Rick&Susan

Some rather incorrect accusations:

- I never said I complained to anyone. I simply told them & you that I was curious.

- I never complained about people not dressing up in tuxes or suits for Formal nights, which most cruise lines have gratefully stopped. 

- I did not bring a suit, as the current trip this cruise is part of is 30 days long & I had no other need of same. But anyone has room for a pair of slacks & a collared shirt.

- The buffet & room service have always been perfect options for those who want to remain in beach or gym wear into their evening.

- I first searched "evenng dress" & found no other threads, so I made my inquiry.

- I never criticized jeans or dressy, long shorts. For that matter, I didn't criticize anyone- as most of you ironically did me- I simply observed & expressed personal disappointment & curiosity about what other lines might be doing now. I actually received zero feedback on any specific lines that also have no policy anymore like Royal.

Yes, back to Celebrity's much better experience, food & service.

Currently on Royal's Oasis of the Seas for 1st time on Royal, regular Celebrity cruiser- disappointed to experience that & curious why men are wearing shorts (even gym shorts, not long dressy shorts) & T-shirts in specialty restaurants, MDR & public areas after 5pm, even on "Formal" nights. I've never seen this in 60 years of cruising on 12  lines & have heard a number of others commenting on it also. Upon asking about it with specialty restaurant managers, Guest Services & the Diamond Concierge, they all seem embarrassed that upper management has told them to no longer simply, apporpriately request men return to their room to put on slacks & a collared shirt. Seems to me they're pandering to a few inconsiderate guests while disappointing many more considerate guests who'd like a classier evening experience. Is this happening on Celebrity or any other lines recently also? I don't even recall it on Carnival. My bride suggests they at least sit their party by the kitchen in a separate area. :>)

Sometimes night 1 offers discounts, since most people haven't booked that night. Used to be free bottle of wine, but most seem to have drink packages these days. Sometimes 50% off.

First time on Regent, decent wines included, wondering who has the BEST included wines among the luxury all-inclusives- Seabourn, Silversea, Crystal, Regent,...?

Thanks!

I'm curious which lines- Silversea, Seabourn, Crystal, Regent, etc...- have the best included wines please?

We did it on the same cruise- one of the most unique, romantic experiences ever! We truly would have paid double for it. Highly recommended. We requested they leave the men's steam room on later & turn up the temp on the thallasotherapy pool, so we did a steam just before dinner & again after dinner pre-dessert, then the pool after our servers left. We did it in port, so there was less wind, & didn't need the covers, just slept looking up at the stars. Some people might prefer using ear plugs or an eye mask (the deck lights remain on). You own waiter & chef, cooking on 800 degree hot rocks at your table.

We also highly recommend the French & California Chef's Tables (ironically not the Italian even with an Italian Executive Chef, Fabio).