Noreen411 Posted December 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hi I was looking at the cruise planner for our upcoming Anthem cruise and noticed the All Access Tour for $99 and 2 hours. We were scheduled for the tour last year (also Anthem) but ended up having to cancel. That was $150 and 3 hours. Has anyone done the shortened tour? Is it worth doing? Last year on Anthem I did the bridge tour, galley tour, and theater tour. No charge and each was interesting. If the All Access goes different places or sees different things, we would probably do it, but now that it's shorter I'm wondering what parts were dropped. Any advice is appreciated Thank you Noreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomatosauce Posted December 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I have done the 3 hour one on the Ovation. In addition to the galley, bridge and theatre we visited 270, recycling and engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted December 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks for posing the question. My upcoming cruise has a 2 hour tour for $119. I would like to know what's being eliminated. Hope someone responds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted December 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I have done the 3 hour one on the Ovation. In addition to the galley, bridge and theatre we visited 270, recycling and engineering. We are considering the Ovation tour, did it include lunch at all? I'm thinking it doesn't, but ask as we just cruised on Celebrity Solstice and for roughly same price you did a similar behind the scenes tour and it ended with lunch in a speciality restaurant, Muranos. Sure the Ovation tour will be interesting but seems pricey in comparison. Cheers! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robynwally Posted December 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I emailed RCL in regards to what was included now the tour is an hour or so shorter, here is their response...hope it helps Dear Robyn, Thank you for your email. This is to inform you that the All Access ship Tour is 2 hours long. Below its description; Get a behind-the-scenes look at what we do to create your best vacation ever. Join your friendly guide for an exclusive narrated tour onboard your ship. Start off in the dining room, where you’ll find out what our crew does to get ready for every meal, plus try to set up a table yourself. Do you know where to place the water glass or soup spoon? Walk through the main galley to see how our delicious dishes are prepared, plus take a look at the provision area to see all of the ingredients we need to have on hand — it’s a lot! Then step inside the engine control room, where we monitor the systems used throughout the ship. You’ll also visit the ship’s vast laundry facilities. See where anything from napkins, table cloths and sheets to beach towels and the laundry you request gets cleaned and folded. Plus, you’ll have a chance to stroll the “I-95,” the long corridor in the crew’s area, named after the longest highway on the U.S. east coast. Finish with a real treat – a visit to the Bridge for a tour of the ship’s command center. Highlights: • Two-hour All Access tour: See what we do behind the scenes to make each part of your cruise experience enjoyable. • Main galley: See how all the delicious cuisine you enjoy is prepped, cooked and artfully presented. • The bridge: Tour the ship’s command center, plus visit the engine control room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Sounds like they have removed the crew mess and crew rec areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeze123 Posted December 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'll be on Anthem in March. How do you get on the bridge tour? I don't see it in the cruise planner? Do you just wait to see it in the Compass or sign up on Day 1? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'll be on Anthem in March. How do you get on the bridge tour? I don't see it in the cruise planner? Do you just wait to see it in the Compass or sign up on Day 1? The only tour available to all guests is the All-Access tour which includes a bridge tour. If you don't see it in your Cruise Planner, then inquire at Guest Services after you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted December 29, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I emailed RCL in regards to what was included now the tour is an hour or so shorter, here is their response...hope it helpsDear Robyn, Thank you for your email. This is to inform you that the All Access ship Tour is 2 hours long. Below its description; Get a behind-the-scenes look at what we do to create your best vacation ever. Join your friendly guide for an exclusive narrated tour onboard your ship. Start off in the dining room, where you’ll find out what our crew does to get ready for every meal, plus try to set up a table yourself. Do you know where to place the water glass or soup spoon? Walk through the main galley to see how our delicious dishes are prepared, plus take a look at the provision area to see all of the ingredients we need to have on hand — it’s a lot! Then step inside the engine control room, where we monitor the systems used throughout the ship. You’ll also visit the ship’s vast laundry facilities. See where anything from napkins, table cloths and sheets to beach towels and the laundry you request gets cleaned and folded. Plus, you’ll have a chance to stroll the “I-95,” the long corridor in the crew’s area, named after the longest highway on the U.S. east coast. Finish with a real treat – a visit to the Bridge for a tour of the ship’s command center. Highlights: • Two-hour All Access tour: See what we do behind the scenes to make each part of your cruise experience enjoyable. • Main galley: See how all the delicious cuisine you enjoy is prepped, cooked and artfully presented. • The bridge: Tour the ship’s command center, plus visit the engine control room. Thank you very much for providing this information. Noreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker409 Posted December 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hi I was looking at the cruise planner for our upcoming Anthem cruise and noticed the All Access Tour for $99 and 2 hours. We were scheduled for the tour last year (also Anthem) but ended up having to cancel. That was $150 and 3 hours. Has anyone done the shortened tour? Is it worth doing? Last year on Anthem I did the bridge tour, galley tour, and theater tour. No charge and each was interesting. If the All Access goes different places or sees different things, we would probably do it, but now that it's shorter I'm wondering what parts were dropped. Any advice is appreciated Thank you Noreen When did the Cruise Tour option show up on your cruise planner? We sail on Feb 19th and still nothing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2016 When did the Cruise Tour option show up on your cruise planner? We sail on Feb 19th and still nothing. Thanks Did you look under the "Activities" tab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted December 30, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) When did the Cruise Tour option show up on your cruise planner? We sail on Feb 19th and still nothing. Thanks Hi. The All Access Tour wasn't in the cruise planner until just before Christmas - so just over a month before sailing. Things showed up periodically. I was able to book 2 of the shows months ago, but one took longer. The puzzle break room also appeared in the planner to book right before Christmas. I kept checking every few days until things would show up and be available for booking. Enjoy your trip Edited December 30, 2016 by Noreen411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erby2283 Posted December 31, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I did the 3-hour all access tour on Anthem in Oct. We viewed the galley, freezers, I-95 corridor, engine/control room (I guess that's what it's called, the laundry area, we walked past the crew eating area and hung out in their bar area while awaiting the okay to continue the tour. We saw backstage in the theatre and finally the bridge. I'm glad I did it once but probably wouldn't spend the money again. I guess you'd have to decide if you want to pay to see the areas you didn't see last time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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