thjeepster

We are not planning to do anything big.  No reception and no food and drinks. We get the food free with the cruise why pay for any other food!!!

Just the cheapest package ($1,950) one.

Good Morning everyone!

My GF and I were thinking about getting married on Independence in April and just wondered if anyone has been married on RCCL before and/or have any information regarding marriages onboard a ship?

We are both very excited about doing this and was wondering about it.  It wouldn't be anything too much probably only like 16 of us going on a 4 or 5 night cruise.

Thank you. 

We we will be sailing Sept 28th western 

How is that determined?

Does anyone know where Muster station E03 is located on symphony?

thanks in advance!!!

5 minutes ago, CruisingJoe09 said:

Ricky Matthews.

Awesome...he was our CD on one of our other cruises and he funny and friendly!

Does anyone know who is the CD for Symphony for the end of Sept beginning of Oct?

Just wondering which days on symphony are formal nights?

we are going on 7-night western in September. 

Thank you

Hello everyone!

Just wondering if anyone knows about when can you book your show on a future cruise aboard Symphony?  Is there so many days out before you can book them?

Do you have to have payment in-full before you can book them?

Thanks for all your help!

Don’t think they know what they are doing at this terminal. Nothing but a mess. 

Photo machine not working and making us all wear wristbands. 

Lines are everywhere and they are forcing everyone to sit down. We were in front of line and now we are siting way in back. 

Not very orderly!

Tomorrow on navigator!!!

On 11/20/2018 at 12:02 PM, bonsai3s said:

Guest services and the concierge provided the passenger count.

Yes, it feels crowded.

The weather’s been warm and wonderful.

No breakfast at JR.

Yes, movies being shown outside the large screen...sorry, I’ll have to read the compass...haven’t watched a movie yet.

Don’t miss areas or things...this is difficult and subjective because it may change next week.

(we loved the food at Giovani’s last night. The filet mignon and risotto were to die for.)

Pools are not heated but comfortably warm because of the nice weather.

(oh, gratuities for JS is $14.50/person/day)

Shows (production and single acts), have been less than stellar this week. Perhaps it will get better next week. (We have been on this ship since Oct. 26th)

Terminal G...it was crowded, busy, but orderly and organized. It took us about 15 or so minutes to re-board even with transit cards and new sea pass cards.

The ship has turned from being British to American...tv now showing MSNBC and Foxnews along with BBC...soccer now football...British bacon gone replaced by crispy American bacon...ship’s being cleaned for inspection...unfortunately, there’s no way to prevent the excited kids from spilling food.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Sailing!

 

How’s the cruise going?  Hope your still having a great time!!

any new info to report?

Did you get to see which movies are showing on the big screen at night?

Are you in a junior suite?  Which floor are you on?  We are on floor 10 mid/back of ship. Is that a good location?

do you fly out tomorrow?  Where u from?  Luckily we only have a 2 hour drive over. 

I wonder why johnny rockets doesn’t serve breakfast like other ships?

whos your CD and are they staying on for tomorrow?

well happy thanksgiving and enjoy your dinner tonight!

thanks again and have an amazing day!

41 minutes ago, bonsai3s said:

See you on Friday! Happy Thanksgiving.

Yes see you Friday. 

Hsppy Thanksgiving!!

We will be on this Cruise also!  Can't wait.

Last day of work today...luckily we live here in Florida so come Friday morning we will be driving across to Miami.

This will be an awesome time!  See everyone Friday!

1 hour ago, bonsai3s said:

thjeepster, thank you!

We had a truly wonderful TA...simply because of the great crew and staying around the happy passengers.  This sailing was dubbed the "Cancellation of the Seas".  (not be posting pictures because it will mostly be pictures of the ocean...smile.)

Note: We are still onboard and on day 3 of a 5 day caribbean/Thanksgiving cruise and tonight is formal night. Not quite sure how they fitted 4600 passengers but upon an informal survey, perhaps it's the 2000+ children onboard.

In comparison to the TA, this cruise has now become a "party" cruise...speakers in the promenade and pool deck amplified 10x...dancing and drinking...less clothes...and human traffic everywhere. 

Let  me know if you have any specific questions and hopefully I can get you the answers.

Also, how do you find out how many people are on the cruise (an informal survey)?

1 hour ago, bonsai3s said:

thjeepster, thank you!

