Skips22 Posted August 15, 2021 #701 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 hours ago, azbirdmom said: It is for full suites only. We had access on our last cruise on the Majestic. Very nice! It’s also available to Passengers who reach a milestone of Cruise days. It starts at 750 and every 250 days after that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 15, 2021 #702 Share Posted August 15, 2021 55 minutes ago, Skips22 said: It’s also available to Passengers who reach a milestone of Cruise days. It starts at 750 and every 250 days after that. Oh that's interesting. I just learned something new. I had no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted August 15, 2021 #703 Share Posted August 15, 2021 12 hours ago, redrobin said: Sorry, is there a trick to uploading pics so they aren’t sideways? VIP Lounge on deck 14. You enter it using a ‘cruise card’ found in your stateroom, not the Medallion. On my phone, I can rotate them by selecting to edit and then tapping the little circle arrow thingy until they reach the orientation that I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skips22 Posted August 15, 2021 #704 Share Posted August 15, 2021 51 minutes ago, Jeter02 said: Oh that's interesting. I just learned something new. I had no idea. We had it on our 750 days at sea cruise several years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #705 Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 hours ago, caribill said: I thought this has always been part of their job on the last evening. Part but not sole responsibility like it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 15, 2021 #706 Share Posted August 15, 2021 10 hours ago, azbirdmom said: Someone asked about the sales. One of the things that got axed by Covid was the last day outlet sale. They did have a $10 sale going today outside the pricey shops but it wasn’t the same. Do you think it is related to not having to get rid of t-shirts (and other items) from the last cruising destination? Though I know they sell other junk there. Just wondering if they don't have excess junk right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinNoony Posted August 15, 2021 #707 Share Posted August 15, 2021 19 hours ago, redrobin said: Don’t know if it’s been posted elsewhere, but after this sailing Captain Dino will be on vacation until November. That is disappointing. We are sailing on Sept. 5 and I was looking forward to seeing him again. Who is taking over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coo359a2 Posted August 15, 2021 #708 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Skips22 said: We had it on our 750 days at sea cruise several years ago. We haven't been on a Royal Class ship for any of our milestone cruises. Next milestone cruise will be on the Emerald.so may ask about that perk if they still recognize your milestone cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #709 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Coral said: Do you think it is related to not having to get rid of t-shirts (and other items) from the last cruising destination? Though I know they sell other junk there. Just wondering if they don't have excess junk right now. They may have excess junk from the Australia cruises pre shut down. They didn’t even have the atrium sales. The store manager said it was Covid protocols and they usually draw a crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #710 Share Posted August 15, 2021 We are at our gate awaiting our flight home. Our group was called 15 minutes after our meeting time. We quickly found our luggage and showed our passport. Then off to the transfer bus which took a half hour to get to the airport. We are flying United and use TSA precheck so we breezed through. Alaska airlines and regular security was a zoo. Great trip but ready to be home! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #711 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Some last photos from the ship this morning. The fog came in right after we docked. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 15, 2021 #712 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thanks for your live report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted August 15, 2021 #713 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Skips22 said: It’s also available to Passengers who reach a milestone of Cruise days. It starts at 750 and every 250 days after that. See my post #699. Milestone used to be recognized by cruise credits, so you possibly missed 500 days recognition when it was still based on cruise credits. At the 750 level is when the added ‘perk’ of invite to ‘suite’ breakfast in the specialty dining room or wherever it is being held on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted August 15, 2021 #714 Share Posted August 15, 2021 15 hours ago, redrobin said: Sorry, is there a trick to uploading pics so they aren’t sideways? VIP Lounge on deck 14. You enter it using a ‘cruise card’ found in your stateroom, not the Medallion. 3 hours ago, Sea Hag said: On my phone, I can rotate them by selecting to edit and then tapping the little circle arrow thingy until they reach the orientation that I want. @redrobin I have seen this problem on numerous internet boards--not just Cruise Critic. It seems to happen intermittently when the original picture was taken with an Apple iOS device. I really don't know what the cause is, but my guess is that iOS uses a setting in the image file header that is not used the same way by the board hosts system. I have been able to consistently get the correct orientation by transferring the image file to my Windows PC, adjusting the orientation with some software on my PC, and, then, uploading to the internet board from my PC. I know that is a bit tedious, but it works. I am intrigued by @Sea Hag's workaround. That sound a lot easier. I may try that the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobin Posted August 15, 2021 #715 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Breakfast in Harmony, one of my favorite suite perks. I don't believe the menu has changed from before the pause. