blonde375 Posted December 26, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted December 26, 2015 If you had told me 6 months ago (or ever for that matter) that I'd be lucky enough to take a family vacation on a cruise the week of Christmas, I would have laughed at you. Yes, the ship was crowded and sold out; yes, there were 1,140 children onboard! We all agreed to pack our patience in return for getting to travel at this time of year and no matter what, make the best of any obstacle that came our way. Fortunately, there were only a couple glitches. We had a great trip, each one of us. Cruising really is a great way to share family time and please everyone. The boys were never bored, never hungry, and were ever so impressed with the crew and their hard work and dedication to serving the guests. Even made a believer out of my husband, who told me on Day 3 to book the next one while we were onboard!! Of course, I did as I was told....Fall Break Family Vacation.....Allure of the Seas 10/23/16, here we come!!!!!!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggercat Posted December 27, 2015 #27 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks for your great review! My family and I are sailing on Independence of the Seas a week from today and we are so excited! We will be going to Belize and Cozumel too. I am excited that we booked our excursion in Belize through RCCL so that we do not have to deal with the tender line. I was wondering if you ever went to the Pyramid Lounge in the evening? I was on Independence in March and that was a hot spot for dancing. Also, did they not offer lobster on formal night? I noticed that you said it was on the 4th night. Thanks for your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted December 27, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Lobster was only served on Day 4. Not sure that the tender situation would make me book thru RCCL next time, but I would definitely let the joys sleep in an extra hour LOL Enjoy your trip, Tiggercat!! You'll love the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted December 27, 2015 #29 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) DH purchased wifi on Day 3 after we returned from Cozumel. He paid $35 for the remainder of cruise for 1 device. He said the connection "sucked". He was using his iPhone 6s+. he really thought he wasted the money. People were complaining at Guest Services about it. It does suck ... badly .. as well as the internet in the computer/internet room they have. Slow as molasses. RC has some balls for charging people for this service that is so bad. Great review! Edited December 27, 2015 by F27TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted December 30, 2015 Author #30 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Here are a few of my favorite photos from the trip... The Liberty playing peek-a-boo as she docked next to us in Cozumel [/img] Surreal: [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted December 30, 2015 #31 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for the review and the pics. Looking at your sig you haven't done freedom class before what was everybody's impressions? Too big? Just right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted December 30, 2015 Author #32 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for the review and the pics. Looking at your sig you haven't done freedom class before what was everybody's impressions? Too big? Just right? CanadaRob, the closest in size that I had gotten was the Navigator. I didn't think it was too big and for the most part, I'm a small ship girl....I love the Serenade and the Radiance and the Grandeur. We all liked the Indy though a lot. The boys had nothing to compare it to and their only complaint was that we had to leave. DH only had the Grandeur as a comparison. But for me, I really liked the Promenade area, I liked the very separate pool area for the smaller children. I didn't like the position of the Diamond Lounge as it didn't have great viewing space and it was tucked up over the sports court The Schooner Bar was a little open for me; didn't have that intimate feel like on the ships I mentioned before. Those would be my only "complaints". I did still feel like I was on a cruise ship with places to sit/walk and stare at the big blue ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 30, 2015 #33 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Very nice photo with the cantilever hot tub and the sun behind the clouds.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemkr59 Posted December 30, 2015 #34 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Do you remember who the entertainers were in the Schooner and in the pub?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolimits Posted December 30, 2015 #35 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I purchased a watch a few yrs Ago same thing,Good thing was as they took us to customs Private room we passed 100s of people on line,handed in my form they charged less than 50$,I would of of 50$ to cut all those exit lines. LOL PS. Our form was correct also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted December 30, 2015 Author #36 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Do you remember who the entertainers were in the Schooner and in the pub?? The singer/guitar player, Damian Joyce, in The Dog and Badger played a nice set list. The Schooner Bar piano player was Simon John, good as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceybabe Posted December 31, 2015 #37 Share Posted December 31, 2015 CanadaRob, the closest in size that I had gotten was the Navigator. I didn't think it was too big and for the most part, I'm a small ship girl....I love the Serenade and the Radiance and the Grandeur. We all liked the Indy though a lot. The boys had nothing to compare it to and their only complaint was that we had to leave. DH only had the Grandeur as a comparison. But for me, I really liked the Promenade area, I liked the very separate pool area for the smaller children. I didn't like the position of the Diamond Lounge as it didn't have great viewing space and it was tucked up over the sports court The Schooner Bar was a little open for me; didn't have that intimate feel like on the ships I mentioned before. Those would be my only "complaints". I did still feel like I was on a cruise ship with places to sit/walk and stare at the big blue ocean. Was the diamond lounge not just off the sky lounge and did it have a key card entrance,we are going next May from Southampton,also is there also the option of three free drinks for diamond members at other bars which I understand RCI have brought in to try and ease the numbers in the diamond lounge? Regards and thanks for the excellent review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 31, 2015 #38 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Was the diamond lounge not just off the sky lounge and did it have a key card entrance,we are going next May from Southampton,also is there also the option of three free drinks for diamond members at other bars which I understand RCI have brought in to try and ease the numbers in the diamond lounge? Regards and thanks for the excellent review. Yes to both questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doglovertoo Posted January 4, 2016 #39 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thank you for the very informative review. We are going in April and I'd like to know which night if formal night. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted January 5, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thank you for the very informative review. We are going in April and I'd like to know which night if formal night. thanks. Formal night was Sunday evening....just one formal night on the 5 night cruise. MDR menu items that I can remember for that night were Beef Tenderloin and Shrimp Ravioli (delish!) Lobster was served on Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUNole Posted January 16, 2016 #41 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Formal night was Sunday evening....just one formal night on the 5 night cruise. MDR menu items that I can remember for that night were Beef Tenderloin and Shrimp Ravioli (delish!) Lobster was served on Tuesday night. Does anyone know if room service on formal night would include the tenderloin and ravioli? My partner and I are not into getting that dressed up... rather not pack a jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeker28 Posted February 2, 2016 #42 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Formal night was Sunday evening....just one formal night on the 5 night cruise. MDR menu items that I can remember for that night were Beef Tenderloin and Shrimp Ravioli (delish!) Lobster was served on Tuesday night. Oh so formal night didn't have lobster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 2, 2016 #43 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Oh so formal night didn't have lobster? On a 5-night cruise, they usually serve lobster later in the cruise than formal night. Edited February 2, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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