shadbrew

These are my pictures of the Harmony of the Seas on our 6/12/16 sailing from Barcelona. I know they are few, but this was a port-intensive cruise, and I couldn't spend a lot of time taking pictures around the ship. But hope you like them and have an overview of the new ship inside.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

 

Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHskCRqmWd

Enjoyed your pictures!! Can you tell me if the cabin was a regular balcony cabin or junior suite? Also the picture of the different items (robes, Coke cup, two other silver cups, some lanyards, etc.), are these gifts given to everyone on the ship or just to you and your fellow cruisers for this specific cruise?

WoW...that's very cool....Thanks for the explanation!

That is exactly how it worked. We did it on the Monarch many years ago. We bought a horse, called him "Five Card Stud". I was the jockey, husband was the trainer (decorator), and we had a blast. We were on a cruise with 6 other couples, who betted heavily, helped put the word out about our horse, which we too took him to dinner, on excursions, etc. We couldn't be caught without him. Best of all, WE WON THE HORSE RACE!! Our portion of the purse was over $1100.00, so it was worth it and the fun. We just got off the Allure, and the cruise director told us there had been so many requests for this horse race, that they are seriously considering bringing it back. Fingers crossed!!

This will be our first cruise as Diamond and we just want to be sure we don't get anyone stirred up....LOL....:eek::eek:

 

We will be on the Freedom...

 

Thanks!!

We have been on 4 cruises already this year. My DH, who is somewhat of a rebel, who tries to always be comfortable, has tried on each cruise (4 different ships) to get into the Diamond Lounge in the EVENINGS with nice leather thong sandals (not the rubber beach kind) and/or nice shorts. Each and every time, he was told to leave and come back with regular shoes and long pants. He tried one time to wear thong sandals with long pants, but the result was the same. We are Diamond Plus, so I guess they mean business. Smart casual means smart casual. Mornings and afternoons are casual, but not at night. Just saying....!

You will only have the DL, and your 3 nightly drink vouchers. The DL only has soda during the evening cocktail hour.

I was unaware that the nightly drink vouchers were only to be used in the DL. Are the drink vouchers for sodas, too? I thought they were for alcoholic drinks.

Allure and Oasis both have a Suite Lounge open to Suite guests (GS and above) and Pinnacles. Beverages available 11:00-11:00pm. (Wine, beer, soft drinks). Cocktails 5:00-8:30.

No, we are Diamond Plus, but not staying in a suite this time. So all we have is the Diamond Lounge? What about soft drinks 24/7 in the Diamond Lounge?

Do either or both of these ships have concierge lounges? Are soft drinks available 24/7 in these lounges or only during "happy hour"?

Thank you so much! I just spoke to the special needs dept, and they will place a mini refrigerator in the room! I [emoji173]️ cruise critic!!!!!

 

 

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We requested the medical refrigerator too, but it is a very small unit. Don't think of it as a mini-fridge because it is not much bigger than a very small ice chest. Plan accordingly.

There is no Concierge Lounge on the Oasis

Same true for the Allure?

Can anyone tell me where the concierge lounge is located on the Oasis? We know where the Diamond Lounge is, but not the concierge lounge.

Has anyone ever stayed in or near this cabin? Does it have an unobstructed ocean view...or does it look out onto the lifeboats? Because it is on Deck Six, it is noisy because of the Boardwalk area?

Like many other issues, this could probably be blamed on RCI's IT system. All those messages are automated IT stuff. Did you acknowledge any of the messages - that usually shuts down subsequent ones.

 

Biker, who received zika virus related messages but not port arrival.

Along with the port arrival times, I have already received two notices about the Zika virus, as well. Seems like everyday, we get a new notice about something.

So I know the "What time should I get there" question has been asked hundreds of times but this time I'm wondering if there was a real policy change.

 

I've been on dozens of cruises, every time they send some email telling me to get to the port later in the day (obviously for crowd control) and every time I arrive around 10:30 anyway and I'm usually on the boat before noon.

