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Nada for the 25th on Adventure last week. Although……….We did have a bottle of champagne waiting on Day 1 with a letter from the Guest Services Manager thanking us for choosing Royal.  Not really sure why they sent it.  It wasn’t our D+ gift as we received it later in the week. Maybe it was a substitute for the 25th hat.  😂 

Just off Adventure. They wouldn’t bring two apps or entrees at once. We like to order an app each and share the escargots in the middle at the same time. Been doing that for many years. They would not bring the escargots until the other apps were done. Said Royal wanted the food to be served at the “correct temperature” (which was ironic considering the poached eggs on the Benedict in the morning were stone cold).  A table next to us ordered spaghetti as a second entree later in the week. She really just wanted a side of spaghetti with her dish - not a whole entree. Waiter brought it out on the tray with the rest of the entrees but would not serve it until the first was done. So much for “correct temperature”.  The new rule is just causing anger amongst the cruisers and more work for the waitstaff. 

19 minutes ago, crzndeb said:

Excellent question. if they had it for check in, it’s around the house somewhere.

That’s what I was thinking. Somewhere near where they did their checkin. Under a laptop or folder on a desk or something like that. 

10 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

Prices can vary greatly by sailing based on time of year, what ship(s) are there, number of passes sold, etc. The water park is $160.99 for my Wonder cruise next month.

Dang!  I’m sorry, but IMO, no water park is worth that!  😮

I just checked for our sailing and the water park is $96.99. Are you looking at the water park or the Beach Club?

Where did you do your online checkin?  Did you use your passport to do your checkin? 

55 minutes ago, Tatka said:

 

Coco holds 2 ships every day...

And as there appear to be no ships scheduled tomorrow (or again until the 10th…), my original statement still stands. 

Sad they couldn't at least substitute with Coco instead. 

It seems to be a guessing game anymore. When I booked mine, it specified liter bottles with a picture of Evian. So, I didn’t mind paying the higher price. They have since changed the picture to a splash of water and don’t note the size in the description.  I’m going to ask the folks on the sailing before mine what they had delivered and judge from there whether or not to keep my package. It’s irritating to pay $30 for 12 bottles of generic purified water when it was advertised as something else. 

Well, that’s irritating….we're scheduled for one of those sailings. I hope they break the news sooner rather than later to give us the opportunity to plan for something different… 

19 minutes ago, Bigorange&crimsoncruiser said:

I was in a Grand Suite on Navigator right after the shut down was over, when my Concierge emailed me I told him I had spinal issues and could not handle the rock hard beds. Our bed was perfectly padded. I believe it had a memory foam pad on it. 

I wonder if the Special Needs folks could help me with that because I have back issues. That will probably be the only time I ever get to sail in a full suite. We typically do Jr Suites now and don’t have access to the concierge. Worth a shot, right? 

4 minutes ago, Bigorange&crimsoncruiser said:

Royal knows there is a problem but continues to put these horrible beds in their rooms, unless you travel in a suite. Their attitude is pay up or shut up

We sailed in an Owner’s Suite on Allure in October and it was just as horrible as the balcony and interior beds we’ve had. 

5 minutes ago, wolfcathorse said:

 

Mariner OTS - Capt Panagopoulos Panos (started rotation 4-15-23)

 

 I think Panos is his first name. 

15 minutes ago, LibertyBella said:

The fact that they did not get the owner's suite is disappointing, but NO DAMAGE has been done to them, therefore, no compensation is needed.  Hopefully they will enjoy their cruise.

Except for they weren’t rebooked into their original room and instead got an obstructed view. Had they been restored to their original room, I’d agree with you. 

On 3/27/2023 at 9:31 PM, Daycare Provider said:

Yea we booked this excursion for the April 16 sailing…

Can’t wait to read your review. We’re debating between Capt. Morgan and the vodka tour. Have fun!

38 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Would hope Royal would still offer their Tulum Beach break but can't find it on the web.

They are still offering it. It is offered on our upcoming sailing, but it didn’t show up for some time. Keep checking. 
 

28 minutes ago, Cigar King said:

I guess Easter is as good a time as any to resurrect a three year old post...

 

Seems like the most appropriate day of the year. 

17 minutes ago, Cherful59 said:

The ship water tastes just fine, however I found my ankles started swelling by the end of each of my cruises.  I started drinking bottled water to see if it made a difference and it did, so I do buy now.  If you do not have the same issue I have I would not think you would have an issue with it.  

Same with me!  Not on all the ships, but some. Allure is the worst for me. Ever since I figured it out, I’ve been getting the water package. Not worth trying the tap for a few days for me. 

So, I had saved mine to my Apple Wallet when I checked in last week. It didn’t say Suite. I just checked the Wallet again. No Suite. Went into the App. No Suite. Went back into the Wallet and it suddenly says Suite. All in the matter of three minutes.  Very strange. 

2 hours ago, afurman said:

They really should allow you to select this stuff online instead of having to call them. 

I have a theory they took away the online to discourage people from switching. I know I put off calling. Maybe they found a lot of people switched (not that it should matter) when it was online and not so much now. Seems silly IMO. 

Thanks for reminding me!  I kept forgetting to call and choose ours because I kept dreading it thinking I’d be on hold for a while. Got right through and was off the call in 4 minutes from the time I dialed. Easy peasy though I’d much prefer logging into my account online to do it myself…

8 minutes ago, dateacher said:

Count me in that group.  My kids know there won't be much left for them but I am spending  it on them now.

I’ve told my parents I don’t want or expect their money. I want them to live their life the best they can and not to worry about me. 

20 minutes ago, GetToLivin said:

"Let you"? Girl just place the bid and tell him you'll take care of the extra charge lol

I’m torn, too, actually. We have an aft Jr. Suite and I love it back there. I love the space of the balcony and how quiet it is.  The Royal Suite’s balcony is skinny and I’m worried about shade. So, I’m torn and that’s probably why he won’t “let” me bod. Because he thinks I’ll ultimately be unhappy. 😂

3 hours ago, Longhorn Cruiser said:

You do realize that you only pay the $110 if it is accepted?   There is no risk in placing the bid.

Very much aware. 

I want to put the minimum bid on the Royal Suite from our Jr. Suite. Minimum’s only $110. DH won’t let me bid because he thinks it won’t be accepted. Not sure where his sense of adventure is.