CGTLH Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: Without a doubt, from what I've heard, it was your Genie who dropped the ball on that one. Looking at their Facebook profile it shows current job "Former Royal Genie at Royal Caribbean Cruises". So it just makes me wonder if they decided to change career paths or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 1 minute ago, CGTLH said: Looking at their Facebook profile it shows current job "Former Royal Genie at Royal Caribbean Cruises". So it just makes me wonder if they decided to change career paths or something else. Few months ago, it was still Ovation but who knows now...I still feel that a good/not great Genie can really make or break the experience. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: I still feel that a good/not great Genie can really make or break the experience. No doubt about that Lovetocruise2002 and MamaShark 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Update: So...either we have a really awesome and organized Genie (which I think is likely the case) or things get done unusually fast on Harmony. We are 32 days out and we have our schedule pretty much finalized already. For those trying to calculate value, here is an example of some things we have on our schedule that is included with Star Class: - Bridge and Galley tour - Backstage tour - private Escape the Rubicon session - Cupcake making classes Not much else to do at this point. It’s going to be a long wait... betatke1480, Skigoofy, Deedeelynn and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 15 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: So...either we have a really awesome and organized Genie (which I think is likely the case) or things get done unusually fast on Harmony. We are 32 days out and we have our schedule pretty much finalized already. For those trying to calculate value, here is an example of some things we have on our schedule that is included with Star Class: - Bridge and Galley tour Happily following along here! So excited for you!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 18 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: It’s going to be a long wait... 32 days...long wait, I think you can make it. I've got 156 days for my Bermuda cruise this year, 437 days to my B2B next April and 554 to my Alaska cruise tour next August. Now, those are long waits! However, I'm looking at the positive side. Just consider all the "great" deals I can take advantage of waiting. The Cruise Junkie, WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, rjac said: I've got 156 days for my Bermuda cruise this year, 437 days to my B2B next April and 554 to my Alaska cruise tour next August. Now, those are long waits! You and I are in very similar boats -- 253 days until my Bermuda cruise this year, and 541 days until my Iceland & Greenland cruise next August. I wish I had a B2B in between those two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 21 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Update: So...either we have a really awesome and organized Genie (which I think is likely the case) or things get done unusually fast on Harmony. We are 32 days out and we have our schedule pretty much finalized already. For those trying to calculate value, here is an example of some things we have on our schedule that is included with Star Class: - Bridge and Galley tour - Backstage tour - private Escape the Rubicon session - Cupcake making classes Not much else to do at this point. It’s going to be a long wait... WOW !!! Pretty awesome. I think your Genie must be a real Genie ! I've never had that much reserved before getting onboard. Where are you eating lunch on embark day ? I had our Genie make reservations at Chops b/c I am concerned that it might be very busy on embark day now, with The Key people dining there. We have normally been the only ones in the restaurant but I think those days are over ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 30 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Where are you eating lunch on embark day ? Sabor...It was an easy decision because I have wanted to try it every time we've sailed OA class and we (Hubby) were too frugal to want to spend the extra! JLMoran and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: . I wish I had a B2B in between those two! YOLO Baby! Just ask @Lovetocruise2002.......oh wait, you still work. My bad.... JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Sabor...It was an easy decision because I have wanted to try it every time we've sailed OA class and we (Hubby) were too frugal to want to spend the extra! Try all the margaritas. All of them. Mrs. RoyalMoyal, Lovetocruise2002, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 and 7 others 5 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Matt said: Try all the margaritas. All of them. It was a fun challenge! Think I managed to do all the margaritas on Harmony plus the Mezcal selections. Only part I didn't do were the sangrias and flights. Plus it helped having a bartender that you've met on a few other sailings. I give her credit, managed to make the Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita not taste like lawn clippings. WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Matt said: Try all the margaritas. All of them. That is the plan! I will provide photo evidence. Deedeelynn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is the plan! I will provide photo evidence. Uhh, hope there's none of you praying to the Porcelain God after trying Matt's recommendation "Try all the margaritas. All of them". Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, rjac said: Uhh, hope there's none of you praying to the Porcelain God after trying Matt's recommendation "Try all the margaritas. All of them". He didn't say all the same day. Taking out the flights you only have 5 margaritas in the "Drink around Sabor" challenge. Now if trying to do the flights and meet the package rules you might run into some issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, rjac said: Uhh, hope there's none of you praying to the Porcelain God after trying Matt's recommendation "Try all the margaritas. All of them". There will be none of that. My kids are with me on this one. What kind of example would I be setting? That and I would never attempt to try them all at once. That for sure would not end well. rjac, JLMoran and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 14 hours ago, rjac said: Uhh, hope there's none of you praying to the Porcelain God after trying Matt's recommendation "Try all the margaritas. All of them". Sounds like a dare to me, @Lovetocruise2002 Lovetocruise2002 and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Just now, Matt said: Sounds like a dare to me, @Lovetocruise2002 Lol! I am more of a @Matt rather than @CruiseLifeRick Deedeelynn, CazV, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Some random thoughts and observations since I last posted. This past week and a half or so, I've been emailing Araceli here and there to fine tune some plans. Our main schedule was done already, and now it's the little things. She is as wonderful as many have told me. Communication with her has been prompt and detailed. I cannot wait to meet her in 3 weeks time. Anyway, here is what I have discovered so far: - Genies really can make things happen, even things that don't cross your mind (and I've done lots of research so not much surprises me). - Genies also do say no