rjac Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 I bought this package for my wife and I for our March 28 cruise on the Allure next year. It was only $15.00 per person and we will find out which restaurant we will be dining at when we get to our room, As I understand it, we can change to a different restaurant if we don't like the one they selected for us. Has anyone here done one of these "first night done right" or is this a really new offering from RCI? EmersonNZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Haven't seen that one before. Sounds new, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 It's a pretty new option. I first saw it back in April of this year: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/04/22/spotlight-first-night-specialty-restaurant-discount 16 hours ago, rjac said: As I understand it, we can change to a different restaurant if we don't like the one they selected for us. Yes, that is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just saw a FB post that said there has been a change to 1NDR - now you can only do Sabor or Giovanni's, or pay half price for any of the others. Can anyone confirm? I just bought it last week, so any chance I'll still be able to use any of the restaurants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 So far that change is not described in the planner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I can't check because it's not offered on any of my upcoming cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 The write-up is the same as it has always been, but if you check the wording they could easily eliminate Choppes and not change the wording. Nowhere in the description does it say ALL specialty restaurants. What is actually says is "Embark on a culinary journey with a reservation at one of our specialty restaurants on your first night and save 50%. Select your preferred time and number of guests, and a courtesy reservation will be made on your behalf. You'll receive confirmation of the restaurant chosen for you in your stateroom upon arrival. If you wish to amend to your reservation, you may do so at the hospitality desk or any specialty restaurant." So probably the only way to know this answer this question is if someone experiences the change forst-hand or someone calls RC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Matt said: I can't check because it's not offered on any of my upcoming cruises. This is all that is present in my Cruise Planner: "Embark on a culinary journey with a reservation at one of our specialty restaurants on your first night and save 50%. Select your preferred time and number of guests, and a courtesy reservation will be made on your behalf. You'll receive confirmation of the restaurant chosen for you in your stateroom upon arrival. If you wish to amend to your reservation, you may do so at the hospitality desk or any specialty restaurant. " Pretty non-descript. 50% off what, since no Specialty restaurants on Oasis cost $30. But under restrictions, it states "none". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 .. But then again, this post from CC by someone who is currently on Oasis. " Thanks everyone! We made it on with no problems. Arrived at 10:30, was on the ship before 11:30. I was pretty impressed with how quickly the process was for getting on the ship. We were arraigned FNDR at Giovanni's and they said we could only chose between it and Sabor. At first I was a little annoyed, but since we were Considering it anyway..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I love Sabor, but with the new changes, will probably do that for lunch one day. Giovanni's was definitely an option for me, but I think Matt has convinced me to try for 150 Central Park! Hell, it won't matter - I'll be on a luxury liner and loving life! I don't care if it's Sonic. RestingBird and RobWhatley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I was on Liberty In June and bought the 3 night dinning package, when we got on ship we went and checked were we were at the first night and it was Sabor, we followed that up with Cops and then Giovannis, we liked Sabor so much that we booked it again on the last night. They have these Chicken-Stuffed Jalapenos that are wrapped in bacon that could be my whole meal, matter of fact I think it was... RobWhatley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 35 minutes ago, Floski said: I love Sabor, but with the new changes, will probably do that for lunch one day. Giovanni's was definitely an option for me, but I think Matt has convinced me to try for 150 Central Park! Hell, it won't matter - I'll be on a luxury liner and loving life! I don't care if it's Sonic. Imagine how much food you could get from Sonic for $15 a person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, FManke said: Imagine how much food you could get from Sonic for $15 a person! Yeah, and the heartburn/indigestion too! RobWhatley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 minute ago, rjac said: Yeah, and the heartburn/indigestion too! You would spend the money you saved with the package on Rolaids and Tums! RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 31 minutes ago, tiny260 said: I was on Liberty In June and bought the 3 night dinning package, when we got on ship we went and checked were we were at the first night and it was Sabor, we followed that up with Cops and then Giovannis, we liked Sabor so much that we booked it again on the last night. They have these Chicken-Stuffed Jalapenos that are wrapped in bacon that could be my whole meal, matter of fact I think it was... The three night dining package doesn't have the restrictions that are imposed by the FNDR package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks, I just really like Sabor and those Chicken stuffed Jalapenos... DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Thanks, I just really like Sabor and those Chicken stuffed Jalapenos... Tiny, I believe you could make meal out of anything wrapped in bacon, even a flip flop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Well said Sir, my vote is still out on that bacon dipped in chocolate though, I like bacon and I like chocolate, just not real sure of the combination. Floski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Until it becomes a trend I am not totally convinced. It cold have simply been a case of the other restaurants being full, especially if they were not flexible on their times. Still, I will hold off on booking this until I hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, rjac said: Tiny, I believe you could make meal out of anything wrapped in bacon, even a flip flop! And my favorite, bacon wrapped bacon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, jce2 said: Until it becomes a trend I am not totally convinced. It cold have simply been a case of the other restaurants being full, especially if they were not flexible on their times. Still, I will hold off on booking this until I hear more. Well, I'm booked for FNDR for an early Nov cruise. Reserved