curiouscat

I think cruising is great for kids/family...however, the thing I thought that RCCL did best was to create venues for kids/famlies and specific venues for adults... not so after this cruise .... I was disappointed the rules are not enforced

they enforced them on the Rising Tide Bar...Phew....! Boundaries... we all need to know boundaries

CC

Just off the Oasis... both in Giovannis table and Chops... kids under 10 allowed to dine

had stern words for the maitre d.... to no avail. They say it's hard to enforece:eek:

in chops one couple got it's money back...after I complained but we were charged...not happy about this non enforcement

CC

PS both couples Brazilian....they got the bucks

Deck - Penthouse/11

Cabin # - 1567 Solstice

Class – AQ

Starboard or Port Side - Portside

Bed near? Bath

Quiet Cabin - Slight noise from above...moving chairs

Balcony View - Good. Had 6 -8 foot overhang past railing.

Balcony Size? Normal

Was wind a problem? No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? No

Would we accept this cabin again? Yes.

Would we seek it out? No.

I agree with A Sixth....I remember my parents cruises on the Oceania...and cruises late 70's and early 80's... yes food was premiere,the waiters Italian and charming with impeccable european service.

However, less to do,less amenities offered etc etc.... and things do change as we change...the S class ships are indicative of that and we love them...all in perspective:p

I am just fortunate that we are able to cruise more frequently than most...

CC

Ok... I looked everywhere on the list and other places and don't see my cabin 1567 on the solstice...

So how do you figure out if the bed is by the balcony or bathroom??? And who the heck came up with this bright idea of alternating the location of bed/sofa???:confused:

CC

Thanks. Life got busy and I took a step from the boards. There was a mean-ness for a while on some of the boards and it wasn't fun anymore. I'm back and so I hope things have improved.

Since there is no "block" button these boards.... I just use my own ignore button for those posters that annoy the heck out of me:p

CC

Seabreezer

So how was your experience on The World? I see you have a trip scheduled for next year. Is this on a rental basis?

CC

I completely disagree with this. Allowing children to attend adult events affects the event for everyone there. Most adults are quite inclined to "censor" themselves when children are present in ways they wouldn't have to if parents respected the adult events. It creates a completely different feel and vibe. It can be similar to adults who prefer to be seated only with other adults at dinner because they do not want to have to tailor their conversation to youngsters. Did it occur to you that it was not "R" rated as it often can be specifically because the children were allowed to stay, the participants knew that, and so the adults tempered their behavior? And it should not be the responsibility of adults to adjust for children being present at activities like Quest; it's the responsibility of parents to remove their children from such activities. How about parents respecting the "adult event" notations in the first place and not bringing their children to those events?

 

I believe that RCI should make the age minimum a requirement at Quest and all other adult entertainments--just as they do with the casinos. It is patently unfair to allow parents who are so selfish and disrespectful to diminish the enjoyment for other adults, who rightly expect that adult events will be attended by adults only.

 

And don't give me any of that "I paid for my kids to cruise and they can go wherever and do whatever they want." I paid for my cruise, but you don't see RCI allowing me into the AO facilities.

 

beachchick

 

p.s. Quest isn't any big deal to us, but I doubt I would have enjoyed the one described. But guess what: I would have left the area instead of complaining later.

Amen, Sister......:D A place and a time for everything...I'm tired of kicking teens out of the Solariums... and trust me,I do.

CuriousCat

Any Food in the NCL Jewel main dining room.... On a 2 week cruise I lost 3 pnds:eek:

CuriousCat

Came off of a cruise 5 weeks ago, after dinner one of our suite case's had not arrived, our cabin person told us to go down to the purser's desk. They had our bag, the NEW xray machines they have will pick up liquid's. All we had was wine, and they made us pay $12.00 for the corking fee before they would let us have it. Sone had the hard stuff, and they could not get theres back until the last night of the cruise.

I like to take some of my own wine aboard, so is still ok to take on board and just pay the corkage fee.:confused:

I usually just take it with my carry on and they usually don't charge the corkage fee till I take it to the dining room.

CuriousCat

Hi there, Can you tell me is it safe to go around the island - I have 2 teenage daughters. We would like to take the boat in La Restinga to see the seahorses - has anyone used Marcos Tours? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

With a tour guide... keep an eye on the girls....I would not wonder alone or let them wander alone.

Yuck.... it was the worst Island we visited. And boy we have visited all the caribbean etc.

There is no mandatory schooling , so all the bums are hanging out and it it is dirty and they all supprt Chavez. Stay on the ship and sip margaritas in the hot tub....:D

They only take you there because they can't take you to Venezuela proper because of the uprising.....