TheBandit

On 4/12/2024 at 3:42 PM, sddsddean said:

African or European?

Huh? I– I don’t know that.Arrrrrrrrgh!

23 hours ago, chodnett said:

Around 20 MPH. I see you follow Justin Danger on Instagram. 😉

Actually I was referring to this scene of the cult-classic Monty Python film 😄😄

Anything? Ok, here we go:

What… is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

15 hours ago, willing292 said:

Or take it with you as one of your allowed bottles of wine in your carry on.

Thanks for all your answers. Probably the best solution. We're boarding in Civitavecchia (Rome) and arrive the day before. Shouldn't be a problem to get one in Rome.

Hi,

my wife and I are going on the Odyssey in October (Greek Islands). We're celebrating our 20th anniversary. One night we want to make extra special.

We already enjoyed some classy wine and champagne on our previous cruises with RCL. But since we've never had it before we plan on opening a bottle of Cristal (Louis Roederer) Champagne. I've spotted that one on the Harmony before.

Does anybody knows if that particular Champagne is available on the Odyssey as well?

Thanks for any help.

Hi my cruising friends,

just came back a few days ago from the Wonder Of The Seas. On the last day I saw that there is some kind of contest/competition going on where you can send in some pics from the cruise (memory pics, pics from a cruise party and so on).

Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of the ad with the e-mail adress on it. Didn't find anything online as well. Any chance somebody here knows?

Thanks for any help!

To quote my answer from another board:

The past few years we've been on Oasis and Vision class ships. Rhapsody, Allure, Harmony. And the Wonder in two weeks.

So really both sides of the ships sizes. And I really couldn't tell which one I like more.

I really love the entertainment on the Oasis Class. Great musicals, good live music at Boleros. Rock climbing, FlowRider, Zipline, the Abyss, Aqua Theater, Ice Skating shows. And lots of specialty restaurants. And then two of my favourite spots: Central Park and the Solarium. It never gets boring. You never end up hungry.

But sometimes it gets crowded (not last time though...running at just 25% capacity). Places like the Solarium fill up quickly. And if you're not fast enough, some specialty restaurants will sell out.

The Vision class is a lot smaller. But I had fun just the same. The Solarium is small, but cosy. A small version of the Park Cafe serves some decent snacks there.

Enjoyed the Schooner Bar on the Vision class a lot more than on the Oasis Class. Felt more intimate...the whole ship does. You keep seeing the same visitors, the same staff. And when everything stops you will keep meeting the same folks grabbing one last slice of pizza before calling it a night. I really liked that.

And there is a charm to the Centrum. Old-School cruising charm with for example the 70s show happening there. Or just to hang out for a late night drink - or pre-dinner drink. Nice dancing nights at the Viking Lounge with great views - missing that on the Oasis Class.

And - at least the Rhapsody - still has our two favourite specialty restaurants: Izumi and Chops.

Really really enjoy both of them. And I would say equally. The cabins are quite bigger and more comfy on the Oasis Class though.

The past few years we've been on Oasis and Vision class ships. Rhapsody, Allure, Harmony. And the Wonder in two weeks.

So really both sides of the ships sizes. And I really couldn't tell which one I like more.

I really love the entertainment on the Oasis Class. Great musicals, good live music at Boleros. Rock climbing, FlowRider, Zipline, the Abyss, Aqua Theater, Ice Skating shows. And lots of specialty restaurants. And then two of my favourite spots: Central Park and the Solarium. It never gets boring. You never end up hungry.

But sometimes it gets crowded (not last time though...running at just 25% capacity). Places like the Solarium fill up quickly. And if you're not fast enough, some specialty restaurants will sell out.

The Vision class is a lot smaller. But I had fun just the same. The Solarium is small, but cosy. A small version of the Park Cafe serves some decent snacks there.

Enjoyed the Schooner Bar on the Vision class a lot more than on the Oasis Class. Felt more intimate...the whole ship does. You keep seeing the same visitors, the same staff. And when everything stops you will keep meeting the same folks grabbing one last slice of pizza before calling it a night. I really liked that.

And there is a charm to the Centrum. Old-School cruising charm with for example the 70s show happening there. Or just to hang out for a late night drink - or pre-dinner drink. Nice dancing nights at the Viking Lounge with great views - missing that on the Oasis Class.

And - at least the Rhapsody - still has our two favourite specialty restaurants: Izumi and Chops.

Really really enjoy both of them. And I would say equally. The cabins are quite bigger and more comfy on the Oasis Class though.

3 hours ago, cynt said:

You are correct.

1 hour ago, jamestown478 said:

Correct. You can only book once you get on board.

Thanks a lot guys!

Hi,

we're on the "Wonder" starting from Barcelona in October. We've been on the "Harmony" in October '21 and it was only at around 25% capacity. But even then shows sold out quickly. 

