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Anyone have a positive experience in any East West Carribean routes shopping for Rolex specifically? I normally purchase from authorized dealers in the US but im curious if anyone has received any good deals at the Carribean Authorized dealers? Any discounts on higher end 30k+ models specifically?

I feel the same way about the Northstar on Anthem... Virtually the same view can be had from the former Viking Crown Lounge. That was such a great venue with the 360 glass and the live music. I say ditch the Northstar attraction and pump some $$ into moving the suite/Diamond lounge and coastal kitchen to perhaps a higher perch and give the common folk back their VCL! RC needs to put the $$$$ in the right places moving forward.

^^ right on, Matt! Now that I think about it we always arrived within 15 min of the open time and it was seamless.

Check out southport raw bar or Kelly's landing if your staying on 17th street. If not, try Martaranos at hard rock for amazing Italian food and a party style/club atmosphere. Any questions feel free to ask, I have lived in FLL my whole life.

I have sailed several sold out Thanksgiving cruises on Oasis & Allure and have been able to walk in and get a table for 3 at lunch. Seems like people don't eat speciality much for lunch or I'm just as lucky at lunch as I am at the blackjack tables!

IMHO one does not need "other" choices when Oasis of the seas is an option.

The airport is less than 1 mile from the cruise port. I am local to Fort Lauderdale and recommend taxi cab to and from. On the outbound that's a lot of time (4pm departure). Your better off taking a cab to the beach and having lunch before heading to airport. I see tons of cruise passengers with luggage in tow all over Fort Lauderdale beach each and every weekend so you won't look out of place. Good thing to keep in mind is that Fort Lauderdale is not a traffic inflicted nightmare like some of the other metro ports, you can pretty much get to the airport from anywhere in greater Fort Lauderdale in less than 20 min. Enjoy.

So cool! Is it a water slide or reg slide?

I agree with WAAAYTOO the seats are really uncomfortable. I've tried it on both Oasis & Allure and its neither here nor there to me. It does go slow enough to complete a cocktail on the journey and at night they have a singer for a bit of live music. I personally think they should ditch the elevator and build a bar circling a more lively LED light show & Bellagio style water show while people enjoy a drink.

Yuck. Keep that floating trailer park in Asia. I'm glad I sailed her when she was less than 1 year old in Miami!

Just look at it as an awesome way to get away and enjoy yourself. Certainly the newer and larger ships have more to do and better options but your on vacation!!! Turn your phone off and have a nice frozen drink by the pool. Don't let the critical cruise critics get you down.

It's a shame because a drone could get some amazing shots in port! I don't think I would risk my Phantom but there are a number of cheaper options I would try out just in case they were confiscated or sacrificed in the water.

Here's a word of warning: When u purchase jewelry or expensive watches (Breitling, IWC exc) on the Oasis, Allure (and I'm assuming more ships in the fleet have the high end Regalia store) you are forced to pay with your sail and sign account. The account will be red flagged to US customs. If you do not declare your purchase you will end up getting caught and fined. Trust me. Regards, Someone in the know

IMHO if you want to eat above average food then you must spend the extra $ and enjoy the speciality dining options every night. STAY OUT OF THE MAIN DINING ROOM. I was just on the BOTS and the "for fee" dining options were abundant. Breakfast and lunch at Park Cafe were decent options compared to the slop they serve in the RC buffets. Thankfully RC has enough speciality dining that my family and I don't have to ever go in the MDR.

I believe this comes available 30 days prior to sail date. Someone please correct me if I'm off on this.

^^^^ I had the same question because the membership to club Royale is very confusing. The mailings you received may have been sent to you based on your gambling on a recent cruise. On your next sailing make sure you introduce yourself to the casino host and ask them to rate you. From what I have gathered you will be invited to join the club if your play meets the criteria ($25 per hand for 4 hours average per day).

@WAAAYTOOO Thanks for the info! Your awesome! I will be out of the cruise scene until 11/2017 on Harmony since we are awaiting the new addition to our family but I look forward to getting back into that casino. The glitz, the glamour!

Thanks!!! Does this mean I am in the club for good or do I need to prove my worth every time I get on a ship?

Update**** I called back the CR phone number and the lovely "Connie" informed me that I am in fact now a member!!! I have not the faintest clue as to how or when I was enrolled? I immediately updated our family cruise on Harmony in 2017 and got more than $3k discount off the current promotion! Thanks for your knowledge and info!

I have seen pricing across ships in the fleet listed in the rear of the room service book.

I've got a couple thoughts: 1. Call ahead and reserve a pack & play for the infant to sleep in. 2. Most importantly: bring a low profile stroller (umbrella type, maclaren). This seems trivial but.... When the cleaning staff has there carts out in the am & pm you will go through hell & a handbag to push a standard size stroller through the corridor. Perhaps someone can chime in as to if the loft suite area has wider hallways then the standard corridor? I hope so because I booked the same room! Let me know.

^^^ I think he was planning on jumping head first into the concrete pier below. I think that would have done the job had he jumped. I don't see how it reflects bad on RC as it is potentially out of their control when a mentally unstable crew member decides to jump.

I've got the best drink ever!!!!! It's any drink that I can get for free while playing in the casino.

I can't stand going on vacation and dressing up. I do that daily for work. Although I avoid the MDR in favor of the speciality venues, I have always worn either khakis or nice jeans & a shirt w/ a collar and never had a problem. To me IMHO you should dress how you want on your vacation.

^^^^ I believe RC has an agreement much like overnights in Bermuda where the casino stays open. It's a great trip especially since you can party at Atlantis and get back to the ship late!