Cindy Leslie

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I actually find this site pretty friendly compared to another forum based site... Are you aware what exactly happened to Oasis? It was a really freak accident. I don't think you are trying to be greedy but I am not sure exactly what you want. I heard Royal is giving a full refund plus a 100% cruise vouchers for another cruise.. To me that sounds good. You basically will be getting your money back for this plus another potentially free cruise.. I am not sure what else you were looking for? I know you are being inconvenienced and I totally get how that stinks but Royal is trying hard to make this weird accident right. 

Oops I forgot this site is pretty testy, my $475 for the cancelled TA was something I was looking forward to, so call it greedy if you like, but I don't think the "new"  promos will be comparable. Maybe a choice of either would be fair.  Although my bio shows Pre Gold I'm actually Diamond+ and an experienced cruiser so hold back on the slams. 

Happy (early) Anniversary to you, as well! Cruising is such a great way to celebrate! My hubby and I did a 10-year Anniversary Cruise way back when (we’re celebrating 34 years in November)!

What a wonderful way to celebrate 25 years! Happy Anniversary to you both (in advance)! Have fun and enjoy!

What a wonderful way to celebrate 25 years! Happy Anniversary to you both (in advance)! Have fun and enjoy!

Happy (early) Anniversary to you, as well! Cruising is such a great way to celebrate! My hubby and I did a 10-year Anniversary Cruise way back when (we’re celebrating 34 years in November)!

Happy (early) Anniversary to you, as well! Cruising is such a great way to celebrate! My hubby and I did a 10-year Anniversary Cruise way back when (we’re celebrating 34 years in November)!

Congratulations - we're taking our 25th wedding anniversary cruise in June on Ovation!  The app can be useful, but it's not always accurate (the deck plans themselves would be, but information on activities may not be).  I usually double checked things with either the Cruise Compass or on the video boards that are on every floor near the elevators.  

BY THE WAY....This is a 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CRUISE....

Lesson learned... Do not try to live blog on voom with one device and a 16 year old child.  You might find that you type for a half hour, insert pics and then said 16 year old child will boot you off for the 90th time!!!!!   We will be getting 2 devices when we go to Europe this summer on vision!!!  Jane

There are 3 drawers, 5 deep shelves 1 long shelf above the hanging stuff,  several cabinets for toiletries etc and numerous shelves in the bathroom.  Jane

Wow! That is a lot of storage!

It is a ridiculous amount if storage.  I overpacked and we still fit everything!  And have empty shelves Jane

Enjoying your blog so far! Thanks so much for posting pics of your interior cabin! It’s bigger than I imagined and looks like plenty of storage for just the two of us! Have a wonderful week!

Cruise day 1 on board!
We were on the ship by 11ish! First MAJOR complaint is that when I immediately went to do the BOGO, they said 3 restaurants only... Giovanni's, samba grill or sabor.  They flat out refused to give us Central Park 150.  I was furious as I had gone over every bit of fine print.  There was availability... It wasn't that.  They just wouldn't include the restaurant.  I will not buy the BOGO again... If I'd known that I would have bought the ultimate dining when it was hugely discounted.  It didn't start off the cruise well, and I will slam it in the review, but nothing we could do.  He did give us a 20 percent off for 150 later but that really doesn't help that much... We didn't want that many specialities or wed have done the pkg.  
   Anyway on to better... Lunch at Park Cafe was wonderful!  Lava flow and kummelwick

Our bags were in the hall waiting when we went to our room at 115.  The room has a ton of shelving space and we have no trouble at all fitting 3 people's stuff.  The room will be a bit snug when we are all in it but it won't be bad.  Here are pics:




We unpacked, Jeff took a nap and then we did muster and sailaway.  We watched from the boardwalk behind the aqua theater

Dinner was at sabor and it was all over the place.  Parts of dinner were amazing... The beef empanadas for example were incredible and my daughter's vegetarian tacos were quite good.  But the cobia tacos were meh (and I loved them on freedom) and the bacon/chicken peppers were easy overcooked.  Unfortunately our service was awful... The server was new, didn't know the menu and had no idea how to pace the meal.  It was really disappointing.  This also leads me to the drinks and the drink pkg.  I had 3 margaritas at sabor because I wanted to try them.  Each one I couldn't taste any tequila at all... And since I'm not a huge tequila fan I was very aware. I watched the blue Hawaiian sailaway drink made and he didn't even put a whole shot of kracken in.  It's irrelevant because we have the drink pkg but it was really noticable that the drinks were weak.  I've never ever noticed that on my 4 other Royal sailings.  So just an observation...we will see how the rest of the cruise goes.
We are freezing in the solarium!  We have a 1015 aqua theater show but I'm not sure if it will happen since it is very windy.  And, lol, I will see if we manage to stay awake that long!  Looking forward to Sunshine tomorrow and just a day of laying in the sun!  Jane

We are in room 8440... Can't remember what category that is but it's right off Central Park and it's pretty basic as I understand it.  It will be an adventure!  Jane

Funny story! Twenty years ago, we were fairly young and on an 11 day cruise with a much older crowd. It seemed everyone was in a wheelchair, used a walker or had an attendant. I had packed gowns and shoes for every special night on the ship. One night we dressed for dinner and I was horrified that I had forgotten the shoes to go with whatever I was wearing that night. My husband said, "Don't worry, No one will be looking at your shoes. Everyone is going to be impressed you can WALK!" LOL 
So I  think of that when I pack now, especially shoes. I take the fewest (is that a word?) number and make them work. More room in the bag!

Cruise -3 days
Might I just say, packing sucks!   Starting this process earlier than last Sunday might have helped but work was definitely in the way!   I watched several Rick Steves videos all about the dangers of overpacking and how you should pack for best case scenarios.  Yeah....no.  I have packed for every worst case scenario imaginable.  I swear I will try harder for our 17 days in Europe this summer, but I can’t do it now.  Thank god everything is summer light weight clothes.   My suitcase is at 48 lbs and I might have decided to take a carry on suitcase as welll.  It might be that I don’t need 7 pairs of shoes for 9 days but after staring at them for 30 mins and not being able to make a decision! I decided to just throw them all in.  My brain is most definitely shot and I need a vacation!!!  
My goal was to be packed, devices charged and photos cleared from my phone so I can be in bed by 10 tomorrow but that isn’t gonna happen either lol.  I’m giving up tonight so I can nestle all snug in my bed while visions of beaches dance in my head!  Jane

@mom2mybugs so excited for you.  The first OA class cruise is full of awe and wonder!  Enjoy!

I will take pics of the room!  Jane

I like the way you think.    These are the shoes for my outfit. Have a vintage (ugly) polyester shirt and brown bells to go with it.  Wifey  is still trying to finalize hers.   i have no doubt i'll break something wearing these things but hey, thats the cost of having fun!   We're on the 4/26 sailing, you too?
 

Sounds like you’re so much fun out. Maybe chef’s table is for you, Teppanyaki is meant to be fun. Not a very good way to make a new member feel welcome either. There’s room for that over on “that other message board”
 
SLJ- I’m sure your kids will love it, make sure to get the Mochi for dessert. 

A 3 and a 5 year old at a Hibatchi grill? Plese post what ship and when so I can make sure if I am booked I skip that night at IZUMI.

Beach day! I gotta say, this is a nice way to come down from such an amazing cruise. Deembarkation went well, they Key service was pretty nice I’d say. I’ll do a longer review when I get back. Today’s plan, enjoy one more day in the sun before reality strikes tomorrow.