sometimes. For example, we were hoping for burgers from Johnny Rockets or Jamie's to be delivered to our cabana in Labadee, and the answer was no. So contrary to popular belief, they cannot make everything happen. - I have also come to the conclusion that what a Genie can do also depends on the ship. For example, I asked if seats could be reserved on the promenade for certain events and it was explained to me that they do that on Oasis and Allure but not Harmony. We also inquired about private ice time (as I have heard of other Star Class passengers doing this with success) and we were told that they cannot do that on Harmony but instead, they would give the girls a sticker for public ice time. No clue what that means right now. So, no surprise here that Royal is not consistent even with Star Class and genie benefits. - It has been so stress free to be able to move dining around without any worries that there would not be availability. We've done it a few times now and Araceli has come back with a simple answer of "Done :)" 22 days and counting... FlowBro Ty, betatke1480 and MamaShark 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: . We also inquired about private ice time (as I have heard of other Star Class passengers doing this with success) and we were told that they cannot do that on Harmony but instead, they would give the girls a sticker for public ice time. No clue what that means right now. So I Think That Means That Your Genie Will Go Get The Sticker For The Ice Rink Sessions. So You Dont Have To Go Down And Wait In Line To Get In Line To Sign Up For The Ice Session. Also If You Mind Wound You Ask You Genie If You Get A Private Time On The Flowrider. 33 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: 22 days and counting... Yay I Have 79 Days Until My First Of Three Harmony Cruises This Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Just now, Jaymac Radio said: Also If You Mind Wound You Ask You Genie If You Get A Private Time On The Flowrider. I already know the answer to that one. It's "yes" but there is a cost. It is whatever cost that shows on the cruise planner. Th3CruiseGuru, FlowBro Ty and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Next fun question would be if Star class could invade Key time. Th3CruiseGuru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Next fun question would be if Star class could invade Key time. Hmm...I just might be curious enough to look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: Hmm...I just might be curious enough to look into that Please do. Inquiring minds want to know... Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Just now, twangster said: Please do. Inquiring minds want to know... I will take that challenge for the team. Stay tuned. Might have to wait until I get on board for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 thanks for the price drop after the cabin category sells out tip. Just saved about $200. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Just going to leave this here... The lead up to this cruise has been odd to say the least. I am not used to not having much to plan. I don't know what to do with myself. Time has come to a complete stop. I have never felt like this in the lead up to any cruise...so close, yet it feels so far away. Thank goodness @twangster is blogging this week! There is not much to do at this point but wait. The girls and I are packing this weekend. Those who know us well can guess when Hubby will be packing. Although he does have a "cruise shelf" now so he claims it will be easy grab and go for him. Everything is set to go with Araceli. The only thing left to discuss is embarkation procedures for Star Class at Port Everglades. I am expecting to hear from her about that at some point this week. I will post the info as I get it. Sweety, ThyriC, bellemiche and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bish Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Following! OMG, that SNL picture is sooo funny!! Giggling as I remember that character who was unable to keep a secret....... bellemiche and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 I can't wait for your blog. I am on Harmony April 14. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 D10 and I just watched sail away from the webcams for the last time. Next week it will finally be our turn! This is where you will find me for next week’s sail away! Cannot wait! We are beyond excited! Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie, Mindybrite and 8 others 8 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Your excitement for this cruise is contagious and I'm so happy for you! I have seen you mention in other topic that your genie sent you PDF versions of the various menus around the ship. Is this something you are able to post here? I'm especially interested in recent Coastal Kitchen dinner menus as I'm seeing some discrepancies between the app menus and what people have mentioned here. Though I'm sure you guys will personally be taking full advantage of the included specialty dining! (as you well should!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, spiralqueen said: Your excitement for this cruise is contagious and I'm so happy for you! I have seen you mention in other topic that your genie sent you PDF versions of the various menus around the ship. Is this something you are able to post here? I'm especially interested in recent Coastal Kitchen dinner menus as I'm seeing some discrepancies between the app menus and what people have mentioned here. Though I'm sure you guys will personally be taking full advantage of the included specialty dining! (as you well should!) I have them. I will post the PDFs sometime this week The Cruise Junkie and spiralqueen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I have them. I will post the PDFs sometime this week Yay! Thank you, you're the best Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperandchips Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Wow, what an amazing dream to have come true and you are so close to departure! I will be here reading along!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Unless they have changed the menus around (which happened on Allure...so entirely possible), ask the Genie if night #1 is filet night in the CK. It is on some ships...used to be on Harmony, too. They will only offer the filet one night (unless things have changed) and the filet at CK is the consistently the best one on the whole ship. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'm following again! Sooooo excited for you and your family!!! can't wait for the blog too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: ask the Genie if night #1 is filet night in the CK. On it already! We made our reservations for CK Night 1 weeks ago! I would never give up the filet there, not even for Hubby! And yes, it is only on Night 1. The Cruise Junkie and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Coastal Kitchen Menus on Harmony ...as requested by @spiralqueen. Just a note that they will switch the Night 5/6 menus around depending on which night is formal night. For our western itinerary sailing, the Night 6 menu is actually served on Night 5. A big thank you to our awesome Genie, Araceli. CK D #1_ENG.pdfCK D #2_ENG.pdfCK D #3_ENG.pdfCK D #4_ENG.pdfCK D #5_ENG.pdfCK D #6_ENG.pdfCK D #7_ENG.pdfCoastal KIDS MENU.pdf spiralqueen, Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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