LeesSummitCruiser1 Posted April 26, 2018 #101 Share Posted April 26, 2018 But that was JR cover price 20 years ago, like Chops was priced at $10 back then. Prices go up. .. JR has not been on RCL for 20 years. Not sure but maybe Freedom class was the first to have it then it was pushed to the others. The first cover I remember for JR was 5.95 and we did not pay that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesSummitCruiser1 Posted April 26, 2018 #102 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Agree, the best burger around IMO is five guys. And the fries, wow they are great. We ate at JR last week, four of us. Bill was over $46. The onion rings were the only thing I thought was really good. IMHO no chain has the best burger. Every town I have been in has a local place that has the best burger. Sometimes these local places may not be quite as inviting as a chain but their food is better. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 26, 2018 #103 Share Posted April 26, 2018 JR has not been on RCL for 20 years. Not sure but maybe Freedom class was the first to have it then it was pushed to the others. The first cover I remember for JR was 5.95 and we did not pay that. Voyager, the first ship in the fleet to have a JR, was put into service in 1998. 2018-1998=20 and the charge was zero. But I am repeating myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted April 26, 2018 #104 Share Posted April 26, 2018 JR has not been on RCL for 20 years. Not sure but maybe Freedom class was the first to have it then it was pushed to the others. The first cover I remember for JR was 5.95 and we did not pay that. Voyager was the first ship to have JR. it was free at first except for beverages and the lines to get in went on forever. Always packed especially with teens who would sit forever and order everything. Then they added a charge (but C&A members got a coupon for a free visit). Rarely crowded then. Guess they figured people were willing to pay so coupons disappeared and prices have continued to climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mildred Posted April 26, 2018 #105 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Have not been on Oasis Class, but I have never seen JR packed even at the original 5.95. Worst thing RCL ever did was take the Sea View Café off of Radiance Class. We were lucky to sail on Jewel just before the dry dock before she had the dry dock where it was removed. Sea View Cafe was the absolute best ever !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 26, 2018 #106 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sea View Cafe was the absolute best ever !!! It was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMama45 Posted April 29, 2018 #107 Share Posted April 29, 2018 <p> Meanwhile, burgers are free / included up in the Wipe Out Café. I doubt they're anything to write home about, but worth a try for the price! Anyway I'd rather have a Kummelweck or 3 over at the Park Café. Also included in the cruise fare. Just me.</p><br><p>Wait! Are you saying that the delicious roast beef sandwiches I've been reading about at the Park Cafe are beef on weck??!!! </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 29, 2018 #108 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Wait! Are you saying that the delicious roast beef sandwiches I've been reading about at the Park Cafe are beef on weck??!!! Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted April 29, 2018 #109 Share Posted April 29, 2018 JR has not been on RCL for 20 years. Not sure but maybe Freedom class was the first to have it then it was pushed to the others. The first cover I remember for JR was 5.95 and we did not pay that. Incorrect, Voyager and Explorer as built had JR. I was on both the first month of each their sailings. They did charge JR then as with Chops, the first pay Rest on Royal, then removed the JR charge after. I been on Cruise Critic 20 years(when was AOL's Cruise Critc). Was discussed on here back in Jan 1999 before me/wife sailed. We were like 6th paid sailing of Voyager, 4th of Explorer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted April 29, 2018 #110 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Best hamburger I have ever had with Royal was on Labadee Barefoot Beach, the Suite and Pinnacle area. They actually had a real grill with flames. The hamburger was thick and great!!! Ready to go back. Yes, Labadee had good Flame cooked burgers. Years ago when Royal ships were smaller they would have a Real Barbecue on board by the pool. Used real Flames and was usually second to last sea day... Would have Burger or 2 for lunch and after I'd go Skeet shoot off the back of Fantail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug & Cindy Scrap Hunter Posted April 30, 2018 #111 Share Posted April 30, 2018 JR has not been on RCL for 20 years. Not sure but maybe Freedom class was the first to have it then it was pushed to the others. The first cover I remember for JR was 5.95 and we did not pay that. I would pay $5.95 or even 7.95, but I can eat there for $10 on land. It's pretty bad if I have to sneak food onto the ship to not get hosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 30, 2018 #112 Share Posted April 30, 2018 ... as with Chops, the first pay Rest on Royal ... I believe Portofino was the first pay restaurant on Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 30, 2018 #113 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Wait! Are you saying that the delicious roast beef sandwiches I've been reading about at the Park Cafe are beef on weck??!!! Welcome to Cruise Critic. I believe Portofino was the first pay restaurant on Royal. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug & Cindy Scrap Hunter Posted April 30, 2018 #114 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I'd be willing to bring some buns and condiments onto the ship if everyone pitches in too, but I won't pay $13. If RCCL is having financial troubles what else is the alternative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodgriefer Posted May 5, 2018 #115 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Why anyone should pay more for a hamburger is beyond me in the first place. Having said that, You either go or don’t go. If you’re trying to say this should be free like the pizza or park cafe, hot dog shop etc. then I totally agree with you. Remember to include it in your feedback after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted June 2, 2018 #116 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On Oasis May 13-20 and I wouldn’t pay $10 each for a hamburger. I’m apparently not the only one as every time I walked by very few were eating there. The free breakfast was outstanding though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted June 2, 2018 #117 Share Posted June 2, 2018 That’s insane. Although JR was packed at 7.95, so I guess they’re pushing the price envelope until revenue starts to dip. I liked JR when it was $5.95 per person, but at $12.95 per person I would be willing to give up my seat to someone who is standing in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted June 2, 2018 #118 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) I believe Portofino was the first pay restaurant on Royal. I think you’re right. Chops was not on Voyager or Explorer. Edited June 2, 2018 by gerif Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 2, 2018 #119 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I liked JR when it was $5.95 per person, but at $12.95 per person I would be willing to give up my seat to someone who is standing in line. I liked JR when it was $0.00 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted June 2, 2018 #120 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I liked JR when it was $0.00 per person. It was reliably reported on Cruise Critic that a fee was imposed on JR because it had become the favorite hangout of teenagers who monopolized the place for hours preventing other passengers from enjoying JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 2, 2018 #121 Share Posted June 2, 2018 It was reliably reported on Cruise Critic that a fee was imposed on JR because it had become the favorite hangout of teenagers who monopolized the place for hours preventing other passengers from enjoying JR. I've seen that mentioned too, however there were years where they had a fee, but also gave out C&A coupons to Gold level and above.that covered the fee. so it was essentially free for many of us for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 2, 2018 #122 Share Posted June 2, 2018 It was reliably reported on Cruise Critic that a fee was imposed on JR because it had become the favorite hangout of teenagers who monopolized the place for hours preventing other passengers from enjoying JR. People on CC love to develop their own theories for actions taken by RCI. Those theories eventually morph into "fact". I guess the price of keeping teenagers out of that place keeps increasing.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles468 Posted June 2, 2018 #123 Share Posted June 2, 2018 We went 4 years ago, the price was $5/pp. It was $20 for the 4 of us to go and that was worth it. We are sailing again on the Allure, and unless there is a freebie in our suite, we will NOT be paying $60 to have greasy burgers and cheese fries. The price keeps going up because people pay it. When that stops or the complaints become excessive, that will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 2, 2018 #124 Share Posted June 2, 2018 ... The price keeps going up because people pay it. ... I think that's the only reason the price keeps going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted June 2, 2018 #125 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I liked JR when it was $0.00 per person. Apparently so did the teenagers, who took over the restaurant and then nobody else could use it. That is the original reason for the cover charge. But if it is now $13, then I will only be there to take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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