several months ago. If it isn't clear by then, I'll let you know our experience. Would certainly like to have choices, but Giovanni's will do. Or maybe I can argue to grandfather me to common practice at the time of purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 5 hours ago, tiny260 said: Well said Sir, my vote is still out on that bacon dipped in chocolate though, I like bacon and I like chocolate, just not real sure of the combination. Now, if they only offered chocolate dipped bacon pancakes in the main dining room. That would be awesome! RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Man, even when I DID eat meat I didn't get all that excited about bacon... I had a strong preference for goetta, but I think that just means I'm from Cincinnati. We bought the FNDR deal for the first night of both legs of our B2B honeymoon cruise. Planning on going to Chops on the first leg (so the husband (!!!) can get a steak) but I wouldn't be opposed to Giovanni's! It just seems like it'd be almost a waste to use on Sabor since we booked our own Sabor dinners at the $15 price point anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: so the husband (!!!) can get a steak) There's no calling him "husband"--even if speaking of the future--until after the wedding! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, DocLC said: There's no calling him "husband"--even if speaking of the future--until after the wedding! ;) Omg. We have a house and we've lived together for three years. We're pretty much already there before all the 'formal' junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, KLAconQueso said: Omg. We have a house and we've lived together for three years. We're pretty much already there before all the 'formal' junk. TMI! Nope . . . wedding required unless you're a common law state, but you'd still need to be together longer. <jk> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, DocLC said: TMI! Nope . . . wedding required unless you're a common law state, but you'd still need to be together longer. <jk> TMI?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: TMI?! Too much information for this former altar boy and Boy Scout, which could actual explain a lot about me and my sense of humor. ;) KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayza Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm booked on Radiance of the Seas from Sydney Australia in November and have been trying to understand the costs of the specialty dining areas. The FNDR says "Embark on a culinary journey with a reservation at one of our specialty restaurants on your first night and save 50%." but the cost says "From $A18,90 per adult" Does this imply that all of the specialty restaurants are A La Carte and not fixed price? Given that Giovanni's is "From $26.46" why isn't FNDR "from $13.23" if it is really 50% off? Is the quoted price at specialty dining inclusive of tips or are they extra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 It seems that how FNDR is being implemented is changing. Previously, one could be assigned any Specialty restaurant for the $15 charge and one was able to change the reservation once onboard. But recently (at least on on Oasis class ships), the only choices offered for the assigned reservation are Giovanni's and Sabor. If you want to reserve another Specialty restaurant such as Chops or 150 Central Park, you could reserve at 50% of the normal price. Given that those full prices are $49 and $45 respectively (again on Oasis class), you would be charged the difference between the pre-paid $15 and the half price amount. Make sense??? Not sure if this has been implemented on all RCI ships. Regarding how 50% off is calculated, it's a moving target. The same question could be posed about all RCI "sales". Welcome to the world of RCI dynamic pricing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 2:18 PM, Floski said: Hell, it won't matter - I'll be on a luxury liner and loving life! I don't care if it's Sonic. We just got a new Sonic here in town, I'm pretty stoked ? Floski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 2:55 PM, FManke said: Imagine how much food you could get from Sonic for $15 a person! Really not a whole lot, they're quite expensive for fast food. Good food though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 4:02 PM, tiny260 said: Well said Sir, my vote is still out on that bacon dipped in chocolate though, I like bacon and I like chocolate, just not real sure of the combination. It rocks. You definitely need to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/9/2017 at 8:13 PM, KLAconQueso said: Man, even when I DID eat meat I didn't get all that excited about bacon... I had a strong preference for goetta, but I think that just means I'm from Cincinnati. My mom is from Cincinnati, and every time I've been up there (more times than I can count) they tried to get me to eat goetta...just couldn't do it, lol. Mom loves it. I can put down some Skyline though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I love Sonic. Wish we had one in our town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Went to Sonic on Tuesday, got a Butterfinger Blast, last I needed, but it was good and cold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, RestingBirds said: My mom is from Cincinnati, and every time I've been up there (more times than I can count) they tried to get me to eat goetta...just couldn't do it, lol. Mom loves it. I can put down some Skyline though. Skyline? Serously? My mom lives in Cincinnati and we ate there last time I visited. Going back in October and threatening my daughter with a meal there just to get her to behave! What they call chili, we call spaghetti sauce! RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, jce2 said: What they call chili, we call spaghetti sauce! HEY NOW. 7 hours ago, RestingBirds said: My mom is from Cincinnati, and every time I've been up there (more times than I can count) they tried to get me to eat goetta...just couldn't do it, lol. Mom loves it. I can put down some Skyline though. HAHA! Too funny - we actually just had Goettafest a few weeks ago down along the river. I don't eat meat anymore so I don't touch it, but I do admit I miss the flavor. <3 Skyline! We actually are having that brought in as late night food for guests at our wedding. RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 2:01 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: I love Sonic. Wish we had one in our town. We have several in our area and I cant pass one without getting my wife a cherry limeade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick4114 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 We did this on Oasis July 9th 2017. We got to our room, and were scheduled for Italian. Went to dining reservation stand in the promenade RC had set up as your walk onto the ship. She changed it to Chops. Worked great. Chops for $15 per person. Great deal. RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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