Boston Babe Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Finally just saw an offer on my 5 night to Bermuda on the Grandeur. Dining package $120 PP for the whole sailing, all resteraunts. @WAAAYTOOO, I know you've done this ship and cruise, any opinion on this? We are not big foodies, give my husband steak and mashed potatoes and a beer and he's happy! LOL Thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 We didn't have it on the Harmony Group Cruise, but lots of others in the group did so I'm sure they will chime in. Feedback I heard from some of them was that it was way too much food, since you get lunch on sea days as well as dinner. Some found themselves skipping breakfast since they were going to have such a big lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, KathyC said: since you get lunch on sea days as well as dinner. Thanks Kathy, I think I may skip it as you're right, we don't eat alot of food, Especially at lunch and I hate that stuffed feeling! I Hope nothing caught fire recently!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 On Grandeur we usually do a 3 night package. As a rule we do 2 nights at Izumi and 1 night at Chops. I am in agreement that a 5 night plan would probably be too much food. When we have the ultimate dining with Star class it’s always too much. Plus we always eat at least 1 meal from the MDR - lamb shank so a paid meal that night would be wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: On Grandeur we usually do a 3 night package. As a rule we do 2 nights at Izumi and 1 night at Chop Thanks so much! I thought the same thing. I just got excited, first time since I booked something was showing up on sale!! LOL WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 By the way, @WAAAYTOOO, just noticed you are sailing on Sunday! have a fabulous time and Happy Thanksgiving!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Boston Babe said: Finally just saw an offer on my 5 night to Bermuda on the Grandeur. Dining package $120 PP for the whole sailing, all resteraunts. @WAAAYTOOO, I know you've done this ship and cruise, any opinion on this? We are not big foodies, give my husband steak and mashed potatoes and a beer and he's happy! LOL Thanks for any input! What specialty restaurants are on the Grandeur? I lean towards that it might be worth it if you are on an Oasis class ship and there's lots of specialty restaurants to choose from but probably a 2-3 night package if there are not as many specialty restaurants. That package is a lot of food.... Boston Babe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Here's my review of the Ultimate Dining Package from Harmony: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/07/11/royal-caribbean-ultimate-dining-package-costs-and-review Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Excellent review, Matt. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Matt said: Here's my review of the Ultimate Dining Package from Harmony: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/07/11/royal-caribbean-ultimate-dining-package-costs-and-review Thanks so much Matt. this review was great. Being our first cruise for the next 2 years is a 5 nighter, I think I'm going to pass. Your mention of too much food, but taking the time to eat for lunch when time is short we will select one or two nights and lunch at Windjammer I would think. It really is a great deal I think if you are on a longer cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Boston Babe said: Thanks so much Matt. this review was great. Being our first cruise for the next 2 years is a 5 nighter, I think I'm going to pass. Your mention of too much food, but taking the time to eat for lunch when time is short we will select one or two nights and lunch at Windjammer I would think. It really is a great deal I think if you are on a longer cruise. I think I generally agree. I think the Ultimate Dining Package is perfect if you fit into one of these two categories: You have not sampled any/few specialty restaurants and want to try them all out You dislike the main dining room to the point of not wanting to eat there at all Boston Babe, JLMoran and mamabdw 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 If you book a specialty restaurant are drinks included with meal if you have drinks package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, Ray said: If you book a specialty restaurant are drinks included with meal if you have drinks package? Yes, it would be just like using your drink package anyplace else, all the rules still apply. Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Ray said: If you book a specialty restaurant are drinks included with meal if you have drinks package? Yes, same rules as any other bar onboard. Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Copied from the beverage thread as more relevant here I guess... On the Ovation in March I noticed a few of the shore excursions dropped so re-booked those. Refreshments back to around $21 in conversion rates including gratuity so don't think they will go any lower. Booked one device at around $12.75 as cheapest it has been to date. The Ultimate Dining Package is the one I am unsure about! Read Matt's article and I am very tempted. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/07/11/royal-caribbean-ultimate-dining-package-costs-and-review Costs for UDP are - 10 day cruise = £258.72 (approx $345 or $34 per person per day), 3 day cruise is £55.44 ($74 or $25 pppd) and 14 day cruise is same cost as 10 day one (go figure!) at also around $25pppd. I am in two minds - just do the 3 day one so we get to sample Chops/Wonderland etc in the middle OR say what the heck and go for the 14 day package. Expert opinions welcome!! I am tempted to go for the 14 day option...maybe need somebody to convince me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hi all Following on from my previous, with the UDP, do you have to pre-book the speciality venues or can you decide on the day to just 'turn up' (assuming space!)? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bazza said: Hi all Following on from my previous, with the UDP, do you have to pre-book the speciality venues or can you decide on the day to just 'turn up' (assuming space!)? Thanks If I remember correctly, I think you have to wait until you get on board to make reservations at specific restaurants. Bazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Crush Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Watch for combos. I found an Ultimate Dining + Deluxe Drinks package deal on my March 2018 Allure sailing for $65/night. Bazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Off topic a bit but wanted to report that we were allowed a $50/pp credit at Izumi on Allure this week. They started out telling us it was a $35/pp credit allowance but we insisted that we had always gotten a $50/pp allowance and they ultimately relented. Of course our entire bill only came to $71 so we didn’t use all of the $100 credit but I was happy that they acknowledged that the lower allowance was a bit arbitrary. I doubt they will allow this discretion forever but it worked for us this week ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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