Sandyagarcia

I just came back from that same sail last week. The compass looks the same. So are the same movies.

There was a party poolside one night and they had food and dessert but yes, the lines were crazy!

If anyone has a question feel free to ask.

Oh, they only offered the laundry service one day and I think it was day 4...

In the WJ, were you requesting a flavor that is only available in the freestyle machine?

Nope, I just wanted Ginger Ale, he said they don't have access to the machines.

I then said "a lemonade is fine"...

On the MDR I just had to show my stamp and no problem.

On the WJ, if you didn't have a cup then you are out of luck because the servers cannot access the freestyle machine.

On the bars was not a problem unless they very super busy (yes, it did happen)

I just think carrying the cups was a pain... That is all.

On the Disney ships you don't even need to get a drink package!!

A bartender would tell you they were too busy to pour a soda? I find that very hard to believe. If any bartender told me to go to a freestyle machine, I would be going to Guest Relations to make sure that bartender was dealt with immediately.

Trust me, I though about going to Guest Services, but the lines were so long that it wasn't even worth it.

I guess since the World Cup games were playing the bars were packed and the bartender felt that it was easier to send me to the machines.....

It doesn't bother me in the slightest needing the cup at WJ but it would be a pain, and sort of ugly taking up space on table, to need cups in the MDR. The OP didn't answer a question about problems elsewhere so probably safe to assume it's related to WJ.

 

Perhaps the OP never dined in MDR so more meals in WJ and soda cups were inconvenient.

It was just an inconvenient having to carry them. Yes, I dine in the MDR EVERY night as it is the only place for diner, and many people would bring their cup. We decided to just get lemonade. The bars were not a problem but sometimes they said that they were to busy and send us to the Freestyle Machines.... Where you need the stupid cup!

It was also our first time with RCI and I belived that it was the wrong ship for us to try,

Let's see: they have 70's music during the whole time and was annoying, a little bit of everything would have been nice.

The were lines for everything; lines in Winjammer, lines to enter MDR, lines to embark/disembark (took almost 2 hours),lines at customer service (well, not surprised there), lines to pay at the stores, the lines at the Ports were crazy as well!!!!! Unacceptable, as it is not the first time they do this. I find it very disorganized the way they plan some things.

The food needs improvement big time... The Winjammer had the same things, day after day! And nothing healthy, like chicken breast, or fish that is not dry, or a better salad bar, same with the food on the MDR. This ship only have 1 other restaurant (Portofino)so there weren't many other choices. That was one of my biggest problems.

The service in general, we felt that their staff was in training because they were not very nice, one night we didn't even get drinks at diner, the whole entire meal and nothing!

The shows were NOT Broadway or Broadway like at all... Very boring, just singing and dancing but not real story. The comedian was "ok".

We had a total of 4 teenagers traveling with us and they were terribly bored with the "teen area" and their lack of activities.

Our stateroom person was GREAT and the staterooms were nice and clean. The decoration on the ship is beautiful and the whole ship is nice and clean.

We wonder if it is different with the newer ships, but now we are afraid to try it.

Since it is almost the same price then Disney we would rather go with them.

So, how was your cruise? Aside from the cups problem, did you have an enjoyable experience?

Unfortunately I didn't really like RCI... There were many issues during our cruise that made us feel unhappy. Maybe it was the ship we picked, I don't know but next time I will save a bit more and go with Disney.

We booked everything online for our My Time Dining... Big surprise once we got on board last week as we had to re book everything and check everyday with the Diningroom! What a waste of time...

But you still have to wash your cups in your room!! So not saving much there... We were a group of 8 people and we all had that problem, no cup no soda!

I am just so unhappy with the whole RCI experience. Maybe we choose the wrong ship! The staff was not very nice.

Nope, I am not kidding.... They said that they can't get the soda without the stupid cup... So my kids would have to carry that cup all the time.. Yeah right!! Most of the times we didn't have it so we end up having lemonade! How ridiculous is that?!

I just got off the Explorer on Saturday and I am very disappointed with the whole experience. Carrying those cups to get a drink was a pain!! Even when they would check my Seapass that have a Coca-Cola stamp they told me in the Windjamer that they need my cup to get a drink!!! That is ridiculous !!

We had the Royal Replenish package and we got the Crystal Geyser water when requesting. You pay for the Evian that is delivered to your stateroom. I wold usually go from bar to bar to collect enough for our days at Port. Sometimes they will swap sometimes they don't.... I just got off the Explores on Saturday and that was my experience. I wouldn't drink the water from the ship as didn't taste ok. Maybe is the water from NJ that the have ??!!

We just got off the Explorer Saturday... The port is very scary and ugly. I didn't see any signs for special luggage drop off.

You should be able to get a flat fee for the taxi. There wasn't any traffic, but you never know.

I got my Ginger Root pills, eazy bands and green apples!! I am ready for my cruise.hope not to get sick.

The promo may be for "New Bookings" only...cruiselines do this alot! If you have an existing booking, they won't let you take advantage of the promo.

Even if they are running the same promo now?

Thanks!!

Here it is. I got Ocean view because they didn't have any balconies available at that time. I much prefer balconies. I paid, let's say $4800 for 4 people, kids sail free. I checked yesterday(web)for a balconies and some :mad:are available, at $5150... That price show that 3rd and 4rd person does not pay.(only taxes) so I called and ask if I could switch and pay the extra XXX money...only to be told that I would be charge for 3rd n 4rd person. So my difference in pay is about $2500. That is my problem, I cannot upgrade unless I can opt out of the promo?? Doesn't make sense....:mad::mad:

About 66 days.... July 3rd here We come!!M

OMG!! I have one and wear it all the time... A lot easier when you don't have pockets !! Just don't use it when you are on Ports... But who are you kidding,even without one we ALL look like tourist !!!!! Seriously people????

If your cruise is going out of USA territory, you will need passports.

If you will be on USA territory like, Nassau, Virgin Islands.... All you need is BC, the long green form with the red seal.

I hope NOT. The thought of people going around chanting "en-guh-lun" and trying to sing "you'll never walk alone' makes me judder. Its not as if the world cup is a surprise event. These fans have had 4 years in which to book their holidays. Why inflict their support for "en-guh-lun" on others.

I really don't get your comment ...... What is the problem with the World Cup!

I am not an "en-ugh-lun" fun, and will be chanting something different. Maybe you should stay home during the World Cup, you have 4 years in wich to plant to stay home!!!

Yes, it is soccer and we are sailing to the Caribbean... It should not be that much time difference from Brazil!!

Does any one know if the Ships will televised the World Cup? I am on the Explorer during semi finals and I am in total panic mode...... Anyone knows??:eek::eek:

^ You are most welcome! I see you got it working. Have fun on your Allure cruise. :)

Thanks!! I didn't know how to do it either, but I am all set now!

I use the bands and the package have direction how you need to wear them... Very easy. They helped me a lot, but they do leave a mark. I rather have them then feeling sick or taking medicine that have other side effects.