Wanderlust on Wonder of the Seas! (it's me again...Neesa)

[Neesa]

Oh no I forgot to mention...I know it's late in the the week, door bell ditching has started. My neighbor and I met in the hallway late last night and she confirmed, hahahaha...cruise life!

[Neesa]

@OCSC Mike yes! Myself and my neighbor agreed to always close them and we do, but it's fruitless they are always propped back open. Like I said, it's the date late in June, it's all the newbies, and finally its cruise life. I think some of the youngins are bored. If their parents didn't purchase the internet by night 5 day 6 they are loosing it! LOL! 

One of my door magnets was on the floor so I removed them all. Not sure if it would disappear and they are special, so I just packed them. My female intuition tells me this is just a comedy of errors. Bad week? New cruisers? Pent up vacation energy? All of the above....

 

[OCSC Mike]

44 minutes ago, Neesa said:

@OCSC Mike yes! Myself and my neighbor agreed to always close them and we do, but it's fruitless they are always propped back open. Like I said, it's the date late in June, it's all the newbies, and finally its cruise life. I think some of the youngins are bored. If their parents didn't purchase the internet by night 5 day 6 they are loosing it! LOL! 

One of my door magnets was on the floor so I removed them all. Not sure if it would disappear and they are special, so I just packed them. My female intuition tells me this is just a comedy of errors. Bad week? New cruisers? Pent up vacation energy? All of the above....

Yep, sounds like cruising in the summer, lol. I feel fairly immune to that stuff but sounds worse this week than it was for us. We did also have a doorbell at 1:30am one night. I'm not immune to THAT!

We used to bring white boards on the family cruises to leave messages for each other. We also got some genuinely nice messages from strangers... and you can imagine what else we got.

[Lovetocruise2002]

1 hour ago, Neesa said:

They never close our suite hallway doors so as the week marches on lots of people in the space. I'm thinking maybe it is sanctioned to lure people to purchase suites? Who knows, just be aware while it is beautiful it is not an exclusive space.

[asquared17]

hot take, but i’m not exactly rushing to get aboard wonder any time soon…

[OCSC Mike]

3 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

hot take, but i’m not exactly rushing to get aboard wonder any time soon…

And I'm about to book a couple more!

[asquared17]

2 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

And I'm about to book a couple more!

but i love this!! ships for everyone

[Ampurp85]

I am still excited for Wonder in Jan.....but I have a VB interior and the UDP. I just found out that the Mason jar will be open at 10am on embarkation, so ...........

But it's definitely the sailing during these summer months. Those vacation youths/newbies are a special breed.

[OCSC Mike]

4 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

but i love this!! ships for everyone

Agreed. TBF, I'd be booking whatever Oasis class ship was doing 7-nighters from PC. That's just how I roll... convenient and boring. I did happen to specifically like some of the aspects of Wonder that differ from her sisters though.

I'd happily sail Utopia but the prices compared to Wonder when we're free are just too much higher for a nearly identical ship.

3 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

I am still excited for Wonder in Jan.....but I have a VB interior and the UDP. I just found out that the Mason jar will be open at 10am on embarkation, so ...........

That will give you time to recover so you can have a 2nd brunch there later in the week.

[Ampurp85]

27 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

Agreed. TBF, I'd be booking whatever Oasis class ship was doing 7-nighters from PC. That's just how I roll... convenient and boring. I did happen to specifically like some of the aspects of Wonder that differ from her sisters though.

I'd happily sail Utopia but the prices compared to Wonder when we're free are just too much higher for a nearly identical ship.

That will give you time to recover so you can have a 2nd brunch there later in the week.

My brother can eat, he already was like just so you know........we gonna be there a while. The plan was two brunches and two dinners so we can try all the things but........who knows. 

[OCSC Mike]

5 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

My brother can eat, he already was like just so you know........we gonna be there a while. The plan was two brunches and two dinners so we can try all the things but........who knows. 

