Oceansaway17

I enjoy the cookies on RCI ships, however, I just returned from NCL and their other desserts are realy very good and tasty. I find a lot of RCI cakes and pies are pretty but blah or bland. But NCL has very tasty and quite different desserts than RCI.

no masking does help if on a crowded ship so wear it in elevators and show rooms. I know they say masks is for other's benefit, but I feel it is also for one''s own benefit as well. I also agree if she tests positive you can still go since you were not on the other ship. She should keep her distance from you until she pretests and I would suggest if flying, you both wear masks anyways

me too. so far, I have done 4 Caribbean cruises (3 on Oasis class) and 1 NCL. Finally, will get a change of pace next month going to Alaska and then New England. I suppose I have to check out the silly ArriCan app. But just booked the Symphony 1-week western Med from Barcelona for next June. I will have to deal with these 1-way air fares as I am doing NCL Prima from Iceland-Southampton. oh well. great new ship and itinerary.

I too like the outdoor promenade with the chairs and being close to the water. So some of the newer NCL ships have what is called WATERFRONT and on both sides will be areas to sit as well as table and chairs for some restaurants. It goes around the stern but not the bow. check it out if looking for something different and NCL has really good tasting desserts too.

yea that would be headache and how to isolate folks who test positive. I mean the cruise lines are not in the medical business and covid is far enough along there is no need to test at the pier.

I did wonderland and very much underwhelmed with the food but enjoyed taking photos. I was a solo customer and they recommended a couple of things. Meanwhile I watched the table nextg to me have samples of everything brought to the table. So lesson learned, at Wonderland they like a larger table of fun people, otherwise it is like begging for more in my case. And the fancy chocolate thing was just ok in taste. I did like the short ribs a lot. So I won't do Wonderland again - one and done with. Give me El Loco Fresh mexican quick food on the newer ships.

i know it is like flipping a coin. And forget Europe right now. Some cruise lines do a lot of 1-way trips which means expensive 1-way airfares in European cities. just ridiculous that while domestic 1 way are reasonable, not European.

well the show "can't stop the rock" sounds interesting. I will get to see it mid Sept.

me too for my mid August 2023. I like the idea of starting in Iceland so that I can spend a couple of days in Reykjavic. Just hope pretesting is over and done with by then

well I switched my cruise to something else as I do not wish to give them $40 went all the poorer islands in the Caribbean are not asking for money. Besides, the last time I was in Bermuda in 2016 the roads were so very crowded with cars and the downtown area looked a bit dumpy from what I remembered in 90's

yea that is what I am thinking. they like the income and I think it is tacky.

it is just annoying that is all

I suggest before you give up on RCCL, you try the bigger ships like Oasis class and or Quantum Class. They have more to offer for entertainment and speciality restaurants. I too have sailed on various line and each of them has at least one ship that I would not go on again and others I would.

well you could do speciality dining and if you did not prepay tips, then OBC would be used for that. However, you can decide if shops on board would be great for shopping for gifts for holidays or birthdays. Still with that much money, I would pick ONE shore excursion to go on especially if in Eastern Caribbean. St Johns is nice.

wow that sounds odd that he was able to walk around and also had to chase down his results. hmmm gives me pause on Celebrity in how they are handling this. Either that, or short on staff and it got overlooked.

I think they had concerns on the post cruise just as well and made it all one question. Canada still gives a lot of us pause also on when arrivCan will end. I have to deal with this twice once on each coast of Canada.

I meant removed from the plans to not build or add. NCL Prima and VIVA really look like they are going to be innovative and unique. On the Breakaway they had a presentation and more to come in September. Will be a total of 6 in the class

yes I sometimes am just happy to stare at the water and I do enjoy the ice shows a bit more than some production shows. I love the comedy clubs too. I will go see CATS on the Oct Oasis cruise from Bayonne.

yes but yours were interesting and done well.

well one thing is on the Breakaway I had 10511, and EVERY night I heard the shows in the theatre. The lounge is fine and has an expresso machine and a few snacks. BUT the best thing on Escape as the Thermal Spa pass. OMG really wonderful area and worth the price. Make sure you book it and you will NOT be dissapointed. Big Thasslo type pool. wow below is photo of H2O zone in back So keep this in mind, yet I do not remember having this issue on the Escape though. And you must do Teppanyaki as it is better than Izumi. Cagneys is hit or miss with the streaks. No reservations needs for main dining. There is IMHO a lot less stress with dining on NCL.

I agree. Never understood why precruise hotels, car ride or food matter unless it was unique

yea well now the Serenade won't even do the TA. My 7 day is cancelled. No RCI is going to Oslo next year that I can tell. darn

oh GREAT ship You will love the Waterfront area on the new NCL ships. Really nice. Atrium has lots of games and music and they Sheehans is a 24 hour restaurant. and the desserts are BETTER on NCL. They taste great.

ok I knew one of the ships removed H2O. My favorite H2O is on Escape

well I agree but for some reason I thought you were in the "anti Cats" group. I will look forward to my Oasis in Oct. I just did NCL Breakaway for a change and it was pretty nice ship and the food was BETTER. And technology as well, like all shows, dining, excursions could be made sitting on the bed in the stateroom on the TV. huh RCI should give this a try.