Questions about Legend Of The Seas South Pacific Cruise ex Brisbane

[Faw1001]

Hi

Can anyone who has recently been on LOTS answer some or all of my questions?

1. What type of plugs are in stateroom, AU or USA?

2. Are visas required for any of the ports on the South Pacific (10 night) cruise?

3. Where are the smoking areas?

4. What is 'pets at sea'?

5. What tips are not included in pre-paid gratuities?

6 Should tips on LOTS be in AU dollars or US?

7. Can you buy the drinks package one or two days into the cruise?

8. Are most of the cocktails included in the premium drinks package or are a lot a higher price than allowed in the package?

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening?

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS?

11. If you have MTD and book dinner for 6pm does that apply only to the main dining room? Do you need to book if you eat somewhere else like with Windjammer café or a specialty restaurant? Do you just specify where you are planning to eat when you make the booking?

 

Thank you in advance :)

Edited January 22, 2016 by Faw1001
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[aussielozzie18]

Pets at sea - soft toy machine. Same as "build a bear". You chose a soft toy animal, the RCI fill it with stuffing, then you chose an outfit for the soft toy to be dressed in. Then you get a naming certificate. You pay a fee for the soft toy and another fee for the costume.

[BekkaW]

Hi

Can anyone who has recently been on LOTS answer some or all of my questions?

1. What type of plugs are in stateroom, AU or USA? USA on all ships

2. Are visas required for any of the ports on the South Pacific (10 night) cruise? No

3. Where are the smoking areas?

4. What is 'pets at sea'? It's stuffed toys for kids that they can make and buy outfits for.

5. What tips are not included in pre-paid gratuities? Room service

6 Should tips on LOTS be in AU dollars or US? better in U.S. But they won't say no to Aus

7. Can you buy the drinks package one or two days into the cruise? Yes, up to the point there is 4 days remaining

8. Are most of the cocktails included in the premium drinks package or are a lot a higher price than allowed in the package? Almost everything included

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening?

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS?

 

Thank you in advance :)

 

I haven't been on Legend, but have answered the questions that aren't ship specific in bold above :) enjoy your cruise

[aussielozzie18]

Yes there drink waiters in the theatre constantly walking up and down the aisles before the show starts taking orders and serving drinks. Make sure you have your seapass card on you.

[aussielozzie18]

No booking required for Windjammer. Just go whenever you feel like it. Speciality restaurants - good idea to book before cruise.

 

We tip our room steward in AUD.

[Extra Kim]

1. What type of plugs are in stateroom, AU or USA? European 230V AND U.S 110V

3. Where are the smoking areas? The casino and outside, can't remember where since we doesn't smoke.

5. What tips are not included in pre-paid gratuities? Tips for drinks and similar services (optional but appreciated) and roomservice.

 

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening? They will walk around before the show, it's harder to get service during the show.

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS? MDR, Windjammer and most items in the solarium café. Some days they will have food by the outdoor pool.

11. If you have MTD and book dinner for 6pm does that apply only to the main dining room? Normally you don't book when you have MTD, but you could if you like.

Do you need to book if you eat somewhere else like with Windjammer café or a specialty restaurant? Windjammer is open for anyone during their opening hours, you can come and go as you want. I would recommend to book specialty restaurant.

 

 

We spent 21nts onboard Legend in jan/feb 2015.

[Aus ATC]

3. Where are the smoking areas? The casino and outside, can't remember where since we doesn't smoke.

 

Port side of the Pool Deck (Deck 9) if I remember correctly.

[KAYTWO]

Port side of the Pool Deck (Deck 9) if I remember correctly.

 

 

No smoking in Casino when cruising from Australia. Only on deck 5 and deck 9 on one side of ship, can't recall if port or starboard. Relax, don't overthink and enjoy!

[AussieVisi2r]

I've recently done three cruises on Legend.

 

1. What type of plugs are in stateroom, AU or USA? US and Europe

2. Are visas required for any of the ports on the South Pacific (10 night) cruise? No

3. Where are the smoking areas? Pool deck, deck 4 and a small deck off Chops. NO smoking in casino.

5. What tips are not included in pre-paid gratuities? Drink tips are included in drink price. Spa tips are added to cost.

6 Should tips on LOTS be in AU dollars or US? if sailing out of Australia they are happy with AU dollars but te Love US Dollars.

7. Can you buy the drinks package one or two days into the cruise? Yes, as long as there is 5 days to go you can buy it.

8. Are most of the cocktails included in the premium drinks package or are a lot a higher price than allowed in the package? Most are included.

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening? Plenty walking around.

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS? MDR, Windjammer, Park Cafe, and food at Cafe Lattitudes are free.

11. If you have MTD and book dinner for 6pm does that apply only to the main dining room? Yes, Do you need to book if you eat somewhere else like with Windjammer café or a specialty restaurant? You need to book specialties. Do you just specify where you are planning to eat when you make the booking? Correct. Just ring up and book for the time you want.

 

I did 29 nights and had a lovely time.

 

Raina

[Faw1001]

Thank you for all of your replies. You have all been very helpful :)

[Vickileethatsme]

Hi All

Still not sure if I am posting in the correct way ?? very confusing ..