We did order about 80% of the menu (including the kids menu that has some dinner items like chicken pot pie, my wife's fav) but that was for 8 of us so there was a lot of sharing or just tasting a small piece. It wasn't an insanely long meal but it definitely wasn't quick, lol.

We don't do much specialty dining but we definitely plan to do that again (and again and again).

[Neesa]

I truly believe it's the Sumner timing. I know in my heart this ship is reeling this week, I've heard grumbling about cruisers who are giving crew a hard time, they aren't managing expectations.  

Tonight I forgot was lobster night. We have had the same reservation, the same table and the same waiter all week. Tonight we arrived on time (5 minutes early) the restaurant was packed, it looked like all 14 pinnacles and people we never saw before. 

"Our" table was occupied and we were asked to wait in the lounge. I was happy that it was crowded for them but surprised it was so crowded so early. The head waiter Vinay apologized profusely, so did the host. We said no problem. We can sit anywhere, but we really like our waiter can we stay with him? A resounding yes. 

@Lovetocruise2002 please take a picture of the practically non existent lobster.  I can't believe I forgot!!! Baked Alaska was good. Still happy with this CK experience, Shereen the host is also lovely. Our server is so good so attentive. He is getting the best review! I'm so bad at this, I still can't believe I forgot to photograph the silly lobster, it was so small it was sad.

[OCSC Mike]

22 minutes ago, Neesa said:

Vinay

He was one of those special crew members we’ll never forget. He had special dishes made for my niece with the food allergies even though he knew she was insanely picky (separate from the allergies). One was some version of a fried rice he said he makes for his son back home (roughly her age, she’s 9, there was talk of marriage, lol).

We really got to know him. Beyond being so good as his job, he’s incredibly knowledgeable in areas not remotely related to restaurants or cruising.

Anyway, that was one of the only crowded nights our week as well but not like you’re describing. Glad you got to keep your server (although I’d expect it from Vinay).

[AshleyDillo]

5 hours ago, Neesa said:

One of my door magnets was on the floor so I removed them all.

Those suite deck doors do not hold magnets well at all! Ours kept falling off when we sailed in December!

[Lovetocruise2002]

3 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

But it's definitely the sailing during these summer months. Those vacation youths/newbies are a special breed.

We always sail in the summer and while it’s busier and there are more kids, it is never what @Neesa is describing this week. 
 

2 hours ago, Neesa said:

@Lovetocruise2002 please take a picture of the practically non existent lobster.

Sadly, the nonexistent lobster will remain nonexistent lol. I am planning to skip Night 6 in CK for Hooked

[Neesa]

 

@Lovetocruise2002 It's funny yes I think I mentioned before 1700 kids.  But kids are kids and it's the adults that are really trifling (credit to @Ampurp85 ) they should know better and set a good example but it's a free for all. Over 4,000 first timers is going to impact. Oh well, this one is in the books. 

We are doing early walk off on Sunday, we are just ready to be home. 

Hooked is an excellent idea, good choice. I know you're going to have a great time, this was just an off week. 

I'm looking forward to a happy more positive experience for you. Well good night, going to get up early and make it a great sea day! 

Saw Effectors 2 tonight, that's it...that's my post. Technical was awe inspiring.

 

[SweetPea]

17 hours ago, Neesa said:

We are doing early walk off on Sunday, we are just ready to be home. 

Aw, i hate hearing that about any cruise, but I've had a few of them myself and know what you mean.

Enjoy your last sea day! Hopefully, there aren't any interlopers on the suite deck if that's where you choose to enjoy it!

[Ampurp85]

@Lovetocruise2002 I think it's the newbie summer folks. I know lots of families who did first time cruises this summer from my company and listening to my coworkers talk about their family's behavior.......

One guy kept mentioning how his sil kept changing his niece diaper on the deck and leaving it for crew to clean. He said she thought they didn't have to clean up behind themselves at all.

