Foodluvr

Hi All - It's been awhile since I've cruised so I'm looking for a little advice please.

 

I'm D+ sailing solo on Harmony soon. I'd like to use my BOGO dining benefit, and then separately buy a 3 night package.

 

With the BOGO benefit...

> Is it correct that I can't reserve in advance and have to wait until I'm onboard?

> Do I have to use the the second free cover charge on the second night, or can I use it anytime?

> How does the benefit work if I eat at an a la carte restaurant?

 

With the 3 Night Package...

> Is it correct that I don't reserve in advance - RCCL picks and then I can change onboard?

 

Thanks.

3 night package you can select or change. One is supposed to be used on one of the first two nights though.

We saw people doing that last week on Oasis. However, check your prices. Might be cheaper to do the Unlimited or 5 night instead.

Agreed, used the Sunsational mixes on our Oasis cruise last week. I also found the drinks tasted better (less sticky syrupy) and better blended!

Prepurchased dining packages add 18% purchased online or on board too. Bottom line, specialty dining now has an 18% added gratuity.

Shampoo, soap and conditioner. Not sure about body wash.

So you will know for the future, most ships have an interactive feature on the tv where you can look at your charges anytime you want. We check ours daily so there will be no surprises at the end of the cruise.:)

We did and that is how we caught it. We ended up having to deal w GS 3 times at different days as we kept seeing charges pop up each day :(

We just got off Oasis and was a bit disappointed to have to go to GS to get charges reversed for included non alcoholic beverages that got charged erroneously. It was over $100 and was mostly the OJ and frozen non alcoholic drinks on the Royal Refreshment package. Never did I get a receipt for these drinks and would never have known I was charged until I saw it on the bill. It was at least 10 charges from several different restaurants/bars.

Stupid comment. 400% markup is fine with you then.

Soft drinks like tea, coffee and soda are some of the best profit margins in the hospitality industry.

A little off topic but we saw the new Pepsi version at Kennedy Space Center last week.

http://pepsispire.com

Giovanni, Izumi, Sabor also had the disclosure. Another way to get more folks to purchase the packages.

If we've already paid for the package before boarding (was supposed to include gratuities). Will we be charged for gratuities again, once we dine in the restaurant? Sorry, I'm confused about this as I thought the dining packages already included gratuities?

Packages include gratuity for both on board or online purchases. The added gratuity only applies to those eating at speciality w.o a package and paying either a la carte or cover charge.

Did you purchase the Ultimate dining package pre-cruise or onboard?

Long story but one each. Price was the same.

We just got off Oasis. We did the Ultimate Dining and the 18% was added to the package. However, on the regular menu for those not purchasing a package, gratuity is not included in the per person charge and is added to the bill.

We’ve sailed on Oasis twice and love that ship. If you can, I’d suggest a cabin on deck 8. Central Park is in the middle of deck 8. It’s a lovely, calm area with several restaurants.]

 

Totally agree! We love deck 8. We were on 7 this time and we liked being closer to decks 4-6 but missed Central Park!

:)

Are you saying that the lasagna is off the lunch menu too?

Unfortunately, yes. Lunch had Taglietelli Carbonara, Bucatini Bolognase, Pasta De Giorno, Stuffed meatball and pasta and a couple other pastas I don't recall. Risotto was added at dinner.

The lasagna is excellent at Giovanni's. Ask for it if it's not on the menu.

They changed the menu recently and it was not available on Oasis this week when I asked, I miss it too !

Almost identical with Oasis being cheaper due to lesser port fees. Found Canaveral to be much more organized and faster on and off. Biggest difference other than shows is Samba the Argentinan Chirasco restaurant is only on Allure and on Oasis the Solarium serves dinner. Otherwise it is identical.

Night of Day 3 we got a flyer while on the Oasis a couple of weeks ago. It was $79 for ten drinks + 18%

Saw the same on our Oasis cruise that we just got off.

Correct, none of the drink packages or coupons work at Starbucks. You can use a Starbucks Gift Card though.

In my experience, it worked for Lattes, Cappuccino drinks, iced coffee and Espresso drinks. Small size is one punch, larger size or extra shot is 2.

Had it in mdr and specialty restaurants. Today's lunch on oasis was in giovannis for b2b cruisers. If there is a large contingent of b2b then it is held in mdr.

 

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What was the menu, Frank? Living vicariously through you as we wait for our flight. Was really great meeting you and wish you an excellent vacation part 2. :D

We originally booked FNDR on Oasis for our sailing on Oct 22nd. We arrived and found our reservation was at Sabor. We ended up cancelling since a $4 savings wasn't worth it for us. We ended up doing the Unlimited Dining and asking if we could do Izumi Hibachi which was permitted for the first night only. We fared well eating at 150, Izumi Hibachi, Giovanni's x2, Chops for dinner and doing Chops, Izumi sushi, Giovanni's and Sabor for lunch.

The Prohibition Event is not included but very much worth the minimal fee!

Side dishes at Chops are family style and served on the side. Each one is easily 2-3 servings. The Guyere Tots are amazing!

Do any of these shops sell REAL espresso in the tiny little cups? I'm not a coffee drinker but drank espresso this spring in Italy. The little cup is about the equivalent of 1 oz. The Italians drink one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one after dinner for "energy". And, man, does it do the job!!

 

I've been trying to find similar here in NC, but no luck. I'm hoping the Oasis may have this. Anyone with info??

Both Park Cafe and Cafe Promenade will make an Espresso. Starbucks does too but they are not included in packages. Starbucks does accept their App and Gift Cards though!

Yes, San Pellegreno (sparkling water) is available in Coastal Kitchen and Suite Lounge.