Rose City Cruiser

29 minutes ago, UkuleleCruiser said:

Never experienced a cancellation, but the cruise last year we spent the first night at the dock in Galveston. I didn't care as long as I was on the ship! However, being able to drive instead of fly means we will probably always consider Galveston and New Orleans as a possibility. If I had to fly, unless it was a lot cheaper, I'd probably hit somewhere in Florida...

I believe there's a Panama Canal itinerary  from Long Beach, CA to Galveston, TX through a different cruise line. 

33 minutes ago, UkuleleCruiser said:

Doesn't always work. On last year's Liberty of the Seas cruise, we arrived early to board the ship.... Only to find out they were delayed by fog, and wound up sitting on the cold pavement for hours because Galveston Port Authority has no provision for storing luggage for us. The lesson learned is we don't leave the hotel unless we see the ship. But the line wasn't awful, either.

Galveston always has delays due to fog.  Best not to book any early flights on disembarkation day. 

Are multi-device price offerings stackable with C&A Tier discounts while onboard?  Looking at 2-Device package.

On 2/16/2018 at 6:09 AM, L454S said:

Just did a 5 night Feb 3 - 8 on Empress. There is no CL or DL. There was a sail away party for Diamond and up on the patio behind Bolero's. The Viking Crown was open for D+ and P from 5 - 8:30 PM daily. Had the regular 3 drinks loaded to the sea pass card daily.

That is the MSC Seaside in the background, had just gotten off that one and crossed the street for this one.

Pic is sail away from Miami at Bolers's

 

Planning to go on Empress in June.  Are they still offering complimentary mimosas or bloody mary's during brunch on sea days?  How was Voom on the ship?  

a bunch of hooligans!

10 minutes ago, rjac said:

Vigorous sex......

Rough seas?  NOPE!

18 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said:

TLDR - we all love to hate it. 

... and we will all definitely be eating it after a day of drinking. 

Good hangover remedy.  

I think having the fastest internet connection speeds out of all the cruise lines has something to do with it.  This is their biggest selling feature and I think many people purchase their wifi packages for this very reason.  

On 2/1/2018 at 11:45 AM, LetsTryThisTech said:

I don't know I compared my last phones 20MP camera to the Samsung of the same gen (Can't remember which they gone through so many maybe 6 or 7) and my photos and video where much better and I was filming 4k before they could so I don't really believe that in my opinion but that's why I stick to the Chinese products. I mean 90% of the components are generic. But that's my opinion, the only way I will purchase Samsung is if someone pays for it and I will NEVER buy into Apple ecosystem again did that and had everything die within 2 years including a laptop. I love tech, I test a lot and often flip devices for what I pay for them since living in the Cayman Islands it costs people a lot to bring things in. I know @twangster trusts the names more (other post on routers.) But, I find the spec to value to name isn't worth it. Heck even big names like HTC and LG can have better phones for less. I remember getting a 3D phone from LG for free back when 3D TVs were the cool thing. But that my opinion and everyone has a preference just stating its not always what they tell you.

I have bought the OnePlus One when it first came out and most recently the OnePlus 5T.  So much more value for the money.  Love their Oxygen OS.  The OnePlus user community is very helpful as well.  I like how it has dual sim as I live in a border city.  Swapping Canada and US phone plans in less than a second.  

Purchase a policy that covers you from the time you leave your home until you return home.  "Door to door" policies will reimburse in cash for any non-refundable portions of your trip instead of getting reimbursement in the form of future credit that is offered by the cruise/airlines.  

19 hours ago, JLMoran said:

Is it wrong that, knowing you're from Scotland, I mentally hear all of your posts spoken in either (depending on my frame of mind) Gerard Butler's, Henry Ian Cusick's, or Iain De Caestecker's voice?

At least you don't ever "play back" in my head as Scrooge McDuck. 

keeping this Royal related......  FREEEEEEDOMMMMMMMMMM of the Seas

2 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

You got it!!  It's "as if" then "whatever" followed up by "eye roll" then stomping away. 

"Soft" 

56 minutes ago, Boxerluver said:

No I meant which deck and where on the ship, Royal Promenade, Boardwalk, etc?

You board the ship on Deck 5 Royal Promenade. 

When you arrive at the ports, you board on Deck 3 gangway 

I would take the risk of possibly paying more at the end of the trip than to pay too much for a package that you may break even on.  

If there are more people in your party, you could get a little creative with room assignments. 

46 minutes ago, LetsTryThisTech said:

I think they want the drinkers though. Alcohol alone would be profitable I am not sure a cover charge would be the best move in my opinion.

There are no other casual dining options on the ship that has a bar that easily accessible.  It will be interesting to see the buying behaviour data behind the patrons of Sabor.  Are they mostly passengers who already have the alcohol beverage package and RCCL is trying to squeeze a few more $$ out of those passengers?

7 hours ago, J_Keeble said:

I hope they keep Sabor still, maybe they will make that side of the boardwalk a small Sabor, the bar is in the centre of the boardwalk which leaves more room inside the venue. and a smaller playmakers and juggle the port side of the boardwalk around ..... hmmmmm

 

I can imagine watching sport with some Guac and chips mmmmmmmmmm

Playmakers could have Mexican food offerings as appetizers along with their gourmet burger menu.  Interesting to see if they will have a la carte pricing or cover charge.  With limited seating, cover charge will be a more profitable option. Can't have tables taken with only guac and chips being ordered.    

I hope they implement Playmakers and Seafood specialty restaurant.      

Go lay in the sun deck with I'm on a Boat playing in my head 

Gratuities are automatically added to your final statement.  The amount varies depending on the type of stateroom you have on the ship.  

Only way I see that happening is if RCCL moves one of their ships from Asia to Australia.  Just too much demand for Caribbean itineraries.  

April 2019 there's a 9nt southern Caribbean itinerary leaving from Florida 

2 hours ago, LetsTryThisTech said:

Okay now the sale is over and my internet went from 30% to 20% and is still the same price? So were they just lying about it being 30% off that whole time? 

RCCL has the best marketing team

I use Roammobility SIM card. It's a pay per day SIM. I believe they use mainly T-Mobile towers in the USA. They have a coverage map on their website to see if they meet your needs. 

RCL Blog floppy hat.  

11 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

Unless someone's cigarette from a balcony above lands on your underwear (not suppose to be out there in the first place). Then you are out of luck ?

Not making this up. Read this on another board. Think it was on Liberty of the seas...

That's why you bring 2 pairs.