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Through our Concierge on FOS, we arranged for one on one service with one of the Port and Shopping guides, who helped my wife purchase the perfect ring at an amazing price in Aruba. We were so appreciative of the service, that we arranged for spa treatments for the P&SG, as well as the Concierge, (booked through the Concierge to her surprise).. As a side, you can contact them ahead of your cruise via email... I’ve always got a response and a welcome aboard email from them. 

Thank you for your input! She was from the ship and met with us personally, called ahead to 3 different jewelry stores for a pre-arranged appointment and she came with us the whole time to assist with purchase.

With the excellent help from the Jewelry Expert on board, we bought a beautiful ring at an excellent price in Aruba.  We’d like to tip her, any advise / recommendations on what would be appropriate?

Thanks!

Anyone experienced this C&A benefit on a ship yet? If so, which ship were you on, and what did you think of the onboard experience?

NEW ONBOARD PARTNERSHIP

Our new partnership with Buffalo Trace distilery is delivering immersive onboard experiences by providing complimentary tastings onboard select ships. You'll even have the chance to take your memories home, with the Bourbons being sold in our shops. And when you collect all the bottles, you can get them mounted on a beautiful barrel stave. Inquire onboard for more details.

Don't forget to tip the host when you first walk in, and I tipped our attendant at the beginning of our stay. I've stayed their 3 times, had the same attendant each time... They do more than bring drinks... they'll bring ice, towels, floats, water, etc.

Can you watch baseball playoffs and/or football on Liberty of the seas? We are sailing in October. Can't seem to find an answer.

I was on Freedom last April, and purchased VOOM with my D+ Discount and was able to stream TV and Sports on my iPad through my cable provider by way of their APP. In this case it was Charter.. Obviously I didn't spend all day watching TV while on a cruise, but when sitting in the Connoisseur's lounge smoking a fine cuban cigar (Pardagas Series D), it was an enjoyable distraction.

Can anyone confirm the email address of the Concierge on the Navigator of the Seas.. I have NV_Concierge@rccl.com..

Thanks!

Hi, I've been on both as well... Not to take anything away from Oasis class, but I enjoy smoking a good cigar and sipping an lslay single malt (Lagavulin) in the evenings after dinner, and Freedom class has the Connoisseur's Club dedicated to such an activity. Will be hanging out on the Freedom watching the Masters inside the Connoisseur's club next week.. Can't wait! Oasis class has the sky club (on the very top deck) bar outside in the wind, and while it is nice, it doesn't have the same vibe as the Connoissueur's club in my opinion. Of course if you don't like cigars, than this wouldn't matter to you.

Thanks Bob

Has anyone recently sailed Freedom of the Seas and knows if Voom high speed internet is avaialble on it yet?

Thanks!

I just read on Leigh Xuereb's Facebook page that he and Frankie were no longer with RCI. I thought he was one of the best and funniest Cruise Directors in RCI's fleet. Anyone know what happened?:(:(:(

Thank you everyone for the awesome suggestions!!

Mike

Wife and I are are sailing Independence of the Seas on 11/30.. We're arriving on the 28th, going to see Hall & Oates at the Hard Rock 11/28, but wanted to get your views on must things to do while in Ft Lauderdale especially Sunday the 29th. Any suggestions would be great from the locals. TripAdvisor tends to suggest "touristy" stuff..

Thanks!

Mike

Wife and I are are sailing IOS on 11/30.. We're arriving on the 28th, going to see Hall & Oates at the Hard Rock 11/28, but wanted to get your views on must things to do while in Ft Lauderdale especially Sunday the 29th. Any suggestions would be great from the locals. TripAdvisor tends to suggest "touristy" stuff..

Thanks!

Mike

Yes, I mentioned that above. :)

So on the Radiance Class except the Jewel that have been retrofitted, do they designate an indoor area for cigar smoking in the evening like they used to in Hollywood Odyssey? Or are they just having cigar smokers sit outside in designated areas?

just had a montecristo #4 that has been in my humiditor for 10 years. Boy that was a nice smoke.

nice!!

So with the ban on smoking from balconies starting 1/2014, does anyone know if RC is still going to allow for Cigars in the Hollywood lounge in the evenings on Radiance class ships?

23 Days as of today!!

Laurie,

I'm also sailing on the enchantment in July. What day are you leaving? I'm leaving from Ft. Lauderdale on July 12. I haven't been on the EOS since the refurbishment, but the last time that I was on her in 2004, my favorite part of the boat was the Solarium. It's on the back of the pool deck and it is just absolutely relaxing to me. The pizza place was also back there the last time I went on her. However, I don't know if they have moved it with the refurbishment now. The Solarium is supposed to be for adults only.

Cruisefanatic,

I'll see you on board on the 12th! Going on my first cruise post-divorce... Bringing my 8 year old veteran cruiser along, and he'll be hanging at Adventure Ocean. Can't Wait!!