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And today priced a Central Park cabin, (no Surfside left) for our Sept Icon and that room is $4400 per person! twice what we paid way back in Oct. 2022  Yikes!  Thought to maybe upgrade from our interior...nada!

14 hours ago, wrldtrvllr said:

The baskets shriek when pulled out

They should have anticipated that and chosen the fabric cubbies, NO NOISE.

I know first hand what can happen. On Legend way back in the day, Diamond lounge had used the same platter for shrimp as other canape's and a lady got really sick had to go to the clinic and the Chef and a bunch of people came up to the lounge whilst we were there to inspect everything. A really big deal.  She was allergic to shell fish.  She ate some of the other pieces not knowing shrimp had been on the platter, somehow that was enough.

1 hour ago, Joanne G. said:

Sure, but my understanding from the post by @Kellie in Texas is that the stuff-the-bag special for a flat rate is only offered at select times during the cruise.  Otherwise, items sent out in the bag are washed at the per-item price, correct?  

I wouldn't trust them to wash my clothes because of the heat and shrinkage...LOL...I bring enough.

Thanks for the confirmation David, we're counting on it in September!  Woot!

I just saw one from sisters who look like twins but are not, who were on recently.  You tube has some but the hype has died down.  These girls loved her.

Jordan Bauth today announced she will be part of the ice show...yay!

On 4/25/2024 at 12:16 PM, lovesthebeach2 said:

We were on Legend to Hawaii back in 2004….. it was our first long cruise (11 nights) and we went with a large group from our neighborhood….. loved that cruise!

We did the same in August 2014, she was still sailing then. 

I played the 3 magic drums robber on Voyager for almost 4 hrs on my original put in of $200...I won back $185 but the temptation of one more big bonus was too much for me and I ended up with 85 cents! LOL  That's why I don't think I'll ever make prime.  Too much money put in just to get the points for the offer in one year....nah.  I'll just play my little sum for entertainment.

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2 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Greg it is a quarter machine. 

Just once I'd like to get a big spin and walk out grinning.  We only cruise 1-2 times a year and don't deposit much in the casino so no expectations that we can make prime at all.  But just once I'd like to put my card in pull a couple and do what you did.....so blessed!

14 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Real apple pie should not have raisins. 

Maybe you should try it, you might like it.  I am known to be the best baker around and my recipe: Pink Adobe French Apple Pie has golden raisins and pecans in it.  I haven't had a complaint on it....ever since I began baking it 30 yrs ago.  To each their own.  Look it up!

50 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

without others feeling they have to attack

So just disagreeing is an attack...mmmmm  We ARE allowed to disagree aren't we?

We completely disagree with OP.  We've seen a definite improvement over the last year on all classes.  And...if I can see a definite quality difference in Carnival Jubilee and Voyager with Voyager getting the nod, it's got to be better.  Even Chops last September's Allure was the best meal we had since before Covid.  O well, no accounting for taste, whatever floats YOUR boat.  But we are happy with the improvement.

We had 16 at two tables right together at the way back of the room but on the window.  It was great and we disturbed no one back there.

We eat mostly, almost entirely...meat.  But for ESC we will enjoy every morsel.  I plan for it to be the highlight of our cruise.

On 4/20/2024 at 11:47 AM, Lionesss said:

My phone was gone. 

Now we have the app, my phone is hanging around my neck or charging on the desktop.

I bought this one but there are many.  I don't have any trouble forgetting it now.  And it holds my room card.

We are booked there on our Sept. Cruise, but for us, it's a once in a lifetime event with my DD and hubs and probably won't ever be possible again...so it's worth it to us. Different strokes for different folks.  I'll be glad to review it for CC.

I would give them advance notice...email:

Marlene Prieto

Administrator, Restaurant Operation
Food & Beverage Operation
(305)539-6000  | mprieto1@rccl.com

Fax: 305-539-4205

or: ex-co@rccl.com  and RCLDINING@RCCL.COM

And then upon boarding go directly to the MDR to talk to the Maître d'

On 4/12/2024 at 11:40 PM, PhillyFan33579 said:

like when we were on Icon.

OK now tell us what the let down was, we're going in September.  We've heard nothing but good since she began cruising.  Everyone seems to love ICON

I'm just offering options...of course everyone could complain to corporate, that might do the trick. I don't give a fig one way or another.

2 hours ago, time4u2go said:

Not if you want your dessert and they haven't served it to you yet.

You can take your dessert with you.  It only happens once in 7 nights. And I haven't found that to be true at all.  All the servers I interact with seem to enjoy it immensely.  If people hate it so much they can always find out which night it is planned and go to Windjammer...I don't let things like that bother me.

13 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Yes they still do this and I wish they would stop because I feel bad that the servers are displayed like that. 

Their routine was devised for THE CREW not the passengers.  They are proud of their accomplishments and this little few minutes in the limelight is a morale booster for them.  You can always leave early.  It is quite obvious when it is about to take place. And you can advise your server to let you know.

On 4/16/2024 at 7:49 AM, Steelers0854 said:

Basically just the beds

I didn't like the beds at all...too difficult to exit and enter at my age, prefer the loungers, there are some on the pool level.  In any event we never even laid down in the darn things anyway.  We were always in the pool.  I'll be looking to snag the sale too but I'm not holding my breath. Icon coming up in Sept. with Hideaway booked at this time.  Today's price is $159...better but still too steep for us.

On 4/13/2024 at 10:58 AM, DennysDad said:

Valid with 6 months remaining

Then why is there an expiration date on the Passport Card if it's not valid.  This is the most stupid rule yet.  If that date is not valid put the valid date on it.  DUH!  Can't someone tell us why?  Makes no "valid" sense! LOL  Seems to me anyone would HAVE to honor the date on your card/book, otherwise why is there a date at all.