David Bennett

Good morning. We are going on the Oasis next week and my wife was considering purchasing the 7 day thermal spa pass. We have been on the ship before but we can’t remember what the thermal spa is like. Could I ask the following please Is it worth the £100? Is there a vanity area to get ready and plug in hairdryer and straighteners? is it roomy? Thanks in advance. Any pics appreciated.

Just watched it. Very interesting and the ship looks amazing. Saw @Matt boarding on the inaugural cruise

Just wondering as going on Oasis in September. Is Vantages tapas food included in the Unlimited dining package? Thanks in advance.

Thank you. Didn’t realise that and just found them

Hi all. Just a quick question. Does anyone have pictures of the wine lists? Going on Oasis in September this year and keen to get an advance look at the drinks options. Thanks in advance.

Hi all. Going on Oasis in Europe later this year. Haven’t been on it since 2019 before the revitalization. I am looking towards booking the unlimited dining package but my question is I know it covers Chops, Giovannis and Izumi. But does it cover the new restaurants Portside BBQ and Playmakers? Thanks in advance.

Doesn’t seem to be available for either my Anthem cruise next week or my Explorer cruise in May

Thanks @AspiringCruisePlanner Yes that’s the way I read it. If you are on the ship you are covered. If not you are on your own. I have asked my travel agent to check this out for sure and also to see what my refund/FCC options are as it’s getting very worrying and that’s not what holidays/Vacations should be about.

I’m sorry but forgive me as I feel like I’m missing something. I know if you are on the cruise and test positive then all costs are covered. But I can’t see a direct link to that statement covering all costs if you test positive before embarkation.

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. Very useful indeed and agree with everything you say. The only thing that’s not 100 clear as you say is if I test positive at the port before boarding it’s not clear if they help with land quarantine and flights home. Once again thanks for your reply @AspiringCruisePlanner

Thanks. Yes have travel insurance, just need the grandchildren now

Thank you. Yes have insurance too but don’t want the inconvenience of using it

Hi all. I am due to sail on Grandeur on 1/23 from Barbados. I know Royal have the cruise with confidence policy but for me there is a potential worry. We are travelling from the UK and Flights, pre cruise hotel, transfers and cruise have all been booked as a package through Royal. Once we are on the ship I am not worried as Royal will look after all our arrangements etc. but due to stay for 2 nights in Barbados before the cruise. My understanding is that if we turn up at the terminal and test positive then we get a cruise refund but have to claim from insurance for quarantine costs etc. Its a long way to go just to quarantine My questions are Will Royal still help with flights home if we don’t board as booked as a package with them? is it worth the risk going as I have heard a few rumours re positive tests at the terminal? What would you do if you were in my shoes? Thanks in Advance.

Thanks for all the feedback. Will look into the options above and see what works out best. cheers.

Hi we are sailing on Rhapsody out of Venice in May. There are 4 adults. Does anyone know the best way to transfer to the ship from the airport? We are flying straight in and out before and after our cruise with no real time to see Venice. I was thinking if there was a water taxi transfer to take in a little sights on the way to the ship. Has anyone previously done this or can give any advice? Thanks in advance David