smalltimecruiser100

I don't want to review my entire cruise as the cruise and service itself were fantastic.  

The main dining room food was a bit of a disappointment.  On the first night, I had the prime rib, and it was gristly.  In the past the prime rib has always been excellent.  This time, not so much, part of it was my fault, as I didn't want to send it back.  The turkey dinner on Thanksgiving was excellent.  I really enjoyed it very much, but whatever the pumpkin pie was, wasn't a taste that I was expecting, kind of like a pumpkin mousse, not my favorite.  Other meals were not memorable.  On lobster night (so looking forward to it), my lobster had a mushy texture and taste to it.  Kind of tasteless.  Other foods were okay.  One appetizer I ordered was the coconut shrimp, I was expecting more of a coconut flavor, it was okay.  One evening, they had carrot cake for dessert -- one of my absolute favorites and our wait staff actually brought me an extra slice to take back to my room for consumption later.  The carrot cake was kind of dry and bland.  I didn't eat all of my cake, not that I needed it.  I tossed the 2nd piece out.  In general, the soups, breads, and salads were tasty.  

We tend to eat our lunch in the main dining room, which we enjoy.  At one lunch, they had carrot cake, and thought I would give it a try again.  This one was very good.  

The Park Cafe has excellent pizza.  One afternoon, while on a sea day, my husband and I decided to eat at the Park Cafe and get pizza and a salad.  The pizza was great!  It is made is a sour dough crust and just enough cheese.  

I know that Royal wants to cut down on costs and encourage people to pay for upgraded meals in the specialty restaurants, but generally I don't want to spend the extra money.  

Again, our wait staff was absolutely terrific.  They remembered what you like and how you like things.  They really do their very best to make sure you are happy.  

Does anyone have knowledge of a tram operating on the pier on St Croix? I ride a mobility scooter but want to take an excursion that may not take a scooter. Thanks for helping?

when checking in on the web site within the last few days, did it ask you to scan in your passport. I did on my previous cruise in June of this year but this time it didn't. I got different answers when calling Royal, one said the eliminated it, another said they retained picture of passport from last cruise and one more said nothing has changed and need to scan it. Please tell me if you had to scan it using website even though you scanned it before. Thanks in advance for ending my confusion. Worse case, would they scan it at the pier?

Have trouble walking. Are there any trams/golf cart types available on St Croix? Appreciate answers from those with knowledge

Definitely Scootaround. I was on the Rhapsody in 2019 and the 3 wheel scootaround fit into a regular OV(bed was against the window). It all depends on whether the bed is next to the bathroom or the Balcony door. The Inside Royal Prom bed is next to bath and sofa is next to window so maybe not.

I'd like to get an idea how large the dock is to the terminal especially at St Kitts but at other ports too. Royal use to show them with various jewelry stores and others but I don't see them anymore online.

3 hours ago, sjmbruce said:

I talked to Royal today via Facebook messenger (just easier when I'm at work). They said that our reservation was "redeployed" and I should have received an email with information.  I have not received any communication with Royal. I asked them to send me the email and I haven't heard anything back in hours. 

 

I'm not too worried about the ship and our cabin. We only have one sea day and will be off the ship as much as possible.  We're booked in an inside cabin and my only preference is to be in a spot where cabins are also above and below us. 

 

We are really looking forward to the ports and booked with a great price, so I'm still hoping that this all works out.

they have not assign

I'm still a little irritated that we have to make a decision by August 18th and still have zero information from Royal. 

I have the same problem as they also said I have to Aug 18th to make a decision and yet no word from Royal only my TA and they have not assigned a new cabin yet. This is Voyager to Adventure and have an assessable cabin on Voyager which there are not many of to begin with on Adventure. Concerned that won't get assessable cabin on new ship.

I was on the Oasis June 5, 2022 to Canada and received double points. 

4 hours ago, Heymarco said:

 

 

 I guess the CDC agrees with me, they ended the Covid cruise program today. 😁

It does not mean testing will end as other countries still have that requirement(ex Bermuda)

My wife & I were on that cruise. We had a car service take us from Doubletree Penn Sta to Cape Liberty so parking was not applicable for us. Was disappointed that the aqua show kept getting cancelled. Enjoyed CATS. First night MDR line was a mess for people with My Time. In Halifax we had a private guide that took us to Peggy's Cove, a person's private house with her yacht parked  and he told us stories enroute about Halifax 20th century early boat collision that nearly destroyed Halifax. In St John, NB we rental a car and drove to St. Martins to see the Caves. All in all was a nice cruise. Loved the Oasis. 

Going on a 12 nighter and stops in St Kitts on 8th day and St Kitts seems to be the only island that requires testing still and from a lab or dr office within so many days of arrival. My question is, does RCCL currently charge if you have to get it on board before arrival? Yes any thing can change, but want to know from those who just went there recently. Thanks for any info. again from those who recently went

Do you have to keep it in your cabin or can you bring it to the MDR?

Was thinking of bringing  Wyler's Pink Lemonade mix with me. Is it allowed?

Still making up mind if I want it so asking if you can book at the pier

7 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

All of the menus are listed in the app.

Thanks

I belong to weight watchers and going on a 5night cruise to Canada and having food info ahead of time would help me plan. Thanks for any help

When are the Meet and Mingle going to restart on Royal Caribbean? Any time soon?

On 2/12/2022 at 6:39 PM, Ashland said:

Private booked tours with our roll call we have done and loved !!!

Bar Harbor.....At Your Service

Saint John...Dave's Taxi Tours

Halifax...Halifax Historical Tours with Paul McNeil...AMAZING !!!!

 

Portland ...no tour needed...walked into town and went to "Holy Donuts"

How do you contact these people???? Interested in Halifax & Saint John

I remember several cruises ago I had another FCC and was given a tracking number. Do they still do that?

Does anyone have an idea how long it takes Royal to issue a Future Cruise Credit?

It's official, RCCL testing is now 2 days before. That sucks. Basically if going out of Fla, you'll need to live there. I guess since I live in MD, I'll need to go out of Baltimore or maybe Cape Liberty. It's the CDC causing this change.

Doubletree Bahia Mar lower building vs Hilton Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort. Pro/Cons on each. Please note Not enough points for tower at Bahia Mar. Thanks for any help if you stayed at either

10 hours ago, mauraoel said:

It's not 72 hours its three days.  you can test any time on that day, no matter what time the ship is scheduled to depart.

Sorry, I meant three days however by math 24 x 3 does equal 72. 

What gets me is there is plenty of vaccine available without any hassle getting an appt but for testing it's almost impossible at least in Fla. I'm in the process of re arranging things strictly because of the 72 hr testing issue

Does anyone know of non appt Covid testing sites. Not cruising till next Mar but need to plan for worst case scenario if RCCL still requires testing by then