This time we are boarding pretty early (10.30am time slot) and I plan to book the shows right away when I can connect to the ships network. Now the cruise will be back at full capacity. Hopefully I will get to see the shows I'd like. 

If I'm correct there's no way to book shows in advance (before boarding). Is there?

Thanks for any help.

Hi @FionaMG

thanks for the link, I will check that out.

Hi Tommmeke,

that was a quick and clear answer. Thanks a lot for your help. Hopefully it will stay that way, but with the helpful website-link you've provided I can stay up-to-date. Thanks a lot!

Hi,

we are boarding the Harmony on October 3rd in Barcelona. Looking very much forward to our first cruise since Fall 2019. 

In Italy all excursions have to be booked with RCL. 

But about the port of Palma de Mallorca I've heard and read different opinions. Some said that we also would be able to go to Mallorca only with shore excursion booked through RCL. But some said, because it's a spanish port, that we can go out on our own.

So, I wonder which is the case now. In case we can go out alone, we would take a taxi to the historic center of Palma - and back with a taxi as well (question: how hard is it to get a taxi from the historic center back to the port?).

Thanks a lot

Alex

On 10/8/2019 at 9:28 AM, DELTABLUE said:

RHAPSODY:  Bill Bronckhurst  #1477
 

Was on the Rhapsody last last week. Was a bit disappointed in Bill. Very old-school CD, which would be really fine. But he hardly was around at all except for a Quiz or two and the 70's Disco. Mostly he sent his Activity Manager and/or his team. The same time last year we've had Elvis Pinto on the Rhapsody. He was great....he really rocked the boat. And was present a lot, great Zumba classes included (which he led).

Hi,

just came back from a Cruise on the Rhapsody (Greek Islands), after we loved the Rhapsody so much the year before.

We already booked a Cruise on the Allure for September 2020. 7 Nights Mediterranean (from Barcelona to Mallorca, Provence, Pisa/Florence, Rome, Naples and back). The last time we've been on the Allure was back in 2011, so I'm excited to revisit her after her upcoming overhaul in November.

But now for my real question. We booked the unlimited Dining package this cruise and were happy about it (except Chops Grille was closed for a private event the last night!). Too bad though we only had one cruising day and we only could spend one lunch at Izumi. So now I really wonder about the Allure and I hope somebody who was there recently can help me out:

Do the specialty restaurants on the Allure close on port days as well for lunch? Or can I use may unlimited Dining package as well on some port days for lunch? Because I've been to Pisa, Florence and Rome several times and I might just wanna stay on the ship and enjoy the Allure to its fullest. But if all specialty restaurants close as well for lunch, I might have to rethink buying the unlimited package or not. It's also quite bad that when purchasing an unlimited package, you can't make reservations before the cruise online. That means some restaurants might be booked out when boarding. Happened to some passengers on this cruise.

Thanks for any help!

Hi,

came back from our cruise and just wanted to give you some feedback about our experience.

The shore excursion we booked worked out perfectly (on the ShoreBee website). Did cost us 15 Euros each. Departure on time at 8.30am with a boat directly from the port to the Oia port. From there a quick bus ride up to Oia. Arriving at around 9.45am. Then we had time to explore the town completely on our own. Buses back were at 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. No reservations needed, just show up about 15' before time. They have enough seats and busses ready for the transport to Fira (about 20'). From Fira back to the port you are on your own though (cable car or walking). We walked....took about only 30' and there weren't many donkeys around - it's end of season soon I guess. Great experience all around, well organised and on time. And for that price a real steal.

After my return in mid-october I'll report back and let you know how it went.

Bandit, we are also planning a cruise, for this time-frame, for next year.

I would very much like to hear how it goes for you when you arrive at Santorini !

 

I would like to take the Ferry from the Dock at Fira, over to Amoudi Bay, below Oia.

(this would avoid the Cable Cars, at least one way)

 

But, I have heard that if there are not enough passengers, it might not run.

Their website states that the Ferry runs on the hour.

I have just sent them a contact to see if the Ferry might be delayed, or not run... since we could be the only large ship at Santorini that day.

We will see if I get a good reply.

 

After your cruise, any info about your visit to Santorini would be much appreciated!

Hi,

going on a Cruise in September / October this year. Not our first cruise, but it's been a while. And it'll be our first time in Santorini. Arrival is at 7am, departure at 5pm.

I checked the shore excursions with independent time in Oia. But it will only give us 90min in Oia. And we really wanna spend more time there. There are busses and of course taxis from Fira to Oia. Which is the better option? Any company I could (or should) book in advance? I know the cable car up to Fira will take lots of our time, so I wonder if it is worth to travel on our own or is the shore excursion still the better option?

Thanks for any help and advice!