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I have a group of  14 going on the Golden Princess in August and I  am concerned about the negative reviews. Leaks, toilet backups, poor food selection.  What are we getting in to?

After a cocktail or 3 it was off the Sorrento's for a late night snack. On a sober night the pizza at Sorrento's is pretty iffy. But after a few drinks, on a boat, on vacation, after midnight it's probably the best pizza in the world.

 

Stuffed Porter died and went to heaven as does his in-real-life version whenever there's food around.

 

He's a good boy and knows he's not supposed to drink. ;)

 

After Sorrento's we retired to our cabin and slept the night away. We both agreed it was one of our best nights of sleep.

 

I see Stuffed Porter is a Packer backer.:)

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What is it? Pardon my ignorance.

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Great that you got a balcony cabin!! Now read my thread on balconies called,"Thanks, cruise ship balcony, a commentary"..it has over 26,000 views on the "cabin selection tips" section, and the responses will inspire you ,especially #'s 12,13,15,16,20,27,28,32,66,87,114,132,146,160 & 184..the post numbers are at the top right...if you can, either print this out, or take notes & bring with you on your cruise..you won't regret this:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1947393

 

Big Al

Ok I took the time to read through that thread. (Meanwhile, my husband is asking me why I am spending so much time on the computer lately. Cruise Critic is to blame.)

I don't need any more convincing that a balcony is worth the extra expense. I really don't even like to spend much time in our nicely finished basement because there aren't windows. I am looking forward to quiet enjoyable times on our balcony on the sea.

Correct, you should miss the Spring Break crowd...any more questions, please ask..I 've done 12 RCI cruises and 9 have been on the class you are going on plus the slightly smaller Voyager ships...

 

Big Al

 

P.S.- remember when reading CC reviews on here that FOOD, service & entertainment are very subjective....BTW, did you get a balcony cabin?

Yes we did get a balcony cabin. And I do understand that everyone has different expectations. I don't expect perfection. I am not expecting much from the food as I usually prefer my own cooking to going out to dinner. :) But not having to shop, cook, and clean makes it worthwhile to me.

And I recognize that patience and understanding and kindness go a long way in treating people well and being treated well. I think we shall have a wonderful time.

Ooh thanks for all of the great hints. Our cruise is the first week of March. I think spring break comes a bit after that.

In any case, I am so excited and determined to enjoy as much as possible.

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We are first time cruisers in our 50s. We chose RCI Independence 8 night. We are not big drinkers or partiers and don't have a great desire to be around children. Did we make the wrong choice? The folks on the roll call seem to be a great bunch.

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I think he is a brilliant comic writer. Well done!:beer:

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Free drinks on a Royal Caribbean ship include coffee, tea, lemonade, fruit punch, and juice at breakfast.

Thanks. I probably don't drink enough to warrant a beverage package. I mostly drink coffee in the morning, and water for most of the day. I may have an alcohol beverage a few times, but being diabetic and not drinking all my carbs makes my choice easier.

Are there any beverages free, such as with a meal? Coffee, water, soda?

Or does each beverage consumed have a separate cost/

A 12oz can of soda is $2.88.

Thank you. :)

I have been trying to find out actual costs to see if the package is worth it.

I mainly drink water, occasionally soda, and might have one alcohol beverage per day or just a couple per week.

So, how much is water? $2 a bottle?

how much is soda?

and alcohol drinks are between $7-$12 each?

and coffee is like $3-$5?