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mistertomatohead

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  1. When I tried on the app for my Navigator sailing a few weeks ago it went to payment so I had to do it in person. Maybe this depends on the ship? As mentioned it's whatever is open so not just sea days. My Cabo port day had Jaime's and Hooked Seafood open for lunch and I ate at both. On embarkation I ate at Hooked for lunch.
  2. But what is the free sites' experience? The lowest tier? Is it a good indication of what the experience will be if I pay? I hate to pay and then beg for a refund when it's useless to me. On Carnival there was some grace period where they will refund your money no problem. I can't remember if it was a period of time or amount of data.
  3. Personally I'm dismissing that. That could be anything. If you look closely at a lot of your food you will find all sorts of things. How many hairs have you eaten and not known it? It's amusing to me that people make a big deal when they see a hair in their food. If they cut up the celery and put it in soup you would never have known. Not to mention what happens when you eat at a port. That "authentic" food is much more sketchy. I've seen episodes of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares but it's never made me not eat out. Of course, you should always look at, smell and taste the food you eat and act accordingly.
  4. I'm not sure if this was answered before. Are the free sites like RoyalCaribbean.com listed from login.com a good indication of the experience you would get if you paid for Internet? I was on Navigator of the Seas from 11/11-11/18 apparently before they switched to Starlink and loading Royalcaribbean.com was terrible. Are they doing something different with the free access versus paid Internet?
  5. They appear to hold reservations until sailing so don't worry if you see them not available for purchase individually. Besides people cancelling and moving reservations, there are those upper class guests and dining package people they have to accommodate. I had no problem with my Unlimited Dining Package once I got onboard. Sure I had to be flexible with the times and sacrifice some entertainment but I ended up eating about $1024 worth of food for $250. I had two specialty lunches once (not counting a la carte lunch places like Johnny Rockets and Playmakers) and multiple nights with two specialty dinners. No need to worry about reservations beforehand but do make them once you get onboard.
  6. I would ask at the venue once you're onboard. There seems to be room for some discretion on the part of the people ringing you up depending on the ship and crew. Also, while Izumi is a la carte, they have a prix fixe option that is covered by dining packages. The normal cost is $34.99. You get the miso soup and you can pick a small plate, two large plates, and dessert. So don't think you are limited to $20.
  7. Second attempt was better. Just when I was about to get good at it, the cruise was ending. (Claws and tail meat)
  8. Had this the other day on Navigator at Hooked. Definitely Maine Lobster. I asked what's the difference with the Chops one since that has an upcharge. They said no difference except Chops is a fancier venue and they split the lobster for you. Hooked was a bit of mess so you get a bib.
  9. It's probably a good thing since people like me get onboard and book two lunches and two dinners with UDP. There are about 3500 guests on this cruise and for the most part I didn't have a problem getting reservations but I'm solo and I sacrificed everything else to get whatever time is available. I'm sure it's much harder with big groups.
  10. The crew. The food. The tenders. The dock. Etc. Etc. I think some roaches can fly too. It’ll one of those things where I think we’ve had roaches way more times in our lives but never known it. Always turn on the lights before moving around. Ask your cabin steward how many times they’ve seen roaches on the ship.
  11. So what's on the menu for day 5? I wonder how accurate those menus and schedules are precruise. My upcoming one isn't consistent with the lunch schedule for specialty restaurants. I do see which day they have lobster tail though. That's probably accurate.
