livingonthebeach

This would be Enchantment? RCI has to come up with some very enchanting things for me to get on that ship again. It's got to be my least favorite of the ships I've been on.

It's advertised as the following: "Whole Maine Lobster — 2 lb.: Stuffed with crab, topped with creamy béchamel sauce and grated Gruyere, then baked until golden brown served with choice of side" I'm looking forward to indulging in the above on my Navigator cruise next week. I'll take two extra tails to make up for the half pound deficiency any day!

Out of Tampa? For real? Is it a New Year's cruise? Queen's birthday jubilee? Owner's suite?

Be very careful. You are giving away too many clues. The RCI detectives will find you and send you to the brig where you will be met by the Texan police upon arrival in Galveston and escorted to the Galveston County Jail. So be grumpy the entire time you are reducing the casino's mathematical advantage.

LOL - You left out a huge clue - born in 1944. There are only a few million people fitting that description 😂

LOL - I'll have one of each please.

True and actually the American breakfast has the $7.95 price tag and the continental is free. So free coffee (only tip) but only starting a 6:00am I believe.

I've sailed both ships and IMHO I would pick Harmony over Rhapsody unless you prefer Rhapsody's itinerary. There is no comparison between a newer Oasis class ship and an older Vision class ship as far as amenities and things to do. Rhapsody is more for relaxation and if you're okay with that then there is nothing really wrong with Rhapsody. I sailed Rhapsody on a Southern Caribbean port intensive cruise out of Barbados and then a B2B back to Miami. My only complaint was the nightmare disembarkation which was unique to that sailing since she was heading over to Israel after Miami. You will probably have no issues with the sailing out of Tampa and back. Maybe the Black Friday sale will show a reduction in Harmony prices? Which ever you decide enjoy your cruise! Holiday cruises are a lot of fun!!!

Yes and preferably before you bring down the house! 🤣

Yes and for $7.95 plus an 18% gratuity make sure you order lots of goodies from the "free" continental breakfast menu.

The ship sanctioned excursions are truly hit or miss. I've been on great ones and not so good ones. The only real advantage to these tours is knowing if there's a problem getting back on time, you won't miss the ship = the ship won't leave you stranded in a foreign port. Is it worth the extra money? Some may say yes due to the removal of stress in getting back on time. Will you miss out on a fantastic local tour for less money? Probably.

LOL - you made me have my first ROTFLMAO today! So true, it is common knowledge indeed. Hardly worth investigative resources finding the true identity of a CC poster who may or may not count cards. 🤣

Yes, that's true. But if one is on a ship that doesn't have CP you are OOL or SOOL.

Not all ships have Cafe Promenade -- if you want coffee that early the only choice is the Diamond Lounge or soon to be Crown Lounge, using the self serve machine (when it works).

The Champagne (really bubbly not true French Champagne) and chocolate covered strawberries are currently on sale for Black Friday. I've ordered this before and it was delivered and in the cabin on embarkation day - no issues. For my cruise leaving out of Barcelona in June of 2024 the deal is currently $31.99 which is a very good price. It's a nice touch to have in the cabin upon entering. Check your cruise planner prices and then decide.

Yes some rooms far exceed the $200 mark yet if you book off season you might get a better rate closer to a bit under $200 -- but when you add tax etc. it goes a bit over. That's not including meals, snacks, and entertainment. Plus drinks and other perks (if on the C & A loyalty program). I haven't come across any land vacation that includes all of that for less. If anyone has, please let me know.

Keep checking -- some things get added at a later date.

But you do actually save money -- If you bought 10 drinks at $14 that's $140 versus $90 for the card. That's a $50 savings.

When the drinks were unlimited in the Diamond Lounge during Happy Hour, (not sure that there was a system in place to add tips to the pot for each drink -- don't see how it could have been done), I always gave $1 or $2 as a tip, now that it's a voucher system, I continue to do so. I have to think the waiters would prefer cash versus an added tip on the check.

Correct, drink service is available from 5-8pm in the lounge either you pay with a voucher or charge it to your sea pass.

In the past, it was quite common but lately I haven't seen it. I'm glad they're bring the card back. It's a very good value if you buy $14 drinks. You save $50.

When you consider a run of the mill hotel room that is not that much larger than a cabin, costs around $200 a night. $100 a night for room and board plus entertainment is a bargain. Of course if you stay at Motel Six and bring your case of Bud along with Spam for meals, you might be able to keep it at $100 a day.

Oh ok then - it won't be available for my upcoming Navigator cruise this month. Too bad.

I went on my CP and can't find where there's an option to book times for the UDP. Is this starting the day Icon first sails? January 27, 2024?

I know you said this in jest, but just in case anyone is thinking about it, it is not allowed.