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We always dress for formal nights, my DH brings his tux and I bring long formals. It makes for special nights;)

That's nice, but how do or your DH feel to be seated next to folks who are dressed casually?.. You took the time and trouble to pack responsibly. Please don't say that you don't care because it may be true for you, but not for your husband! I know!

RCCL need to take a leaf from NCLs book - if there is a queue for the dining room - issue a pager and a voucher for a drink and all is sweetness and light - it is not rocket science.

 

NO. NO. NO... We have been on NCL and it is ridiculous to be given a pager and wait around for a half an hour or more!

Voucher for a drink???? Never heard of that!

So, which part do you disagree with? My estimate, based on my cruises, of 10-20% dressed casually (vs. your estimate, based on your cruise, of 30-40%)? Maybe that's a real difference on the Oasis vs the ships I've been on recently (Voyager/Navigator), or maybe it's a difference of perception. :cool:

I think your 10-20% figure is way low. In addition, the fact that tuxedos are almost non-existant shos that "formal" is almost dead.

I should say that I bring and wear a black suit on formal night, but what's the point if almost half the dining room couldn't care less?

I think the ones reporting it is dead or dying are those who just wish that to be so. All of my cruises have been in the Caribbean, with primarily US passengers aboard, and there has been no sign of the formal nights being dead or on life-support. I will say that the average dress is a bit less formal than what you describe, though - more suits and fewer tuxes, plus maybe 10 - 20% of people dressed casually.

Disagree! Just back from Oasis and did not see one tuxedo on formal night. In addition, I would estimate 30-40% of the men did not wear suits or sport jackets. The women were typically much more dressed up than the men!

In enjoy AGT and jugglers! He'll get my vote!

While Oceanview is NICER, Central Park is significantly CHEAPER!

Totally your call... but let me ask...

1. Does Carnival have an ice show?

2. Does Carnival have a Royal promenade?

3. Forget the rest, there's too much!

But did you know the last J. D. Power Survey had Carnival #7 (last) out of the seven major cruise lines for customer service?

I'd rather have an extra sea day instead of an extra beach day. If I want a beach vacation, I'll go to a beach for a week. I want a CRUISE vacation... put me on the boat, baby! :cool:

Not sure I understand. If you would not want another beach day, simply stay on the ship!

Interesting idea... I like it!

Enchantment - 3 days!

The whole smoking, non-smoking issue needs to be addressed.

What exempts the casino from the movement to ban all indoor smoking? Honestly, I don't know. Smokers should have outdoor areas to pursue their habit, but why should 80% of the population have to avoid the casino or suffer from the stink?

Honest question!

It is the Enchantment that is gone.......gone from Baltimore. :)

 

 

 

Thanks MM. Gotta smile... I thought they were referring to the "Happy Hour" not the ship!;)

We recently experienced the best happy hour set up on the Enchantment (4/1/13), but now it's gone!

Can you please explain since we will be on Enchantment on Monday.

You say it was there on April 1, but now it's gone?

What exactly was there but is now gone???

18 - Enchantment

Hmm...

Post #2 answered the question, and here we are at @17!

Depends on whether RCCL drops the price of the May 27th cruise on Enchantment!

2 on Explorer to Bermuda!

the item I brought was being sent by their Australian affiliate

Park West was much more efficient than the Australian company RCCL now uses.

And that you took away this pleasure from him is also dreadful. Enjoy your inheritance.

Read my post #62.

I think you will see that we agree!

4 on Explorer to Bermuda!

Ice Show!

Were the seats reserved???

If not, it's first come, first served each time.

It varies from cruise to cruise depending on the number of C&A members onboard with 350 points or more. On my Navigator cruise in January there were 8 members with over 350 points. We had lunch in the dining room with 2 officers.

Hey, my 240 points gets me dinner with my waiter and assistant waiter!

Can't beat that!!!:)

Lucky 13!

Not so lucky... it's out of Bayonne!

Hey Bonnie Voyager,I would like to ask you a few questions.My husband and I are going on the Oasis and we have room 11229.Can you please tell me if the wall beside the room is where they keep there dishes.We was on the Dream a few weeks ago and had a room next to the dish room and it was not good.And also is the bed next to the balcony or the wall by the closet.I would really appreciate your help.Thanks

We have one of these balconies booked on Oasis. I had also read about the possible noise and would like to hear from others.