[Geezer Of The Seas]

16 hours ago, asquared17 said:

but i love this!! ships for everyone

For how much longer I wonder (not a pun there)? The Royal business model seems to be gravitating to "pack 'em in as densely as possible". I get this is a very capital intensive business and a passenger load factor of a bazillion per trip may be a way to keep fares and add ons reasonably priced (and the company profitable), but will one of the next ships be named "Greyhound of the Seas" or "Sardines of the Seas"?

Looking forward to 3 days on Rhapsody in November; from the biggest to one of the smallest.

[CharmMicah68]

@Neesa     So.....I    am hoping you did @Lovetocruise2002 and me a solid by taking all the crazies with you on your week cruising Wonder.  NOT that we wished it upon you.....but....if the unhinged, me me me, lacking preciousness of others, summer vacation seeking newbies were ALL on your Wonder cruise.....we would be in your debt.  Thanks for taking one for the team.

[Lovetocruise2002]

2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

@Lovetocruise2002 I think it's the newbie summer folks. I know lots of families who did first time cruises this summer

Let's hope they are all gone in 3 weeks lol

[CharmMicah68]

3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Let's hope they are all gone in 3 weeks lol

....uh....2 weeks.

 

[Neesa]

Took a minute today, no blogging and very few pictures.

It was a great day! Early morning walk with cabash and skipped breakfast as well. I don't know why but kiddo wanted JR'S for lunch, why, why why? She works at Culver's, not my favorite but she doesn't ask for much. 

We got our Diamond photos and attended a dance show at 1200, there's no business like show business. Heather's Dance troupe from Georgia. The dancing was great, energetic and entertaining. The costumes were very appropriate and it was a very nice performance. Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and lots of tumbling. 

JR'S was packed no seats open but some how some way we walked up to the podium as a family was leaving from inside so we had lunch around 1300hrs. 

The concierges are super on this ship I "wonder" if they will continue as a team, they are marvelous. Kenny asked how it was so I brought up the most important issues for me and the Sky class product. 

I said if the perks of sky are not afforded on the Wonder like at embarkation it should be noted. We also spoke about how the suite deck was not exclusive at all. Lone behold when I brought up the constant door bell ringing he said security was called when someone caught the kids. So in a nutshell, I'm pretty sure moving forward things will be good. Kenny was very understanding and I felt like he was going to take care to make sure the suite product stays in tact. Even today the suite deck as not secured in any way had lots of people enjoying the space, very few from the actual suite neighborhood. 

Dinner was good, portions are noticeably smaller which I like. Food was tasty as always. 

We are packed and meeting Kenny at 0630 for self debarkation.  

Oh, we saw Effectors 2 again as I had difficulty enjoying it last night. People in rows infront of us were jumping beans, up and down all show. Then there was the loud audio, a mixture of an aqua net/ all spice smell and of course flatulence that made for a show I couldn't enjoy.

Kenny got us in again tonight and we sat in the front row, wow did we walk away saying what a great show!

Elevators should detect how much weight is in there and skip opening on every floor, sardine can elevators were not much fun. We took the stairs when possible.

A bulk of the day we sat on the balcony and read our books, it was glorious. 

We loved our server, so attentive. He worked on the Symphony for 10 years!

That's all for now. I am ready to go home.

 

 

 

[asquared17]

i wanted to check in but then i also wanted you to be present for the last day and not remind you of needing to pack  

but here you are!!

21 minutes ago, Neesa said:

and of course flatulence

i…. don’t know whether to laugh or just stare in disbelief right now. WHAT ON EARTH. 

you and cabash are great parents; we knew this of course, but then to take one for the team and go to JR for lunch… cmon. that’s true love!!!

22 minutes ago, Neesa said:

A bulk of the day we sat on the balcony and read our books, it was glorious. 

this is the dream, tbh

i am praying you all have a sound night’s sleep and smooth departure tomorrow.

[OCSC Mike]

Safe, easy drive home! Thanks again for sharing and checking a couple things for me!

[JohnK6404]

On 6/30/2023 at 11:14 AM, Neesa said:

Our travelling party was so tempted to leave some bananas in his open palm! 

