WAAAYTOOO

Wow.  only 46 pax.  I didn't realize it was that small.

Unfortunately, it is the same sad story that you hear about so many things with Royal....consistently inconsistent.  While I have never tried to order more than one entree, (I'm lucky to finish what I order with just 1 entree !!) I have read of some who were denied multiple entrees with the Unlimited Dining Package, even though it very clearly says that you are allowed multiple entrees in the Overview.  As with all things, it will depend on the ship and sometimes, even depends on the individual server.

If you have the UDP and decide that you really must have 2 entrees, order them and be prepared for pushback.  That's about all you can do.

1 hour ago, Alibou3193 said:

Where inside is this demonstrated?

It depends on the ship.  On Grandeur, it is in the Centrum area on Deck 5 next to Guest Services.  On some ships it can be in the Schooner Bar.  Hint:  look for older people or people in scooters/wheel chairs.  Whever they are gathering, that will be the place where they will demonstrate the life vests inside.

Close to muster time they may try and shoo you out.  Just tell them that your Seapass cards have already been scanned and stay put.  As long as you get your Seapass card scanned, listen to the presentation and see the life vest demonstration you are compliant.

Avoiding standing outside (on the smaller ships) during muster drill.  Once the drill is starting, go to the person who is scanning the sea pass cards, have your cards scanned and then go inside and have a seat ! One of the crew will be demonstrating the life vest and you have a comfortable place to sit and wait for the crowds to diminish after the drill ends OR be ready to dash to the elevators once the Captain has completed his remarks.

17 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said:

Question. If you solo in a suite, do you get 4x Q&A points? You're paying for 2 , yes? Or is there some kind of solo rate?

No, 3 times

Welcome to the blog, garsny

22 minutes ago, Bill Martin said:

Thanks for the re-assurance Waaytooo! 

You’re welcome !

As far as you know the ship is still on schedule to sail out of Miami 24 Nov ?

I have not heard such a rumor

Hmmm....guess I’m going to have to learn to deal with the app.  I have never even tried to use it b/c it had been so glitchy.  Thanks for the push to come up to speed with it.

Are you able to comm with Sunil on the app or do you still have to call him ?   I just find it objectionable to have to detail every single item I want to eat and drink to the Genie. It seems so backward.

We’ve done the sushi-making class twice and enjoyed it both times.  If you enjoy eating sushi chances are you will enjoy making sushi.  You get to eat everything you make !

Did you have a Playmakers menu ?  Did you call in the order yourself or have Sunil call it on for you ?

I really hate asking my a Genie to call in a room service order for me.  It seems like it should be something I should do for myself but I have had AWFUL luck with getting anyone to answer the phone when I call to place an order.  I end up having to call the Genie anyway and it’s frustrating.

5 minutes ago, SuperNinja said:

. #NotAFan

 

+1 !  

You’re welcome

13 minutes ago, ChrisK2793 said:

 

Does anybody have the link where you pick your on board Emerald gift?  We want to change our choice and I can’t remember how.  Thanks in advance.

 

Those choices can no longer be made online. You will need to call C&A to have provide that information. Courtesy of the website upgrade.

Yes

Floating B&B ??  Sign me up !

Just now, DDaley said:

NOoooo!! Did Hilton do you wrong or is your Marriott preference just by chance of having stayed there the most? I stumbled into Silver level membership a few years back by "accidentally" booking the Hilton Anaheim too many times to more-easily do Disney and have stayed loyal just because I skyrocketed to the top! haha 

But but we can still be friends because I, too, am a suite gal through and through. Living for the day I will get above JS status. 

LOL.  Kidding, of course.

My story is pretty much the same as yours.  No particular reason other than I managed to attain a pretty high status from all of my biz travel.  I just keep that ball rollin' !!

...and as Lovetocruise2002 will tell you, DON'T DO IT ! (go above JS).  It will ruin you forever !

2 minutes ago, DDaley said:

 I am an ultra loyal Hilton Honors member. 

...and I thought we might have been friends....

1 hour ago, DJsMrs said:

Additionally, the thought of drinking a cold slushy drink through a paper straw is gag-worthy so we have invested in some reusable straws (with the hopes that the consumption of said slushy drink doesn't result in the straw being lost or forgotten).  

I am SO glad you mentioned this.  As soon as I read your post I went on Amazon and ordered some  non-bio-degradable good ol' fashioned run-of-the-mill, old timey clear plastic straws.  No Johnny Rockets malts with gag-worthy (where have I heard that ??) paper straws for ME on this trip !

Bill, I wouldn't worry too much about that warning.  It always says that...

When you purchase the package, the "system" will automatically make a first night reservation for you.  When you board the ship, go directly to any specialty restaurant OR (depending on the ship) the specialty dining kiosk that will be set up on the Promenade.  If you like the restaurant to which you are assigned for the first night, cool.  Just confirm that you will keep that reservation.  If, however, you do not want to go to the restaurant to which they assigned you, ask to change your reservation to a different restaurant.  At that same time, you can make the rest of the reservations for the remaining nights of your package.  There is almost ALWAYS availability at the beginning of the cruise.  I have been doing dining packages for many years and I have never failed to get the restaurant and time of my choosing if I take care of this early on.  It is when you need to make a change late in the cruise where you might have a problem.

You will be fine.  Get the package and then make your reservations or changes as soon as you get on board.  You will have a great experience.

Are you sure that you are scheduled for Traditional dining ?  Usually, if you are Traditional Dining you will not even have an option to choose MTD in your Cruise Planner.

The bed should split if it's a JS.

Just now, 12thman said:

There's not much in way of what an Oasis class ship offers suite guest so I wasn't sure it would be worth the price jump?

I can't really fault your logic here.  Without a Suites Lounge, no Suites restaurant and no complimentary internet to go along with the full suite, I can't argue that the value for a full suite isn't as evident as it is on an O or Q class ship.  We just like the extra room and the convenient location but those suites are just going to keep going up in price as the sail date approaches.  Maybe there will be a RoyalUp !!

47 minutes ago, 12thman said:

@WAAAYTOOOare you going on the group cruise? If so do you think a suite is worth it? There's on a 2 bedroom and Royal left. Couldn't see spending that much for that class of ship.

Yes, we are on the GC out of Boston and very excited.  Dan has been after me to book a NE/CAN cruise for years and I kept shoving it to the back of the list....but this time, we're going to do it !!

Yes, we are in an Owner's Suite and you are right, it is pricey...but we are so completely and utterly spoiled that on a 7 night cruise I really need my suite !  It's funny b/c for MONTHS there were 2 OS left and then suddenly...poof...one day they were both gone at the same time.  There are only 2 situations where I would not spend the money for a full suite....that is on a Vision class ship (I HATE the location of the full suites. They are waaay out of the way from where I want to be most of the time and they are noisy) and on a very short cruise (3 or 4 nights), where I think the suites are waaay overpriced on a per-night basis - particularly on NAV.

If Matt and Annette book a group hotel, we will stay there if it is a Marriott property.  Otherwise, we will find a close Marriott property and stay with points.  I still have a brazillion points I need to use with Marriott.