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I know they have become really bad. It's such a frustrating system. I still like Royal but I have started to cruise on other lines as well just because I am not totally satisfied with the casino program.

Aww man. Well like you I always buy the Unlimited dining package so a free lunch doesn't help me. I really want to pick an officers brain lol.

Aww man this is unfortunate news. Ok well then I will have to lower my expectations greatly. Its too bad because I honestly it was the only "perk" I really was looking forward too. But it doesn't make me want to not cruise with Royal. Now the Casino program on the other hand that makes me pull my hair out sometimes lol.

I am a cruise nerd.. I am Diamond Plus with 326 points.. Here is what I am excited for.. at 340 points I get a meal with an officer.. I am praying I get this meal.. I want to pick that officer's brain like no other. So im just hoping they don't take that perk away before I get to 340 which I will be getting by Jan for my birthday cruise. Other than that I have no complaints.. I like that I get my nightly diamond drinks and I like getting 2 days of free internet. I don't really care about boarding quicker as I cant always make it to the port before 12 anyways due to work issues. I mean would I love it if they threw in a free meal at chops like how NCL does with Cagney's sure that would be great but because they don't that doesn't make me want to stop sailing with Royal. I think people are getting way to upset with this whole loyalty program. I cruise on Royal because I like their product. I love how innovative their ships are. I love the shows/entertainment on Royal, I love the casino, I love the Unlimited dining package, I love the solariums, and now I also love Coco Cay lol so I absolutely don't keep cruising with them because of their loyalty program to me thats just so silly. But hey everyone is entitled to their own opinion and if the OP is done with Royal because they cant get on the boat fast enough ok no problem more room for the rest of us.

yes but Grandeur of the seas is one of the ships that doesn't have real room internet. Its still called voom but its slow. Real voom internet can only be found on Oasis Class Ships, Quantum Class ships, and Majesty. Other ships the internet is just not as fast but they still call it Voom

Thats a good price.. I would take that deal.. Chops onboard by it self is $45-$50 a person.. I would buy the 3 night package and mix it up.. Honestly the MDR is just not what it used to me in my opinion the quality is just not as good. I still suggest going to it so you can judge for yourself but I would buy the 3 night package so you can mix it up and it would be fun.

I am in love with the snack shack.. The Mozzarella sticks and the buns they use for the burgers and chicken sandwiches are so delicious.

does your cruise offer the 3 night package? If so I would do that. That way you get to experience the MDR and some restaurants. Best of both worlds!!. Plus getting a 3 night package is much cheaper than paying out of pocket of the ship..

I agree with Tony. I would totally go with Navigator.. Yes both were just refurbished but they made Navigator extra nice.. The pool deck is so much nicer on Navigator, They upgraded the staterooms on Navigator, The water slides are better on Navigator and I agree Miami is a more fun crowd. Also I would not go with the Junior suites for $500 totally not worth it on a bachelor party cruise. Trust me you will only be in the room to sleep and shower so many other awesome places on the ship to go.

Also not TeamMDR... I started cruising on Royal in 2006 and the food in the MDR was delicious then it happened Oasis came out and they released those stupid Spice Menu's. They obviously also bought inferior ingredients and the food started to go South really quickly.. Now I buy an Ultimate package for every cruise. I also don't mind. People say oh but the food is included why would you do that.. For me its simple I love Royal and I am not going to win and get them to make the MDR better so I bite the bullet and pay for the better package and I have a wonderful cruise every time..

I totally believe you. I think Royal/Celebrity's website (even the travel agent one) is buggy. Too bad she can't get the time off it really is a wonderful deal.

The ship in Question is Infinity Correct? or is it another ship and maybe that's my problem..?

I just checked cruising power again and it still shows all categories closed.. I am wondering if you actually call vacations to go or crucon if they let you book. Sometimes they just don't update their websites. The whole thing is so weird to me. I don't understand why cruising power would show all categories closed and listed at Zero but other booking sites will let you book..

For me its not the particular dish they used to make its the QUALITY of the food.. The quality used to be just so much better. They used better quality ingredients and food just tasted better.

I agree with Twangster 100%.. Liberty is the way to go.. Enchantment in my opinion is too old and is really showing her age.. I know some people really love small ships but I think Enchantment is just not holding up very well and I would go with Liberty no questions asked.. Especially since your a first time Royal Cruiser. Liberty is much more like what you see in the commercials. Enchantment has no bells and whistles at all so again my vote would be for liberty.

No Problem. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful time.

May/June is considered "Summer" in the cruising world so you're perfect.. I would absolutely try for May or June as they will be cheaper than July

Also incase anyone is interested the sailing prior to that looks pretty cheap.. see if you can get any deals for that one...

Ok So I wish I knew how to take a screenshot and upload it to this forum but I don't lol... Anyway on Cruising power which is the website that Royal and Celebrity have made for travel agents to use for booking it says every category is closed. Like I said earlier when this happens usually means some kind of charter... Now I have no idea why Crucon and Vacations to go website still show it available to book.. It could be Royals website at its finest being weird again I don't know.. All I can do is tell you what their official travel agent website says and it shows Every Category Closed and listed at $0.00

I am going to go on cruising power right now and check for you guys..

There was.. But it looks like It got chartered because I am a travel agent and I just went on the travel agent portal to check and it says all categories are closed and its listed at Zero which usually means it got chartered...

As long as your not in a wet bathing suit and have a shirt and some form of shoes on your good to go.. I have eaten in speciality restaurants for lunch all the time and I wear a T-shirt, Shorts, and flip flops

Next Year Oasis leaves out of NJ for the summer.. If you really want to do a cruise for the Ship go on Oasis.. Adventure really does not compare to Oasis and Anthem will be in Europe next summer so your choice for NJ is really only Adventure and Oasis

Its because the Spectrum is in the Chinese Market and unfortunately in that Market they charge for things like Laser tag, North Star, and Ifly... In the US it is free. I know this is unfair but its what Royal does.

exactly.. Starbucks has never been included when it has Stand Alone kiosks which Oasis Class and now Mariner and Navigator have..