kathyemma

And of course, Herb is correct. :)

 

Hi, Herb!

 

Only once did I deliberately book a cabin on Deck 11, to be near the CL.

 

On that cruise, there were so many eligible cruisers that they moved the nightly cocktail "hour" to Dazzles on Deck 8!

My mom will be 81. The location is PERFECT for her. She is right there!!! Easy for morning coffee, afternoon lunch and a drink before dinner.

Kathy

Kathy, as you can see from the responses, there is no correct answer.

 

Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances.

 

;)

I just want someone with a crystal ball. I don't think I am asking for very much.

Kathy

PS I booked!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Okay - I have it narrowed down to 11 or 12! I can't tell from the map which floor you enter on....

Kathy

Do you enter on deck 11 (or was it 10 or 12)??

On hold with TA and trying to book room.

Thanks

Kathy

I am ready to book a cruise for Thanksgiving. The price is okay. I am not taking advantage of the WOW sale as I want to use other discounts. Does the price normally go down after the WOW sale?

Thanks

Kathy

I went to Chops with my family - they eat meat - I don't. I TRIED to just order salad and side veggies but my waiter and the head waiter WOULD NOT HEAR OF IT. They INSISTED I order something from Portafino. I really wasn't that hungry but they wouldn't take no for an answer so I ordered a plate of pasta.

And yes, the person in charge of putting the V on the menu has NO clue what the V means.

Kathy

I don't expect "a large vegan menu" (and I am not vegan), but a single item, such as pasta (which they ended up serving me), would be nice. Just something they have as an automatic answer for the question "do you have anything for a vegetarian?" Their answer to the question was "ummm" instead of "sure, how about some pasta." They managed it okay with no notice, and I applaud them for that.

 

But it would be nice if they could have one item listed on the menu, or at least have it as a ready answer, without having to have the manager and the chef come to the table. They were all very sweet, but it would be nice if it didn't seem like the first time they had been asked the question.

 

As for why I went, it's because the other three members of my party were not vegetarian, and they wanted to go. I can't imagine that's the first time something like that has happened, so why were they thrown by the request?

This year I only gave the room guy an extra $20 - but we were an easy room and did not make any requests. In the past when we had kids in the room with us we would tip more than 20 extra. But now the kids stay in the room next door with Nanie - not sure what she tips - she might not tip over the pre charged tips.

Waiters I didn't tip anything extra. They should have given me back my pre paid tips. I am such a picky eater I only went to one or two meals and just had a house salad, no dressing. Mostly I was in the WJ eating oatmeal or at the pool eating ice cream.

Bartenders I would tip an extra buck or two if they delivered a drink to me. If I go to the bar, they just get the standard.

Kathy

My daughter can't have milk and she lives off the frozen yogurt for a week every year without issue.

Kathy

As long as you sign the release he will be fine. You can watch him do the test one from take off to landing. For the big one you can just see the landing!

He will have a blast.

Kathy

We always stay at The Embassy Suites on 17th. Free happy hour in the evening and great breakfast in the morning.

My daughter wanted to have her dentist whiten her teeth. He said to use crest white strips. But he also said for two weeks prior to use sensadine (sp??) tooth paste and to continue to use during and after (for about two weeks). I wouldn't waste time or money doing that on a cruise.

Kathy

Someone posted on her in Oct/Nov about taking their elderly mom to a cabana on Labadee. They have a few questions about walking and location. I just got back with my mom so if you have any questions - let me know!

Kathy

Not sure what you have planned on St Kitts but we did a wonderful tour with Thenford Gray. Just google his name.

Kathy

MasonPips, I so appreciate your review of your eight-night Indy cruise. We will be doing the same one on Dec 7, so everything you wrote will help. WE did sign up for MTD which will be our frst time with that as we have always done traditional dining. Now I am having second thoughts. I wonder if it is too late to change. Maybe having D+ status will help to make a change, but I doubt it.

 

I am surprised tickets are needed for the ice show because on Liberty, we just waltz right in. Glad to know it, thanks to you and will see the concierge first thing to line up tickets. The show you describe is the same one or very close to it that Indy has had since its inaugural saling.

 

 

I hope the shopping situation is straightened out by our cruise, but really don't hold out high hopes. The on board shopping hasn't been what it used to be in the last few years. In particular, I feel there has been a marked decrease in the quality and selection of the ten dollar items. I have an evening bag from eight years ago that is still attractive that I bought on Mariner at the ten dollar sale. The ones they have offered lately would never hold up that well. The "pashminas" come in far fewer colors and are much thinner material. They hardly do much good at all to keep oneself warm.

