ZBrady Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 So looks like there have been some changes to the RC app recently. 1) You are able to reserve drink packages in the app 2) Not sure if you were able to do this in the past but I’ve now noticed you can view ships/sailings for things you haven’t booked. 3) A post in a FB group lead me to an upcoming sailing on Symphony and this particular section of their MDR dinner menu. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I think the option to see other cruises has been there, at least for a few months as I've been checking it out occasionally myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Maine cold water lobster has not been included before. Warm water Caribbean lobster has typically been served on select formal nights on a complimentary basis for medium and long cruises. What's the controversy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, twangster said: Maine cold water lobster has not been included before. Warm water Caribbean lobster has typically been served on select formal nights on a complimentary basis for medium and long cruises. What's the controversy? I think it's the additional charge for extra lobster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, ScottD said: I think it's the additional charge for extra lobster. The MDR offers upgrades like a Chops Steak and Maine lobster. These types of extra cost options have been around for years. I don't recall Maine lobster being unlimited. I don't think the Chops steak upgrade is unlimited either. You get one. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, twangster said: Maine cold water lobster has not been included before. Warm water Caribbean lobster has typically been served on select formal nights on a complimentary basis for medium and long cruises. What's the controversy? It seems like on this particular sailing they replaced the unlimited warm lobster with the choice of one complimentary cold water with the option to purchase additional - the discussion other places had people claiming they would cancel their cruise; but usually here people are more - how do you say - rational? FloatyBoaty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Canceling your cruise because you can't get something on board ship that every grocery store has amuses me. AshleyDillo, TomBryant, FloatyBoaty and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, ZBrady said: It seems like on this particular sailing they replaced the unlimited warm lobster with the choice of one complimentary cold water with the option to purchase additional - the discussion other places had people claiming they would cancel their cruise; but usually here people are more - how do you say - rational? I've been known to book a cruise to try to get some tail but I've never canceled a cruise for lack of succeeding. Allen2, teddy, Dlove707 and 20 others 3 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCS62 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Other app problem I've been having - I open the app & only see one upcoming cruise (usually the one I looked @ last), but not the other 2. I've tried signing out, & signing back in, sometimes that works. I look at one cruise, try to switch sailings, nothing else showing. I clear the cache, that works once & then I can't see my other sailings again. Same with force stop. I've deleted & re-installed the app, and this morning it's the same thing. Anyone else have this glitch??? It's driving me buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, MaryCS62 said: Other app problem I've been having - I open the app & only see one upcoming cruise (usually the one I looked @ last), but not the other 2. I've tried signing out, & signing back in, sometimes that works. I look at one cruise, try to switch sailings, nothing else showing. I clear the cache, that works once & then I can't see my other sailings again. Same with force stop. I've deleted & re-installed the app, and this morning it's the same thing. Anyone else have this glitch??? It's driving me buggy This was happening to me last night. On my iPhone - All of my upcoming cruises would show up, but then once I selected one further in the future if I tried to go back to the full list, only the later one and those after would show up. I signed out, quit the app, waited a minute, then signed back in and they all would be there. It did not work if I did not quit the app. I did not have to clear the cache, but it happened a couple times. They have added several new features to the app, so hopefully will be resolved as they troubleshoot. For now, I figured I know how to work around it and will try to be patient with fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 $16.99 for a lobster tail makes me chuckle. Lobster are $7.99/lb at the supermarket I work at, and that’s more expensive than local lobster pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, teddy said: $16.99 for a lobster tail makes me chuckle. Lobster are $7.99/lb at the supermarket I work at, and that’s more expensive than local lobster pounds. I'm sure beer at your store isn't $7 each either. teddy and FloatyBoaty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, twangster said: I'm sure beer at your store isn't $7 each either. Lol. Nope. Nor are the cans of Coke I buy onboard $4 at the stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, teddy said: $16.99 for a lobster tail makes me chuckle. Lobster are $7.99/lb at the supermarket I work at, and that’s more expensive than local lobster pounds. Cost for a Maine lobster tail add-on at my local Red Lobster: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, teddy said: Lol. Nope. Nor are the cans of Coke I buy onboard $4 at the stores. What does a tail cost at a local restaurant? $8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I get it that it’s not a bad price when you’re not purchasing them in the area lobsters are brought in to port. I’m sure people from the Pacific Northwest are dumbfounded by what we’re willing to pay for wild caught Sockeye Salmon up here in northern New England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, twangster said: What does a tail cost at a local restaurant? $8? Never bought one, so I have no idea. They sell in stores for $3.99-$4.99 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I wasn’t trying to come across like a jerk or arrogant back up there and I’m sorry if I did. I was expressing my amazement at how much lobster tails cost vs. how much the whole lobster is locally. I know it’s not apples to apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, teddy said: I wasn’t trying to come across like a jerk or arrogant back up there and I’m sorry if I did. I was expressing my amazement at how much lobster tails cost vs. how much the whole lobster is locally. I know it’s not apples to apples. Didn't take it that, no worries. Just pointing out that the price of an uncooked item at a grocery store isn't a fair basis of comparison to the price of an entree in a restaurant. Matt and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I have friends on the Symphony right now. The changes to menu have already been implemented. Goodbye daily Classics! Big Tule and FloatyBoaty 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I think in my lifetime of cruising I got the daily classics once (NY Strip) and wasn't impressed. Flavor was good, but the texture was just odd. That said, the classics, being rather basic and bland, were good for those with dietary restrictions in situations the other stuff couldn't be adapted too easily. