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But yet you cruise Carnival? Have you seen the latest 50 person brawl from last week? That cruise line should have a Level 4 Advisory.

Haiti has been in Anarchy since its inception. I've read about its history in depth.

On 9/17/2022 at 12:28 AM, nolegirl01 said:

On our sailing in December it's pretty high too... as much as we wanted to experience the water park or the beach club, I refuse to pay these prices. It's crazy!

FYI: Royal is notorious for changing the price on sold out cabanas. For instance, in Labadeee this past August the cabanas sold out in April or March, but yet after all sold out they changed the cabana price from my cabana prcie that I got for $640 to $1,499.  It sold out at $649 not $1,499.  Why? to make YOU think people pay these crazy prices. 

Yes it does

The top tier of the Royal Suite Class is Star Class, and guests staying in this room receive a wide array of amenities, perks and services while onboard.

The benefits of Star Class include:

• Dedicated check-in line
• Priority boarding
• Access to Coastal Kitchen restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Bathrobes
• L'Occitane 50 ml Bathroom Amenities
• Duxiana Mattress
• Frette Linens
• In Room Mr. Coffee/Tea Service
• Complimentary Voom high-speed WiFi
  • Each guest booked in Star Tier suites will receive complimentary VOOM on one individual device of their choice.
• Concierge service
• Access to Sun Suite Deck
• Exclusive signature activities
• Complimentary Minibar stocked with Coca-Cola Beverages and Water
• Laundry and Ironing Services
• Priority Departure
• Royal Genie
• Complimentary Gratuities
• Complimentary Specialty Dining
• Complimentary Deluxe Beverage Package

3 hours ago, geneticsguy said:

True, but what is the alternative? A state/government run economy that is socialist or communist would never even build the waterpark or a cruise ship industry because people have enough for their needs, that's it.

 

Real capitalism will be that Royal Caribbean's management overpriced everything so much, trying to "Laffer curve" to the peak, and people realize the alternative cruise line that's more competitively priced and competing for your business is the more attractive booking in the future.

 

RC is trying to be like Disney these days, where the previous Disney CEO had the philosophy of wanting everyone in the world to be part of Disney so didn't try to maximize the profits to the point of out pricing so many people, where the NEW CEO is 100% trying to min/max on the supply and demand curve to squeeze every last bit of profit out. It's the MBA way, more than anything. Disney has tripled in price in like 15 years.

 

I've been getting that same vibe from RC in recent years.

I’m against 100% unregulated capitalism which we have. I’m all for capitalism as long as it’s regulated in terms of pricing. Especially with healthcare, food and necessities. Scandinavia is a perfect example it’s what they describe as compassionate capitalism

This is pure unfettered capitalism. Whats the sole purpose of capitalism? To get rich or die trying. Don't you just love it!!!??? (sarcasm)

21 hours ago, jtonra said:

Is this really true?  I've never been on a ship that didn't have a craps table.  that would be very disappointing.

 

I swear to god, it was aimed for the Asian market a few years back and then Covid hit and the Asian market is still pretty much closed down. Craps is not big at all in Asia. I watched multiple videos and also saw a few posts they definitely do not have a craps table.

9 hours ago, Markmom18 said:

  Hi,

   Thank you.  We don’t drink and 3 of the “activities” you mention are being at a bar.  I guess if we want to participate in an actual fun activity we will have to pay.  
 🛳🛳

 Bobbi 

You're welcome. Please keep us up to date on your other beach days in the Caribbean and how much more "activities" that are free on those beaches and what exactly your vision of a beach day is compared to Coco Cay....

5 hours ago, rudeney said:

 

We are terribly spoiled by our favorite local place that's been around over 60 years and hand-makes everything.  Our youngest daughter just started working there last week.  The oldest's husband manages a Papa John's, and when I was in high school, my first job was at a pizza place.  I guess I may qualify as a pizza expert, so I will report back with my official review in a few weeks. 😏

 

 

2 things working against you as a pizza expert. 1. Alabama 2. Even mentioning Papa Johns.

11 minutes ago, Markmom18 said:

I was hoping to read of any included activities for adults. Is there anything “to do” that Royal offers its guests?  
 

This will be our first time at CoCo Cay.

 

Thanks,

🛳🛳

Bobbi

Adults have multiple beaches to choose from, The huge and beautiful Oasis Lagoon Freshwater Pool with Swin up bar, multiple on shore  bars, a floating in the ocean tiki bar, sports courts.

10 minimum bet on craps, max I cannot remember but it shrank since covid.

I just learned Voyager of the Seas does not have a craps table.... Looks like I won't be spending much time in the casino on my next cruise.

They have a great waterpark for young ones, Splash Away Bay. It is FREE. 

Cancel. If you're cruising for what's happening in the main theatre, cancel.

Voyager class will always hold a very special place in my heart. They started the evolution revolution if you will. I can't answer your question in good faith since you started on Oasis class....

I found the Oasis Windjammer to be hysterically small. It was a joke. Radiance & Quantum Class has the best.

Thanks for the tip on Silver Moon in Barbados! Booked it for January 4th.

4 minutes ago, George C said:

Do you book suites ? They definitely were there less than ten years ago .

Please read my first post on this at 10:28am Saturday morning 

On 9/3/2022 at 3:40 PM, Ashland said:

Not available in any OS we've been in the last few years. This is a thing of the past.

Yep, hence 20 years ago

When I stayed in Grand Suite in 02 on Explorer we had a DVD player. That was 20 years ago 😉 

Nope, you booked during double points rewards. I did 3 cruises in the last year and I earned 46 points in a balcony cabin!

OR

you went solo

On 8/29/2022 at 4:28 PM, Sea Dog said:

 

We did all three of those. Secret Sands is amazing. If doing it through Royal the host makes a incredible rum punch.

 

Carambola Beach Club is also very nice. Great bar make sure you get a "Dirty Monkey".

 

St. Lucia Catamaran cruise was very enjoyable.

Awesome sauce thanks my man

Doing the same exact itinerary for New Year’s Eve at a San Juan.
 

So far for St. Thomas we booked Secret Sands beach.

For Saint Kitts we’re doing the Carambola Beach club,

St Lucia  west coast catamaran cruise. 
 

other three are still undecided