wolfcathorse Posted January 10, 2015 #51 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I would also like to know if you can sit at a large table with other people. yes you can, you tell the hostess you want to sit with other people or that you're willing to share a table and they'll seat you at a large table. That's what we did. First night in Silk we ended up at a table for 8. Second night in Grand, they seated us at a 6 top with 1 other couple so there were 4 of us with 2 seats that were never filled. For lunch in American Icon Grill, we were seated at a large table and it was full. It seems the modern day cruising couple prefers to dine alone with their partner. In our house, we have always eaten dinner together (with the kids too!) so after 37 years of doing this, meeting other people to talk to is important to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 10, 2015 #52 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice review, very detailed, thank you. Oh, and just a quick fix for your signature: It was never HMS Queen Elizabeth but RMS Queen Elizabeth. RMS means "Royal Mail Ship". I should know as I own the builders certificate for her. ;) And of course HMS stands for "Her Majesty's Service" which are British Navy Vessels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 10, 2015 #53 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi just found this thread and enjoying it - very informative. Any chance you could post a picture of the alternative menu common to all dining rooms - we are booked on anthem for next year and am trying to organise dining but my party all like different foods so am keen to accommodate everyone. Thanks I'm attaching a picture of the Simple Tastes menu, which is different for each restaurant. Basically, it is simpler versions of items on the regular menu. With some of the changes now being done on QN, I wonder if RCI is now offering an alternate menu similar to the rest of the fleet that would be the same in each dining room Simple_Tastes_Menus.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted January 11, 2015 #54 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm attaching a picture of the Simple Tastes menu, which is different for each restaurant. Basically, it is simpler versions of items on the regular menu. With some of the changes now being done on QN, I wonder if RCI is now offering an alternate menu similar to the rest of the fleet that would be the same in each dining room Thanks so much for providing that. I asked for that in the Grande, and our waitress said she never heard of it. She said the only extra menu was that for children. Friends we met on board knew better, and during dinner one night, got one from their waiter, and brought it over to our table, to show our waitress, who then acknowledged its existence....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 12, 2015 #55 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks so much for providing that. I asked for that in the Grande, and our waitress said she never heard of it. She said the only extra menu was that for children. Friends we met on board knew better, and during dinner one night, got one from their waiter, and brought it over to our table, to show our waitress, who then acknowledged its existence....;)You are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY212 Posted January 17, 2015 Author #56 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I just spent quite a while summarizing the cruise, and when I went to attach photos, there was an error that caused the window with my post to close. So now I'll post photos and worry about text some other time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY212 Posted January 17, 2015 Author #57 Share Posted January 17, 2015 There are closets on either side of the bed. One is narrow - we put our winter coats in it and didn't open again until we returned to Bayonne. There is storage above both the bed and the sofa. Some of the storage was used to hold extra bedding, but at least half was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY212 Posted January 17, 2015 Author #58 Share Posted January 17, 2015 When I looked down from the balcony, I saw a lifeboat, but if I looked out, I saw the ocean. It was not priced as obstructed view. The orangey-yellow haze in the center of the photo is, I think, an artifact of the light hitting the lifeboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureen B. Posted January 17, 2015 #59 Share Posted January 17, 2015 On the quantum are these drinks just available in the Diamond Lounge or are you able to go to other bars during these hours as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 17, 2015 #60 Share Posted January 17, 2015 On the quantum are these drinks just available in the Diamond Lounge or are you able to go to other bars during these hours as well? The 3 nightly drink vouchers are on all ships now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talia-co Posted January 17, 2015 #61 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Bad news, NY212. You are right. There is nowhere in the casino without smoke. It is quite unfortunate, and quite unpleasant. Occasionally you luck out at the slot machines and it just HAPPENS that no one near you is puffing away. :rolleyes: But good luck! Here ya go. I'll save you the trouble. ;) I don't see any champagne listed. I don't recall if it was listed on any of our past cruises but I know we were served champagne. Is this a new change for the DL or CL? Am I correct in assuming we won't be able to get champagne at the bars during DL CL cocktail hours? Thanks for all the input. NY212 I am enjoying your report. Thanks for taking the time! Edited January 17, 2015 by talia-co oops I meant CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 17, 2015 #62 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) I don't see any champagne listed. I don't recall if it was listed on any of our past cruises but I know we were served champagne. Is this a new change for the DL? Am I correct in assuming we won't be able to get champagne at the bars during DL cocktail hours? Thanks for all the input. NY212 I am enjoying your report. Thanks for taking the time! Even though it may not be listed, our experience has been that there is a house champagne (or sparkling wine) that is available in the lounges. Edited January 17, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talia-co Posted January 17, 2015 #63 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Even though it may not be listed, our experience has been that there is a house champagne (or sparkling wine) that is available in the lounges. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profix Posted January 17, 2015 #64 Share Posted January 17, 2015 ny212 we have reservations on the quantum for March 21 and was getting very nervous about this cruise and wondering if we should have done a different ship However after following your reviews you have relieved a lot of my worries.. I appreciate you taking the time to post these reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureen B. Posted January 17, 2015 #65 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I am on the 2/20/15 sailing and was feeling the same way. After reading NY 212's excellent reviews I feel much better. I am still having difficulty with the cruise planner, but after reading the reviews I don't feel as anxious about making them, knowing I can probably change them once I am on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 17, 2015 #66 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Even though it may not be listed, our experience has been that there is a house champagne (or sparkling wine) that is available in the lounges.People have reported being able to order the house champagne on various ships with the coupons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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