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She did give me the option. I’d never done barre before so I felt like I’d be really self conscious with a private lesson. 

I’m following up post-cruise in case others have similar questions. The fitness staff had the schedule for the entire cruise posted the day of embarkation. I took a photo so I could refer to it and be strategic on which two classes I wanted to take. The afternoon classes were sparsely attended. One 5pm barre class was canceled because I was the only one who showed up and I felt weird being the only student. The 4pm Pilates class I attended had three people. The morning classes seemed better attended. I can’t imagine paying $30 plus an 18% tip for any of the classes if you don’t have a package, though. 

Love the comments in that thread about everyone getting the free desserts!

What do you know about the two free fitness classes that come with the Plus Package? How do you know when they are? Do you sign up at the gym?

We just got back from our Alaska cruise with family (9 of us, ages 8-76). We rented a private whale watching tour with Harv and Marv and had an amazing time. Devin, our tour guide, was personable and informative and our captain, Dalton, moved the boat safely and considerately for both the passengers and the wildlife. I highly recommend them. 

On 8/10/2022 at 2:33 PM, Irish110 said:

On our last visit in 2016, we were able to get an audio device with our ticket to tour on our own. You were able to select the language you wanted the tour in. Do they no longer provide audio devices? 

No, they don’t. 

I don’t know. We didn’t download the app because we didn’t want to pay the data cost of downloading the app since we weren’t on WiFi when we learned we needed it. 

If you’re visiting Sagrada Familia, download the app before you leave home and remember to bring your headphones so you can access the audio tour. We enjoyed our visit without the app, but would have been more prepared had we known the audio tour was through our individual phones. 

I should have researched online before I booked the Ibiza and Aquarium tour with RCCL, but the aquarium takes a whole 10 minutes to see. Very disappointing. 

On 3/28/2022 at 9:18 AM, BigRoger said:

 

 

 Maybe it might be a cool look! Cutting up my steak might be fun too……..

The waiter had to cut mine. I tipped him well at the end. 

11 hours ago, D4 said:

You’ll probably need to help her wash her one hand before going in the Windjammer and rubbing hand sanitizer into her hand at the dining room.

Oooh! I forgot about that. BF and I quickly worked out a system where I’d get the sanitizer on my hand and he’d rub it in and use it for his hands. The crew were quite lenient at the buffet; they could tell I was making an effort to comply with the hand washing protocol. 

I broke my wrist two weeks before my last cruise and had surgery (plate and 7 screws) 10 days before departure. My ortho’s biggest concern about hot tubs was the risk of infection so I avoided them. Of course I had to cancel my snorkeling excursion because I didn’t think I could haul myself out of the water and on to the boat with one hand. What surprised me the most was the amount of fatigue I felt. All I wanted to do was sit in a lounge chair and relax, which is not me at all. Be prepared to be flexible with your plans, and best of luck to your wife with her recovery. 

On 2/19/2022 at 8:02 PM, SG65CB said:

 

The exception was our last cruise we ate at Coastal Kitchen every night and they rotated the waiters so we had different ones each night, four different waiters during the week. I was at a loss what to do, not accustomed to tipping each night and I didn't know they rotated until the second night. Ended up with just auto-gratuities instead of trying to track down each waiter on the last night. I suppose MTD would be similar, no assurance of having the same staff every night. 

One option is to leave the tips in envelopes at guest services. 

44 minutes ago, tropiclvrs said:

I'm trying to decide between the hot rocks and swedish myself.  Is the hot rocks more just relaxing wit the heat, or do they actually massage too?

They do massage too. 

My last bamboo hurt for days. I prefer a hands-on massage so the attendant can get direct feedback from my muscles. A good one will know I’m fighting her or him before I realize it. 

Update: My TA called Royal and got my reservation canceled. No one knows why I couldn’t do it myself. 

19 hours ago, 555 said:

Perhaps, but they still like to advertise that it's a formal cruise line so to entice the unknowing into thinking it's "exclusive". 

The ads make me laugh. There was one in the Platinum/Elite/Suite lounge showing three forty-somethings having a grand time. That was so far from the truth of what the lounge looked like!

The pictures of the lovely couples on deck are a stitch too, as no one has a hair out of place. The minute I go on deck my hair becomes a wreck. 

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

Go to your order history in the planner and there should be a modify link with your MTD booking.

Hmmm… my MTD reservations are listed under “activities others booked for me” and I don’t have that option. Maybe it’s because I used a travel agent?

I need to cancel one of our Anytime Dining reservations because it conflicts with a shore excursion that we want to book. How do I do this online?

On 12/4/2021 at 4:34 PM, MissP22 said:

I just heard a comment from someone sailing on the Regal that there were no drinks being served in the show lounge as they didn't want people removing their masks in order to have a sip. 😵

Are things the same on the Enchanted? Can you carry your own drink from a bar?

Sip and cover was requested in the Princess Theater and one of the other show venues. I didn’t notice if the theater has a bar. The other venue did. 

9 hours ago, FraudBroad said:

Thank you SO much! We sail on Enchanted next week and can't wait!

 

Do you know what time they started boarding?

 

Many thanks for your thread!

We selected boarding group A (noon) but were onboard well before that. 

5 hours ago, Loveh2ofl said:

@Mo JitoDo you know where the Elite/Platinum lounge was for evening drinks on the Enchanted Princess?  Sorry if I missed it among your posts.

Vista Lounge. 

1 hour ago, mph045 said:

Afternoon Tea

 

Was this offered daily at 3pm in one of the Main Dine Rooms?

Not sure about daily but I know they have it. 
 

edit: sea days only

3 hours ago, luv4cruises said:

Was the mask requirement strictly enforced ?  I was so looking forward to our 10 day March cruise on a brand new ship to our fav Southern Caribbean itinerary!  We’ve been on 2 wonderful Celebrity cruises post pandemic-No masks for fully vaccinated guests. We are triple vaccinated. My DH hates wearing masks.  We love to dance- so mask wearing in the Piazza  and other dance venues will probably be a deal breaker. 🥲 Thanks for your inout. I love cruising! 

Strictly enforced in the buffet area. Can’t speak for other areas as that’s the only place I forgot mine. 
 

I suggest trying a different line. Almost everyone is wearing masks, and “sip and cover” is requested in certain venues. 

Door gremlins struck again. We insisted on changing cabins (ship is sailing at about one-third capacity) and got an upgrade to a minisuite.