pennyg131

Are you staying a star class room the second week on Dec 18? We will be moving to 2 Grand Suites that week. Can you tell me what all the Royal Genie did for you last year on Allure?

5 More Days !!!! :)

We are moving to balcony cabins for the 18th sailing and the 23rd sailing. Our Genie booked all dinners for us in specialty restaurants. We even had one catered in our suite from Chops and they brought in two waiters from there. Each morning she brought specialty coffees from Starbucks at around 9am. She brought cocktails each evening before we left for dinner. She also found out we liked Main lobster and arranged a dinner with lobster for everyone. I really can not remember the rest. Hope this helps, we are in 8730.

I will write a review when get back which will be January 7th. B2B2B on Oasis then across the parking lot to the Carnival Magic Penny

HI,

I was wondering if anyone has had one of the Royal Genie's on the cruise that comes with the Star Class ? If so at the end of the cruise how much did you tip them? Also the gratuities are included but did you tip your room attendant more? if so how much? Thanks !! :)

hi we are on the Oasis with you 12/11 and 12/18. We are in a star class room and were last time we sailed on the Allure. We gave her 250 all together. That was recommended but we may give more because of the holiday. We gave the room steward 40. Bill and Penny

We are on the Oasis in a 2 bedroom aqua suite on December 11th. Got an email from our Genie day before yesterday, telling us she will be talking with us direct soon. Penny

That is such a shame! I feel depressed enough because I have to fly north, getting rid of the bags would have made me feel a little better.

Saw it on the Sunshine Peg, in early April. I believe they had in May on Magic, Got off Paradise today. They did not have it Love to you both xxoo

We (three) got off the Allure Aqua suite 9330. Our Genie Susan was terrific and we tipped 350.00. We gave 100. the first day 100. after a big meal served in our suite for six and 150.00 the last day. We sailed May 1st to the 8th. Penny

Allure was cold to me. We were in a balcony handicapped cabin. Hope this helps.

Penny

Does anyone know if they serve appetizers or snacks out at the pool bar? Are they any good? Alternatively, what is the menu like at the hotel restaurant?

 

My family is getting in a few days early to see Kennedy Space Center, then the rest of my group (family of 5) will be arriving sometime after 5:00 pm the night before our cruise. I think the kids will want to spend some pool time, and thought perhaps we could just eat dinner at the hotel rather than head off somewhere for a meal.

They serve the regular menu at the pool. Steaks, seafood and chicken, plus more. Last time we were there we had a chicken cesear at the pool.

The OP thought it she was doing the right thing. Be nice, people.

 

If I found something I thought was of value (sentimental or otherwise), I would be reluctant to hand it over to the person behind the desk. I would likely take it with me, post here AND contact CCL.

 

I wouldn't turn in a found t-shirt to guest services without taking pictures, getting receipts AND contacting CCL about the item.

Thank you Cruising 4, I know after 500 nites with CCL that not everything gets to where it should. I felt that CC and Facebook would reach quite a few. The room steward told me that the crew used some of the rooms during the Dry dock and asked and posted a note in crew quarters. Believe me I am not trying to get somthing for nothing and in fact this item has more sentimental value than anything.

Did anyone sail on the Pride in the last few weeks in an Ocean Suite and leave somthing in the room? Please identify and I will ship it to you. Penny

They were still using discount coupon books on the repositioning cruise and likely will continue to do so, at least until their supply runs out.

We used the BOGO dinner coupon, the free photo and internet minutes, reduced telephone rate, and free flavored coffee in the specialty restaurant, as well as some of the casino coupons (can't ever win too many RCI key rings LOL). You might also find the gift shop and spa discount coupons are worth your while.:)

Thanks so much. I have about 3 books at home all version 17 I will try you use.

Penny

Since Radiance class ships often sail in regions were the temperatures are less than moderate and weather isn't always ideal, many of us consider their climate controlled solariums to be a positive feature, not a negative one. The claim that the glass roof prevents the UV rays from penetrating and causing sunburns or tanning is something that I find questionable.

We just returned from the Brilliance's 13 night repositioning cruise from Boston to Tampa and never lacked for things to do on board. The aerial shows are spectacular, and the specialty restaurants, especially Giovanni's Table are excellent. Most of all, however, is the wonderful staff that will serve you while you are onboard.

NEGC,

Going on the BOS this Saturday. Do they still use the coupon books or is it like the Oasis?

Thanks for your help. Penny

Sorry to hear about your Surgery! Hope all is well!

 

I'm glad you feel the same way as I do about Ship's that don't have inserts to monitor your play!

 

I am not a very big drinker ( maybe 3 drinks the whole cruise), but on my Jewel Cruise in Jan 09 ( which was a Royal Casino VIP cruise), one of the VIP members was cut off from drinks, the Host claims she used up all her VIP perks for the free drinks! That was the 1st I was aware that they monitor your drinks!

 

When I do order a drink in the Casino, they never ask me for my card ( can't imagine how they monitor your drinks), but I tip the server $5.00 for an alcohol drink, and $3.00 for a soda! Maybe thats why he doesn't want my card!:)

 

I know the woman who was told about her drinks, sat at the bar for hours drinking!

 

I enjoy playing and if I qualify for anything , so be it. I am not about to spend outside of my means to stay a VIP member! Even though it will be 3 years that I have been a member, and received some nice cash back from playing!

 

I don't usually get cash on my Seapass card for the casino. After reading in CC some got the 3% waived, I decided to try it on the Jewel. They did allow it on that ship!

 

I shall see on the Explorer in 44 days!:eek:

hi Shirl,

Do you remember me? I had a scooter and sailed with you on the Jewel in 2009. I can't believe our paths haven't crossed since then. We sail about 5 times per yr now and are working on pinnacle slow but sure. How is your family?

Penny