Elephant in the room :)

[Stitchman]

When I got the confirmation email from them telling me I'm on classic 2 dining.

 

explaining to me how it works etc.

[Donsyb]

When I got the confirmation email from them telling me I'm on classic 2 dining.

 

explaining to me how it works etc.

 

Did it actually say it was on Quantum though? Everything they've said up to now was that it would launch on Anthem?

[Stitchman]

Did it actually say it was on Quantum though? Everything they've said up to now was that it would launch on Anthem?

 

they did indeed.

I asked my TA and they confirmed it (I thought they were talking rubbish too)

[Stitchman]

incidentally,

just curious ........ If dynamic dining is such a disaster (which evidentially it is), why are they going to introduce on to the other boats ??

[Donsyb]

incidentally,

just curious ........ If dynamic dining is such a disaster (which evidentially it is), why are they going to introduce on to the other boats ??

 

Um because it isn't??

 

Yes some people hate it, because they want traditional MDR with the same people, same waiters, who don't want to plan and book things (and have formal nights ;) ) Classic has been designed for these people.

 

Other people love the variety and flexibility. If you read EVERY review you'll get about a 50/50 split (if you ignore some teething troubles with lack of staff etc).

 

See post #30 on the below link from Hoopster95 who sums it up pretty well

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2197469&page=2

[Little Buddy's Mom]

I thought this thread might be about another even higher level of "Service Animal" onboard!

 

LOL. I am wondering what "elephant in the room" has to do with dining? :confused: I thought the O.P. might know what animal is going to be on the Ovation.:D

[grand isle joe]

incidentally,

just curious ........ If dynamic dining is such a disaster (which evidentially it is), why are they going to introduce on to the other boats ??

 

.....misery loves company?.............:D

[cincicruisers]

Better pack my dressy flip flops.

[Stitchman]

LOL. I am wondering what "elephant in the room" has to do with dining? :confused: I thought the O.P. might know what animal is going to be on the Ovation.:D

 

the elephant is about formal nights.

not dining ........ and me moaning about it .

[Stitchman]

Better pack my dressy flip flops.

 

yes ...... I think you had better lol :)

[SausPud]

Stitchman, can you copy and paste the email in to a post so we can all read it. That would be great.

I do believe that it might just be telling you, that on Dynamic Classic, you WILL have 2 formal dinners and need to pack appropriate clothing. Where as if you reserved all your own restaurants under Dynamic Dining, then you could have none, one, two or more Grande formal dinners booked and you would know in advance what you are doing.

If RCCL didn't send this email, people would complain that on Classic, they were not told about Grande having Formal attire dress code and didn't pack any formal clothes.

 

Even though it is just dinner and not a meet and greet with the Captain (which I always love and will miss from Anthem) with cocktails, RCCL still class it as a formal evening.

 

Does anyone know if we still get a Captains COcktail party on Quantum Class ships?

[garycarla]

LOL. I am wondering what "elephant in the room" has to do with dining? :confused: I thought the O.P. might know what animal is going to be on the Ovation.:D

 

Yea.... difficult for some folks to write meaningful titles....

[Stitchman]

Yea.... difficult for some folks to write meaningful titles....

 

if you'd seen all my other efforts of posting that they kept moving, ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM was very apt.

 

It was meaningful if you had a bit of an idea what I was getting at.

 

well at least you do now :)

[Stitchman]

Stitchman, can you copy and paste the email in to a post so we can all read it. That would be great.

I do believe that it might just be telling you, that on Dynamic Classic, you WILL have 2 formal dinners and need to pack appropriate clothing. Where as if you reserved all your own restaurants under Dynamic Dining, then you could have none, one, two or more Grande formal dinners booked and you would know in advance what you are doing.

If RCCL didn't send this email, people would complain that on Classic, they were not told about Grande having Formal attire dress code and didn't pack any formal clothes.

 

Even though it is just dinner and not a meet and greet with the Captain (which I always love and will miss from Anthem) with cocktails, RCCL still class it as a formal evening.

 

Does anyone know if we still get a Captains COcktail party on Quantum Class ships?