[Neesa]

A few thoughts, will be adding some pics later that are in Cabash phone. First I know this is a fan site, so I do apologize if I offended or came across as whiny. I was just trying to report our true experience. It was very apparent when I started to report some of the short comings many, many dropped off. I think no more blogging in the future. Be that as it may I had some thoughts as I just mowed my lawn, yes I'm home.

Debark was stellar, we had signed up for 0700 with Kenny, but last night he asked if we would like earlier, um yes please! 0630 we hit the lounge and he expressed us to Noreena who was standing by on 5, she walked us to the gangway where there was...ready? A separate line off for Pinnacles, Suite Guests and Keys. We were the first suite guests off I believe. Out of the parking garage by 0645 home by 0840.

I can't say enough about how these two concierges worked in unison and complemented each other so well. When I was asked about I did offer how the teens area is more secure then the suite sun deck OR the "if you can find it you can use it deck" and of course the cluster that was in fact embarkation. Cabash went out early this morning 0345hrs or so (he loves to watch the ship dock)  & he said there were teens in the hot tub and "sleeping together" on the round day bed nearest the ocean port side, lol! Even the last morning, they must have just met, taheeheehee. 

One has to separate what Royal can control and what it can't. @Geezer Of The Seas had a great point at what number is there just too many passengers for the sailing to not be enjoyable. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.  Cabash always reminds me it's a business and business are there to make money. The ship & artwork are beautiful. The elevators for 6936 passengers, many with baby carriages, walkers and scooters as well as 4323 first timers inadequate. Lesser numbers I'm sure would be absolutely fine. 

One can never fault the Company for other passengers lack of manners OR as I think just ignorance in the nuances of sailing with others. I strongly feel most are not purposeful that just don't know.....Except, I would think it is common sense when you see someone in a wheelchair you hold the elevator door for them, don't rush around him with your party so he has to wait some more. Ugh, that one burned my butt! I actually saw this once so I stayed with him and when that elevator arrived I blocked it with my entire body & called him over to get on, then I went on my way. That still get's my goat!!

OMG the water situation was comical. I tried what @asquared17 did, I could not get spring water from the restaurants. Even #CK they would try to pour the ice water and then I would ask for the bottle (sitting right there in the wine bucket) & they would come back with the Tru filtered water ALL WEEK, we took turns guessing how long it would take to get my spring water ( I like it tepid when I eat, no ice) they only gave it to me and then ran and hid the bottle, it was wild. I had the audacity to ask to bring the bottle that was opened for me back to my cabin, NO! Not allowed to leave the restaurant...okay may I please have a few clean glasses? I drained the bottle into my glasses and we brought them back to the cabin, things that make you go hummmmm. Maybe provisioning was short our week. 

So these were my grass mowing thoughts I may have a bit more of a wrap up later today. I'm looking forward to all you guys trips reports moving forward I hope I took the crazies off with me and your sailings are indeed amazing. Cheers to all who stuck around, thanks for joining us.

Take it away @ZBrady I'm excited to follow along...

Oh how I missed you!!!!

Edited July 2, 2023 by Neesa
Added thought and pic

[OCSC Mike]

14 minutes ago, Neesa said:

First I know this is a fan site, so I do apologize if I offended or came across as whiny. I was just trying to report our true experience. It was very apparent when I started to report some of the short comings many, many dropped off. I think no more blogging in the future.

First, you weren't even close to what I'd call "whiny" for forum-land. You mentioned reasonable complaints (some of the things people complain about are laughable to me but to each his/her own).

If you enjoy blogging, please reconsider. I had no idea if anyone would like my picture-less blog (until I added them at home) and I didn't really care, lol, as long as anyone was reading or clicking the like button. Personally, I want to hear the truth. Your experience is your experience and some of it is subjective anyway (like food). If something bothers you, share it! That doesn't mean I'll experience it or that it will bother me as much but I sure as heck won't stop reading because you had some complaints.

If you decided you didn't enjoy blogging or it got in the way of your cruise, then by all means don't.

Just my two cents. Have a happy 4th!