 

I'm a huge fan of Oasis and Allure, but we chose Indy for its itinerary. My son and DIL have not been to St Kitts or San Juan yet, so they were eager to visit those ports. Much as we treasure our sailings on O and A, the same itineraries do get tiresome. We really sail O & A for the awesome ships and their shows and dining options, dual Flow Riders, and so on.

 

Again, many thanks for your informative review.

The weather was perfection!!!!!!!!! And the shopping AWFUL!!!!!!!! I asked about it and they said that ship uses a different company for on board stores. It was the first time is - what 13 years? - that I was unable to buy a Christmas Tree decoration on the cruise!

We did mtd NEVER AGAIN!!!!! It was AWFUL. We celebrated two birthdays on board. They forgot both. Some nights we would show up and they would tell us to TRY again in 2 hours.

We went to Olive or Twist most nights for drinks. The others rooms were packed and had no view. I love it up there.

I think we will be joining you on Oasis. We booked an open booking.

Kathy

When we are in St Maarten we always book a private boat - we get to see wonderful sights, swim everywhere and see the planes. Google captain alan st. maarten. He will show you a great day.

I could live without the donuts - but the apple danish. I love them! I could buy or make them at home - but then I would weigh 500 pounds. I enjoy splurging while on a cruise. I sail Saturday on Indy - if donuts are not there, I will complain. I will be with my mom - she loves her plain donut with a cup of coffee in the morning. She will be sure to complain. I don't understand why they would cut donuts?

Kathy

I am Diamond Plus and have never been upgraded. Sent my inlaws on their first ever cruise (HAL) and they got upgraded to a huge suite with a hot tub on their balcony - they thought all rooms were like that. Total waste on those two.

The first time on Oasis - I hated it. Really missed the Freedom class. The second time I loved it. The first time I missed seeing the water. There are a lot of interior spots on the ship - you really need to go out of your way to see the water. I would book based on the islands.

I love the pictures! Just rented on for Nov. Ca not wait!

I have done an inside twice and they were too stuffy for me. I would pick boardwalk over central park - but noise doesn't bother me. I loved looking out and seeing the water and all the activity on the boardwalk. But sounds like you might like the CP balcony better. Either would be better - more room to breathe!

Enjoy!

Kathy

I am D+ and am still young. I hope to reach the next level once my dd goes to college!! Of course that won't be for 5 years. But once she is in college I can start cruising in the off season!!

Thank you for the list! I am a beer lover and can't wait to try a few on Oasis this Nov.

Kathy

In 2009 I sailed on Independence of the Seas and was really disappointed in the beer selections on board. I wrote to Royal Caribbean and suggested they might want to carry more craft beers at the Pub. Well I just got back from an Oasis of the Seas cruise last week and was I pleased with the beer selections at the Globe and Atlas Pub. I will list them for reference. I found the prices within reason as well. Hope this helps those searching for details.

 

Becks Pilsner 4.80% $4.75

Carlsberg Pale Lager 5.00% $5.00

Harp Lager pale Lager 4.30% $5.75

Pilsner Urquell Pilsner 4.40% $4.75

Samuel Adams Amber Lager 4.90% $4.75

Spaten Lager 5.20% $5.75

Stella Artois Pale Lager 5.20% $4.75

 

Bass Ale English Ale 5.00% $5.75

Boddington English Ale 4.70% $5.95

Redhook Long IPA 6.50% $6.25

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 5.60% $5.75

 

Widmer Hefeweizen 4.70 $6.25

Guiness Draft Stout 4.10% $5.95

Murphy's Stout 4.00% $5.95

Newcastle Brown Ale 4.70% $5.75

Samuel Adams Double Bock 9.50% $6.50

 

Blue Moon Belgian White 5.40% $4.75

Chimay Blue 750 ml Belgian Strong Ale 9.00% $19.95

Hoegarden Belgian White 5.00% $5.75

Leffe Belgian Blonde Ale 6.60% $5.75

Samuel Adams Imperial White 10.30% $6.50

 

The menu also lists beer cocktails like Black & Tan, Snakebite, Black & Blue, Black & White all mixed up for $6.95

 

Of course they also feature all the standards like Amstel, Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light,

Dos Equis, Foster's,Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Mller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Peroni, & Red Stripe all for between $4.75 to $6.00

i sailed with him on Liberty of the Seas - I think it was the ships 23rd sailing - something like that. As we were talking I asked if he had been on the ship before and he said, yes, 17 times so far..... SO jealous!!!!!!!!

I saw something similar on tv once - the news show interviewed a bunch of people who went on the free cruise. They said it was fine - they had to listen to some sort of sales pitch - but other than that it was a nice cruise. So, go have fun, listen to what they have say, just don't buy whatever they are selling and report back.

Kathy