HtownHolly Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Improvements to the pool deck will be great! I liked all the hot tubs, but the decor was rather drab. FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Cannot wait to be on this ship in February on the first sailing after the drydock! FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Calling Anyone Who Is Heading To Freeport In The Next Few Weeks. Please Take Some Photos Of The Navigator OTS In Dry Dock. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wville21 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 If you check out the link below it shows the upcoming deck plans. You can check each deck in the dropdown box. That should show you where everything is going to be on the ship. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/navigator-of-the-seas/deck-plans/1845/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, wville21 said: If you check out the link below it shows the upcoming deck plans. You can check each deck in the dropdown box. That should show you where everything is going to be on the ship. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/navigator-of-the-seas/deck-plans/1845/02 Nice find !! Lots of very interesting changes. They're getting Hooked, Playmakers, El Loco Fresh and Bamboo Room. The Concierge Lounge is turning into a Suites Lounge (certainly expected this one) Johnny Rockets is moving from Deck 12 down to Deck 11 and will be a JR Express This is going to be GREAT ! FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Adding Izumi too ! FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Adding Izumi too ! !Yay! The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Johnny Rockets is moving from Deck 12 down to Deck 11 and will be a JR Express Anyone know what the difference is between a Johnny Rockets and an Express? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, tdcackler said: Anyone know what the difference is between a Johnny Rockets and an Express? Just A Guess But Maybe Its Free. Calling @Matt. Maybe He Knows The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, tdcackler said: Anyone know what the difference is between a Johnny Rockets and an Express? I don't know if the one on Anthem is an express, but you order at the counter and pick up your food there as well. There are only a few tables inside. Also it's ala carte and no free breakfast. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 5 hours ago, FlowBro Ty said: Just A Guess But Maybe Its Free. Calling @Matt. Maybe He Knows If it is free, I have a 9 year old that will insist on burgers for every meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle_cardinalsfan51 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I would be HIGHLY shocked if it became a free food option. That would require RC to pay the corporate owners of Johnny Rockets for their product when they already have passengers paying for it. My guess would be it is going to be a smaller venue for to go options only. Quick lunch/snacks, things like that. Less space for a full sit down restaurant that probably isn't as busy as most. Opens up area for new things. I'm sure someone will be on it sooner, but I'll be on Navigator in April. If no one verifies before then, I'll report back. tdcackler and FlowBro Ty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Don't worry, @Kyle_cardinalsfan51 - I will find out February 24th. I'm on that sailing. FlowBro Ty and Kyle_cardinalsfan51 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Just as an aside, it looks like according to the Miami Port Guide (https://seaport2.miamidade.gov/dailydock/Default.aspx), the Navigator will return on 02/21 before she sails again on 02/24. At least I know she won't be late. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 13 hours ago, tdcackler said: If it is free, I have a 9 year old that will insist on burgers for every meal. If you look at Royals page for Navigator, it has a single dollar sign for Johnny Rockets Express. Thus it doesn't look free. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 If anything the price of Johnny Rockets has only been increasing in recent years - suddenly making it free would be a bizarre change in direction (and also unlikely). tdcackler and FlowBro Ty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReyRod Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Still hoping they don't put height restrictions on the slides. My little man is only 49 inches and too small to do the flow rider.. Fingers Crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, ReyRod said: Still hoping they don't put height restrictions on the slides. My little man is only 49 inches and too small to do the flow rider.. Fingers Crossed! I think the height restriction on Mariner for the two slides was 48 inches (my niece was too short and we had to avoid them so she wouldn't get sad) - he *might* be okay! ReyRod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Are they adding the standard Perfect Storm slides? Or just the new types? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, WannaCruise said: Are they adding the standard Perfect Storm slides? Or just the new types? Just The New Type Of Sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I only see "The Blaster" and "Riptide" so I don't think they are adding the Perfect Storm on NAV FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Thanks for confirming. Guess they have enough of Perfect Storms on other ships and new ones look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Correct, no Perfect Storm. 48 inches seems to be the standard at the new things at Coco Cay. And, 48 is the standard for most of the slides at my local water park. Summer before last they finally were tall enough at the end of the season (the last day in fact) to do the "Big Slides". They were happy. I imagine it will be the same on the Navigator. ReyRod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcackler Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 According to the RCI website - The Blaster -- RESTRICTIONS 45" minimum, Under 48" must ride with an adult 400 lbs. max per raft (2 people) And the Riptide RESTRICTIONS 42" minimum 300 lbs. max It was buried - but I went digging ReyRod, The Cruise Junkie, tdcackler and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Maybe it has been discussed...I'm not sure why some of the other Voyager class ships; and really, the Freedom class ships as well, are not getting the newly redesign pool area & Lime/Coconut 2-deck Bar. FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyP365 Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm psyched to be on newly amped Navigator in May! I might try to finally vlog a trip. This seems to be a proper excuse. tdcackler and FlowBro Ty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Navigator OTS Dry Dock has been extended to March 1st because of delays. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/first-cruise-canceled-for-navigator-of-the-seas.html FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Zambia-Zaire said: Navigator OTS Dry Dock has been extended to March 1st because of delays. