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So, RCG will slim down the menu, people will rant ( me included) and they will say it’s what their customers want… The cynic in me says that the results from their test are irrelevant. Their decisions recently on a number of items is certainly pushing me away and more towards X or others. As you can see by my signature, I will oblige. mac_tlc
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I can’t remember the last time I ordered two entrees, but we often utilize the “everyday” items, especially as @Jim_Iain said, in Luminae where you don’t have access to the MDR menus. Terrible idea, driven IMHO by cost, not speed. Pre-Covid, they could feed the entire MDR on an Oasis class ship efficiently and within 2 hours, with most probably around 1 1/2 hrs. Post-Covid, based on the reviews I have read and what I have seen in person, their “my time” dining is a cluster……… What they used to be able to do, seems impossible now —— and on our August Harmony of the Seas cruise the captain said they were fully staffed, so I’m not buying the “not enough servers” line. mac_tlc
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If possible, we choose deck 10 near the front elevators since Luminae, Solarium, Retreat Lounge and Retreat Sundeck are all in the front. Also prefer port side. mac_tlc
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New menus on Symphony reported
mac_tlc replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I have not seen anything saying that they have/are. mac_tlc -
Apex Wester Caribbean - Nov 12-19 - Live
mac_tlc replied to carolina_yankee's topic in Celebrity Cruises
OOOH! Love the last teaser sentence. I have my guess as to what dining experience was the game changer. I’ll wait for your next post t see if I am right ! mac_tlc -
Looking forward to a possible Eclipse sailing to Bermuda! mac_tlc
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On Wonder of the Seas, It’s so crowded :(
mac_tlc replied to RC Dancers's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Don’t worry, Royal will solve that problem by slimming down the menu 🙄🙄. When we were on Harmony in August, Captain J. said they were “fully staffed”, so the understaffed excuse for the long lines doesn’t work. They certainly seem to be having a lot more issues post-shutdown. mac_tlc -
Congratulations! We just booked Alaska on Edge for the family but I’m looking at one of the Hawaii repo’s for the DW and I. mac_tlc
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Just booked the Edge in Alaska for ourselves, kids and grandkids , 8 total. It has been 16 years since we have done Alaska. Grabbed four Sunset Verandas next to each other. A little pricey but kids really wanted to do Edge. Was interested in TP for the two of us, but at $20K+ for a SS, it’s too expensive. mac_tlc
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Although it may have been mentioned somewhere before, I did notice on the TA website that the Edge is confirmed to be going to Alaska in 2024. CEL_2024_25_Itinerary_Reference_Guide.pdf (rccl.com) Now I need to see how crazy expensive the repo is. mac_tlc
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Celebrity Ascent — Great Suite Pricing for 1/21/24
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
😭 It didn’t last long, only a couple of days. We weren’t really looking for a Jan 24 cruise since we have the Beyond in Feb 2024 for 11 days. But, couldn’t pass up that deal on and new ship. mac_tlc -
shore excursions for norway may 2023?
mac_tlc replied to cbowls30's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We are on the June 17th Jewel cruise to the Arctic Circle and are anxiously awaiting the shore excursions as well. mac_tlc -
Hope you have a great time. We loved our Equinox cruise, which was our last pre-Covid cruise. Hope you are enjoying all the retirement cruises !!!! mac_tlc
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Deployment 2024-25 booking season begins
mac_tlc replied to Biker19's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I guess there are no Summer 2024 Caribbean cruises … bummer. mac_tlc -
Because we were in a suite, we could make one reservation through the concierge before we boarded. Otherwise, it’s when you board. After our first reservation was past, I tried to make another for a later show and the app said only one per show, so I could not reserve another. The standby lines were huge and very very few seats were available for that line, so we were unable to see it twice. mac_tlc
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We were on the Edge last Halloween and were amazed at the baking that was done! Lots of other decorations in the Grand Plaza too. And then, by early the next day every bit of it was gone…. A busy night for some folks! mac_tlc P.S. Happy Birthday chemmo!!!
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Best Deluxe Beverage Package Prices
mac_tlc replied to Ogtubbx3's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It’s always a good idea to buy early. If the price goes down, you can cancel and rebook. mac_tlc -
As is the useless “table”. So much for eating anything on the balcony. The room “table” is not much better. It was our only complaint on Edge and Apex. The Edge table was the worst. We mentioned it on the survey, not much else one can do. Can someone bring Kelly Hoppen on the Equinox balcony —— please? mac_tlc
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We were on the Allure 2020 TA as well, and then the Harmony 2021— both Covid casualties ( one by Royal, one by us). Then decided to do the Brilliance TA for 2022, which we had to cancel for other reasons. Ugh. Let’s hope next years Edge repo has better luck. Have a wonderful cruise..you have certainly waited long enough for it. mac_tlc
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I would imagine that as the small number of Sky JS’s begin to sell, the difference will only go up. I could convince myself at $1K —— almost —- but not $9K total. I’ll head over to the Edge/Apex/Beyond/Ascent for a Suite that includes a lot more. mac_tlc
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Prices are way too rich for me, although I do like the idea of a JS that is Sky class. From comparing some categories, it seems like Royal puts about $1K per person “value” on Sky Class vs. Sea class. Having identical size cabins in Sea and Star makes it easy to compare. mac_tlc