Michael A

Here is the Tweet from Royal confirming the free cruise giveaway...  However they link that they posted (royalfreeshipping.com) is indeed down for maintenance.  If I were a betting man the site will launch for Black Friday to enter.

Here is the Tweet from Royal confirming the free cruise giveaway...  However they link that they posted (royalfreeshipping.com) is indeed down for maintenance.  If I were a betting man the site will launch for Black Friday to enter.

Free Shipping.pdf

By chance does anyone know or have an educated guess on when the May 2022 - April 2023 Deployment will happen?  I need to look in June 2022 & there’s nothing yet.

Thanks in Advance!!

Are there no Royal ships home ported in Port Everglades the summer of 2021 or has Royal just not dropped deployment dates yet?

Not at this time.  It is currently showing as Check OnBoard.

I have read in other threads that RCL will hold back a certain number of spots on Shore Excursions to be sold only once on the ship. Does anyone know or can attest to if this is also for the Beach Bungalows? This is the last item I need booked for my upcoming cruise but I won't be on the ship until about 2PM departure day!

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great!

My current booking is just under 365 days out and I am able to book VOOM.  That said you may find it more cost effective and wait till you see a SALE or it gets closer to your sail date.

Wow! I can't believe there hasn't been one response to this post. I would have expected a reply from several of you based on previous responses.

Hey All! So here's the thought/question I have... 

My husband & I are going to be on the Harmony on November 10, 2018 for my BDay.  This happens to be the ONLY 8 night cruise that Harmony is scheduled to do. If you look at the other 3 sister ships itineraries they happen to be "altered" as well so I'm thinking this is going to be RCCL's publicity photo shoot cruise. Here are my 2 questions

1. Was anyone on Oasis or Allure during the last photo shoot at sea? If so did RCCL do anything Special for everyone?

2. What is the "Experts" opinion of my theory of the above mentioned cruise?

Thanks in advance for your input & answers!

Good Morning! Can someone please submit your Cruise Compass to the other site the Begins with RoyalCaribbean and ends with blog?! Everyone only seems to be submitting the eastern compass. Thanks!

1 hour ago, klaconqueso said:

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass

Thanks for the Link klaconqueso...  However those are not PDF Files.

1 hour ago, Matt said:

If/when I receive any, I will post them on the site

I know & thanks Matt!  I'm just so surprised that there is only like 1 out there.  Everyone is either going on the Eastern Route or simply not posting the Western Route here.

Anyone?

Hello All!  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone submit a current Harmony Western Caribbean Compass!!!  The last one was in January just after the Holidays.  I need something more current like April!

Anyone know when Serenade cruises will be available past April 2018?  I thought ALL Caribbean cruises for 2018-2019 would have been posted by now?!?!?!

Anyone know when Serenade cruises will be available past April 2018?  I thought ALL Caribbean cruises for 2018-2019 would have been posted by now?!?!?!

We did a hilltop cabana last year.  I'm not sure if it was 5, but it was higher up (the higher the digit, the higher on the hill it is).

 

Be aware that the stairs going up the hill are not level or a consistent height.  If you have anybody with mobility issues in your group, I would highly suggest against the hilltop cabanas.  Also, if you're carrying a lot of stuff (we have a toddler, so we have stuff), you will struggle getting up there.  The attendants will help you though. 

 

Definitely quiet up there, but we found it particularly hot even in December.  The fan didn't make much of a dent.  You can walk out to the front and see down to the water.  My dad got great shots of my husband and I swimming with our baby.

 

The food was ok.  They had lamb when we went.  Honestly, the WJ is better.  

Thanks so much for the input!  It's just my husband and I with no mobility issues so we are good there. Also attached is a picture & a map of the Cabanas.  In the picture on the far right is the one I'm looking at...  Is this the one you were in?

There are 2 Concierges on Harmony but I'm sure if you write to 1 of them you will get an answer.  I am doing the same thing in a couple of weeks for my cruise in Feb.

 

hm_concierge01@rccl.com.  There is an underscore between hm and concierge.  The other address is, unsurprisingly, hm_concierge02@rccl.com

 

I'm not sure who or what a Guest Services Manager is so I can't help you there but the Concierge is who you need to contact regarding reserving a cabana,  I'm not sure that they will be able to help you this far in advance but if you contact them around 30 days prior to sailing I'm sure they will let you reserve something.  They did this for me in Feb. on Allure for my OTW cabana.  Even if you wait until they contact you (generally around 7 days prior to sailing) you will still be able to get a cabana of your choice but if you want to get way out in front, 30 days before is more than enough time.  Since the cost of the cabanas has gone so high, I don't believe they are in as much demand as they may once have been.

