BEENSAILING

On 12/16/2018 at 5:04 PM, BEENSAILING said:

Can anyone who has been in a GS and above on Symphony Western Carrib. iten. please let me know what day (and time) the Suites party was? Our iten is Roatan (day 3), Costa Maya (day 4), Cozumel (day 5), Nassau (day 7). Thanks.

anyone have this answer?

20 hours ago, migirl2014 said:

Does anyone know if junior suites only have balconies facing water or do they have ones facing boardwalk?

 

I tried looking on the deck plans and couldn't tell.

 

Thanks in advance.

All Junior Suites face the water - on all Royal ships.

I have noticed cold fruit soups in the WJ recently. A few cruise back I did ask my waiter in Main Dining room (when the cold soup was not on the menu) and each night I received cold soup. I like having having the fruit soups for dessert.

Can anyone who has been in a GS and above on Symphony Western Carrib. iten. please let me know what day (and time) the Suites party was? Our iten is Roatan (day 3), Costa Maya (day 4), Cozumel (day 5), Nassau (day 7). Thanks.

9 minutes ago, traveling1969 said:

A Visit From St Nicholas

(With Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)

 

T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the ship,

not a creature was stirring, no drinks left to sip.

The stockings were hung on the balconies with glee

in hopes that St Nicholas would find us at sea.

 

The cruisers were snuggled all warm in their bunks.

The guys with their sweeties, the girls with their hunks.

And Joyce in her jammies and I in the buff

had just taken bonine as the seas were quite rough.

 

When somewhere above there resounded a roar

I sprang from my bed and fell flat on the floor.

Away to the slider I stumbled and lurched,

went out to the balcony and searched and searched.

 

The moon on the waves cast an eerie bright light

so it looked more like noon, instead of midnight.

When what aparition appeared on the seas

but a bright red tender pulled by 8 red jet skis.

 

And atop the tender, with a whip in his hand,

was a bearded jolly elf so plump and so tanned.

And the sped o'er the wavetops onward they came

he whistled and shouted and called them by name.

 

On Legend, on Grandeur, on Freedom and Sovereign,

on Empress, on Jewel, on Monarch and Vision.

On up to the Lido, Viking Crown Lounge so tall

now dash away, dash away, dash away all.

 

As zephyrs, and breezes and hurricanes blew

they arose to the sky on the updrafts they flew.

So up to the sky bridge in search of a flue

went the vessels with Santa and all of his crew.

 

And above we could hear them, it sounded so cool

the tender and jet skies doing donuts in the pool.

As it grew quiet, we heard a faint sound

and there was St Nicholas as we turned around.

 

He was dressed in a wet suit with flippers and all

and he was almost as wide as he was tall.

He had a case of wine under each arm

with Pinots and Malbecs to help us stay warm.

 

His eyes were all bloodshot but oh, how they twinkled.

And his hands they looked frozen, so red and so wrinkled.

He opened his mouth and let go with a yell

"Hey let's open this wine, I'm about cold as hell"

 

He pulled out a pipe and some green stuff and said

"No, I'll save this for later, I've a long night ahead".

He looked like a sausage packed tight; he was stout

but his belly was pooching as his spanx they gave out.

 

With a wink of his eye and a twist of his head

he opened and poured us a large glass of red.

After that he was silent and set to his task,

filled our stockings with wine and put some in his flask.

 

Then he jumped off the balcony but went up not down

and the mist began swirling around and around.

His minions were waiting, to the tender he flew

and they headed to the next ship to give them thier due.

 

But we heard him exclaim as he sailed out of sight

"Happy Cruising to all and to all a good night".

 

Merry Christmas

and

Bon Voyage

 

Harry

VERY NICE!

We have never had a problem making a dinner reservation in Coast Kitchen when we have been in a Junior Suite on a Quantum Class ship. Several years ago we were able to reserve on line (with Quantum). On our Anthem cruises in JS we have gone to CK host desk and made reservations - never been a problem.

12 minutes ago, cjdixon4 said:

Will be in a Junior Suite on a Summer sailing in 2019. Aside from the increased size of the cabin, are there any other benefits to having a suite over a regular oceanview balcony? Anyone ever been disappointed with the Junior suite? Thanks for any input.

