Cruise a holic

we have been on two cruises on Royal. May the Adventure- it was so crowded, and in August the Oasis. Both seemed at capacity- fortunately we were in a suite on the Oasis, so it seemed less crowded then the Adventure which was like a mall on black friday. Or how they used to be!

I already booked my spa appointments for Dec/January. I want the day and times I like so booking the earlier the better.

We tip for each drink and leave money tip in all of the restaurants after a meal- except the buffet. We typically do not tip the luminae staff, except for the waiter. We give an extra tip also to our cabin attendant, butler and Suite lounge people.

We love Mr. Sanchos and everybody we recommend it to loves it. You have so much to do at the club. Great fun foods nice variety (and waiter service or self service), drinks and excellent service. Even some entertainment. For additional fee's so many water "toys" motor and non motorized available. Interesting shopping. A spa is also available. The beach is beautiful as are the pools. My only negative comment is that they allow smoking. If they continue to allow, should have a special area for those who smoke as even outside the smoke travels. Not interested in a dolphin swim and never went to Cankanaab.

great! Sometimes you can find a bargain- but we all have different definations of a bargain. We stay in a sky suite and love all of the amenities including the suite. We also had friends in a aft true balcony cabin and they loved it. The concept of multiple main dining rooms is wonderful- like a specialty restaurant everyday, if you have a regular stateroom and anytime dining. The theatre is great. A good use of technology. We enjoyed the seating around the ship and the regular pool and pool deck are great. But of course not for everyone. The only problem we had on the edge vs. the apex is that the sky suites had a silly rocking chair that took up a load of room and was not necessary. Has been removed and replaced by a coffee table. Also the suite lounge on the apex has been greatly improved as has the suite sun deck. Great sp restaurants and the grill is so much better on the Edge class ships. IMO. However we love the S class ships, especially the Silhoutte and Reflection. And the Summit is also great for a restful cruise.

Agree about the pricey shops, but I am not a fan of the $5.00 tee shirts and flee market shops. You can shop at the ports for those types of items- tiffany, Bulgari etc., on the Edge class now. We recently sailed on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas and they sell second hand merchandise and watches. Times changing.

We loved the Edge class. Do not know why people didn't like. It has so much to offer and is new and amazing. Some people just have a problem with change.

Most, not all people still dress. Not necessarily a tux and gown, but more cocktail, party attire. Some people wear the same (smelly) clothes most of the week- just bring comfortable, clean clothes- We enjoy dressing up. Helps celebrate the fact that we can cruise.

This past may, we were on the Adventure of the Seas. The ship was really a mess. Rusty- plumbing not working in our bathroom, we had service a few times during our cruise to fix it. Furniture old and dingy- crowded ship- subpar entertainment- suite lounge coffee machine broken most days. Buffet like a school cafeteria I do not know why people like these older ships? Perhaps it reminds them of good times years before- but now, things have changed.

Without a doubt any Oasis class ship. Our favorite. Having sailed on many different classes, Oasis the winner.

We truly enjoy the retreat lounge on all celebrity ships. My DH also has limited food options and we never had a problem. Service is excellent in all ship departments. We love the Martini bar and spend much time at it! We find butlers vary. We also don't ask for much, but enjoy breakfast on our balcony a few times during the cruise. He/she can make sure you have your laundry done and returned , shoes shined if necessary, clothes pressed for chic nights and if you host company, snacks and canapés for your guests. We like to pack ourselves. They also seat you on chic nights in the theatre if you desire. The suite is bigger and you will love the extra room and storage. We cannot go back to a regular balcony cabin. Enjoy your cruise.

Glad you are back. We sailed on the equinox a few months ago. Ship is wonderful. Service excellent. We sailed in a suite, so my experience dining is limited to the specialty and Lumanie. Suite restaurants are excellent as is the retreat lounge. The rest of the ship was also great. Welcome back! Enjoy your cruise.

Clearly you had a better butler then we did! We got placemats. We were in an expensive suite, surely we should have had a table cloth.

On our last Reflection cruise in March, no more table clothes used- we were in a Royal suite.

Yes- but on S class their is! Wonderful- so worth it. Especially if you are over 60!

Enjoy your cruise.

We had a 1/2 bath on the Equinox and Reflection. Both S class= Thought same on M class.

Wiggles will be back! Saw ads on TV.

we are fans of the Royal suite- the additional half bath is wonderful! As is the master bath.

we also take carry on for electronics, jewelry and medication. Also always put a days change of clothes in it . People have had luggage delivered late- or misplaced by the ships staff if a luggage tag falls off.

Prices continue to increase for everything. We monitor and if some weird reason prices are on a special, we cancel original reservation and rebook. We typically call to do this.

We like chops, 150 central park, giovann's , izumi hibachi. Very disappointed with the Chef's table- and do not recommend it

congratulations! Not a junior suite? Assume grand or above. You should immediately go to costal kitchen after boarding for lunch- the concierge's should be at their desk. Speak to them as far as arranging your dinner and other reservations. Enjoy.

As your picture shows the restaurant isn’t enclosed. Tables near the curtain can hear the peole headed towards Eden and some stores is very distracting when you are trying to have a quiet meal. The window tables are much better if you get one. On the S and M class ships Blu is an enclosed restaurant.

On the edge, blu is in a crowded hallway- so unless you get a good table away from the hallway- not so pleasant. You also have an infinite balcony- like a regular cabin with a few "perks". The regular cabins have access to three restaurants- you can rotate which is great and each restaurant has slightly varied menus, for example one has a greek theme. I was in a Sky Suite and mostly dined in suite dining room and specialty restaurants, but the concept of the three dining rooms was great. They are much smaller then the ballroom type dining in the regular dining rooms. We still prefer the suite deck and lounge on the edge class ships- and the extra space and storage nice