 

Good luck and happy cruising !

Thanks so much for the information you provided me in both responses! as for who the Guest Srevices Manager is...  I got this from the RCCL Site about Labadee:

The cabanas are available for reservation onboard through the Concierge or Guest Services Manager on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note there is limited availability.

Has anyone rented Hilltop Cabana H5? 

Can you tell me how secluded it is? ...   ;) 

Any Pictures?

Reviews of Upgraded Buffet?

Fast or Slow Service from the attendants?

My Husband and I will be sailing on HOTS in September 2017 for our Honeymoon & Vow Renewal and will be staying in a GS.  That said I wanted to get a jump on Labadee and book a Hilltop Cabana for us as a surprise.  Does anyone have both the Concierge & Guest Service Managers email on the ship?

I know I have seen a lot of people chatting about the Eastern Cruise...  But Very Little about the Western.  Has anyone cruised it to post a cruise compass?

thanks for your input. intermission is inportant at my age especially when I am drinking beer.  :-)

 

 

 

thanks good info!!

 

Wow this should be interesting. 

 

 

Yeah, if I am going to sit through 2 1/2 hours of a show I would prefer at least OK seats. Of course if the quality is not up there we could leave early anyway. 

 

 That would be perfect for us. Thanks for your input.  Does the empty seats at intermission say anything about the quality of the show in your opinion? 

No Not at all.  I have seen it in a Theater before as well and both were great productions.  I would say the only real difference in my opinion would be that I believe there are more extras in the Theater production then on the cruise.

Even the pillow cases?  I would never have considered those ..... the paper/plastic products?  Yes, but the pillow cases, as not sure on those.

As seen in the link below...  The Pillow Cases and Bed Throw are included in the package so there would be no reason not to take them unless you don't collect such things.

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royalgifts/onboard-delivery/room-decor/happy-anniversary-room-decor-deluxe/

Okay, I'd like to preface this by saying that I'm not an alcoholic - I'm traveling on LOTS in August with my 7 y.o. daughter and have no intention of getting the drink package or really even drinking if I have to pay for it (going to take my 2 allotted bottles of wine though  :D ).

 

Anyway, I was looking through some old cruise compasses and saw where there were events such as Champagne meet and greet, or tequila tasting etc. Are those for certain RCCL members only (e.g. Diamond Plus) or do they cost additional? I'm not planning on spending money for drinks but I'm not opposed to grabbing a free glass of something while on-board if it's being offered  :rolleyes: So.....are there opportunities for having a little drink without it costing?

Thanks  :)

While I let everyone else throw their opinions (Some Very Wrong!!) I'll tell you the lowdown!

In the most Recent Cruise Compass Posted on the sight  Here are the FREE Tastings that you are asking about...  Not what the others are talking about!

Day 2 - Liberty Beer Tasting

Day 4 - Free Tortuga Rum & Coke and Liquor Tasting Event.

Day 6 - Makeovers & Mimosas

Day 6 - Free Liquor Tasting Event

Those are the ones I could find, but I may have missed a few.  As some of the others have said there is typically Champagne for the art auction.  It is listed as Champagne Art Auction, however it was not listed in the Cruise Compass.  If you read them completely I'm sure you may find more or different ones then those I have listed for you.

Hello everyone

 

Heading to my fist mega ship.....Oasis at the end of September.  We just ordered our theater tickets for the shows. Cats is showing and it says the doors open 45 minutes prior to show.  My questions is how crowded does it get. Getting there 45 minutes before and relaxing with a drink sounds fine to us, but is the theater going to be mobbed and do we need to be there an hour before they open the doors to get decent seats?  Were not looking for  orchestra center kind of seats but we don't want to be way off on the sidelines or in the mezzanine if we can help it. . 

 

 

What do you guys recommend showing up prior to show time to get decent seats? 

 

 

I was also shocked the play is 2 hours and 30 minutes. They must be doing the entire play.....I was thinking it would just be some of the numbers and last about a hour like most of the cruise shows. ..I am hoping it good.  We remember Cats from a long time ago in Manhattan and a revival is starting up soon there also. .

 

thanks for your help everyone. 

 

Rich

We were on Oasis in November and saw the first Full production of Cats then.  We only came about 15 minutes before curtain and were able to sit L of Center about 6-8 Rows back.  After the intermission we were about to move Center Stage on the isle 5 rows back which is my favorite seats.  Needless to say the theater was not packed and people do leave do leave during intermission & you can always change seats then.