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I should have talked more about them. Are they worth it? Good question. For us the answer is yes. We had the first one as you came around the bar, The check in was easy, and the staff, both the guy assigned to us and the server wre nothing short of outstanding. Coming over several times asking if we needed anything , getting me an umbrella, really good. While people without the wrist bands walked thru, we never had an issue with “our” stuff.

Some here would be disappointed no matter how much or the taste.

I did. He was everythig he should have been, apologetic, trying to make it right, had the reasons. I understand all of it, just not our problem (kind of was….but). I will make sure those we know will hear our side. Best I can do.

We were on that cruise. They did the right thing in not going.

We live in Ft myers, Ian hit Sept 28, 2022. We were on the Pride in Europe. We owe 24 million and Insurance has paid us back 1 mill. We just got our Elevator back 3 days ago. We had no pwer for 5 months. I know all about hurricanes.

excellent post.

I would agree, careful I hear the bashers warming up on their view…..

Not even close. Almost walked out, my better half calmed me down. Without a doubt, THE worst MDR experience we have ever had.

Pools and hot tubs were open every day. My experience is March sailings are not as full as February, bit that is just my opinion. To the best of my recollection, the busiest bars were Serenity (when the weather is nice, Alchemy, Fortune Teller and Pig and Anchor when anything is going on there. Brass Magnolia, Grand Central and the outside portion of Bar Della Rosa.

You are welcome, happy to do it. Elegant nights were Sunday (day 2 sea day) and Thursday (day 5 Grand Turk).

LOL, my liver is not complaining. Not a terrible thing and we made it work. That said, a little disappointing. I will report back in August if we have the same “terrible” problem. 😅 I do wonder if cheers is playing a part in this. The only day we really saw bar service around Summer Landing was the last day (also the best weather day tho). Our group had a discussion around this very topic the last night dinner in Chi Bang.

Sometimes others experiences are even more beneficial then the facts. I agree it is part of why this site works so well.

Very good cruise, def not top ten, but overall we had a really good time. Would we do it again? Just the two of us….no. That said, we are already booked for next year with the same crew next Feb school break (we booked it while on this cruise. We have cruised 3 times in 4 months and due for a break. Our next two (right now at least for us) cruise experiences will be on the Celebration in July and November. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

We did not go for the ports, it was for the family. Been to all three ports many times. Of the three, we prob had the best time at GT, That said it was packed also. Grand kids loved the flow rider there.

We. Love Summer landing (OK we really love Loft 19, but not this trip). We spent the majority of pool time there. It resonates with us (maybe the similarity - to a degree- like the Havana area on Vista class. Spent a little time in Serenity and ate the specialty salad creation a couple of times there, first for us.

While I asked, I could not get the demographic details of our cruise. I do know there was over 6,400 and over 1,700 blue card members. Based on my view at the Diamond Luncheon, I was guess there was a little over 300. No idea on Plats. This cruise was packed (knew it goin in_). The MG does allow some crowd dispersement, but by far, the biggest issue was bars during peak times. There were times when some were 3 deep. Simply amazing. I would guess this was due to cheers participation but have no idea, It def cut down on us getting a cocktail before(or after) dinner, just in my reticence in waiting to wade in to get one. I usually like spending some time at Alchemy and the Fortune Teller bar, and as I think back, we might have done it two times….

The good specialty dining did temper my huge disappointment in the 2nd night dining in the MDR. Again, I want to be clear, this was NOT the fault of the dining team, they were cranking on all cylinders, in my estimation, their only downfall was not addressing it to us during the experience, not after. On. At a higher level, something is wrong with they system when you wait over half an hour to get your order taken. I will make my thoughts known on the survey and mgt friends I have in the company, in the field and in Miami. I did have a discussion with the Hotel Manager, but was not satisfied with his answer.

Teppanyaki chef excelled, the group loved him, great dinner. I love Rudi’s and we had a great meal, same for Steakhouse. Cucina was ok and Chi Bang was the best service team we had. They over achieved in all aspects. We normally have breakfast in pig and anchor. We are early risers and spend some time relaxing till the gang got up there, where it was less crowded. Not big breakfast eaters, but there seemed to be a little less variety in choices. Tried to put my finger on what it was, but could not. One thing thatDID improve was the coffee situation. They put regular coffee in pump pots, instead of those coffee machines…

Dining - we normally take assigned early but one of our kids family wanted late seating, so we all agreed, As I think we mentioned before there was 16 of us sitting together (rest were doing their own thing) and when we saw our dining tables, we were not together, went down and straightened it out. We had planned on 3 specialty dining nights days 3,4 and 5 in Tepanyaki, Rudi’s and Steakhouse. Not my preference, but due to our debacle on day 2 dining (the worst MDR experience we have ever had) they did not want to go back to the MDR (4 of them were first time cruisers) we ended up doing Cucina and Chi Bang the last two nights.

Our previous MG cruises were a balcony on 14 starboard side (2nd sailing) and 15th floor aft excel suite port side twice. The Ocean suite gave us the room we wanted. And we were happy with it. The draw back (my bad booking this….) was the overhand, you can see it in some of my pics, from I guess Pig and Anchor, obstructed our view directly down (the ship just out beneath our floor). Not a show stopper but a little disappointing. Our Room Steward Sam was great.

This was one interesting cruise. Our kids grew up (5 that are in their 40’s now) on cruising on Carnival and lots during spring break weeks. We typically do not cruise these weeks, due to the crowds, just easier not to. When two of them approached us on doing this cruise, we agreed, Got us an opportunity to spend a solid week with 4 of our 15 grand kids. One took the aft excel suite on 10th floor starboard we had originally booked and the rest of us were in Oceans suites in a row on port side.

Thanks, we are. Good night sleep in your own bed is a good thing also.

Hope springs eternal.

Agree

Wow, you must be old!😝