Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hi everyone and happy holidays! We just signed up for this blog! My name is Drew. My husband Rob and I are big cruising fans and are doing more RCCL cruises as of late. We are big Celebrity fans but it is always fun to try different things! It’s still far out, but we are booked on the Anthem 9 Night February 11th cruise out of Cape Liberty. I am dying to know what blogger’s experiences are with star class. We booked a grand loft. What is the best part of a royal genie? How can that person make an anniversary celebration extra special? Any insider tips with Star Class? Thanks! Drew and Rob Sharla 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,526 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hi there. Welcome to the message boards. See this thread. It has very similar things to what you are asking. Star class is amazing! Enjoy every moment of it. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/20472-grand-loft-suite-questions/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome to the boards. Our first cruise with Royal was star class on Anthem last Christmas and we stayed in GLS 10320. Here is the link to my blog that may give you some insights into the genie and some of our favourite star class perks. I can think of several great star class blogs you may want to read...if you search star class, it may pull them up. Soak it all up and enjoy every moment! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/16651-first-time-star-class-8-night-holiday-bahamas-cruise-anthem-122019/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 12,083 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome to the message boards @Drewtastic86 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharla 359 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Welcome, Drew! The Royal Genie is fantastic! They'll be in touch with you not too long before your cruise to see how they can help, but they are also there to help along the way. If you want anything special for your anniversary, I'm sure they can make that happen, and I am also sure they have ideas on what kind of things will work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Here is a link to a star class blog that I read before our first star class cruise. Full of great information and insights from @Lovetocruise2002https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/10695-“i-dream-of-genie”-–-star-class-harmony-of-the-seas-–-031019-031719/ Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Thank you all for your help!!! I know it is a while away but we are so needing to cruise again LOL. The research and discussions are keeping us excited LOL. We both work in healthcare so we are WAYYYYY overdue for a vacay. That is one of the main reasons we treated ourselves to a suite. We are in Grand Loft suite 8724 on the Anthem. Has anyone been in this suite? I have heard about some potential noise coming from Two70 but I would like to hear other's opinions on the room. Again, your input is so appreciated. We are glad to be new bloggers!!! Drew Drew and Rob from Delaware Lovetocruise2002 and Jax 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,526 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I just booked 8724 last week and the feedback from the SC community (regarding the noise from 270) was enough to make me switch to Deck 10 within an hour of booking. That being said, if Deck 8 is where you want to be, any SC suite is fantastic. And for us, it is a European cruise so we know that we are going to have early mornings. If for your sailing, you think you will be up later anyway, the noise from 270 might not even be a factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,132 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hey, Drew. Yes ! We were in 8724. Here is the link to that non-live Blog Sorry. I don't know how to make it just a link. UGH Anyway...8724 is awesome ! I loved that suite so much. Yes, there is noise bleed from 270....so just be prepared for that. There was noise bleed up on deck 10 as well but it wasn't as bad as it was on 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 51 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I don't know how to make it just a link. UGH Hey don’t feel bad; I am still trying to figure out how to search LOL Here is your link https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11273-back-2-back-star-class-cruises-the-short-version/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,132 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Jax said: Hey don’t feel bad; I am still trying to figure out how to search LOL Here is your link https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11273-back-2-back-star-class-cruises-the-short-version/ Thanks !!!! Jax 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 @WAAAYTOOO Thank you for the input regarding the suite! We stay out pretty late so I feel we should be ok based upon what you said in your blog. Your blog is such a great read, btw! LOL BTW, is anyone aware of a refit for Anthem? I read some things online but nothing concrete. Thank you! Drew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 28,358 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Drewtastic86 said: BTW, is anyone aware of a refit for Anthem? No major changes expected. All ships are required to drydock for marine maintenance every 5 years. That is why she was going to drydock. They may do some small changes. When I was on her in January there were rumors the Concierge Lounge would get a new sign and be labeled as a Suite Lounge. Another rumor was that the Diamond Lounge would be expanded consuming a section of the Music Hall upstairs. Rumors are cheap and often prove unreliable. Anthem is in great shape. They were replacing carpet in the Windjammer in January so they are constantly doing things like this even outside of drydock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaullram 137 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 We were on the last Anthem sailing before the cancellations and I did a recap of our cruise under the Live Blog section of the message boards (I can't figure out how to paste the link). Star class is amazing and we stayed in 10324 which was phenomenal. Take a look through my recap as I summarized what our Genie did for us. WAAAYTOOO and Jax 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,526 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 57 minutes ago, jaullram said: (I can't figure out how to paste the link). I pasted the link to your blog, @Jax's blog, and @WAAAYTOOO's SC Anthem blogs in my original post here in this thread. WAAAYTOOO and jaullram 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I pasted the link to your blog, @Jax's blog, and @WAAAYTOOO's SC Anthem blogs in my original post here in this thread. Totally missed that little bit of news! Haha Good to know I can stop posting links now WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 In your opinion, what are the top three things about Star Class? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,132 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 1. Genie - special access and personal service 2. All inclusive (dining package +, drinks package +) 3. The SUITE ! Lovetocruise2002, Rmauch1163 and Jax 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 1. The Suite & genie services 2. Specialty dining, drinks in stateroom 3. Daily laundry WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,526 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: 1. Genie - special access and personal service 2. All inclusive (dining package +, drinks package +) 3. The SUITE ! +1 on all three! If Hubby were answering this, he would agree with @Jax and say the laundry. I don't care about that cause I don't trust anyone with my clothes lol. Jax 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: +1 on all three! If Hubby were answering this, he would agree with @Jax and say the laundry. I don't care about that cause I don't trust anyone with my clothes lol. I still laugh about the story of your hubby getting the laundry ready ..... only to learn the service wasn’t free. Lol Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,526 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Jax said: I still laugh about the story of your hubby getting the laundry ready ..... only to learn the service wasn’t free. Lol In his defence, we were still on Deck 17 but yes, he was so confused. Jax 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thank you everyone? I am sorry for all the questions but I am a more well versed Celebrity Cruiser than Royal so I am somewhat of a novice here. I have seen a few people mention Facebook groups? which do you suggest? Is it a similar situation to CC roll call? @WAAAYTOOO @Lovetocruise2002 @Jax I have enjoyed reading your blogs! I need more material regarding star class lol. Drew Drew and Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewtastic86 63 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Is Wonderland worth visiting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,132 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Drewtastic86 said: Is Wonderland worth visiting? Wonderland is definitely worth trying. We did not care for it but many love it. It is very unique. If you are into really unusual food presentation, it will be a very good experience. If you are more of a traditional eater (we both are) then it will seem very bizarre. If you're going to be SC now is the time to try it - when it doesn't cost you anything extra !! We do enjoy "The World" dessert, so we will sometimes have dinner somewhere else and just pop by Wonderland for dessert. You can do that if you are SC or even if you just have the UDP. USCG Teacher, Mykl and Jax 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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