grammyandpoppy

This will be my son's first Cruise with Royal. I am Diamond. Is he able to attend Diamond events with me or enjoy any perks. I am disabled. But would like him to be able to accompany ny means we will be cabin mates. Thank you. We sail on Indy on March 8.

She was our first. Cruise back in 1995. She hooked us.

Thanks. I will contact guest services. Hubby did not accompany me on this cruise and he is the one that usually checks final bill. I screwed up.

Checked my onboard account 3-4 days after we boarded and it appeared fine with appropriate onboard credits. Returned home without getting final statement. Just got my Visa bill and final charge much more than anticipated. Is there a way to get final statement after returning home? Thanks

I mostly agree with you. Thought the ship seemed tired with chairs and loungers in the public areas needing replacement. Loved the chilled soups and enjoyed food in both the dining room and lido acceptable. We sailed at a good price and service was exceptional.

Ports - except for the beach, thought Grand Turk a port I could do without. The early departure out of both San Juan and St. Marten left little time to enjoy the ports.

Would only go back on HA if price was right.

We switched from HA to Celebrity in 2007 and also have also sailed Royal Carib since that time.

I recently decided to give HA another try. I am in my late 60s and did a girls cruise with my 2 teen granddaughters. Just got off the Westerdam this past Saturday.

The Filipino/Indonesian crew is the best. Food was very good for the most part and the chilled soups were tasty.

Ship was well maintained. I did miss the "Solstice" ambience.

Now the bad - we were bored to death. During the day there was nothing to do. I do not want to learn how to make towel animals nor do I want to listen to the lone steel drummer at the tiny pools. Comedian and illusionist were good. Production shows were so so and not well attended.

Music in some venues at some times was enjoyable. I missed the solarium and beautiful ship look of Celebrity and watching other passengers enjoy the rock climbing and flow riders on Royal.

Go if its important to have a great crew but be prepared for using your Kindle all day and night.

So looking forward to 3/22 Westedam sailing. Be looking for the 2 redheads and 1 old lady deck 8 two forward of elevators. I will be waving!!!

On 3/22 sailing of Westie with my beautiful redheaded grand daughters port side navigator deck (8) two cabins forward of elevators. Need special send off to Emma and Hannah my special gingers.

We will be waving!

Grammy and grand daughters will be on March 22 sailing to Eastern Carib on the Westerdam

We did Enchantment 4 nighters three times in 2013. We found very few tuxedos, some suits and many in a dress shirt with tie and dress pants. Others opted for nice shirts and pants. Many cocktail dresses or dress pant outfit - others with nice top with slacks or skirt. Some wore nice sundresses. Most casual ship we'be been on. I don't personally care what anyone wears as long as it's clean.

Would you really take your children to a lounge at home???

Mine is a frozen Bahama Mama!

And, expect Spam and beans in the MDR.

The Diamond Lounge is really the only real perk in my opinion. It may get crowded especially before early seating. Breakfast is continental and cappachino and ice tea, espresso are available through out the day. The BOGO drink, 30 free internet minutes and other small perks may be of interest to you. Enjoy!

The new Diamond host Carlington seemed to care less about who enterednthe Diamond area. Because of the number of Diamond on the 11/11 sailing, a large area in the Viking Lounge was roped off, on all 4 nights Carlington spent his time in the Diamond Lounge and never came downstairs. People got off the elevator and ordered drinks. People were taking drinks to go and others were laughing at how they were beating the system. Abuse like this will cause this perk to be curtailed. We loved the host on our May sailing and think Mr. Berry needs to shape up or ship out. Make people show their sea pass card?

We are doing the 4 night on Enchantment. Based on RECENT cruises, which night is best for the specialty dining? Would like to go the night the menu is not so hot in MDR. Thanks.

We had n notification, just went to print out our sign and sail and there it was. Doing our happy dance in our Anniversary suit!

Just learned our cat. G ocean view has turned into a D1 balcony on tomorrow's Enchantment. We are Diamond, retired USAF sailing on Veterans Day, celebrating milestone wedding anniversary, sailing with a first time cruiser. Don't know if any of the above played in the decision to upgrade us. Think it has more to me being dressed as a fairy, Poppy wearing his old uniform and the 100 foot banner RCI banner on the roof of our house! We can only guess and be grateful.

We will be in Nassau 11/13. Have sent 2 requests and have heard nothing back.

I hate smoking bands. Seems they repeatedly play Smoke Gets in your Eyes.

Filled out the request form 10 days ago and have not heard anything. We will be in Nassau Nov 14. Suggestions?

So I am a 70 year old gal with over 30 cruises. Years ago it was formal and semi-formal dresses plus a few pant/tops combo. Hubby brought a dark suit, sports jacket, dress and casual shirts, ties, etc. Etc. What a royal pain in the arse that was! Now formal for me is a long dress and formal for my hubby is a nice pair of pants and a nice button down shirt. I don't like to see shorts at dinner but think capris and skirts are fine. As long as it's clean - who cares. We are all on vacation!

We are Diamond. We have NEVER had an upgrade. All other cruise lines have given us an upgrade - Celebrity, Holland Americra, Carnival etc. If we do a guarantee we usually get the bottom of the barrel.

We have 7600 on the cruise departing on June 7. I'll let you know

I had researched this. Not sure of the pics posted if they were 7600 or 7602 and some have bed closer to door and others have bed closer to window.

Yes I am sure of cabin number - these are the new cabins added in Dec 2012.

Has anyone stayed in this cabin??. Would like to know whether sofa bed or bed are located at window. Thanks.