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@Thrak Basically yes. This is the way... I have forwarded my findings to another "FNB" staff member on another ship so that they will know that this has happened here. He also finds this move not quite right. Wow, just wow, I agree. @HaveDogWillTravel

I am currently on the Crown Princess. My bed is fine, Sabatini dinner last night was perfection. Every bite, fabulous service. Today when I went to order something from room service, I couldn't find any menus on the TV. I called Room Service on the phone. They were polite and offered me the usual list of room service items that I know about. When I asked where to find the list on the TV, they told me I could use the app, but I explained, I don't have a smart phone (full disclosure). They told me I could chat with Guest Services, or dial 6000. When I went to the GS desk, I chatted with two staff members. They also suggested I use the app. But they also agreed that I should be able to see a print version of the offerings, somewhere. They also knew that this has been suspended. Not there, not on the TV! Imagine my surprise and dismay. Things change. In an instant. I am reporting this here as my first hand experience of what happened today. The official roll of the new plans for this ship starts on August 15th... So after all of the speculation here on using the TV, as before, to order room service, I can tell you today, there are no menus to be found there. I am only the messenger. I ended up going to have chicken korma for lunch in the dining room after all and enjoyed the korma and some lively conversation.

@zackarykeef I'm on the Crown now and so far, only two days, I have to agree with you about Sabatini. Wonderful in every way! I am also interested in food - period. I followed a reliable source for trying the fish/branzino for the first time. I was NOT disappointed. I will try the Osso Bucco next. Thank you for taking the time to share so much information and your overall impressions.

My bad! Sorry...I know the question was about Royal. Got it!

@augies On the Majestic, juices are at the Wakeview bar, deck 16 aft. I think I read this is the same for other Royal class ships. Hope this helps.

@[Big Z] Thank you for the details!

@zackarykeef Thought of another question - Which two restaurants did you visit for your specialty dining? Which one did you enjoy the most, and why? I believe the two options are Sabatini on Deck 16 and Crown Grill, deck 7. Are there any other venues for specialty dining? Did you find any differences in the Main Dining Rooms that are worth noting? E.g., staff at the door and longer, or shorter lines...I have made reservations, and am hoping for a good outcome. Thanks again!

@zackarykeef Thanks for taking the time to share so many details about your trip. Happy to hear that you slept well on your comfortable bed! Would love to know if you were happy with the wine choices with the Premium package. Did you get many photos and were the photographers around the ship during the day, outside for example? I am not new to Princess; but haven't sailed on the Crown for awhile. TIA

@ceilidh1Thanks for the new wine list for Vines. I'm sailing soon, so won't see those new wines till September. Appreciate you sharing the info, as usual! My next cruise ends before the new plans start on the Crown. Since there is no Alfredos on that ship, I'm ok with free room service with my Plus fare - for now. Last sailing, I upgraded some of my wine choices for the little bit extra cost. Works for me.

@ceilidh1 Thanks for the latest/new list for Vines! The variety of wines looks just fine for me. Less than a week and I will be trying some of these - nice to see the labels included with the Plus fares. From all the info posted, I think that I will be having free room service one last time- as my cruise ends on August 15. Of course, when anyone opts to pay for Plus or Premier fares, room service will still be included, as usual.

@milogurd very interesting reads! Thanks for all three links. Very helpful, too.

Or purchase Plus or Premier package.

@notatubaplayer Did you take a public bus to Mendenhall? The other bus option that I know about is $45 per person shuttle you there and return. I think you get to jump onto any "blue" bus of that company to return. From reading along here, I think that allows you to choose how much time you wish to spend at that location. Since you mentioned "cheap and easy", you got my attention. Thanks!

Is ordering RS via the tv condidered to be "using the Ocean NowApp??? So if one does not purchase a package (i.e., Plus or Premier), one would need to pay the one-time fee of $14.99? OR, of course, one could also pay $5 per delivery as well. I understand that using the phone to order, incurs charges. Looking forward to the answers to follow! Thanks!

Looking forward to your reports once again. Thank you for taking us along.

IC stands for International cafe. Usually located on deck 5, midship. Same place you would go to order specialty coffees. @deltahog

IC food items are included without an extra charge

@voljeep There was an assortment - can't recall what they were exactly. I do remember warm spring rolls, a skewer of something, some olives - not a lot of food, just a few nibbles.

We had tapas on Majestic at Vines, in May 2023

I'll be sailing, in the middle of a cruise on Aug 12th. Guess I will enjoy my "complimentary" room service for one more cruise...and I have purchased the Plus package for this one. So no charges - as before (and going forward).

I've never seen any $5 charge for room service delivery before. So this is new. A new charge for those who don't purchase the Plus or Premiere packages? Asking for a friend...

Jover was on Royal last year. Nice guy!

On Majestic this year you could ask for a tray in the IC as you ordered your food. It was the first time I have seen them. Very handy! They were available for the duration of the 8 days I was on board. Steward took it away when the room was service.

@geepmaley I highly recommend you try The Catch. We were there the very first night in May, official opening night. Loved it soooo much we booked it for our last night as well. We're not disappointed. Cover charge $39 per person. You won't regret it. Replaces Sur le Mer. Enjoy! Every morsel... I did!

@PurpleTraveller Thanks again! Thanks to you, I see a new event that I am going to check out. I have never seen an Alaska salmon /wine tasting event at Sabatini before. I'm going to look for this when I board in less than two weeks. Thanks for posting these patters. You just keep giving and giving such great information. Back in the days of SHARE - on Ruby Princess, I attended a wine pairing event there. It was one of my favourite wine presentations; lovely setting on deck 16 as well. Thanks for the patters. Appreciate it!