If you are on an Oasis or Quantum class you can have dinner in Coastal Kitchen. Make reservations onboard. Double C and A points. How can u be disappointed with a Junior Suite on any ship - more space!

1 hour ago, Wilson said:

Freedom dock as scheduled on the 13th. We had a great snorkeling excursion with Woodwind Tours. 

Woodwind is great for snorkeling on Bonaire,

18 minutes ago, paulh84 said:

Not even a comparison. Conrad without a doubt!

Thanks. 

11 minutes ago, BlueHerons said:

My vote is for the Conrad!  It's amazing!

Thank you - and that is what we have decided to do, based on comments and reasearch and previous Conrad property experiences.

3 hours ago, JohninDC said:

Doubletree has an amazing pool plus some rooms offer a view of the port.  Quieter part of downtown compared to Brickell.  It all depends upon what you want.

Thank you.

3 hours ago, Eastern flygirl said:

Francois Chevalier is the HD on Majesty of the Seas. He always has a smile and stops to talk to the guests. The crew seems quite happy, they must like his management style.

I was on Mariner with Francois. agree - so nice! I thought he gets moved around as a replacement/vacation fill in.

15 minutes ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

The Conrad Miami is a great hotel, more upscale than the doubletree and in a prime location on Brickell.  This would be my first choice out of the two.  

Thank you!

1 hour ago, Noxequifans said:

Some thoughts. While the construction may be stopped on weekends the view may be less than optimal, Also there could be more dust in the area.

Thank you.

We have lots of Hilton points (happily) and are deciding on a  post cruise Saturday night stay between Doubletree Biscayne Bay (construction next door only Monday thru Friday) and the Conrad Miami. Anyone have recent expeirences at either property? Thank you.

40 minutes ago, The Sunset Glow said:

 

Thank you! Are you on board Jewel right now?

We have been on the Jewel three times - 2 differnt port European cruises and most recently during Thanksgiving week. Going again over Valentine’s week. Great crew. Romina, currently in Concierge lounge, was in D lounge during our Thanksgiving cruise. We visited her in D lounge as she was our Concierge on the European cruises in the Concierge lounge.

45 minutes ago, The Sunset Glow said:

Someone currently on the Jewel posted on another social media site that the Diamond Lounge is only open for the 3.5 hours in the evening and no 24 hrs access. I really find this hard to believe - is anyone currently on board that can confirm or deny this?

NOT TRUE! 24 hour access (to the espresso machine) and lounge. continental breakfast  items in the morning  - hours vary based on if sea day or port day. evening cocktails and hors ds. if the lounge gets too crowded they open the door to the next door Viking Crown lounge. only time no breakfast is on the last day of cruise. Evening hours for cocktails and hors ds 5-8 or 8:30 but if u have access you can also get the same cocktails as in the D lounge at the bars on board during the D lounge evening hours.

1 hour ago, fla gang said:

Just found out I am 54 points shy of making Prime. Looks like it's time for the 2 night Mariner Cruise.

You have until end of March... Good luck in the Casino!

12 minutes ago, SherriZ366 said:

Thanks for all the updates -- I updated the Google Doc.  

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pz4Im5qh4cqd1zE5A9srLm3wGd0_SNZwTdbLTa59EF4/edit#gid=0

Thank you!

We were on the Adventure this past April. Suecel was in the Concierge/Suites lounge. During the cruise she became ill and had to leave the ship. I am happy to read she is back on board.

17 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

I always find it interesting to see how far afield these threads can go.

HAHAHAHA

46 minutes ago, DSimpson14 said:

Good to know we have a cruise in Dec & an excursion booked for Bonaire on Dec 15th  hope they finish it

I hope for you the Construction is indeed done. If you have not received notification from the cruise line about a port schedule change you should be okay!

I had been made aware of several cruises that had altered port stops because of the  pier consticrion. Glad you will not have your schedule changed. Have been to Bonaie twice. Lovely island! 

For those of you who have cruises to Bonaire — I have been in correspondence with the Cruise Operations & Product Development Coordinator│ Tourism Corporation Bonaire - The construction on the pier is scheduled for completion Dec. 14, 2018 - so there should be no more port cancellations after that.

1 hour ago, CAT GIRL said:

 

        Totally agree about Tao.... he is great!!!!!

agree!