We had a truly wonderful TA...simply because of the great crew and staying around the happy passengers.  This sailing was dubbed the "Cancellation of the Seas".  (not be posting pictures because it will mostly be pictures of the ocean...smile.)

Note: We are still onboard and on day 3 of a 5 day caribbean/Thanksgiving cruise and tonight is formal night. Not quite sure how they fitted 4600 passengers but upon an informal survey, perhaps it's the 2000+ children onboard.

In comparison to the TA, this cruise has now become a "party" cruise...speakers in the promenade and pool deck amplified 10x...dancing and drinking...less clothes...and human traffic everywhere. 

Let  me know if you have any specific questions and hopefully I can get you the answers.

Oh yeah I forgot you were doing the b2b. 

Great to hear you had an amazing TA Cruise. I would love to do one someday!

wow over 2000 kids?  Hopefully we won’t have that many on Friday!...4600 that’s a lot!  Does it feel crowded?

hows the weather for the past couple days?

Does Johnny Rockets offer free breakfast like most other shops do?

are they showing movies on the screen outside at night? If so, do you know what they have been?

would you suggest certain don’t miss areas on the ship?...bars, clubs, food, shows, or places to eat?

Are the pools warm or heated?

what has the entertainment been the last few days?

which terminal did you leave from and did it take a long time to reboard?

if there is anything else you think would be helpful please share!

please enjoy the rest of your cruise and please get her ready for us on Friday!

happy thanksgiving!!!

On ‎11‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 5:48 PM, bonsai3s said:

Coco Cay cancelled...safety reasons...unable to tender due to rough seas and high winds.

Captain decided to go to Freeport instead.  We are just about to sail away and leave the loud party sounds from Senor Frogs below us.

Most passengers would’ve preferred a beach and barbecue day at Coco Cay...oh well, what’s another change of itinerary.

Port Canaveral early tomorrow morning with all passengers having to clear Customs before getting ashore. 😊

Hello my friend!  Hope you had and amazing TA cruise and it was what you hoped it would be.

Will you be doing a review?  Or uploading pics?

Anything would be cool.

Thanks!

On ‎11‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 5:01 AM, bonsai3s said:

Correction on my previous post...our first stop is Coco Cay, next is Port Canaveral then Miami. No new info, calm seas, great crew, mostly happy passengers.. 80's dance party in the promenade last night.

Hello again!

How's the cruise going? Are you guys in Port Canaveral?

Hope you are having a wonderful time!  I wish we could have done that journey!,,,but I'm happy to be going in a week at least.

Any new info to share?

9 days and counting to Navigator! 🚢 ☀️ 🏊‍♀️ 🍷 

Hello

just wondering how’s the cruise going and ifvsny new info to share?

less than 10 days to go!!

Thank you everyone for the help. 

Hope you ate are enjoying your cruise!  Does it seem bad without one stabilizer?

must be kind of nice not being full. 

What are the upgraded toiletries?

necer had a junior suite before so this will be awesome!

i wonder if they will do discounted speciality restaurants when we are on. 

Do they do any clubs or venues for junior suites or do we get any other specials?

where is the muster drill for us?

well enjoy your cruise and if you think of anything else that would be helpful please let me know!

can’t wait only 11 more days!!!!!

Getting ready for our cruise in 13 days on Navigator for the 9 night cruise and was wondering what are the perks for a junior suite?

what is the cost for gratuity?..do you pay the regular fee or suite fee?

any word on the damaged stabilizer or will there be any problems once they get over here from the TA?

also any additional info or tips about the navigator will be appreciated!!

thanks again for the help!!

we can’t wait and the countdown begins!!!

Hello Everyone,

I will be sailing on the Navigator next month and was looking to see if anyone had recent copies of the Cruise Compass for a 9-Night?

Also, any info on things to do and "Must not Miss things" would be appreciated!!

Thanks again!

What is the daily charge for gratuity in a Jr. Suite? Do you have to pay the Suite prices or regular?

Thank you everyone for the help!

Does anyone know if they have the freestyle soda machines on board? Usually we will get the soda package of the ship has those machines.

Has anyone done the chefs table on the navigator? Just wondering what they thought and how long it lasts and how many people at the table and where is it located?

Also do they have movie night onboard and is it at the pool area or do they also do in the theater?

Thank you for all the help.

If anyone has more info or other things about the navigator we should know before we go would be helpful too!!!!

Anything you suggest we should do or visit while on board.

We have the chefs table reserved....any info about that?

Also, are there any secret balconies?

Thavks again!!!