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From the video, I was not impressed with the lobster dish as a whole.  Lobster tail, cool, sides looked underwhelming.  Anyone else think that?  Are those sides the standard sides for the lobster or was that ordered that way?

Single digit days till we set sail!

I have been looking online and have not found a list of beers that are available at the bars at PDCC. 

I did find a menu that, I think, is posted at Captain Jack's.  Are the beers listed there the options on the whole island or are there others? 

On 4/30/2023 at 6:18 PM, Vancity Cruiser said:

Everyone here, myself included, loves to get on a cruise ship as early as possible on embarkation day to begin enjoying the ship and everything it has to offer. The downside to this is on disembarkation day we are kicked off the ship much earlier than I think most of us would like so the next passengers can get on early. I’m curious how many here would like more lines to adopt Virgin Cruises schedule where the earliest embarkation time you can get is 1 or 2 pm but you don’t need to disembark until 10 or 11am?

A friend of mine was just telling me about the Virgin embarkation and disembarkation times.  I like that passengers are not rushed off of Virgin in the mornings, but like the early embarkation of Royal.  But, with the later departure for Virgin getting on the ship at 1 or 2p is close to the same time for Royal embarkation to sail times.

We are cruising this month! 

20 hours ago, BB1 said:

I didn't want to jinx myself so I waited until we got off Allure today. The internet worked perfectly all week.

Hoping the internet on Harmony is working well in a few weeks

1 hour ago, CruiseRoyalDad said:

It's a must. 

This will make balcony drinking so much easier lol

On 4/26/2023 at 2:53 PM, lisabeth said:

Has anyone done the "Beach Break" excursion at the Beach Escape Club in Costa Maya that is offered through Royal Caribbean?

How was the experience at the Beach Escape Club?

Does it include lunch and drinks or will those be extra?

In terms of seating options at the beach itself (not pools), is it chairs / loungers that are packed next to each other

or are there separate palapas / cabanas available?

Thanks

I was wondering about this excursion too.  Sounds good, but having the name of the beach club would be nice so we could research it.

23 minutes ago, KevinJ said:

I almost never do the WJ, the place just annoys me with the crowds. The ship is always a mess the first day, which is why we hide out in the Solarium. My son will usually hit the hot tub there. This is our first time on Harmony and it'll be interesting seeing an original Oasis again. I was on Oasis in 2016. Then the next time was 2021 so got to see the before and after. We're working our way through all the Oasis class ships. After Harmony we have Symphony for a transatlantic. Then Allure for a 4 and 3 back to back. Did Wonder last year and again this year. Keeping an eye out for Utopia's schedule.

Our daughter is 13.  Will that be an issue for us to get lunch in the Solarium on embarkation day?

24 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

The beauty of forums. It's a pretty common hack. Also often used for bottled water.

Enjoy!

We did it for water on NCL.  Just never thought to do it for the beer.  I was usually too busy drinking them!   

Im just happy to know I can ask for closed beers to stock in the room fridge with.  Was unaware of that option.

20 hours ago, KevinJ said:

I always get a Goombay Smash in the Solarium. We like to hang out there waiting for cabins, grab some lunch in the Bistro and avoid the crowds.

Had to look up that drink, sounds amazing.  I am torn on what to start it off with.  Im more of a beer drinker, but was thinking of a Manhattan or something from the pub to start things off.  

I think we are going to be hitting one of the quick grab and go places for lunch.  Just depends on how fast we get on the ship and if we can get a spot in the WJ easily (doubtful).  We are wanting to hit the pools sooner than later before everyone is there.

3 hours ago, YellowBrickRoad said:

 

Awesome! Hope you enjoy. I really liked when the had the Sushi&Sake Lunch as it gave me the opportunity to try different things that the chef chose. 
I go on every cruise here. It’s enjoyable for me and since I usually go myself (my husband and son are into Hibachi) the staff always gives me a great experience and sometimes I get something different that they come up with. Have I had incredible Sushi in other places, yes, but to be able to have it on a cruise, makes me happy. 

I booked the sushi class so I am looking forward to that.  

On 4/25/2023 at 7:04 PM, Ampurp85 said:

I did Miami last week for a 4/17 cruise, they have lines and wasn't letting anyone in early.  I bypassed a long line if people who didn't have 10:30/11 and they were forced to wait until their time.

Good to know, we have the 10:30-11 time out of Miami this coming May

Whats your 1st drink once you get on the ship?

3 hours ago, YellowBrickRoad said:

CHAMPAGNE LOBSTER ROLL
Blanched lobster, avocado, daikon sprouts, soy wrap, Champagne sauce, dried chili thread

 

SPICY CRISPY TUNA ROLL*
Spicy tuna & asparagus flash-fried in panko bread crumbs, unagi sauce, roasted sesame seeds

 

These were my favorites

 

They sound amazing.  I will be looking for these in a few weeks

22 hours ago, Libby said:

Not sure on the length of the cruise but if in spring break time frame I would avoid the 3 and 4 night sailings.  That length appeals to young adults.

Good to know, but that also works for our schedule.  We will just see how it goes.

Was a reason given as to why they do not offer chili dogs at the Dog House?  Im guessing that its due to Johnny Rockets serving the same thing for a fee close by.  

3 hours ago, KevinJ said:

We got ours on the 21st.

I called and asked, said I should see them in 48hrs or so.  See-See

Anyone getting their cruise documents?  We have 2 reservations linked.  1 reservations received cruise docs last week.  1 reservation has not.  Just wondering if there might be something going on with one of our reservations.  

Hi just trying to piggy back in here about beverage options on CoCoCay.  There was a beer made for RC specifically served at CoCoCay.  Is the beer still offered there?  Ive been looking for menus and cant seem to find anything.

Please ask them to test it on Harmony.  Preferably sooner than later 

23 hours ago, ikillratz said:

I am booked on Wonder of the Seas for March '24.  Looking at the water park and the discounted price is $188.  All other posts seem to mention it is around $75 or less.  Did they raise the price or will it get discounted more?  Was also looking at the Cabana and Thrill Water Park combo but that is $1,699.  Will these prices go down since we are so far out from our cruise date.  It says only 7 cabanas left with the Thrill Park admission included.

Harmony May 20th 2023 sailing.  I booked the waterpark for $50/pp during the last Black Friday sale.  I would have a hard time paying $88/pp for the waterpark.

Does the sushi menu have a large selection or are there only a handful of rolls to choose from?  Specifically on Harmony if anyone knows.  I am planning to get my fill during our sailing  

Just wondering if signing up for the Flowrider can be done from the Cruise Planner or is that something we book when we get on the ship?