Jay Jay Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 On Symphony until March 5th. 3800 passengers. Sea day jam packed...hard to find lounger. Wouldn't want to see at full capacity. Most shows cancelled, no lasertag, some eating venues with limited hours. Boarding time not checked, no line ups when we passed around noon. Can't punch seacard, no bracelets. Get internet with multiple devices, no need for individual. Regarding masks, about 75% don't wear indoors. Having a great time so far with the entire family (with kiddos 8 & 13, wife, grandma)! AMA dr martini, KristiZ and Rene Desmarais 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Jay Jay said: On Symphony until March 5th. 3800 passengers. Sea day jam packed...hard to find lounger. Wouldn't want to see at full capacity. Most shows cancelled, no lasertag, some eating venues with limited hours. Boarding time not checked, no line ups when we passed around noon. Can't punch seacard, no bracelets. Get internet with multiple devices, no need for individual. Regarding masks, about 75% don't wear indoors. Having a great time so far with the entire family (with kiddos 8 & 13, wife, grandma)! AMA I board on March 5,2022. Have they stated why the shows and laser tag is cancelled? I assume it's COVID, but with them rolling back on some protocols it doesn't make sense. Can you confirm if its the Broadway and Hiro show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 Packed with 3800? What is normal capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 34 minutes ago, Pooch said: Packed with 3800? What is normal capacity? 6,680 MAX SaveTheSharks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 How is the food? We were on Symphony 2/12-19 and the food at both the CK and the specialty restaurants was the most mediocre to bad that we’ve ever had on a cruise. I even spent 2 nights sick after eating …….. once from I think the tuna tartare in Chops which did taste a bit off and I didn’t finish it …… and once after eating at Izumi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Did they cancel the ice shows? I was on 2/12-2/19, too. One thing I noticed when looking at the performers name tags were multiple people from both Ukraine and Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, ChrisK2793 said: 6,680 MAX Wow and 3800 felt crowded to the OP? I am praying for 3800 on Harmony in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, mamie said: I board on March 5,2022. Have they stated why the shows and laser tag is cancelled? I assume it's COVID, but with them rolling back on some protocols it doesn't make sense. Can you confirm if its the Broadway and Hiro show? Presumably covid reasons. Hiro has a few show times, 1977 (skating) has 2, flight 1. That's about it, the rest are comedians. Solarium bistro is closed. Most of the activities are on, including flow rider, zipline, slides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 47 minutes ago, Pooch said: Wow and 3800 felt crowded to the OP? I am praying for 3800 on Harmony in 2 weeks. Most shops are around 60% i hear. Feels crowded but we don't usually cruise Royal so we don't know how it usually feels. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMatl Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, Pooch said: Wow and 3800 felt crowded to the OP? I am praying for 3800 on Harmony in 2 weeks. I agree. I’d welcome 3800 people on a 6800 person cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jay Jay said: Presumably covid reasons. Hiro has a few show times, 1977 (skating) has 2, flight 1. That's about it, the rest are comedians. Solarium bistro is closed. Most of the activities are on, including flow rider, zipline, slides. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ChrisK2793 said: How is the food? We were on Symphony 2/12-19 and the food at both the CK and the specialty restaurants was the most mediocre to bad that we’ve ever had on a cruise. I even spent 2 nights sick after eating …….. once from I think the tuna tartare in Chops which did taste a bit off and I didn’t finish it …… and once after eating at Izumi. Food is very good, but this is obviously very relative to past experiences and expectations. Service is good and friendly but lacking compared to what we are used to...perhaps this is normal but didn't expect to wait 20 minutes for a waiter to ask for coffee at breakfast. Or lineups for windjammer with ship at 60%. ChrisK2793 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, need2cruz said: Did they cancel the ice shows? I was on 2/12-2/19, too. One thing I noticed when looking at the performers name tags were multiple people from both Ukraine and Russia. That's an interesting point as many skaters are indeed Russian (and prob some Ukrainian), but 1977 does have 2 shows...it's excellent (note that venue is packed due to limited shows available). Royal has also made special contractual exceptions for Ukrainian and Russian staff who wish to go home to support family, which is nice to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 What cruise line are you used to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pooch said: What cruise line are you used to? Disney, celebrity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCE Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 About how long are the 2 headliner acts/shows and the comedy show? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, CCE said: About how long are the 2 headliner acts/shows and the comedy show? Thanks! About an hour, some run a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Any Adventure Ocean restrictions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Jzx1103 said: Any Adventure Ocean restrictions??? Mandatory masks. Explorer (6-8) had a dozen kids yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Golas Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Are you doing east or west?? Cruise Compass papers available to see? SpicyCherry and Cruiser58 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganCM13 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 What about the Aqua show is it still going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganCM13 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Jay Jay said: Mandatory masks. Explorer (6-8) had a dozen kids yesterday. Do you think there is any wiggle room and the ages for the groups of kids? I have 2 nephews traveling with us one is 5 and one is 6 they want to be together in the Adventure Ocean groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Jay Jay said: Mandatory masks. Explorer (6-8) had a dozen kids yesterday. Do you still have to book