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About prices I just wanted to say...
Kiki and The Noush replied to sadiwest's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We didn't book a resort, but we did the "exercise" on paper. We're in PA and we costed out a land trip to Ottawa - we were looking for a short vacation in between cruises. We ended up booking a 4 day on Liberty to Nova Scotia. The prices are higher, but we still can't beat them when I add up gas, hotel, food, entertainment, etc. I wish the prices hadn't increased as badly as they have, but I get it and I just wish they would raise the prices where they think they need to be to turn a profit and stop with the cutbacks. I will gladly pay for the vacation experience I want - I just wish they would stop the bleeding. -
Unlimited dining first night
Kiki and The Noush replied to Merly's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Exactly what Tree_skier said. We have the UDP booked and this is what my calendar for the first day looks like. -
You definitely do not have to purchase a thing. Like everyone else has said, you won't be thirsty and you won't starve. I think a lot of it comes down to what experience you want, what matters most about your vacation to you and of course, how much you're willing to spend. I hope you have a great cruise!
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Man Overboard on Wonder of the Seas
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cabana Girl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
This is such an awful situation. I feel so badly for the family, but also all of the passengers on the ship. It would be very hard to have a joyful vacation knowing there is a young man missing and a family in agony. So sad 😞 -
I love the Lavazza. I drink only espresso at home. I've been known to go to cafe promenade for a plastic cup half full of half and half and take it back to put in the 'mini fridge' (yes, I know it isn't a fridge). If I don't put ice in with it, I replace it daily. This is assuming they actually have half and half on your sailing - that's a completely different problem lol.
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UDP with new Playmakers prices
Kiki and The Noush replied to mjmiller's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Gotcha. -
UDP with new Playmakers prices
Kiki and The Noush replied to mjmiller's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The stipend for ala carte used to be $35. -
All of the prices are up. I'm okay with that - I get it. What I really hate is the 'double dipping'. For instance, the price of the UDP has gone up considerably - fair enough, but they have also devalued it by decreasing what it will get you. UDP costs more, the ala carte stipend was reduced from $35 to $20 and now they have increased the prices at Playmaker's and Portside by about 50%. Again, I get the increases... I just hate the double dipping.
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How is Izumi Hibachi?
Kiki and The Noush replied to NoShoes2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We did it on Oasis a couple of years ago. If you are interested in going for the entertainment aspect, it is worth doing at least once. Food? meh - all of our proteins were severely overcooked. Steak and lobster. It was a lot of fun, but I probably won't ever do it again. -
Ultimate dining package ins and outs
Kiki and The Noush replied to Parkhopper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Vintages - No Johnny Rockets - Yes, does not include beverages (milkshakes) English Pub - No -
Virtual Balcony on Voyager
Kiki and The Noush replied to cruiseforus's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Just my 2 cents - we had a virtual balcony on Anthem and I absolutely despised the thing. Hate is not a strong enough word to describe how much I loathed it. To me, the view of the ocean is horribly pixelated, enough to give me a headache. Turn it off? Not that simple. Yes, you can turn it off, but it continues to emit a blue tv tube type glow - the only solution was to have maintenance come and disconnect the wretched thing. So.. If you don't mind a fake looking, pixelated video and if you won't mind the room lit with blue light (I sleep pitch black and even put a towel to block the light coming from the bathroom) then you might enjoy it. Never again for me! LOL Also, in our room with the virtual balcony, we only got a chair. No sofa. It would have blocked the "view". -
Crown Loft Suite-Oasis
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cruise a holic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I probably wouldn't know who it was 🙂 The last time we were on Oasis, I ran into the captain of the ship by the elevators in central park. Half tipsy me said "Are you the captain?" because he had lots of gold on his uniform - He said "yes, I am".. oops! lol He was the nicest man and chatted with us for quite a few minutes. -
Crown Loft Suite-Oasis
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cruise a holic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thanks, good to know! We've never had a problem like this, but I'll be sniff testing for sure! -
Crown Loft Suite-Oasis
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cruise a holic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I have no idea how to even find the hotel director LOL. Ask the concierge, maybe? -
Crown Loft Suite-Oasis
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cruise a holic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Yikes... we've got 1756 in a few weeks. -
Crown Loft Suite-Oasis
Kiki and The Noush replied to Cruise a holic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
What room number? -
Want to rent my first scooter for Oasis.
Kiki and The Noush replied to Truluv's topic in Disabled Cruise Travel
You are very conscientious! I can't even count how often we have to dodge someone's scooter that they have just left in the hallway so they don't have it taking up space in their cabin. -
Here's my method on how many we can bring - after they are all packed, we "test" them by seeing if we can move all of them at once. If I can drag them all at the same time, I can bring them! LOL Yes, I always overpack and yes, I always find a spot to store them.
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I know what I am about to say won't be popular, but it is my opinion and you know about those 🙂 I wish they would give me back the things they have cut and raise the rates. Everything in my world has been affected by inflation. My electric has gone up 55% in the last 13 months, I'm in PA and we're back to near $4 for a gallon of gas, etc. etc. etc. I am paying the higher rate - I like twice a day service. I want fresh towels. I keep my cabin extremely tidy and yes, I make my bed. I honestly don't understand how people have such a problem with trash - mine could be emptied once for the whole cruise and it would be fine. Regardless, I still want twice a day service. For me, it is one of those things that makes cruising "special". I never have a reason to stay in a hotel for a whole week. If I take a land trip, it is usually in Europe and I opt for B&B's. My next cruise is in a few weeks. I booked a suite, bought the UDP and the DBP. I like to have whatever I want, whenever I want it. If I have to pay more for that - fine. I get it. I will say I am sick of hearing about yet another cut. Just raise the rates and be done with it.
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What is your fav ship non Oasis class ?
Kiki and The Noush replied to minnie00's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We loved Anthem. -
Dumb question re luggage tags
Kiki and The Noush replied to zimmerman's topic in Royal Caribbean International
If for some reason you never are able to find or print them - don't stress. The porters at the dock will tag your bags for you. Have a great trip! -
found ring on Navigator OTS
Kiki and The Noush replied to worldtraveler212's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I hope you can reunite the ring w/ the owner. Good luck!