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I think in my lifetime of cruising I got the daily classics once (NY Strip) and wasn't impressed. Flavor was good, but the texture was just odd. That said, the classics, being rather basic and bland, were good for those with dietary restrictions in situations the other stuff couldn't be adapted too easily. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with the change. I like having a few more choices than just a few selections, especially since Royal rarely changes them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 35 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: I have friends on the Symphony right now. The changes to menu have already been implemented. Goodbye daily Classics! Tell them to complain! Big Tule, Xaa and Pattycruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, wordell1 said: I like having a few more choices than just a few selections, especially since Royal rarely changes them up. I'll be curious to see if the classics are truly off the menu or just not on the menu for the sake of the trial to get better metrics. dr martini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKarl Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 6 hours ago, twangster said: I've been known to book a cruise to try to get some tail but I've never canceled a cruise for lack of succeeding. If I canceled for "Lack of Tail" I would never have sailed much at all! Matt, Big Tule and twangster 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 57 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I think in my lifetime of cruising I got the daily classics once (NY Strip) and wasn't impressed. Flavor was good, but the texture was just odd. I had the same experience with the NY Strip. The texture was like the sole of a shoe. (It didn't help that it looked like one). Big Tule, Dlove707 and Pooch 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 54 minutes ago, wordell1 said: Tell them to complain! One of them is pregnant and she craves the French onion soup! LOL Yo2slick and wordell1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Are the escargot gone? It’s my daughters favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Escargone! Nah, I doubt they go. Pretty cheap and pretty popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I don't care about the lobster piece, but the classics I like to have around. I don't eat them a lot, but someone at the table has one or more of them probably every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, Xaa said: I don't care about the lobster piece, but the classics I like to have around. I don't eat them a lot, but someone at the table has one or more of them probably every night. I'm thinking they'd be available, just not as prominently advertised Big Tule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I did like the verity , I hope it will stay, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Did some quick menu counts. Appetizers: Test menu: 6 Previous: 10 Entrees (ignoring upcharge items): Test menu: 7 Previous: 9 Deserts: Test menu: 6 Previous: 9 It appears the Cruise Classics part of the menu is rotated through over the course of the sailing instead of being available every evening. As others have said, lobster is now cold water Maine lobster, which has never been included as part of the base fare before to my knowledge. A couple of items looked to be improved versions of what's offered on other ships. Overall, at least to me, it's a big meh. If it improves kitchen consistency, I won't even notice the missing items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Marlena said: Are the escargot gone? It’s my daughters favorite In the test menus on the 7-night Symphony sailing right now, the Escargot is not offered on Days 3, 4. and 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyB Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I think in my lifetime of cruising I got the daily classics once (NY Strip) and wasn't impressed. Flavor was good, but the texture was just odd. That said, the classics, being rather basic and bland, were good for those with dietary restrictions in situations the other stuff couldn't be adapted too easily. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with the change. I agree steak is the only thing I was looking at, however they did get rid of shrimp cocktail every night and that is going to disappoint my son. He absolutely loves shrimp cocktail. They do still have it 3 nights. Also, Salmon was his backup when he didn't like other stuff, so he will just end up with something off the kids menu if he doesn't like the normal stuff. They do have a variety of fish every night so he will like that. Overall it isnt too bad, but people are complaining about the limit on tails, but honestly it is a better and larger tail you are now getting. I wouldn't have gotten more than one anyways. We will probably get one for the kids to share and eat what they don't eat. I planned to pair it with steak anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 If you want to see the new menus for a for the 7-night sailing of the Symphony, check this out:https://www.facebook.com/groups/royalcaribbeandining/permalink/3276091852654352/?comment_id=3276155339314670¬if_id=1668475506895966¬if_t=group_comment&ref=notif Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Sorry, but I don’t buy their “efficiency” explanation. IMO this is cost savings move and nothing more. The MDR continues its downhill slide. I’m shocked that they haven’t yet declared that this “upgrade” to the menu is intended to “enhance your cruise experience”. I’m sure that’s coming…. After some period of time, once people stop going to the MDR altogether, they will enhance our cruise experience again by ending the complimentary MDR option altogether because passengers were “choosing other options”. Penny-pinching at it’s finest. NotPayinExtra, dr martini, Mike.s and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Haven't looked but maybe warm water lobster are in short supply. Maybe the seafood ships that harvest them are low on supply. Supposedly Alaska crab have disappeared. It could be this is in reaction to supply chain differences. Instead of eliminating a crowd favorite they might be trying to find a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_nj Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'll be curious to see if the classics are truly off the menu or just not on the menu for the sake of the trial to get better metrics. On Cunard they don't even put the plain chicken/steak/salmon on the menu. But it's available if you don't like anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_nj Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 6 hours ago, smokeybandit said: That said, the classics, being rather basic and bland, were good for those with dietary restrictions in situations the other stuff couldn't be adapted too easily. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with the change. My daughter will be sad to not always have the pasta bolognese and the strip steak as options, they were frequently her go-to's. It was almost like the "picky teen menu" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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