also be great, if they make a reservation system pre-cruise for Unlimited Package Users (Crown&Anchor said they're working on it, but it's not coming that soon). Thanks for any help and thanks to whoever made it through my whole post ?
  18. Thanks a lot! Didn't think about the compasses. Found some cruise compasses quickly....got some ideas now. Thanks for your help.
  19. Hi, just came back from a Cruise on the Rhapsody (Greek Islands), after we loved the Rhapsody so much the year before. We already booked a Cruise on the Allure for September 2020. 7 Nights Mediterranean (from Barcelona to Mallorca, Provence, Pisa/Florence, Rome, Naples and back). The last time we've been on the Allure was back in 2011, so I'm excited to revisit her after her upcoming overhaul in November. But now for my real question. We booked the unlimited Dining package this cruise and were happy about it (except Chops Grille was closed for a private event the last night!). Too bad though we only had one cruising day and we only could spend one lunch at Izumi. So now I really wonder about the Allure and I hope somebody who was there recently can help me out: Do the specialty restaurants on the Allure close on port days as well for lunch? Or can I use may unlimited Dining package as well on some port days for lunch? Because I've been to Pisa, Florence and Rome several times and I might just wanna stay on the ship and enjoy the Allure to its fullest. But if all specialty restaurants close as well for lunch, I might have to rethink buying the unlimited package or not. It's also quite bad that when purchasing an unlimited package, you can't make reservations before the cruise online. That means some restaurants might be booked out when boarding. Happened to some passengers on this cruise. Thanks for any help!
  20. Hi guys, came back a week ago from the Rhapsody (Greece& Croatia Cruise). Loved it and already booked for next year. Just wanna give some feedback and forgot one of the Bartenders name. Did a great job at the Pool Bar. Anybody remembers his name? Must be between 45-50 years old, wearing glasses. African-American or maybe Dom. Rep?? Thanks for any help.
  21. Hi, came back from our cruise and just wanted to give you some feedback about our experience. The shore excursion we booked on the ShoreBee website worked out perfectly. Did cost us 15 Euros each. Departure on time at 8.30am with a boat directly from the port to the Oia port. From there a quick bus ride up to Oia. Arriving at around 9.45am. Then we had time to explore the town completely on our own. Buses back were at 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. No reservations needed, just show up about 15' before time. They have enough seats and busses ready for the transport to Fira (about 20'). From Fira back to the port you are on your own though (cable car or walking). We walked....took about only 30' and there weren't many donkeys around - it's end of season soon I guess. Great experience all around, well organised and on time. And for that price a real steal.
  22. @Traveler Thanks for the additional info. That's very helpful.
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