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Just now, Host Clarea said:

However, having a few Indian entrees that change each evening is common, but you have to ask about the Indian entrees.

This is a solid cruise hack.  Thank you!

I wonder why this isn't advertised? 

Is the Indian menu a common thing across all of Royal's fleet? 

In addition to the great information already given, it's worth noting that on my recent cruise, every member of the wait staff in each restaurant (mdr or otherwise) always asked about any food allergies before taking orders.

If you're talking about the Symphony, you enter into the promenade area on deck 5

1 hour ago, BillOh said:

All charges were dropped. 

Yes, thankfully they were.  But she was still arrested, held in jail for 12 hours and had to pay $2000 in bail.  It's a very unfortunate situation, and should be used as a tale of caution when traveling to Florida

A word of warning for anybody traveling to Florida with CDB:  A great-grandmother with arthritis was arrested at Disney World for carrying CBD oil

Although you can buy CDB in Florida (easily found in common stores, include some Publix locations), but it is a felony to posses it.  From the article:

Jennifer Synnamon, the attorney representing Burkhalter, told Fox 35 that "a little drop of oil, with the CBD, is a felony. Meanwhile, you can have up to 19.9 grams of leaf-marijuana, and it's a first degree misdemeanor." 
 

I noticed Hooks offers oysters on their menu as an appetizer during lunch.  I am curious if we could substitute multiple orders in lieu of an entree for the lunch price. 

Does anybody here any have experience ordering multiple appetizers instead of an entree from a specialty dining location without being charged extra?

Were these watered-down drinks purchased on the ship, or in Cuba?

How long does a typical Slot Pull last?

15 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

And if the person is addicted to oxy, they will be taking it every day or couple of days, re-establishing the residues in the urine, and the longer a person takes it, the longer it stays in the system.

My point is the comment of "there are no employees on the ship that are addicts" is simply not true.  People can be addicts and skirt the system.  For example, a person is chosen for their urinalysis and then they realize they probably wont he picked again for quiet some time.  This is when they are able to binge.  Sure, they may eventually get caught, but they are there.

However I do recognize the strict rules and regulations with maritime law, along with the rules and regulations with the cruise lines themselves.  These measures certainly do weed out the fast majority of people who should not be involved in this business.  However it's not perfect, and bad people can slip through the cracks. 

3 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

So, no, there are no employees on the ship that are addicts, since the drug residues remain in the body for long periods, longer than an "addict" can go without, and therefore these people would be found out from regular testing.

With all do respect, this is simply not correct.  Oxycodone for example is only detectable for a few days

Based on responses in this thread, housekeeping and maintenance were also able to open the safes

1 minute ago, chengkp75 said:

Ability.  And, nope for management.  I was a senior engineer on the ships, who oversaw the maintenance of the cabin safes, and I did not have the key or master code.  When my engineers/electricians went to work on a safe that was in a cabin, we had to have security with them, to open the safe if possible, and to witness the dismantling to open if necessary, and to witness the contents.  One of the things that keeps security busy on turn around day is changing door lock batteries and opening safes.

This is actually really good to hear.  My experience is from the hotel industry.  

7 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

I'll disagree with this.  The only people onboard who have the ability to open a safe are Security, and there will normally be two people present when it is opened.

Ability or authority?  What about housekeeping management?  

Just now, Croozin Soozin said:

They’re open when you get to your room because they were left open by the previous cruiser. I disagree that the room steward can easily open a room safe. You lock it with a four digit code - I doubt that you would leave that number lying around for an employee to see!

Do you really think that everybody opens their safe before they leave?  What if you forgot your code, what happens then?

Of course the room stewards open the safe before you embark.   See this article for more information:  There's a Secret Code Thieves Use to Break Into Hotel Safes

1 minute ago, Iamcruzin said:

People don't bring ID when in port. Do you really think they are going to drag along a pharmacy with them. While the safe isn't 100% secure, the chances are slim that anyone would break in for medication. People keep money and Jewelry in there. If it was was an issue the cruise boards would be blowing up.

I agree with you, but I believe that is an indication that most employees are not drug addict criminals.  The store by the OP is rare.

If the person who stole the medication in this case was sure he could find narcotics, why do you think he would not open the safe?  Since when do locks stop criminals, especially when they have the master key? 

I just wanted to chime in to point out that room safes are only slight above security theater.  House keeping or room stewards are able to open the safe (how is it unlocked when you get to your room?).  The safe will keep roommates out, but if an employee (such as this case) really wanted the pills, they could easily open it.

The best practice is to keep them with you.

With that, I'm sorry this happened to OP.  This is an unfortunate situation.  Reporting the theft is the only thing you can do.

Did he return the phone?

From:  https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royal/media/royal/shared_assets/pdf/Deluxe_Beverage_Package.pdf

Package does not include room service, mini bar items and souvenir glassware, specialty beers as listed on bar menus, or super premium category beverages above $12

This was found in the "MORE INFORMATION" section on the page for the deluxe beverage package.

Since the deluxe package only covers drinks up to $13, will your account be charged for the price difference with each drink?

I’m glad to hear today is going better!

1 hour ago, island lady said:

 

Oasis class ships are not set up to tender.  No pier...no stop for those.  

Oh, I wasn't aware of this.  Thank you.  

Just now, mondas42 said:

Can I ask, if the pier is not completed, will the large Oasis class ships not be able to stop there? We are supposed to be visiting in July on Harmony. We have never been before, nor to the Caribbean on a cruise so unsure on how this all works.

If the dock isn't complete, you will board a tender to the island

How were you able to select the hdmi input on the tv? I thought I read the remotes don’t have an input/source button

Posting update while waiting for “the fine line” show in aqua theater to start, on Harmony. 
 
Check in was awesome.  Was able to skip a long security line. Essentially no waits to get on board. 
 
Chops lunch was also great. Nice not having to mess with the mad house in windjammer. 
 
Vip seating for our first show was not so great. That’s where I’m at now. We got here 20 minutes early and are told there are no vip seats left. They did not ask if we had reservations. There were 3 rows saved and it was completely full. They did do their best to find us some seats though. 
 
Hopefully this was a fluke and the “key” seating experience gets better.