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50 minutes ago, JT1962 said:

In May the carry on checked bag area on Divina was on the Lido Deck just as you entered the doors to the buffet. 

Thanks for the info JT! I appreciate it! 😁

We sailed the Meraviglia last year and were delighted that they had a room to check your carry on bag near the theatre, so that you didn't have lug it around until you could go to your room. We are sailing on Divina soon and were wondering if they offer this as well on this ship. Any info woukd be greatly appreciated!

On 9/14/2023 at 9:09 AM, mrsmagoo1 said:

What is the rate for two chairs and one umbrella rental?

$50 U.S.

App showing Mediterranean Menu on Nights 6 AND 8. Ewww.....

On 9/7/2023 at 6:28 PM, Nadey said:

Do they take credit cards at the concession stands, and for the chairs and umbrellas at  horseshoe Bay? Thanks 

Yes for both.

3 minutes ago, Falling_down said:

I leave on that itinerary and ship tomorrow. According to the app Mediterranean is Day 6 and formal nights are Day 3 and 7.

Thank you so much! Have a great cruise!

10 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Did you check out the royal app for menu on same itinerary?

Yes. The app is not showing menus or formal nights yet and we are 6 weeks out. 

54 minutes ago, icsys said:

 

Our next cruise is ten weeks away and the menus are in the app now.

I guess they are inconsistent. We are 6 weeks out and there aren't any MDR menus posted.

Anyone know when the mdr menus are posted on the app? Pre-sailing or just only onboard?

Hi all. Was wondering if anyone has sailed the 8 night Mariner of the Seas to Bermuda sailing recently and if they can recall what night the "Mediterranean" menu was served in the MDR. I noticed that this menu was nearly identical to the "Bon Boyage" menu as well. Frankly the offerings are not to our liking and prefer to book an alternative dinner in Chops Grille that evening. We are just trying to nail down which night this menu will be used so that we are not shut out of our preferred dining time at Chops Grille.

Also, does anyone recall what nights would be Formal Nights as well? 

Thanks in advance for any help!

The buzzards are circling....

32 minutes ago, ray98 said:

Around 5pm....I remember it was our pre-dinner snack.

Well I stand corrected. I know a lot of people love sushi. And then again I know a lot of people like it as an appetizer. So pre-dinner would be perfect demand time for that.

1 hour ago, ray98 said:

Hmmm.....last month on the Elation there were 10 orders ahead of us.  They gave us a 30 minute wait.

Was that at dinner? During lunch hours I have never seen anybody at the sushi station. But then again we never go to the buffet for dinner.

6 minutes ago, mz-s said:

 

 

Disney - dress up optional too! They don’t even try to put on airs about cruise elegant or formal nights. The only place you have to dress up is their speciality restaurants.

 

It was more $ than a Carnival cruise - yes. But not all the money in the world. But I never smelled pot, never saw a fight, there was never even a line at guest services because there was nothing to complain about! No bacon police, I didn’t have to sign out towels (they were just laying on loungers for anybody to use!). No chair hogs - considerate fellow guests! I could not go on 5 Disney cruises a year but I will definitely cruise them more than Carnival moving forward!

 

Each to their own!

Funny what a higher price point can accomplish.......on many levels.

6 minutes ago, BarbieGee said:

Having visually experienced the 'food abuse' of excessive amounts of bacon and of other foods, I am inclined to agree with Carnival's move to take control. If you wish to place blame on someone, that should be laid upon those that feel entitled to take more then needed, thus creating this economizing measure. 

I've walked past diners in the buffet area with plates of food laid out like their own personal buffet then get up and walk away without finishing what they've taken. Such waste! I look upon that as a disrespectful attitude.

The idea of these ship buffets is that you CAN return to reload your plate anew if you wish to have more. 'Take all you WISH but eat all you TAKE".

Look for more food economizing if food abuse cruisers cannot control themselves, IMO.

I agree with you 100% on food waste. I think we have all seen it. Especially on Lido.

However, I can sympathize with those that feel that they are being punished (by a lot of "changes") for the actions of the "bad actors". This leaves a bad taste in some loyal customers mouths (no pun intended). 

11 minutes ago, SmoothFlying said:

I thought that's the situation because there was a sushi walk up counter  (across from the layer cake counter beside the Ledo deck buffet) on the Miracle. Funny thing is, they never seemed to be very busy (IMO). We (there were three adults) were always sitting across from the stand in that area during either lunch or dinner seven of the 10 day cruise. Poor guy was so bored, he finally starting reading a newspaper.. Several of his shipmate would occasionally walk by and stop and make small talk. But at least the food item's there for those who wanna grab and dash sushi on the run.

 

Mac

Those sushi stations on Lido on the older ships are just wasted space. Never seen anyone ordering there ever.

3 minutes ago, mz-s said:

 

I just got off a cruise last week where there were peel and eat shrimp and crab legs on the lunch buffet every day. Fully self serve. And bacon every morning - in abundance. They served prime rib for lunch on embarkation day for crying out loud. There is life out from under the Whale tail…

Do tell.....what line serves these long lost delicacies?

21 minutes ago, Bollycats said:

I was skeptical when I first read this because I assumed nothing would be enforced. I was wrong. I just got off Radiance last Friday. One day while out by the pool DJ Scratchy (love the name!) was DJ'ing and everyone was dancing. Right in the middle of the song he turns off the music and looks to his right and says "someone over there is smoking. I can smell it. Security will be called. There is a $500 fine". Then he turned the music back up. I was shocked. Didn't hear or see anything else so I guess the person stopped. Or left.

DJ Snitchy on the case! Hopefully, since he's doubling on Security now, they taught him how to break up a fight in the dance club at 2 am when he's laying down the jams!

Thank you for continuing. I'm sorry Iost hope. My apologies. 

One question. Are the Cucina options an upcharge? If so, how much extra. Thanks in advance.

Porthole usually has more space with the couch but is down away from everything.

Lido inside has less space but step out your door to all the pools, bar, loungers, casual food options, etc.

We like the extra space but always prefer Lido when available.

9 minutes ago, kasuer said:

It was supposed to be closed through Oct 22 for reconstruction.  Maybe it's been extended.

I tried to book through an independent company and there are no options (that I could find.)

https://m.facebook.com/100063606221801/

Per their Facebook page 5 days ago, still closed. ☹

Sailing Spirit soon. Thanks for the review, just made me even more psyched. We love St Kitts but the "beaches" there leave a lot to be desired. The fort there is amazing with the views high above the hilltop.

How were the lines to get a drink? Heard that long lines were experienced recently. Particularly on Lido. Hope this was an aberration and not the new norm.

You can book it direct from an independent tour operator. We have done this many times. Easy peasy right from the dock where the tender brings you in.

https://belizecruiseexcursions.com/excursion/sun-kissed-goffs-caye-beach-snorkeling-belize/

Try the lobster there, it's amazing!