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so other than the Martini Bar show, it looks all tastings now are extra charge? Liquor store used to have a few free tastings. Extra charge ones must be more in depth..but we would not pay!

thanks for replies It sounds like the fix was quick and painless but perhaps only temporary..at least folks had peace!

how was the problem fixed? was it a quick adjustment or more of a " project"?

Interesting.. Our list of pros and cons for E Class would be much different.. We have only been in RETREAT for a short cruise on BEYOND ( for us Retreat is over rated in several ways). We have been doing E Class for awhile and see many positives. Recently however, there are a few negs including the recently disclosed creaky cabins; the louder pool music on ASCENT with a party vibe; and added sports/ games all.over the ship where there used to be calm areas for reading and relaxing. B/c of the creaky cabin issue we will be trying Silhouette after many yrs and would then be able to compare. In general, we think each cruise has its own vibe so only general comparisons can be made about the physical set up and public spaces.

Perfect!

Points towards credit card points for getting OBC credit on a cruise are one thing, but points towards advancing in levels of Cap Club is what I would oppose.. They have already been too loose with that! It took some of us yrs to accrue enough Cap Club points to move up, esp if we cannot afford suites.. fewer points for less money spent . It took us many, many cruises and cruise nights to achieve E + on X, and also some mid range level on Royal C. I totally respect ZENITHS..some who cruise in suites, but most who showed loyalty by frequently cruising with the brand. I also think reciprocity with Royal C has overwhelmed X.. Royal C crossovers have crowded lots of X events b/c Royal C has had a larger client base over the years..Just my opjnion.. On some past cruises, the visiting Royals had special parties and focus groups as X tried to woo them....

poll or not a poll, the poster has made valuable past contributions to CC..including live from reviews with great pics and helpful info. he raised a topic that has garnered interesting comments, so no need to pile on based on poll or not a poll..who cares?

yes.. initial bonus worth it, but if you cancel you'll get a credit ding..so it will probably sit unused like ours..

Bermuda was a bit tight as well when we flew..

We ate at the Rooftop Garden Grill on ASCENT. Had to ask the adjacent Pickle ballers to stop their overtime play..Plink Plink. ..It was a beautiful night. calm waters, stars etc! Service and food were very good but it was a very casual venue with tables closely situated and a few large groups. We would skip it next time.except maybe for lunch..if no Pickleball. I recall lunch portions were huge on other ships..

We mostly had the lite bkfst in Tuscan on E Class, but on Ascent in Jan/Feb, it was held in Grand Bistro. We were told depends on the numbers! either location is nice!

X is getting really chinzy on your chocolates! We had the regular tiny pieces on ASCENT. The spread contains oil and is only 68% butter..from Denmark.. Odd

So far, this is my fav video and pictoral of your cruise.. I worked with someone who lived there for a few years. Gov job.. It was very laid back and he loved it! Earned extra location pay..in US $.

NOT INTERESTED in more marketing..just improve the actual product! Years ago we used to have a BOA Celeb card and a BOA Royal Card. When X or BOA decided to end the Celeb card we had to use or lose our accrued points on their timetable ...The break up was a raw deal for us. We still have the former X related card..now named something else..hardly used. We no longer cruise on Royal, but still use the Royal Card to accrue some OBC, usable on X...not our main card.

Driving anywhere in Miami is insane..night or day Sorry you got the " tour". I realize you had no choice about driving, but we always hire a car service when we are there...to avoid that very scenario. Hope by now you are settled in!

small island, low population. but looks beautiful.. and obviously not a cruise port!

great pics.. someone in my high school class in NY (eons ago) , visited an aunt who lived on Saba...it was the biggest news of the holidays! Very intriguing!

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Enjoy!

found on line..no ID..but gives an overall view if it.

great summary.. great space, lovely view..Well worth the upcharge! Sorry, I cannot yet locate my earlier photos of the view, tables and copper pots from EDGE.. after she first sailed..

Bistro pics from ASCENT Feb 2024..

Hope you let guest rel and excursion dept know..not so much for a credit but to have them square things away with the vendor, We had a simlar experience on St Kitts..long trek in hot sun to board an obviously too small ferry...then we were asked to get off..long wait in the sun for a larger vessel..No one from Celeb excursiin dept in sight..at least to hand out water! Dropped off at same inconvenient spit...had to take a ling trek thru shops. Our ferry ride and tour on Nevis were great, but X excursion Dept was useless!

Sad to hear that ASCENT has joined the creaky party ! Why sea trials did not reveal this is a big miss! Hope the new XL will be tested big time! We were lucky with EDGE and hoping APEX will be OK

Great menu for lunch or early dinner...see X website. Love the soups, entrees and wine service there,....nice views. Daily menu changes . You will be very full! (Upcharge) Will post a few pics later... Differs from the petit chef.. set menu with cartoon which we do not do. We recently had a great take out lunch at Bistro on ASCENT..sammies on fresh bread and shared a dessert.. We were served at the little tables out front and dh grabbed drinks from the bar next door.. Sometimes the Elite breakfast is served there... One of the best places on E Class..hope it is not ruined or swapped.