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/first-cruise-canceled-for-navigator-of-the-seas.html Or better yet at dawn this morning: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/02/13/navigator-of-the-seas-first-sailing-cancelled-due-upgrade-delays FlowBro Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, twangster said: Or better yet at dawn this morning: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/02/13/navigator-of-the-seas-first-sailing-cancelled-due-upgrade-delays Yep I Thought That Would Happen. Was On CC Today And Saw Some Photo From The Dry Dock And They Where Not Even Close To Finishing The Pool Deck. I Doubt They Will Do This But I Hope They Don't Have To Cancel The Nine Night Sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, FlowBro Ty said: Yep I Thought That Would Happen. Was On CC Today And Saw Some Photo From The Dry Dock And They Where Not Even Close To Finishing The Pool Deck. I Doubt They Will Do This But I Hope They Don't Have To Cancel The Nine Night Sailing. Only time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just now, twangster said: Only time will tell... Yes Only Time Will Tell The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Just flipped through Matt's story, I wish I could say I was surprised but honestly it's just the latest in the long tradition of RCI's complete inability to plan a project. Not sure which is worse - sailing on the ship that wasn't ready to leave drydock so it's getting worked on while in use or getting cancelled at the last minute because the ship wasn't ready to leave drydock. Either way I find it to be a major slap in the face to be offered compensation that is dependent on you have to buy another vacation from them after they f'd up the first one. I completely understand it from the financial perspective of the company but think its terrible from the PR/Customer retention standpoint. Hi, yes we screwed up again and messed up your multi thousand dollar vacation, but if you book another one with us we would be happy to give you a relatively minor discount for your trouble .... uh yeah, right. Funny I'm not even impacted by this one and it still makes me mad, maybe I'm prepping myself for some Perfect Day challenges in a few months ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 39 minutes ago, jticarruthers said: Just flipped through Matt's story, I wish I could say I was surprised but honestly it's just the latest in the long tradition of RCI's complete inability to plan a project. Not sure which is worse - sailing on the ship that wasn't ready to leave drydock so it's getting worked on while in use or getting cancelled at the last minute because the ship wasn't ready to leave drydock. Either way I find it to be a major slap in the face to be offered compensation that is dependent on you have to buy another vacation from them after they f'd up the first one. I completely understand it from the financial perspective of the company but think its terrible from the PR/Customer retention standpoint. Hi, yes we screwed up again and messed up your multi thousand dollar vacation, but if you book another one with us we would be happy to give you a relatively minor discount for your trouble .... uh yeah, right. Funny I'm not even impacted by this one and it still makes me mad, maybe I'm prepping myself for some Perfect Day challenges in a few months They have nothing to lose. At the moment there is an endless line of customers willing to buy cabins. From Royal's perspective it's better to be overly optimistic since if they complete on time it's a win. If they failed to complete on time, there's little downside. Sure 3,000 guests are pissed off, but there are 100,000 more willing to buy a cabin in the current cruise market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Just now, twangster said: Sure 3,000 guests are pissed off, but there are 100,000 more willing to buy a cabin in the current cruise market. ... and probably only a small fraction of those 3,000 who wouldn't book a cruise on that same cruise line again as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, KLA said: ... and probably only a small fraction of those 3,000 who wouldn't book a cruise on that same cruise line again as a result. Exactly. Wait until Perfect Day isn't very perfect in May like they scheduled. If weather impacted Navigator's dry dock it surely impacted Perfect Day construction 70 miles away. In the case of Perfect Day people have been gobbling up excursions. If Perfect Day slips all Royal has to do is refund them. In the interim Royal has enjoyed interest free use of money, both for the 2/24 Navigator sailing and for Perfect Day excursions. Worst case for Royal is a project actually completes on time. For stock holders it's shrewd but profitable business tactics. The Cruise Junkie, KLA and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 The island life and a bit of bad luck with weather = nothing gets done on a timely manner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 3 hours ago, jticarruthers said: completely understand it from the financial perspective of the company but think its terrible from the PR/Customer retention standpoint. Hi, yes we screwed up again and messed up your multi thousand dollar vacation, but if you book another one with us we would be happy to give you a relatively minor discount for your trouble .... uh yeah, right. Pretty much. Add on to that the fact that they offered only to cover $200 in change fees for airfare, many people are going to lose a lot. I'm asking them to reimburse all of my flight costs because it is under the $200 per person (we got a GREAT sale on Spirit) and we won't fly to any of our next few vacations - including a cruise out of Galveston next February. If it were me, and I know that I'm not in charge, but I'd do the following for those scheduled: Full Refund (of course). 25% off a future cruise. 50% of this cruise fare as a credit towards a future cruise OR stateroom credit. Full refund of all non-refundable flights, hotels, cars, etc. And, to pay for it, I'd make every manager's bonus contingent upon completing every dry dock on time. You schedule it too close, you lose your money. Is that fair? Probably not, but neither is asking your customer to eat hundreds, potentially thousands of dollars in travel costs related to your decisions. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Insurance would have taken care of the non-refundable expenses that RCL would not cover for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, Rose City Cruiser said: Insurance would have taken care of the non-refundable expenses that RCL would not cover for. Yes, and I have insurance. I'm waiting to see what they will cover. That's not the point. The point is that RC has an opportunity to turn a negative situation into a win. That's what companies with good customer service do. Instead, they decided that denying a refund on flights for someone because they fly Southwest and they have no change fees (but the person won't be able to go on vacation until after the SW credits expire) is worth angering the customer. What I proposed is a way for RC to say, "We know this stinks. Let's try and make it better. If this would cost, say, $2,000 per cabin and you round up the number of cabins to 2,000, you're looking at $4,000,000 (4 million). Last year, according to filings, they had income of $3 Billion dollars. To put this in perspective, I'm asking them to spend $.04 out of $30 to make the guests on this sailing happy. Even at double that, you're only looking at less than a dime out of $30 to make things right. As someone who has worked in customer service and spent a lot more to make a customer happy, this seems like a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 The reality is there is not enough consumer protection in the travel industry. A lot of weight is put onto the consumer to purchase their own insurance policy and even that is poorly regulated. Often the policy wordings are written in a way that the general public cannot interpret. Travel agents are selling travel insurance policies they themselves are not able to interpret and rely on E&O insurance to cover the few cases against them. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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