SelectSys Posted August 18, 2017 #376 Share Posted August 18, 2017 thanks to Host Clarea, Internetwhiz and Wolfganhowell for their feedback. I am looking forward to the water slides. I also hope the line isn't too long to try the flowrider! I will also be curious to checkout the diamond lounge for afternoon happy hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted August 18, 2017 #377 Share Posted August 18, 2017 ... I will also be curious to checkout the diamond lounge for afternoon happy hour. Also the cappuccino in the diamond lounge is really good and available all day. I think they close the machine late night for cleaning. I often mix in a packet of hot chocolate for a free mocha. Also, on my last cruise (March 2016), we not only got the drinks in the lounge each evening, but also had 3 free drinks each evening from any bar using our ship card. I always bring some dollar bills for tipping the bar staff on the free drinks, including the diamond lounge. I usually wait until Saturday to tip the diamond lounge concierge. You can get single dollars from the casino cashier if you run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellykayelle Posted August 18, 2017 #378 Share Posted August 18, 2017 We are going on one of the holiday cruises this December. So excited! It will be our first cruise on RCI. We usually sail Disney. The kids are excited but hope they like it as much as Disney. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted August 18, 2017 #379 Share Posted August 18, 2017 thanks to Host Clarea, Internetwhiz and Wolfganhowell for their feedback. I am looking forward to the water slides. I also hope the line isn't too long to try the flowrider! I will also be curious to checkout the diamond lounge for afternoon happy hour. I will be Periscoping from Liberty this Sunday and some this week. If you'd like to follow me, follow @internetwhiz. Periscope is live video from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBSteelerfan Posted August 19, 2017 #380 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Has anyone taken water or cokes on board recently? Also, are excursions in Jamaica dangerous as in walking around etc.? We did a Jamaica Culinary Tour there last year and loved it. Led by 2 local guides, got to walk around Falmouth and see the area, and also sampled many different foods throughout the tour. Very enjoyable, and we felt very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asrubin Posted August 19, 2017 #381 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Was the culinary tour one you booked through the ship or on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBSteelerfan Posted August 20, 2017 #382 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Was the culinary tour one you booked through the ship or on your own? We did it on our own at Jamaica culinary tours dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted August 22, 2017 #383 Share Posted August 22, 2017 What a great thread. Just a few questions to ask all you seasoned LOS cruisers: Do you suggest making a standing reservation nightly for MTD? We've always done MDR and are tired of the 2 hours it takes to finish dinner. Will it be quicker in MTD? We'll be six and would like to eat approx. 7, no later. Is there a corkage fee in the dining room? At one point I remember there wasn't? Towel check out on the pool deck? Fee if not returned? Last and the most important. Is there a mah jong game on board? :') Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEGL Posted August 22, 2017 #384 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) For SplashAway Bay can the kiddos where puddle jumpers down the slides? Also is there a Starbucks on board? I am interested in the beverage package mostly for the specialty coffees. When we were on Oasis we were able to get unlimited specialty coffees from Starbucks in our package but I am not sure if Liberty has this. I dont want to purchase the package and then find there is no Starbucks since this is where ill get this most use out of my package. Edited August 22, 2017 by TEGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 22, 2017 #385 Share Posted August 22, 2017 ... Also is there a Starbucks on board? I am interested in the beverage package mostly for the specialty coffees. When we were on Oasis we were able to get unlimited specialty coffees from Starbucks in our package but I am not sure if Liberty has this. I dont want to purchase the package and then find there is no Starbucks since this is where ill get this most use out of my package. There is no licensed Starbucks venue on Liberty. Also, Royal has never had a package that included beverages at the licensed Starbucks venues on Oasis class ships. The package does include specialty coffee beverages at Cafe Promenade and restaurants on Liberty. These venues may or may not use Starbucks beans, there's no way to know in advance. If you want to be sure about the kinds of coffee beans used on Liberty, then wait until you are onboard so you can ask before you purchase the beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted August 22, 2017 #386 Share Posted August 22, 2017 They can wear their puddle jumpers. Royal also provides life jackets by the towel station small enough for those past diapers. Pool towels last cruise had to be checked out. This is off and on again. Since our last cruise they have reinstated the corkage fee. Can't answer about games. We always do a set