cruisegirl1

OP - as suggested by others, wear the tux. You'll look and feel terrific. Mum2Mercury - As for the "church dress"........What church is that?😀 I see tight, low cut, short dresses on many women. Looks great on some, others not so much. Always a wide variation of passenger dress on Formal/Dress Your Best nights (What ever it is called). M

Yes. Cheers! M

Years ago, Windjammer always had some late night snacks. I stayed up much later then (and ate more) and often had an 11pm snack. Can't recall the options or how late it stayed open. But - there were no other options around the ship for food. Basically, just the MDR and Windjammer. No Promenade Cafe, No Sorento's, no specialty restaurants etc. Then there was a time that WJ had afternoon snacks (They sometimes called it Tea - but it was far from a formal tea) from around 3-5. It was a good option when returning from port. M

Thanks for the info. We’ve been on wonder several times but I don’t think I’ve ever realized there was a bar at El Loco . I may be confusing it with symphony. Heading back shortly, I will be sure to check it out. thx

I don’t believe it was ever listed in the onboard Casino flyer. It was an email/newsletter that was sent out in the early spring 2023. The Atlantis promotion lasted from then until the end of 2023. It was easy to use, and we took advantage of it several times. Our last visit to Atlantis and using the promotion was mid December 2023. It as great deal while it lasted. Sorry you weren’t aware of it. m

The only place I’ve seen sorbet is in the Coastal Kitchen (suite restaurant) . The dining room serves sherbet. I don’t know if the dining room serves any dairy, free, frozen desserts good luck.

Insane prices. Obviously, someone pays them. I'm on Wonder Jan 28 and (while not the topic) bought the unlimited dining package for less than a few hours at the beach club. M

As noted - depends on numbers. We have done B2B when D's had full access to the crown lounge one cruise and were restricted (just) during Happy Hour on the other. No real way to know. Often the Crown Lounge has to serve D, D+ and Pinnacle. Space is limited for the hundreds that may be in those categories. M

Do you mean they paid you less than $20 to go there? 😀 Couldn't resist. Hideaway Beach is not on my "to do " list at all. Maybe if I wear noise cancelling headphones it would be tolerable. The loud party/ DJ is a hard NO. I'm not the demographic of the venue, or who RCCL is going after. I love my spot on Chill Beach, I'm happy there. A few giggles from kids in the water, or playing in the sand is fine. M

Anyone in a suite is always welcome as well. 😀

By status are you meaning suites? Lately I've been advised that Pinnacle (or other C&A levels) have no tender priority status. This past September we had a tender port in Greenland and no P priority tendering. Do Key have priority tendering? M

I'm told the "significant other" aspect was created to allow same sex couples who (back then) could not get married have the same opportunity for status match as married couples. Of course it has been abused to allow status match for any casual boyfriend/girlfriend one brings on a cruise. The other issue is that a kid goes on one cruise with parents, parents reach diamond before kid is 18 and kid is Diamond for life. Then of course, spouse/significant other/ kids and so on. M

I've been sailing RCCL for 35 years so it must be prior to then. I can say that a fruit basket was NOT provided in every cabin. I've received an occasional fruit basket because of accommodations, C&A status etc. M

I know the pineapple rumor has been around for a long time, but my point was the NY Post,s "shocking" headline. Person NOT on the cruise sees an innocent video, makes something up about it and tells it to someone NOT on the cruise, who then writes a news story about a cruise that many will believe to be factual. sad indeed. M

Stroll around the new port area. Pretty nice to kill an hour or so. M

It was mentioned in at least one of the Casino Royale email newsletters. This one was dated March 15, 2023. It was new this (past) year Had to really scroll down to see it . Sorry you missed the opportunity. It is my understanding that is ended 12/31/23. We used it several times. Each casino Royale Member received the benefit. It was worth the taxi fare over there. Now you can enjoy the perks of loyalty both onboard and on shore. Club Royale members can enjoy FREE Slot Play at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort when your ship is in Nassau, Bahamas. You’ll receive between $25 to $100 based on your tier level — just visit the Atlantis casino guest services desk with your SeaPass® card to redeem your offer!

NO, been that way for as long as I can recall. I've been sailing RCCL for 35 years. M

Some sort of "lucky for you" error. Certainly not the norm. M

This is how rumors start...........Seems someone watched a passenger give a room tour and saw a (Pinnacle) Pineapple on the door, and imaginations went wild. New York Post article headline below. I don't want to post the link, unless I have to. It caused my computer to crash. but you can google "World cruise and swingers." . Headline from New York Post story - Cruising for sex? Secret kinky signs spark rumors swingers are making the Ultimate World Cruise a pleasure playground By Social Links forAndrew Court Published Jan. 2, 2024 Updated Jan. 2, 2024, 3:15 p.m. ET

Surprised, as you are an editor, that you would not seek full world cruisers for your article. I hope that you can interview folks who are actually onboard, and not some of the bloggers who have not set foot on the ship. Some of what I read (from those NOT on board) is hilarious. M

No. Cabin mates do NOT share C&A status. If you are your granddaughters legal guardian, she is under 18 and lives with you then yes for your granddaughter. You daughter would have to be under 18 to have your status. M

Thanks @bucfan2 - appreciate the update. I'm not expecting it to be renewed, but it would be a nice surprise if it is. M

Interesting, we've never seen a variety of lines. Just one line for those with reservations and one for those in the standby line. There is a reserved seating area for various groups ( Suite/Pinnace/Key) but I don't recall lines for different groups. either before or after Covid. YIKES all those different waiting lines must have been a madhouse. Glad I didn't have to experience it. M

On RCCL, your cabin steward is not the person to ask to provide food. That would be a room service function. As others have suggested, pick up a few pieces of fruit from a food venue to keep in the cabin. We generally pick up while fruit only as that does not need refrigeration. M

Thanks - In that case it is my understanding, no. M