[asquared17]

40 minutes ago, Neesa said:

First I know this is a fan site, so I do apologize if I offended or came across as whiny. I was just trying to report our true experience. It was very apparent when I started to report some of the short comings many, many dropped off

first off, you were in no way whiny or offended. i actually felt that your reactions were tame, given the circumstances. maybe folks didn’t know how to respond (and it’s okay not to respond), so that was part of it? unsure. but your honesty was welcome, and it’s always nice to speak about the good bad and the ugly. 

40 minutes ago, Neesa said:

can't say enough about how these two concierges worked in unison and complemented each other so well. When I was asked about I did offer how the teens area is more secure then the suite sun deck OR the "if you can find it you can use it deck" and of course the cluster that was in fact embarkation

i feel like the concierges redeemed the trip for you all, and that makes me happy. i am NOT happy with the way the suite deck and embarkation was handled. but that’s another story.

40 minutes ago, Neesa said:

I tried what @asquared17 did, I could not get spring water from the restaurants. Even #CK they would try to pour the ice water and then I would ask for the bottle (sitting right there in the wine bucket) & they would come back with the Tru filtered water ALL WEEK, we took turns guessing how long it would take to get my spring water ( I like it tepid when I eat, no ice) they only gave it to me and then ran and hid the bottle, it was wild. I had the audacity to ask to bring the bottle that was opened for me back to my cabin, NO! Not allowed to leave the restaurant.

what on EARTH. 

i am not sure if this is a wonder thing or a new policy, but… it just seems so bizarre to me. i had previously held the belief that harmony was the “stricter” of the oasis fleet, given some of the experiences that sabrina and others had relayed in their live blogs. and yet i had no issues with water consumption. 

also i would like to add IF THEY WOULD JUST COMMIT TO EVIAN FOR THE WATER PACKAGE, we would all be fine. (or similar)

i know in the cruise planner now it says “evian water package” — and i appreciate the clarity, but i also am so sick of the Tru water that i don’t know if i can trust it. [shakes fist at sky] I HAVE BEEN BURNED BEFORE, ROYAL!!!

i am glad you are home safe and that getting off the ship today was seamless. i remember being on odyssey last december and just being READY to depart. it’s the opposite of what you want to feel when you’re on a trip. 

kudos to you for keeping your objectivity and kindness throughout the trip. i am not sure if i would have been able to do the same.

[Ampurp85]

@Neesa I don't feel like you were whiny at all. I actually found it to be a positive blog. You always rallied after human error. I often feel like by sharing my honest account of my experience people find it more negative than my intentions. Lots of people forget while it is your vacation, it's also the same for others and we need to remember that. I even have to remind my friends and family of this.

Another thing is if the CEO/CFO/COO of any company tauts an experience they need to provide it. Sky class and suite amenities come at a much higher price. That whole area should have been a peaceful Oasis but proped doors meant anyone could be there, making value lost.

I say blog if you want. I don't always know who is actively engaged in mine but if it is just @asquared17 I am happy. I enjoy having records of my vacations.

 

[OCSC Mike]

23 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

I enjoy having records of my vacations.

Me too. I have an insanely long trip report posted "across the street" of our 18-day land/sea trip to Alaska from 2018. I re-read it every so often b/c it was such a special trip for us.

[SweetPea]

1 hour ago, Neesa said:

First I know this is a fan site, so I do apologize if I offended or came across as whiny. I was just trying to report our true experience. It was very apparent when I started to report some of the short comings many, many dropped off. I think no more blogging in the future.

No way! First of all, everyone here should be able to take the bad with the good. As you said, your cruise was predominantly full of first time Royal cruisers. Inevitably, at least some of those first-timers do research and enjoy reading blogs before they cruise, even if they don't comment. Clearly some first-timers had unmanaged expectations, and blogs like yours help to set them. You were NOT at all whiny. I checked your blog for updates twice a day! I enjoyed it!