  12. How do you know it doesn't have surge protection? Because the label says so?
  13. Best bet is a good way to put it. Despite what they claim, this item does get confiscated once in a long while.
  14. It's best to just point to the page. The information is only for now and can change by December. What does it mean by fully vaccinated? Do you have anyone under 12 years old travelling? Is this a transatlantic cruise? I don't think any translatlantic cruises go to Colombia. What kind of test is required? They've made testing a lot easier now. Do you have to still disclose your vaccination status? https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise As of 11/3/2022 11:50 AM PT:
  15. What's the security like around the area? Are there armed federal officers with big guns like you see in Mexico? The guys with masks hanging off trucks. After a while I get used to them. In Mazatlán they post officers along the path that cruisers walk. I don't exactly feel safe knowing they are there because there are problems. I rather they not be needed but I got used to them. Most port calls are during the day so there's that. I stayed on ship in Cabo during the night on my recent overnight cruise. If any of this bothers you, stick to Alaska cruises. Just watch out for the meth'd out bears. Oh and avoid certain areas in Vancouver. And Seattle.
  16. There have been major problems there for a while now. If Royal was going to skip it they would've done it already. Anyways, what's stopping the gangs from specifically targeting the area? Probably much easier targets closer to their home. Maybe look at it like you're supporting the Haitian people (if the money actually filters down to them.) I guess it's like pirates at sea or drug cartels in Mexico. The danger has always been there.
  17. The opening poster is questioning whether being able to make reservations before boarding means UDP doesn't have priority. It's possible they give you priority when you do reservations once onboard. I'm fairly certain they hold a certain number of reservations at least for those that pay top dollar for first class accommodations. This is beyond any cancellations that might happen which they will then prioritize as they see fit. So does anyone know for certain UDP doesn't have priority over people who can make reservations before boarding? I can totally see Royal doing it this way to push people to buy each meal separately or pay full price.
  18. I bought $600 OBC through the gifts department via phone call and got the AMEX email confirming I've used the offer. Before getting there I was on the phone with a casino person and they asked if it was with a rewards credit card. They were trying to hint at something but didn't go right out and say it. I didn't even get the chance to answer before they just said oh you just want onboard credit. Anyways, this is my second time doing it with Royal. Take advantage of it while you still can.
  19. The crew might notice the piles of soda you have in your cabin but I doubt they'll do anything about it. HAHA. I have taken 2 liter bottles from ports back on the ship. I figure if they make a stink about it I'll just take the loss. I know the rules.
  20. Does anyone know if this is accurate, complete, or up to date? https://www.cruiseplum.com/solo-supplement-deals
  21. The least they could’ve done is blame it on the weather. On Navigator, the pool screen has been broken for at least six months yet they still list it showing movies. The screen is on but the image is messed up. It looks like you need 3D glasses. I don’t think they’ll fix it until they have a break in sailing but why put it on the schedule?!?! I’m back on it in a few weeks so we’ll see. I guess this is just how cruise lines operate, especially mass market ones.
  22. The policy is 12 up to 17 ounces per stateroom. It's in the FAQ. How strict they are in enforcement depends. You can risk it but you might get someone who takes their job way too seriously. Anyone telling you it'll be fine isn't going to be there with you when you embark. I can tell you they do check as recently as Jan on my cruise. They inspected my bottles individually in January but my other cruise a few months later they just did the x-ray. By the way, they don't have to be the same drinks or packaged together. You can mix and match.
  23. I'd like to see someone bring on 12 one or two liter bottles. I've only tried 16.9 oz bottles. The limit is 17 ounces. It's 12 per stateroom. Their FAQ search is terrible but I managed to find it: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy
  24. They had a my KONAMI group cruise a few days ago I snagged. 7 days Mexico out of LA on Navigator sailing Nov 11. They will have a swag bag, raffle, breakfast and shuttle from a nearby hotel, slot tournament, shore excursion in Cabo, etc. Only 500k pts. It might be sold out because I don't see it anymore. I booked it, paid, and bought the unlimited dining package for $207+gratuities. I'm going to buy onboard credit to make it $1000 on my American Express card to get 25000 pts. The Amex offer expires 12/31/22. I'm going to get a cash refund of the OBC when onboard. If you see a reward sold out you can try checking during the daily refresh times: https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/index.php?threads/daily-myvegas-refresh-times.193384/
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