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I second this! They use real mint leaves and it's very good

 

I also like the Kraken Colada made with kraken spiced rum. On Voyager the R Bar had a cocktail called red velvet cake that was amazing but I think r bar recipes vary by ship

Do they do the Kraken Colada on all the ships? DH loves Kraken and we are on Jewel in Sept [emoji4]

Sorry if this been asked before but I couldn't find it on the search.

RCI are offering 3, 4 and 5 night dining packages on our sailing but doesn't specify the specialty restaurants that can be used.

On our last trip we had the 3 night package and used Izumi, Giovanni's and Chops but this time there's also Chef's Table listed, can we have that as part of the package?

Thanks

Look for NBC Sports Network. My MIL in Ponce has it, so I've watched a few races at her place.

 

But that is who holds the rights to F1 in the US, which covers Puerto Rico as well.

 

In the past, even after Fox Sports dropped coverage to NBCSN, since the channel was not available, we found the race on Fox Sports Espanol. I don't think it's there anymore.

 

If you can stream Sky on one of your devices- I'd give that a shot.

Thank you, we'll try for NBCSN when we get there, we might not get Sky to work over there as it's limited to the UK but there may be an app to help. Apparently I should have checked with the F1 diary when I booked it 18 months ago!

Formula one is not really relevant in PR. For some reason people here are mainly obsessed about drag racing 1/4 mile in a straight line. Not even NASCAR has much of a presence here. I'm a motorsports and NASCAR fan and while I enjoy drag racing, actually turning on a race is more interesting to me (even if they're just 4 bloody left turns...lol). So, unless you're at a hotel on the 27th and the race is being broadcast on one of the major networks, expect your husband in a bad mood that day for having missed the finale.

Thank you Stinger-pr, we guessed as much when the response to my post was a deafening silence! He should be able to use our Sky Go log in if we can find a bar with Wifi that's happy for him to sit there for two hours :D

Hi

My husband is a massive formula one fan and the last race is on the 27th Nov. Typically because we are away this year the final is quite close and he would really like to watch it, does anyone know if it is being televised anywhere in San Juan at all?

Many thanks ☺

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Coconut mojito was one of my favorites.

 

 

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Might have to try one of those!

That's a big 'Yes' to booking now then! Sadly the inclusive drinks package offer doesn't apply as it's not a European cruise I'm planning. :(

If it's the Caribbean it's a definite yes for booking early, the cruise may drop in price but in my experience the flight costs always increase the closer you get. They've been offering 20% off the drinks packages of late so you may have it on the trip you book.

I'd book now too, the deal is very popular and we had trouble getting the exact rooms we wanted as most had been booked.

Check your prices - we are booked on the Ovation OTS in December. In June I purchased 2 Premium Packages (with the 20% Discount). They have recently dropped their prices, so I cancelled the packages and purchased 2 new Deluxe Packages (also with 20% discount). I saved AUD225! :)

Thankfully we booked ours with the earlier 20% discount offer when the conversion was still $1.42 so we made a saving on the prices they are charging now :)

Thanks again 😀

Thanks Bob. The three of us travelling all like different wines so it's great that we can get single glasses in the restaurant, are they happy to refill do you know?

We've advanced purchased the premium package, which I understand is now being upgraded to the ultimate when checking in. The package lists sodas included, do they give you the plastic cup so that you can use the freestyle machine (if there is one on Jewel)?

Also how does wine work in the restaurant? Do you just ask for a glass of red/white and they bring it as part of the package?

Many thanks ☺

Hi.

 

I think it was 70 EUR per person if you go for RCCL's transportation (bus). My wife and I payed 110 EUR with private transport to the airport, worked like a charm.

Thank you, would you mind passing on the name of your transport, we are travelling with my in-laws so a good transfer would be great. :)

Just called the 01932 834243 and they are now only offering $1.25 :( someone else may get a different offer though.

We've just booked this trip for next year, did you happen to notice how much they charge for transfers only to the airport? They only offer excursion transfers on the website. Thanks

When we sailed on Explorer last year they offered Chops at half price on the first night, has anyone recently sailed on Jewel noticed if they offer this on the first night?

Thanks

Same way it works in other bars, it covers full glasses of wine up to the package limit. However, it does not cover partial glasses of wine, such as those used in wine flights.

Ok thank you, it's our first experience with the drinks package, we always bought the wine package in the past, do they bring glasses of wine when you are in the mdr?

I didn't, but hopefully someone else did.

Hi, how does the drinks package work in Vintages?

Isn't this the same price if you purchased on the RC website pre-cruise?

I've tried checking our reservation but it's not offering any dining options, maybe it's too early, we sail in Nov.:(

Correct, it is Vintages now. Sorry, I do not know whether or not they serve tapas.

Now that the champagne bar is vintages, is there a cocktail bar elsewhere? We like to have a cocktail before we go into dinner :)

 

Also, hi Karen! Just noticed you had replied to this thread too. Hope you're well. I'll be on the Jewel in 48 days so trying to get a little info on it before we go - excited!

Hi cloud nine, all well here, hope you are too, very envious of your trip in 48 days :D

OK, I found my Compass. This is what is says: "You can enjoy 3, 4 or 5 dinners in any of our specialty restaurants for a very convenient price with our Specialty Dinner Packages. Packages start at $70 and are limited"

We might try Giovanni's too then, people are saying is very good. Were the menus still the same in the mdr? Thanks

It is an amazing itinerary and the ship is fantastic! You will have a great time. Turkey truly was a highlight of our trip.

 

 

 

Hi, yes they did. We only ate at Chops, so I can't remember the details, but there was definitely incentive to purchase multiple specialty dinners.

Thank you, we are sailing in November and definitely want to do Chops and Izumi :)

Hi, did they offer any reductions or package on the speciality restaurants during your trip? Thanks

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M5_4ydqP0U

 

Thank you, I'm looking forward to trying that :-)