I've said this before but our first cruise on Royal on Mariner in a Grand Suite was absolutely abysmal. We were experienced suite cruisers, just not on Royal. We were left wondering why we booked a suite at all; we called Royal the Kmart line of suite perks. I remember finishing the post cruise survey with, "There is a cruise line for everyone. Yours is not for us. We won't be back." Which was true for 11 years, until they finally implemented some rules around mixing loyalty perks and suite perks and introduced Star Class. (Even booking Star Class, with how horrible Mariner was, we were STILL nervous about booking and actually sailing Royal again.) In our 40ish cruises, Mariner still remains "the cruise that shall not be mentioned." 

So please keep blogging! I've been reading Sky Class blogs a lot to see if we could make the switch. I love hearing all the juicy deets, good, bad, or indifferent. 

I plan on blogging our September Oasis cruise. We're not loyal to Royal, so inevitably I'll have an opinion or eight on things that i find ... odd. That's what blogs are for!

[asquared17]

44 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

I plan on blogging our September Oasis cruise

oh i am HERE for this!!!!!!! 

1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said:

I don't always know who is actively engaged in mine but if it is just @asquared17 I am happy.

such as i am but honestly you make me laugh with the shenanigans that always seem to find you, so it’s a mutual joy, my friend

1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said:

Lots of people forget while it is your vacation, it's also the same for others and we need to remember that. I even have to remind my friends and family of this.

AMEN. and i also have to remind myself of this sometimes when i’m frustrated with my perception of things (deck 11 frat parties rip) but there are limits to bad behavior. again, you handled this much better than most of us would have. 

1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said:

Sky class and suite amenities come at a much higher price. That whole area should have been a peaceful Oasis but proped doors meant anyone could be there, making value lost.

100% THIS. 

i echo @Ampurp85s earlier thoughts of how you always rallied and kept a positive attitude. i can already tell you the hell my mother would have raised about this and it would not have been nearly as well handled

44 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

I've said this before but our first cruise on Royal on Mariner in a Grand Suite was absolutely abysmal. We were experienced suite cruisers, just not on Royal. We were left wondering why we booked a suite at all; we called Royal the Kmart line of suite perks

wait first of all, i did not know this. and secondly… i am HOWLING 

THE KMART OF SUITE PERKS 

oh man the way i needed that laugh. our snarky jersey really does shine at times and i am ever so grateful for it. 

44 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

I'll have an opinion or eight on things that i find ... odd. That's what blogs are for!

AGREED. 

social media has us in this chokehold that everything is ~perfect and we only share the highlights of our life. but that’s not the full spectrum. and sometimes it’s just a bit of a fail. AND THAT IS VALID, too. 

i can’t wait for @SweetPea and batman’s trip but also… this was a great liveblog!!

[SMOKEY0202]

There is never a perfect environment at all or we would all be in a bubble 24 7.

Reality is everyone is entitled to opinions good or bad.  If each of us wasn't truthful on Royal survey or on this blog then how would we know what's going on. 

Honestly currently on Explorer and it's again things aren't consistent across the fleet with things. First upon arrival at port it doesn't matter who you are key, suite, pinnacle or a pion, people board to time checked in.  No designated suite waiting area either.  Told cleaning of rooms is only between 8-1pm daily was another example.

We haven't left port yet and security already reprimanded a bunch of kids for misbehaving...... As usual parents didn't see anything wrong.....

Will say chair patrol is being enforced and no Evian either

Hope Neesa you continue to blog and have great holiday weekend 

For me i am on a cruise which is better than nothing at all....

 

[Lovetocruise2002]

2 hours ago, Neesa said:

First I know this is a fan site, so I do apologize if I offended or came across as whiny. I was just trying to report our true experience. It was very apparent when I started to report some of the short comings many, many dropped off. I think no more blogging in the future.

First of all, definitely not "whiny". Those points you brought up are legitimate ones. And I truly believe that a blog cannot be all roses either. It should be an accurate reflection of your experiences. I agree with @OCSC Mike, if you enjoy blogging, don't stop because of that.