 

We are going on the Independence in 5 days out of Ft. Lauderdale and in the past 4 days Royal has been SPAMMING the heck out of me telling me to arrive after noon. Between myself and my wife, we have gotten OVER 20 text messages, voicemails, and emails telling us to arrive between noon and 3:30. Its at the point where it's obsessively ridiculous.

 

I am tempted to get to the port at 9am just out of spite (just kidding) but in all seriousness, has something changed and are they really enforcing the PAT on your paperwork now, or is this just crowd control taken to an all new level? Has anyone else seen a major increase in the communications from Royal on this?

Same here. We leave on the Navigator on Saturday from FLL. We are Diamond Plus members, and we are supposed to be one of the first groups to get on. So if we aren't supposed to get to the terminal at 12:30pm (like you, we usually get to the terminal around 10-10:30am), if we follow these new instructions, it is going to be a madhouse. What is going on with RCL? Don't they know the sooner we get onboard, the more money we start putting in THEIR pockets?????

They serve any of the appetizers and pastas you order, and there is no limit on how many appetizers and pastas you can order. I don't know of a specific limit to table size, but I've seen them make up tables of 10.

Thanks for clarifying.

We've tried it and found it enjoyable.

 

The appetizers and pastas are served family style, but the entrees are individual.

Thanks. Understand about the entrees, however, do they serve ALL the different appetizers and pastas to the individual tables or just certain ones that are ordered? How many people sit at one table?

Has anyone tried Giovanni's on the Navigator? How's the service? Worth the money? Family-style...does this mean everyone at the table shares the different dishes? What was your favorite?

This thread is from 2011, when the last major changes occurred to the Crown & Anchor Society. Nothing has changed lately.

Oh....thanks! Have you heard anything about the new tier levels in Casino Royale? I was told they were making changes to that, effective this past November.

Have been nervously awaiting the new tiers and benefits with the C&A program. and now that I have been through the website am thrilled with the way Royal Caribbean has made the changes! Very fair and actually better overall IMHO. Nice job Alan and the gang. More loyal now than ever, exciting times! Will see you on Allure for a B2B in 37 days, can't wait!:)

Where did you find this information? Can you send me a link?

We are scheduled for a cruise in February on the Freedom, and one in March on the Navigator--both have stops in Labadee. Any news on whether RCI is still cancelling stops in Labadee because of the recent protests? When will they resume? If they have suspended going to Labadee, what port are they substituting or will it be another sea day?

Their cruise should be listed on the confirmed list if they have met the 25 person requirement. The time of the party and location is also listed for confirmed parties.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ccConfirmedPartyList.do?src=CCC

We know we have more than 25 people signed up, but our tally never changes. It has been "stuck" on 23 people for months.

Follow up with the contact info suggestion from akcruz.

 

It seems odd that they don't list any M&Ms for Allure until after the first of the year. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ccConfirmedPartyList.do?src=CCC

Not exactly true. Currently there are several Mix and Mingle parties scheduled in 2016 on the Allure.

Does anyone know how to contact RCCL to find out why all of us (way over 25 of us) are not getting to have a mix and mingle party on the Allure, during the 12/27/15 to 1/3/16 cruise? We've all signed up, some of us twice, but the number never changes. No one has received a confirmation, so we'd like to find out who we might contact about this oversight.

We have three upcoming cruises planned. After many, many years of cruising, never thought anything about safety until these recent days regarding ISIS. Anyone concerned about cruise ships getting attacked?

i have the same sentiments about the cheese roll.

Love those cheesy rolls!! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! YUM! Drool.....

One of the great features of Cruise Critic is that you have the availability to view posted Daily Cruise News/Schedules (each line has their own name). These publications can help you prepare. In this case 'shadbrew' is on an RCCL Adventure of the Seas - Southern Caribbean cruise. He can view a Cruise Compass of a previous sailing. Dress for one night is described as "Wear Something White".

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8fwz08iIfugLTB5RDdRa3FTRUE/view

Where does one find the Cruise Compasses for previous cruises?

Read on a recent Cruise Compass for the Adventure OTS that they requested one night for everyone to wear something white...why?