cowboygene Posted August 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Sailed on the Allure last year, no charge to see Momma Mia, although we walked out at intermission with other folks. Now we are planning our November Allure cruise and the cost for adults and children is $79 to see that show. Looks like this could be the start of charging for all entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That's an extra cost option - the show is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That’s for front row seating, a free drink, backstage meet n greet with the cast and a signed photo. The show is free for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboygene Posted August 8, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Ok...thanks for the clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd likes to cruise Posted August 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2018 If you walked out at intermission, why do you want to see it again? Now I loved it! Even went back a second time, sat in the back row and thoroughly enjoyed it again. Free both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2018 If you walked out at intermission, why do you want to see it again? Now I loved it! Even went back a second time, sat in the back row and thoroughly enjoyed it again. Free both times. To be fair, they didn't say they wanted to see it again. They just questioned the $79 charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I don’t mind if they reserve some seats but the whole front row?? Wow Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I don’t mind if they reserve some seats but the whole front row?? Wow Sent from my iPhone using Forums Front row seats also reserved by Genies for the Star class passengers. Peons are not allowed in the front any more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2018 On Allure in April, it was the 1st 2 rows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2018 March it was 3rd row right side I dont mind Genies taking front row. I dont like when they take front row of suite section Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted August 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2018 To be honest, is anyone going to pay $79 to sit in the front row and see a free play? But also, the front row, IMHO, isn't the best row anyway. You are looking up to the stage. For me, it's better to sit at least 8-10 rows back. I think this'll blow over pretty fast. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Actually that's OK with me if they are charging for front row seats....it keeps the "seat savers" (close relation to chair hogs) from doing their thing up there. ;) RCI may as well make money on saved seats. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted August 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We heard from some others that they did not care for the musical and saw somewhere else on the boards that some other couples left after intermission. Can anyone share details what might make it undesirable?? Subject matter, volumn too loud????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2018 This is too bad. When on Allure, my daughter and I lined up 45 minutes early and were able to get front row, no charge. We love the show (have seen it multiple times) and love sitting up front to see all expressions and feeling like you are a part of the show. But wouldn't pay $79 each to sit there and have meet and greet with cruise ship stars (Broadway, maybe that would be worth it). Is this a standard across the Royal Broadway shows or just Allure? e.g. same thing for Hairspray on Symphony or Grease on Harmony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 8, 2018 To be honest, is anyone going to pay $79 to sit in the front row and see a free play? But also, the front row, IMHO, isn't the best row anyway. You are looking up to the stage. For me, it's better to sit at least 8-10 rows back. I think this'll blow over pretty fast.Been around since late last year. They even do this with CATS. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 8, 2018 ... They even do this with CATS. I thought they were paying guests the $79 to watch CATS!;) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I thought they were paying guests the $79 to watch CATS!;) LOL...Gosh I just love it when you get all perky like this...Bucky is still laughing behind me at your comment. ;p;p:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jascruise Posted August 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 8, 2018 OK, I'll bite--what's a Genie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 8, 2018 OK, I'll bite--what's a Genie? http://www.royalcaribbean.com/royalsuiteclass/star/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted August 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 8, 2018 OK, I'll bite--what's a Genie? Star class suite cruisers get their own personal Genie - it's like a personal butler/concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpcotBill Posted August 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I thought they were paying guests the $79 to watch CATS!;) They couldn't pay me to sit through Cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 8, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 8, 2018 To be honest, is anyone going to pay $79 to sit in the front row and see a free play? But also, the front row, IMHO, isn't the best row anyway. You are looking up to the stage. For me, it's better to sit at least 8-10 rows back. I think this'll blow over pretty fast. My wife and I went to see a Broadway play years ago. The only seats available were row 2. Not only did we have to look up, we were blasted by the orchestra and every once in a while you would feel droplets of sweat from the actors hit you. Front row isn't good at a Hockey game either unless you like to be up close and center to the blood smears on the plexiglass. I wouldn't pay extra to see any ships high school productions. Psychologically, people will think the experience is better because they paid extra for it. The cruise lines depend on people thinking this way so they can sell all the extra services. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 8, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 8, 2018 My wife and I went to see a Broadway play years ago. The only seats available were row 2. Not only did we have to look up, we were blasted by the orchestra and every once in a while you would feel droplets of sweat from the actors hit you. Front row isn't good at a Hockey game either unless you like to be up close and center to the blood smears on the plexiglass. I wouldn't pay extra to see any ships high school productions. Psychologically, people will think the experience is better because they paid extra for it. The cruise lines depend on people thinking this way so they can sell all the extra services. It's not psychological, it's a personal preference. Some like being up close like myself and some like a further back experience. Nothing wrong with either. As mentioned earlier, I like being right there (not to mention I had eye issues/surgery a couple years ago and can just see better/clearer if closer). But no, wouldn't pay the $79/person for those seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 8, 2018 It's not psychological, it's a personal preference. A vendor's ability to separate you from your disposable income is mostly psychological - case in point, the fake sales RCI has been running for the past 3+ years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 8, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 8, 2018 A vendor's ability to separate you from your disposable income is mostly psychological - case in point, the fake sales RCI has been running for the past 3+ years. Ok...I now get what was meant...guess for some, people will pay extra making those seats seem best , whether they would like those seats or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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