I can speak for myself in that I learned a lot from this blog. It prepares me a bit more, and for that I am grateful. And like @asquared17 said, you reacted better than I probably would have given some of those situations.

2 hours ago, Neesa said:

OMG the water situation was comical. I tried what @asquared17 did, I could not get spring water from the restaurants.

Yikes! Good thing I did not cancel my water package yet. Now I don't know what to do? Hubby is going to have fit if I end up getting water like @asquared17 did, but if I cannot, then I will be thankful for the water package. 2 weeks and some to figure this out lol

2 hours ago, asquared17 said:

IF THEY WOULD JUST COMMIT TO EVIAN FOR THE WATER PACKAGE,

Yes! This! According to our Genie on HM, they were having "supply issues" with Evian, hence Vellamo lately on most ships.

 

[asquared17]

7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Good thing I did not cancel my water package yet. Now I don't know what to do? Hubby is going to have fit if I end up getting water like @asquared17 did, but if I cannot, then I will be thankful for the water package. 2 weeks and some to figure this out lol

@Lovetocruise2002 i thought of you IMMEDIATELY when @Neesa relayed this.

almost wondering if you'd be better off KEEPING the package(s) and then seeing if you can use your vouchers to get water.

if you so, you can return the water package via a request at guest services -- or a suite concierge i should think would be able to handle this, i would imagine.

and if you can't, well... at least you'll have water.

though there is the part of me that wonders (...ha... hahaha ) if this is a wonder restriction/limitation rather than a fleet wide issue.

7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

According to our Genie on HM, they were having "supply issues" with Evian, hence Vellamo lately on most ships.

i would honestly be okay with the vellamo water except i think it might be tricky to fit in the mini fridge? either way - if i could get a cold vellamo or acqua panna (which DID fit in the mini fridge) on an as needed basis, that would be fine by me.

 

49 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said:

and no Evian either

this is just too much

 

oh, the trials and tribulations of water struggles

[Lovetocruise2002]

2 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

almost wondering if you'd be better off KEEPING the package(s) and then seeing if you can use your vouchers to get water.

You know me, this is what I will likely end up doing. I need my water! lol

2 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

though there is the part of me that wonders (...ha... hahaha ) if this is a wonder restriction/limitation rather than a fleet wide issue.

Same....

[Neesa]

Oh have I got something good to report, @Lovetocruise2002 and @asquared17. Our very last night, yes actually last night lone behold a clear glass bottle of EVIAN was pulled out of the wine bucket. I was elated, this way.... my water!!! I was poured one glass and as I was having some last night red yummy sangria with my egg fried rice dish, super tiny BTW they tried to take it away, out of the wine bucket before I said oh no, give me some clean glasses. I drained it (like the other) and took them to the show and my cabin to enjoy. I'm sure it was for a Star family who was scheduled to sit at an adjoining table. So they have it!!!! They hide it, but I'm to stealthy for them. Ah, I said that's all me. I asked for just one bottle to take with me, ahem a resounding no! 

It did seem the Star suites were at maximum capacity and extended family in other cabins so there were a few large 9 and 10 tops set. 

Keep the water package, if it's the disgusting filtered water just cancel, I did this. It was refunded to my on board account. Easy, peasy.....

[SweetPea]

1 hour ago, asquared17 said:

2 hours ago, SweetPea said:

I plan on blogging our September Oasis cruise

oh i am HERE for this!!!!!!! 

The pressure is on!!

 

14 minutes ago, Neesa said:

It did seem the Star suites were at maximum capacity and extended family in other cabins so there were a few large 9 and 10 tops set. 

Oh ... if we notice this, as we say ... THIS IS GOING IN THE COMMENT CARD!!

[AshleyDillo]

1 hour ago, Neesa said:

Keep the water package, if it's the disgusting filtered water just cancel, I did this. It was refunded to my on board account. Easy, peasy.....

My mother does this. She also makes them come pick up the case of drinking water if that's what it ends up being even if they tell her to keep it when she is refunded. She always gets refunded if she can't get spring water since that's what is advertised when she purchases the package.