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1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Technically, the gratuities for you UDP are already included.  However, we always leave $20 for dinner and $15 for lunch unless the service was really bad.

Thanks so much! We are on board right and that's what I figured.  Smart minds thing alike

On 2/25/2020 at 9:13 AM, Matt said:

Another vote for hot stone massage. Fantastic experience.

Precisely. It's extra time enjoying the treatment.

Matt thanks for all the advice. Currently on Symphony for my honeymoon. Will let you know how the cupcakes work out!

I know this is subjective but I was wondering what people usually tip when eating at a specialty dinning restaurant and you have the UDP?

Wife and I have the UDP and are on our honeymoon asking what's the norm really as first time cruisers with RCL.

Thanks Kathleen!

I tried searching but wanted to know people's preference on the massages on board.  I was thinking of getting the stone massage since I've never done that before.  Also is the 25 min difference between 75 and 50 min massage worth it?  Like yolo book it worth it?

Trying to make final determinations before cruising next weekend so any help is welcome!

Also, wife and I will probably get massages but not the couple's so we don't have to compromise on type. 

Thanks in advance you wonderful people!

Just now, Va4fam said:

@SpeedNoodles....here's some advice you don't need.   What would it hurt to put in a bid?    Most likely it's rejected, no harm done there.   Or it's accepted and you get a nicer cabin.  #winning

I thought of this too and may do this in a future sailing.  My concern is that for our upcoming sailing my wife and I picked the room and wouldn't want to be in a lower floor etc.  But will be #yoloroyalbid at s future date.

How can you check about aqua suiet and the like?

Chicken sammich with mozzi sticks as per Matt's recommendations. 

Yeah last I saw it's one stop which I thought it was weird that they posted the two day stop as none has been announced!

So I log in to my cruise planner to check out the new deals and see if I need to rebook anything and notice something fishy when it comes to the Perfect Day.

Notice the second screenshot, mind you we only have one stop there. . . 

Any ideas?  The interns back at it again?

3 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

I have to open the link in incognito mode to get it to work myself.

I get some weird error when trying to access but was able to vis Incognito Mode so thanks for that tip.

Thanks all for the insight and confirmations. 

52 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

They're a PITA to find:  https://www.royalcaribbean.com/royalgifts/treats

 

Thanks but the link doesn't work for me :(.  I tried and even did a Google search and nothing. 

What is everyone's ideology regarding carrying foreign currency for excursion tips and or market purchases?  I'll be going on Western Caribbean cruise and want to know if I should carry Pesos or not.

Thanks again!

1 hour ago, Matt said:

I thought it was listed as an option there? I know @AnnetteJackson has ordered them as a gift on some of Royal Caribbean Blog group cruises.

Ah thanks will have to check with my MEI TA on this.  But only thing cupcake related I've seen is the decorating class.  Also, we'll be doing the sushi class thanks to your recommendation.  We are excited to cruise next month. 

Matt gotta ask where'd you get them?  Only cheese and chocolate covered strawberries in my planner.

Thanks all for the responses.  So the strawberries are good everything else meh, got it!

This group is the best. 

Have a great cruise!

Anyone ever order the strawberries and champagne or cheese and wine options?  How was it?  Was thinking of throwing in something extra for the room as it is our honeymoon cruise.

Thoughts?  Opinions?  Just overpriced booty?

Debating doing Royal Up myself.  Going on honeymoon cruise in Feb on Symphony and only reason considering is to get a either a ocean view balcony or JS.  Currently staying in cabin neighborhood balcony cabin 1239.  We chose that room because A) balcony and B) to people watch and see the water show at times from our room.  Would the gamble be worth it?

If you put in a bid and it gets accepted anyway to reject in case you don't like the location of the room?

12 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I know I'm a dinosaur, but in the past I have made spreadsheets that showed planned events and the "openings" for when I wanted to schedule meals.  In the long run, this proved to be too burdensome and I abandoned it but it does work....it's just a lot of extra effort.

I don't know if there is a way to print out the Cruise Planner information, if that is what you are asking.  I guess the second best option would just be to jot down the times for which you already have events planned.

Thanks I figured before going the OCD Excel route I'd ask and see if anyone had experienced the same in the past and the work around. Or if it's possible to get a print out from the planner!

I'll keep you posted as to the final resolution.  Thanks for all the knowledge you share!

We've reserved shows and have excursions paid for. My question is how do I get a print out of times when things are reserved so I when I board I can make UDP reservations.

I'm more of a visual learner per say so I sometimes need to see things mapped out visually.

Thanks!

Awesome Harper thanks for letting me know. I will have to book now next time it's on sale. I'll be going there first week fo March

That's what I was thinking Geoff.  I'll check again later and if anything give RCL a call