 

SAUS !!!!

give me your email and I'll forward it onto you

I only use my phone and haven't got a clue how to copy and paste :(

[Stitchman]

stitchman1@btinternet.com

[Stitchman]

[SausPud]

really nice try but didn't work. Email it to me and I'll have a go at posting up here.

[SausPud]

Here is the letter sent to Stitchman:

 

"Dear Stitchman,

 

Many thanks for your email.

 

Allow me to advised that you will have 2 formal nights on your 10 night

cruise. I have added the web address where it indicates the formal nights

and wardrobe.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do

 

Hope this answers your enquiry.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Monica Garcia

Guest Support Unit

Royal Caribbean International & Azamara Club Cruises

UK & Ireland Guest & Trade Services

Building 3 The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY"

 

And what's more fun is that if you click on the link and read what you can and can not take, a KETTLE is not mentioned but coffee machine is.

 

This email looks like it's intended for a normal RCCL Cruise and is saying Formal Nights i.e. meet Captain and crew, have a drink, everyone dress up.

Don't think that is going to happen, worth printing it out and taking on board. See Guest Services and complain, might get OBC.

[Stitchman]

Here is the letter sent to Stitchman:

 

"Dear Stitchman,

 

Many thanks for your email.

 

Allow me to advised that you will have 2 formal nights on your 10 night

cruise. I have added the web address where it indicates the formal nights

and wardrobe.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/whatToPack.do

 

Hope this answers your enquiry.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Monica Garcia

Guest Support Unit

Royal Caribbean International & Azamara Club Cruises

UK & Ireland Guest & Trade Services

Building 3 The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY"

 

And what's more fun is that if you click on the link and read what you can and can not take, a KETTLE is not mentioned but coffee machine is.

 

This email looks like it's intended for a normal RCCL Cruise and is saying Formal Nights i.e. meet Captain and crew, have a drink, everyone dress up.

Don't think that is going to happen, worth printing it out and taking on board. See Guest Services and complain, might get OBC.

 

 

yes ....... I thought that too saus.

but I mailed them back mentioning everything you lot said.

I will take your advice about obc lol :)

[little britain]

I'm afraid that Monica Garcia is probably in Guatemala and has never seen a cruise ship. :(

[Biker19]

I'm afraid that Monica Garcia is probably in Guatemala and has never seen a cruise ship. :(

...nor does she know the difference between formal nights and formal venues.

Edited April 18, 2015 by Biker19

[Stitchman]

shame really ........

that the cruise company love so much are .......

 

well anyway who cares. I said I received an email from them and I did.

 

so I looks like Monica garcia is just lying on behalf of RCI.

at the end of the day I had more or less given up. so I wasn't exactly holding my breath.

[Ourusualbeach]

shame really ........

that the cruise company love so much are .......

 

well anyway who cares. I said I received an email from them and I did.

 

so I looks like Monica garcia is just lying on behalf of RCI.

at the end of the day I had more or less given up. so I wasn't exactly holding my breath.

 

I think that's going a little bit far saying that Monica is lying to you.

 

Is she undertrained...yes

Could she have asked someone else if she was unsure...yes

Did she give you the wrong answer....yes

 

Did she do it deliberately or maliciously ....no.

 

She made a mistake. Unfortunately that is all too common with the RCI reps.

[Stitchman]

I think that's going a little bit far saying that Monica is lying to you.

 

Is she undertrained...yes

Could she have asked someone else if she was unsure...yes

Did she give you the wrong answer....yes

 

Did she do it deliberately or maliciously ....no.

 

She made a mistake. Unfortunately that is all too common with the RCI reps.

 

no ken ........ that's what the other CC members are saying.

They're saying she's spinning me that yarn as by the time I get on the ship it'll be too late.

Besides, she's only lying on RCI's behalf .......

[Stitchman]

I think that's going a little bit far saying that Monica is lying to you.

 

Is she undertrained...yes

Could she have asked someone else if she was unsure...yes

Did she give you the wrong answer....yes

 

Did she do it deliberately or maliciously ....no.

 

She made a mistake. Unfortunately that is all too common with the RCI reps.

 

 

but did she give me the wrong answer ?????

you assume she has ........

The 22nd of may hasn't happened yet .....