DAVE(Darkcabbie)

Hi, am going on Med cruise from Southampton in Aug 2014 and have a film mad 16 yr old son, who would love to find out what films will be shown on board. Is there any way to find out? Have been on a Disney cruise before and were able to look at schedule online before we left and wondered if there way a way to do something similar?

Also, do films get shown by the pool during the day and at night or is it only for music videos?

Many thanks, Sharan

Hi Sharan, the choice of movies in your room on your TV is excellent with a huge library of new and old films, i'm not sure if you can find out before your cruise what is available to watch. The huge outside screen does show movies day and night but will also show live football on certain days. On the Independence last year they showed OZ , Grease and a couple of others but this will depend on weather. Hope this helps  :)  :) .

 

Are you on the Independence or Adventure ??

Did Sunday and now just done Monday :) :)

I am wondering about drink stations......I have read/heard about them on some ships.

I am going on the Radiance in February to NZ

 

1, Are there drink stations on the Radiance?

2, What can you get from them, EG,   Water / Coffee / Tea?

3, Are the drinks from these stations free?

4, Are there any near the front of the ship and on deck 10?

 

Peter

You can also order some Juices and tea and coffee from RCs excellent room service 24/7 and also Cafe Latte-tudes has some nice options, all complimentary(except speciality coffees).

Saturday done , please vote everyone Matt is getting closer and closer to the top spot :) :) :)

Friday done :) :)

So you can bring bottled water?

normally when we go ashore we get 2 bottles of water(2ltr size)and carry it back on and we have never been questioned but just don't buy too many , this keeps us going till our next port of call and we get some more  :)

Hi Peter, yes that,s fine :)  in fact we often also stock up on water and snacks while ashore as it's cheaper but do remember if you purchase alcohol although it is fine to bring back on board they will take it off you till the end of the cruise.

Serenade of the Seas 14 Mar 2015

Hi Don, is this the Bahamas Cruise which starts in New Orleans.

I always aspire to use the gym but it rarely works out that I get to go.

 

Years ago I was better about going and the facilities are always top notch.  I did a class (spinning) on Freedom of the Seas and loved it.

After doing a spinning class i am not suprised as they are enough to scare anyone away from the Gym  :lol:

Tylor that's so funny and so true   :lol:

Thursday done  :)  :)

While on the ship we use the gym almost every day followed by a swim and then the hot tub and as i am a bit of a Gym nut these areas need to be good. So what does each class of ship have to offer

 

I thought this would be a good topic as when i was trying to find out what the Gym had to offer last year on the Indy it was difficult to get full info on what Weights, Cardio and Spa facilities ect they had so here is some stats on the Indy.

 

 

GYM

The Gym on the Inependence is huge with fantastic views and opens from 06:00 to 22:00.

 

A great selection of free weights from 6lb-88lb (Dumbells only there is no Barbells or Bench Press non cable) and a good Smith Machine with weights from 6lb to 45lb with a good amount of plates. There is also a large amount machines for all areas of muscle such as Back, Shoulders , Legs , Biceps and Triceps etc and 3 benches.

 

Cardio is also covered with a huge amount of Treadmills , Bikes , Cross Trainers and even a Boxing Ring. There is also a Fitness Studio with classes from Body Pump to Pilates and also Pilates Racks in the main Gym.

 

Spa

The Spa has a every kind of treatment you could ever need from Facials , Hair , Massage and nails etc.

 

There is also a great adult only Pool area with 2 amazing Hot Tubs which hang over the side of the ship plus plenty of Sun Loungers and even some Hammocks.

 

Hope this info helps if you are going on the Indy  :)  :)

Wednesday done :) :)

I always aspire to try the greek salad but get easily distracted elsewhere

 

I wonder if this has anything to do do with it  :D  :D

 

I think most excursions will be fine to wait.  I would however book them early once you get onboard.  There's a risk of selling out but I think in general most excursions do not sell out that quickly.

I agree with Matt if you wait till you embark and book early you should be fine  :) . 

 

One other thing I advise is to get to the port early, last year Matt advised us to get to the port as early as we could as RC may let you check in and board the ship well before yor cabin would be ready.

 

Matt was spot on , we arrived curbside at 09:45 and by 10:45 we were on the ship and able to book any trips check our MDR table and explore a little before the crowds and then hit the windjammer for some Honey Stung Chicken Yum Yum :D. This year we are going to arrive by 09:00 in the hope we get on even earlier.

Tuesday done , I'm keeping everything crossed for you Matt :) :)

Monday done  :)  :)

Dan, Monika, Cassie (16 y/o daughter) and Trager (7 y/o son) from the Tampa, FL area here.  We have cruised with RCI in the past and are planning to go on Freedom in March 15'.  Cannot wait.  Glad to have found the blog and plan to be a regular visitor.  Happy cruising!

Hi Dan, welcome to the blog  :)

Saturday done :) :)

Done Friday's :) :)

Thank you!

 

Just a reminder to vote again today (Thursday)!

Done again  :)  :)

From what I've heard, it's somewhat random.  Or at least, there isn't a means of signing up.  Rather, you are picked.  How you are picked remains a mystery.

Perhaps if i put my name down as SLY STALLONE on my next cruise it may swing it....... LOL  :D  :D

Fantastic cruise -- Med is indescribable!

You are so right Don :)  the Med is amazing and we are planning to cruise there on the Anthem next year. 

 

We did think about it this year but opted for the Canaries on the Independence again as this is her last year in the UK and as we are going on her last full cruise we are hoping they may have a party  :D  :D .

to sail all year round from the UK. 

soooooo done.

 

Matt you deserve this for all your hard work. Good luck mate  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)