whoa

16 minutes ago, bretts173 said:

Shows like frozen in time are more about the imagery and individual performances. They are not supposed to have a discernible or absolute story Line. Just enjoy it for what 

While I agree with your statement, it was far from entertaining. 

Came back from my 7 day oasis cruise. Aqua 80 was great, highly energetic and entertaining. Frozen in time was meh. Terrible and disjointed story line using Hans Christian Anderson as the backdrop. As for Cats, I understand now why this show was so maligned over the decades- major snoozefest. What were they thinking??? Credit to all the wonderful and talented performers who had to work with such material and poor decision making.

What's a 2 top??

As per the thread topic, anyone here have any insight on RC's criteria? Just curious, thanks.

Interesting. Unless I’m not reading it right, it appears that some of the larger ships, Oasis included, will provide access before embarking. See wording below:

Lights, camera, action!

Eat to my heart's desire. My favorite thing on any cruise ship. 

I recall it cost me ~$7 to press my linen dinner jacket. More than reasonable and in line with normal retail prices. Hence, the issue of me smuggling in a prohibited appliance is put to bed and frees up valuable luggage space.

Can anyone here help me understand the difference with ordering the VOOM SURF + STREAM Internet Package for:

1. 2 people - 2 devices (1 for each) vs
2. 1 person - 2 devices

Option 2 is significantly cheaper.

Thanks

Kudos to RC for implementing such a thorough evacuation protocol, from sealing her luggage to isolating the exit areas. The staff was totally professional throughout. I am impressed. Just WOW!!!

Mmmmmm, braised beef

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/10/17/parents-of-toddler-who-fell-royal-caribbean-ship-still-suing-the-cruise-line-after

Well, well. Looks like the strategy with the grandfather pleading guilty was to separate the issue of his negligence so that the parents can focus on their suit going forward. Pretty scammy imo.

59 minutes ago, Oliver said:

Seriously? It was only a day or two after Norwegian at most. 

Yes, less than 4 weeks before sailing? Yep. Depends on which viewpoint you're coming from.

Well, that took them long enough. 

1 hour ago, FionaMG said:

I think you are absolutely right to plan only on driving. As I commented on the Boarding Denial thread on the main board, what would happen if you flew to a port and were then denied boarding because of testing positive at the port? You wouldn't be able to fly back home so you'd have to find somewhere to stay for (at least?) two weeks and also rearrange your homebound flight. That would be a nightmare. 

Not only that but if you were a family of 4 with 2 cabins and only 1 of you tested positive, then what?

20 hours ago, YOLO said:

Gee I wish I knew!  My Nov 1st Harmony cruise is scheduled for Perfect Day and Western !!!  Here is a snip of the email RCL sent me last Sunday...

Looking forward to your trip report. I was also booked on this cruise but chose to L&S it a few weeks ago.

Lifted and Shifted:

From: Harmony of the Seas (November 1, 2020)

To: Harmony of the Seas (November 14, 2021)

I booked a cruise on the Harmony for November 1st through my TA on December 2019 for 2 central park balcony staterooms. Cost was $4900 Cdn, a good deal. I priced out similar rooms just now and the price jumped to a whopping $8900 Can. Probably a function of reduced capacity and increased labor and protocols.

If this is going to be the new normal going forward, I will hold off doing any cruises until prices stabilize, if ever.

We're set to sail on Harmony, November 1st. I have a sense that RCL wants to use that date going forward as an experiment and phase-in period with reduced passenger capacity as well as an opportunity to institute new health protocols.

The idea of possibly cruising again is exciting and yet scary at the same time given that we would be their "guinea pigs".

9 hours ago, JasonL said:

I'm thinking the 10:45 boarding is a thing of the past. I bet they are going to give themselves more time to clear the ship and do a complete deep clean inbetween each sailing. 

Also, lunch on ship is eliminated 

4 hours ago, Jill said:

Well this is something NEW! I had an October 17 on Symphony canceled and check in was normal. Got a noon boarding time. So this 2:30 thing definitely is different. What are y’all’s C&A status, suite or Key? I’m wondering if 2:30 is suites, Key and Diamond and up boarding time. 

Appears to be first come first serve. We're central park balcony and our check-in is for 2:30.

3 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said:

In other words, you want a return to what they had prior to about 2010.

I only started cruising in 2016 so I wouldn't know. Sure.

I would love to see a separate "international" section in the menu which changes each night, highlighting a couple of dishes, to celebrate and recognize the many cultures that work tirelessly on the ship.

On 8/19/2020 at 6:45 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Saw this earlier:

https://cruiseradio.net/kicked-off-cruise-line-boots-guests-for-ignoring-new-protocols/?fbclid=IwAR2N2zsW3PW9e6sgg_rVJ737nZErrB3QyxTFyjJob41Tw-UHSg620_FhvBs

Congrats to MSC! Protocols are working as planned.

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I hope with current circumstances as they are, RC does not enforce assigned arrival times.