Can any one confirm ?? we can take 2 bottles of wine on board??

and if you purchase a bottle of wine can you take it from bar or restaurant to anywhere else on board ?? eg from dinner to a bar ??

Thanks :)

Vicki

[Clarea]

Hi All

Still not sure if I am posting in the correct way ?? very confusing ..

Can any one confirm ?? we can take 2 bottles of wine on board??

and if you purchase a bottle of wine can you take it from bar or restaurant to anywhere else on board ?? eg from dinner to a bar ??

Thanks :)

Vicki

You can take two 750ml bottles of wine onboard, per stateroom. You can take these bottles (or any others you might purchase onboard) anywhere on the ship with no corkage fees.

[Vickileethatsme]

Thanks Bob ? Clarea?

looking forward to our cruise ,

trying to decide on drinks package or not ?

Vicki & Steve

[Vickileethatsme]

was under the impression that the wine we bring on was for consumption in our cabin only ???????

[Clarea]

Thanks Bob ? Clarea?

looking forward to our cruise ,

trying to decide on drinks package or not ?

Vicki & Steve

If you will be averaging 5-6 cocktails per person, per day, then you would probably break even on the Premium package.

[CoopColbie]

was under the impression that the wine we bring on was for consumption in our cabin only ???????

 

This has changed - although they haven't updated their website or their ticketing information to reflect this change.

 

And in relation to your question about taking a bottle of wine bought in the dining room with you elsewhere - I'm not sure that can happen (they usually hold it for you for the next time to come to the dining room). But you can buy bottles of wine in other bars and take it with you.

[Clarea]

was under the impression that the wine we bring on was for consumption in our cabin only ???????

Nope, it can be consumed anywhere on the ship, no corkage fees.

[Arnie65]

i would ask your travel agent these questions, that is what they are there for! We just returned from Legend on 10th January - had a wonderful time, you will love it. Our travel agent was great - answered all my questions !!!

[J_T_]

Hi

Your questions are well answered but here follows a little more info.

 

3. Where are the smoking areas?

 

Starboard side only of the top deck. Not in the Casino.

 

6 Should tips on LOTS be in AU dollars or US?

 

Given that stewards could exchange money on board, or use foreign currency when visiting the relative port, it can be a good way to gift the currency you didn't use at the port. ie unspent South Pacific Francs, or Vatu if there is an amount to the value you would like to tip. Two birds as it were.

 

7. Can you buy the drinks package one or two days into the cruise? - yes

 

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening?

 

Waiters are there yes.

 

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS?

 

The main dining room - Romeo and Juliette; The buffet - Windjammer; The cafe - Park Cafe; Sweets and Pastries from Cafe Lattitudes; The barbeque on the top deck - twice during our cruise for paella, and then ribs; Icecream, tea, coffee and juice on the top deck.

 

 

11. If you have MTD and book dinner for 6pm does that apply only to the main dining room? Do you need to book if you eat somewhere else like with Windjammer café or a specialty restaurant? Do you just specify where you are planning to eat when you make the booking?

 

Once you have made your booking in the Romeo and Juliette dining room you can usually just rock up at the same time each night if you let your waiters know that this is your intention. If you plan to eat at one of the specialty restaurants each night then you could just tell the wait staff and they would take care of that. If you mix it up then you will need to book each time.

 

:)

 

Have a great trip.

Edited February 14, 2016 by J_T_

[missybearbear]

Hi

Can anyone who has recently been on LOTS answer some or all of my questions?

1. What type of plugs are in stateroom, AU or USA?

2. Are visas required for any of the ports on the South Pacific (10 night) cruise?

3. Where are the smoking areas?

4. What is 'pets at sea'?

5. What tips are not included in pre-paid gratuities?

6 Should tips on LOTS be in AU dollars or US?

7. Can you buy the drinks package one or two days into the cruise?

8. Are most of the cocktails included in the premium drinks package or are a lot a higher price than allowed in the package?

9. Are there drinks waiters in the shows or do you not get drinks at the shows in the evening?

10. Which restaurants/eateries are complimentary on LOTS?

11. If you have MTD and book dinner for 6pm does that apply only to the main dining room? Do you need to book if you eat somewhere else like with Windjammer café or a specialty restaurant? Do you just specify where you are planning to eat when you make the booking?

 

Thank you in advance :)

 

 

1: US and EU and if you use an au/eu adapter it is much more powerful! My phone, hair straighteners and my own hairdryer charged/worked as exactly at home, the US one was much less powerful, hairdryer half speed, more than 7 mins for straighteners to reach max temp and phone more than 3 hours to fully charge from 5-100%. We had both adapters with us and stuck to the European sockets:)

 

2: No visas and no need to take passports ashore

 

3: smoking port side

 

4: as posted by other

 

5/6: We tipped in aussie dolars, room attendant, dining waiter, bar waiter etc asked for our pre paid gratuities to be refunded

 

7: yes but not with less than four days remaining I think

 

8:didn't pay extra for any cocktails, all appeared to be included in premium pack, you just don't get premium coffee

 

9: as posted by other

 

10:all eateries complimentary except Chops Grille and Izumi

 

11:didnt pre-book any speciality dining before cruise, both restaurants were available and often waiters wondered around the ship asking us if we would like to book. Did both and were great, especially chops grille!