time for dining. Second seating works for us with entertainment times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted August 22, 2017 #387 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Has anyone done the guacamole class at Sabor? I booked it thinking it would be fun with the tequila tasting and margarita and lunch. How much time did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesSummitCruiser1 Posted August 22, 2017 #388 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Taking our first cruise on the Liberty on the 3rd of September. This is also our first time on a Freedom class ship. What are the things that make Liberty special in your mind? Limited alcohol choices until in international waters due to Texas Liquor laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 22, 2017 #389 Share Posted August 22, 2017 What a great thread. Just a few questions to ask all you seasoned LOS cruisers: Do you suggest making a standing reservation nightly for MTD? We've always done MDR and are tired of the 2 hours it takes to finish dinner. Will it be quicker in MTD? We'll be six and would like to eat approx. 7, no later. Is there a corkage fee in the dining room? At one point I remember there wasn't? Towel check out on the pool deck? Fee if not returned? Last and the most important. Is there a mah jong game on board? :') Thanks in advance! Corkage fee just returned a couple of months ago, pool towels are checked out and need to be checked in. no nothing about MTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted August 22, 2017 #390 Share Posted August 22, 2017 ... I usually wait until Saturday to tip the diamond lounge concierge... This is a nice thought. I always tip the wait staff, but I haven't done this for the concierge. Thanks for the idea! Limited alcohol choices until in international waters due to Texas Liquor laws. Interesting aspect. I doubt it will make too much of a difference for us. The limitations must be about avoiding taxes by RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzCruis3r Posted August 23, 2017 #391 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This was just released. Travel warning for Mexico http://breaking911.com/breaking-u-s-state-department-issues-travel-warning-mexico/ Sent from my SM-S902L using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted August 23, 2017 #392 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This was just released. Travel warning for Mexico http://breaking911.com/breaking-u-s-state-department-issues-travel-warning-mexico/ Sent from my SM-S902L using Tapatalk Saw that. Almost all western Caribbean routes visit Cozumel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublej Posted August 23, 2017 #393 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Who is the current cruise director and how long will they be assigned to Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 23, 2017 #394 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Who is the current cruise director and how long will they be assigned to Liberty? See this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2473025. Start at the end and go back in time to see the current list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddnMichelle Posted August 23, 2017 #395 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I believe the limited selection is due to Texas wonky laws requiring only sales of liquor purchased from local distributors while in port, or some facet of that. As a proud Texan, its one of the few things that makes me shake my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted August 23, 2017 #396 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I believe the limited selection is due to Texas wonky laws requiring only sales of liquor purchased from local distributors while in port, or some facet of that. As a proud Texan, its one of the few things that makes me shake my head. And don't forget no fruit or olives with your drink until you get out to sea. I couldn't get a lime with my vodka tonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 23, 2017 #397 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I believe the limited selection is due to Texas wonky laws requiring only sales of liquor purchased from local distributors while in port, or some facet of that. As a proud Texan, its one of the few things that makes me shake my head. Another stupid Texas law, also collecting taxs at end of cruise for any liquor you bought, I paid one time have just ignored them since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted August 23, 2017 #398 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Who is the current cruise director and how long will they be assigned to Liberty? Drew Devine is the CD. He was off due to a death in the family but I think he's back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted August 23, 2017 #399 Share Posted August 23, 2017 And don't forget no fruit or olives with your drink until you get out to sea. I couldn't get a lime with my vodka tonic. Yeah, forget about a lime slice on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted August 23, 2017 #400 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Drew Devine is the CD. He was off due to a death in the family but I think he's back now. We are onboard. Drew said this is his third week back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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