times in Adventure Ocean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 We are doing a B2B on Symphony on April 30 and soooooooo looking forward to it. Been waiting for someone to post a Cruise Compass also. It would be great if one was available. Hint, Hint Cruiser58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Walt Golas said: Are you doing east or west?? Cruise Compass papers available to see? West, i'll post CC at end of trip. Wouldn't rely on it for main shows however. Cruiser58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Jzx1103 said: Do you still have to book times in Adventure Ocean? We did but not sure if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, MeaganCM13 said: Do you think there is any wiggle room and the ages for the groups of kids? I have 2 nephews traveling with us one is 5 and one is 6 they want to be together in the Adventure Ocean groups. Not sure, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, MeaganCM13 said: What about the Aqua show is it still going? Hiro is on a few times this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiku Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 We cruise in 2 weeks. I’m super bummed to hear about show cancellations. I’ve been checking daily for the reservations to open up only to learn they don’t anymore. For the ones that will be on, does booking open up once you’re on the ships WiFi? Any space or hour limitations on the nusury hours? We are stressing that we won’t be able to book any hours for her at all so we have no idea what to expect since it’s our first cruise with a child. She’s under 1yo. We also just learned we can’t leave the ship with her without booking an excursion but everything is already booked. The timing of the information absolutely sucks. They tell you nothing! Thanks for any advice you post. Definitely will be following this chat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 The requirements for excursions through Royal only for unvaxxed children has been in the healthy sail protocols for a very long time. This is not new and is on their website, the app and I count at least 5 emails for our trip 3/13. You say everything is booked. Did you mean third party excursions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiku Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 We weren’t doing much browsing on their website for information as it was so far out. We were going by when they sent us information via email. When I reached out we were originally told that did not apply to children ineligible for the vaccine so we thought our 7 month old infant was excluded. They said “kids” not “babies” or “infants”. Turns out that was wrong. Royal’s excursions are all booked. There are only a couple still available but they have age restrictions which we couldn’t bring an infant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Sorry this happened to you and I hope you have a great trip anyway. Just shows that in the ever changing covid world, you’ve got to watch like a hawk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Maiku said: We cruise in 2 weeks. I’m super bummed to hear about show cancellations. I’ve been checking daily for the reservations to open up only to learn they don’t anymore. For the ones that will be on, does booking open up once you’re on the ships WiFi? Any space or hour limitations on the nusury hours? We are stressing that we won’t be able to book any hours for her at all so we have no idea what to expect since it’s our first cruise with a child. She’s under 1yo. We also just learned we can’t leave the ship with her without booking an excursion but everything is already booked. The timing of the information absolutely sucks. They tell you nothing! Thanks for any advice you post. Definitely will be following this chat! Don't have a baby but nursery hours are not currently limited nor limited, but that can change from week to week. Many excursion openings this week. You're going during a busy March break week so it will likely be a different story. You can book a private Royal excursion via Private Journeys (more expensive but reasonable) Maiku 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Daughter sick. Gave her covid test...came back negative. Had she been positive one adult would have needed to stay isolated with her...not all of family. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 How have lines at Windjammer been? How long are you waiting to get in, to get food, etc., during meal times? It's so weird how some people find a ship really crowded and others don't. I was on Symphony at capacity and I never felt like it was too crowded. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 I received this from the concierge for next week's (eastern) sailing. It may be of use to others, but it is subject to change, of course. Whoops, forgot it had the highlighting in there. Well, now you know what I've chosen. Shows at Glance.pdf WAAAYTOOO, mamie, Maiku and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Marc said: I received this from the concierge for next week's (eastern) sailing. It may be of use to others, but it is subject to change, of course. Whoops, forgot it had the highlighting in there. Well, now you know what I've chosen. Shows at Glance.pdf 792.16 kB · 38 downloads This is greatly appreicated and now I can plan ahead. I will be on this sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Marc said: I received this from the concierge for next week's (eastern) sailing. It may be of use to others, but it is subject to change, of course. Whoops, forgot it had the highlighting in there. Well, now you know what I've chosen. Shows at Glance.pdf 792.16 kB · 41 downloads So did you send the highlighted information back to the concierge for her to make the reservations or is that just notes to self? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToSea Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 balloon drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jay Posted March 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Marc said: I received this from the concierge for next week's (eastern) sailing. It may be of use to others, but it is subject to change, of course. Whoops, forgot it had the highlighting in there. Well, now you know what I've chosen. Shows at Glance.pdf 792.16 kB · 64 downloads Western sailing is the same. Ronn Lucas is hilarious. All Hiro shows have been cancelled so far...hopefully will be able to attend Friday. Book them all by suppertime on day 1 or they'll be full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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