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If you like one, you will probably like the other.

 

I use MTD, so I find the lines to be more alike than different. If you prefer traditional seatings, you will need to consider that.

 

My most recent sailings on each were the NCL Gem and Explorer. Both sail from the NYC area. Here is a brief comparison.

 

Embark/Debark: Gem, primarily for ease of debarkation.

 

Ship/Decor: Decor is different on both, but I had no preference. Explorer is about 40% larger and has the promenade, which gives the edge to the Explorer.

 

Cabin: Even.

 

Food: MDR: Slight edge to Explorer. Casual dining: Edge to Gem. NCL buffet beats Explorer WJ. Explorer had no pool side dining options.

 

Entertainment: Even: Slight edge to NCL in theater shows quality and variety was offset by Explorer ice show and parties/parades on promenade.

 

Service: We had the same servers every night in MDR on Explorer. That dynamic gives an edge to RCI in MDR. Otherwise, very good on both. Hotel Director on Gem was very accessible and responsive if you needed her.

 

Bottom Line: We have another cruise booked on Explorer and will be booking a Gem cruise shortly if we can align our schedules. I think that about says it all.

 

 

Thank you everyone for your thoughts about NCL we are going to try it you dont know if you dont try it. For a free cruise I can not go wrong:)

Thank you everyone for your thoughts on the Norwegian Sky i will be booking the cruise this weekend

Hi everyone I want to know people's opinions on Norwegian Sky. I have never sail with NCL I have always sailed with RCCL just wondering about the differences between the 2. I have received a certificate from a casino for a free cruise on the Sky just want to know what to expect thank you in advance

Hi everyone I want to know people's opinions on Norwegian Sky. I have never sail with NCL I have always sailed with RCCL just wondering about the differences between the 2. I have received a certificate for a casino for a free cruise on the Sky just want to know what to expect thank you in advance

 

 

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Hi all! Just booked my first RC cruise. Going to Bermuda. Yay. I am just curious if any of you have eaten in Portofino and whether or not you thought it was worth the extra money. We are from NJ so we have a lot of experience with excellent Italian food.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

 

A few of us went to eat at Portofino to us it was not worth it at all food was soso service was not great. My other half had the Tuna it was over cooked when he said something to the waiter The waiter told him no it is not and enjoy it. That is just our view of Portofino we like Chops alot better

Hi Eagle,

 

how's life in woosta? lol.

 

we're in Marlboro.

 

My in-laws were on the vision last January for an 11 night southern caribbean cruise and loved it. Think they had a JS though, not GS.

 

 

have a great time,

powelweb

 

cold and snowing as you know. glad to know they loved it. Was on Splendor of the seas last november in a aft JS loved the JS but not the ship I hope Vision is better

Hi,

You will love your Grand Suite and yes there are perks. I haven't been on Liberty but here are a few perks that I have had.......

 

* A huge room with so much space!

* You will (should) get an invite to a captain reception and a bridge tour.

* You will have the Concierge Club each evening from 5-8.30pm. Nibbles and free drinks (beer wine, soft drinks and mixed spirit drinks - cosmo, lemon drop, champagne cocktails etc).

The Captain and senior officers often come in and chat. The concierge will help with bookings, applying discount vouchers etc.

* Priority tendering (if you tender).

* Reserved seats in the theatre.

* You can get room service off the main dining room menu. This is great.

At breakfast don't just look at what is on the order card in your room. You can get pretty well anything.

 

You should get nibbles to your room on formal nights and a fruit tray or two during the trip.

* You get to go to a nice space with breakfast on disembarkation day - somewhere like Chops.

 

Others will add may more - but they are the main things I benefit from.

 

It's great - enjoy.

 

Raina

 

wow sounds great thanks

Thank you for the quick reply and the link very helpful

Just booked a GS on the Vision of the seas 8518 what kind of perks come with the GS and does anyone have any pictures of the GS on Vision Thank you in advance:)

[quote name='cruisnseas']Royal made it very clear that they were upgrading their pricing systems this weekend. So why would you freak out that there are issues when the weekend is still ongoing?

Why don't you wait until tomorrow and then have them send you a final invoice?[/quote]


When i talked to them they said all the upgades were done and the website is all set

UPDATE just got off the phone with Royal Caribbean to get a print out of my cruise and our friends cruise that we paid for. Theirs is ok but ours went from owing $260.00 to $385.00 in 2 Hours lol but it is all set for now LOL

Just found out that they charged me 3 times for cruise care that is the problem with the 260.00 owed

I have saved all paper work from day 1. Iam bringing the whole folder i have but I know my luck all bad lol Its a just wait and see game now I thought about the fuel charge but its to much for that

 

Thank you for all the good thoughts everyone

I tried that and they do not know what is going on. they looked into all the paper work but can not find anything wrong with it. Just my luck

just a warning to everyone after Royal caribbean website upgrade my cruise that was paid off in full now says i owe $260.00 extar. Called Royal Caribbean International and they could not tell my why and we leave next Saturday. I hope this will not cause a problem at the port getting on the ship. We will see if it does I will not be very happy if i have to pay that after the cruise was paid in full