Foodluvr

Hi friends,

 

I'm sure this has been posted a few times already but I'm gonna have to ask again sorry.:o

 

My husband and I recently started following a whole food plant based diet or vegan diet. We took our first vacation as vegans a few weeks ago and the resort we went to was amazing in trying to accommodate us but there were still many issues. Even though there was issues we couldn't help but wonder if Royal Caribbean would be so accommodating.

 

I would love any and all advice on this topic. Also if you have cruised on Royal as a vegan I would like to know your experience and any advice you may have.

 

What kind of rules are there regarding bringing your own food on the ship (something my husband and I decided was necessary due to lack of vegan food options)?

 

Thank you for all your input.

 

(Please understand I'm only interested in vegan options. Not trying to be rude but we have encountered a lot of people that don't understand the difference between vegan and vegetarian. Big difference between the two, plus I know the ship has plenty of vegetarian options.)

Tons of vegan options on board, you can also email the special needs desk ahead of time. Items on menus are identified and there are at least one entree option each day in MDR. Wimdjammer too has options. You should have no problem finding more than enough to eat on board and its delicious!!

When I booked my cruise there was no mention of a Flush package. Those of us who booked early should not have to pay, even if I am only a lowly Diamond.

 

I just know someone here will tell me that if I check the cruise contract on page 16 paragraph 5 it states that the cruiseline reserves the right to add on a Flushing surcharge but really, who reads that??

 

I was going to cancel my cruise and go elsewhere but it appears that NCL, Princess and Carnival are imposing their own Flushing surcharges.

 

I remember the good old days of cruising, when the TP was abundant and flushing was free.

 

 

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My purchase yielded not only the flushing surcharge but an 18% gratuity too, what gives? As a D+, I should be able to have this removed, right?:D

If we buy this and change our minds, can I cancel it? It is 120 per adult. Idk if that is a good deal or what we do about the kids then. Do we pay extra for them?

 

Thank you. There is so much I don't understand yet.

Yes, you can cancel. How old are your kids?

Who is the piano entertainer in the Schooner Bar? The compass didn’t have a name listed.

 

 

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I believe it is Girl Named Jake but I think is her last week.

Who is Gloria the Hippo?

Fictional character from the movie Madagascar. Voice is Jada Pickett Smith.

All 4 One isn't a house band, they are national recording artists who had a bunch of hits in the early 90s.

Glad you had a nice time!

Virgin Miami Vice or Labadoozie

the freestyle machines have straight cranberry?! hmmmmm did not know that. the bars have regular bottles. I get my poinsettia nightly.

Not in Freestyle but the bars have it. Usually comes out of the soda gun, I have never seen individual cans ;(

Just to clarify, breakfast at JR's is only available on Oasis class ships.

Agree, should have clarified.

Yes, JR is an extra charge restaurant.

Except for breakfast which is complimentary!

Diet Coke with Lime is my favorite soft drink, along with Canfields Diet Chocolate Fudge. Thankfully, both are still available in our supermarkets

Good stuff. My favorite is the Diet Chocolate Cherry Soda. Years ago, I had a frozen fudge recipe for it through Weight Watchers and it was like a fudgecicle. Haven't seen this in our stores in Georgia in a few years :(

To my knowledge, the Solarium Bistro is now free for dinner on Oasis, except for a couple of extra cost entrees on the menu.

This was our experience a couple weeks ago on our cruise. There were 5 or 6 choices that were not included and were charged a la carte and the rest was $0.

Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are doable. Both offer Uber or shuttle services.

We really enjoyed Park Cafe when we went on Oasis in 2014. It will be our first time on Allure, but if the food at their park cafe is comparable I am sure we will frequent it often.

 

I am mainly asking about places with fees, because we are considering getting the ultimate dining package and trying to calculate value.

In our experience, it was identical. The salad bar and beef sandwiches were our favorites on both ships.

As I think I have posted 4 times this week... Anything w Campari or Beverly ;)

Perfect, that sounds exactly the flexibility I am after. Did you have any troubles with restaurants being booked out? Surely they must keep a certain amount of tables for dining package.

 

 

Aussie Cruiser

We did not, the only night we moved was Chops as it was full on formal night at the time we wanted.

Ahhh, do it’s now finding out how much gin is on its own if I get the tonic free with my soda package. [emoji848]

 

 

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The in room package was a 375ml bottle of Saphire and 4 cans of tonic for $42. The same drink as a single was $12 at the bar.

What is this "in room package" you speak of, hmmmm? Sounds interesting.

Available on limited ships but it,is hidden on the gifts menu on RCI website. Offers Gin, Vodka, Rum, Johnny and 4 cans of select mixer for around $45 US or so. No tax and delivered to your room! Just add ice ;)

If the tonic was included in the package, then I’ll only have to pay for the gin? Thanks.

 

 

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Yes. The bottle service comes with four cans.

Is this an option? Is there a way I can find out of if my favorite waiter is on the ship for my upcoming trip? We said on Jewel this last January and we will be going again next February. We really liked our waiter a lot and would love to have him again.

Yes, you can. Simply go to the main dining room and ask the dining manager or person at the desk to verify where your waiter is working and see if they can accommodate you.

We have a favorite from our first cruise on Oasis and he seems to find us before we can find him!

Just to clarify, if OP was purchasing a package of water bottles, that can be shared. A Soda or Royal Refreshment package cannot.

Have found most simple basic drinks, like gin and tonic, to be $8-10 range plus 18% gratuity. Not sure if tonic is available with soda package.

Tonic was available on our soda package last week. We did the in room package which was a better deal than individual Saphire and Tonic running $12 each.

It's like telling them to try Beverly at Disney World ;)

So that's my problem... I actually like Beverly.

:D

For those who like alcohol:

Campari is a very under utilized liquor on the list that is one of my favorites.

Manhattan drinkers try a Boulevardier

Gin drinkers try a Nigroni or Paper Airplane

Or a Campari and Soda or Sprite.

For those who prefer virgin:

Cranberry, lime and splash of Club, Soda water or Sprite

Any juice w a splash of Sprite/Club Soda

Cranberry, Orange Juice and Sprite/Club

Pineapple Juice and Soda Water or Club and Grenadine

Campari is a very under utilized liquor on the list that is one of my favorites.

Manhattan drinkers try a Boulevardier

Gin drinkers try a Nigroni or Paper Airplane

Or a Campari and Soda or Sprite.