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobin Posted August 15, 2021 #716 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, XBGuy said: @redrobin I have seen this problem on numerous internet boards--not just Cruise Critic. It seems to happen intermittently when the original picture was taken with an Apple iOS device. I really don't know what the cause is, but my guess is that iOS uses a setting in the image file header that is not used the same way by the board hosts system. I have been able to consistently get the correct orientation by transferring the image file to my Windows PC, adjusting the orientation with some software on my PC, and, then, uploading to the internet board from my PC. I know that is a bit tedious, but it works. I am intrigued by @Sea Hag's workaround. That sound a lot easier. I may try that the next time. Thanks for the replies. Yes, the issue is specific to my iphone. I tried rotating the pictures with the edit function, but they still showed up sideways when posted from my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofisc1994 Posted August 15, 2021 #717 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skips22 Posted August 15, 2021 #718 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, wallyj said: See my post #699. Milestone used to be recognized by cruise credits, so you possibly missed 500 days recognition when it was still based on cruise credits. At the 750 level is when the added ‘perk’ of invite to ‘suite’ breakfast in the specialty dining room or wherever it is being held on that ship. We have our 1000 days at sea coming up in few cruises. I guess time will tell if they are planning on keeping it. I’ll be sure to ask Tina when we go back on the Majestic September 5 for a B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobin Posted August 15, 2021 #719 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, CruzinNoony said: That is disappointing. We are sailing on Sept. 5 and I was looking forward to seeing him again. Who is taking over? Sorry, I didn't find that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted August 15, 2021 #720 Share Posted August 15, 2021 15 hours ago, redrobin said: Sorry, is there a trick to uploading pics so they aren’t sideways? VIP Lounge on deck 14. You enter it using a ‘cruise card’ found in your stateroom, not the Medallion. 15 hours ago, CruzeQueen2 said: Fun! Who is allowed to use it? How is the VIP status determined? LOL That looks like what is called on the other Royal Class ships, the Suite Concierge Lounge. We were in a suite on the Royal Princess in 2019 and, as @redrobinreports, we found an envelope in the suite inviting us to the Suite Concierge Lounge on Deck 14. Also in the envelope were two of the old style card keys which opened the door. Mrs. XBGuy, who, very much, likes to sleep late in the morning found that the Suite Concierge Lounge was a great place to grab some pastries for her late breakfast. We also enjoyed dropping by late in the afternoon for a glass, or two, of wine and some noshes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted August 15, 2021 #721 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, azbirdmom said: Part but not sole responsibility like it is now. I agree. I was kind of surprised last night. Usually the deck stewards did most of the work. azbirdmom, we just checked out your minisuite. OMG that balcony looks like a brochure photo!! I can see why you loved it. You must have felt you could touch the glaciers. We are all tested and moved into our new cabin, with some interesting experiences dealing with the heavy doors that now close off the passenger cabin areas until 1pm or so (hint: exciting alarms sound when they are opened). Weather in Seattle is good today, and I hope it stays that way for sail away. . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted August 15, 2021 #722 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, CruzinNoony said: That is disappointing. We are sailing on Sept. 5 and I was looking forward to seeing him again. Who is taking over? Tony Draper has been on board isolating since last turnaround and will take over today. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #723 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said: azbirdmom, we just checked out your minisuite. OMG that balcony looks like a brochure photo!! I can see why you loved it. You must have felt you could touch the glaciers. It was fantastic. Will have to book one of those again someday. It was nice to meet you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 15, 2021 #724 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said: I agree. I was kind of surprised last night. Usually the deck stewards did most of the work. azbirdmom, we just checked out your minisuite. OMG that balcony looks like a brochure photo!! I can see why you loved it. You must have felt you could touch the glaciers. We are all tested and moved into our new cabin, with some interesting experiences dealing with the heavy doors that now close off the passenger cabin areas until 1pm or so (hint: exciting alarms sound when they are opened). Weather in Seattle is good today, and I hope it stays that way for sail away. . LoL!!! Yeah when I boarded some decided to try to open the doors. Besides the alarm sounding off then it would automatically start to close 🤣. I told the guy who did it well at least he was the one smiling waving at the video cameras so there was photographic proof that it definitely wasn't me who opened it 🤣😂🤣😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 15, 2021 Author #725 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Oh another unfortunate casualty of the pause. The log of the cruise is no more. We even asked at passenger services and were told they were discontinued. Bummer I liked to save those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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