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Please come back and let us know how it was and what there is available to do :)

Will do

No, I don't believe the OSJ piers are ready for an RC ship to make a day stop.

We sail on Dec 3 and San Juan is one of the port stops on our cruise on the Oasis.

Can your room-mate order the "refreshment" or "coffee" package? Not sure if you are allowed to do this or not.

I doubt she would want to do that, other than water and coffee in the morning, she may have a glass or two of wine at dinner on a cruise....

Would jump on this in a heartbeat for my April cruise, but my cabin mate only drinks one or two drinks a day........geez, wish they had not changed this to all in the cabin getting the package!

We sail on Jan 13th on the Harmony OTS. Our son and his GF had previously signed up for the on-shore activity called the Rumporium in St Thomas. They were just notified that the activity has been cancelled.

Anybody have the inside on why they may have cancelled that activity? (Hurricane related?)

 

Anyone gone on that tour in the last month that can comment?

We sail on Oasis on Dec 3 and St Thomas was a sub for St Martin. We booked the Rumporium but also received an email cancelling the tour. The email indicated it was due to operational issues. We think it had to do with the hurricane.

We have already had our money refunded to our credit card and booked a different tour. I'm glad they notified us in advance, this gave us an opportunity to book a different tour. We have been on ships and notified at the last minute that a tour was cancelled and then had a difficult time booking something that appealed to us.

We sail on Jan 13th on the Harmony OTS. Our son and his GF had previously signed up for the on-shore activity called the Rumporium in St Thomas. They were just notified that the activity has been cancelled.

Anybody have the inside on why they may have cancelled that activity? (Hurricane related?)

 

Anyone gone on that tour in the last month that can comment?

We are sailing on Dec 3 and also received an email that Rumporium was cancelled. Our email indicated it was cancelled due to operational reasons. We thought it may have to do with issues because of the hurricane. We've already had our money refunded to our credit card and booked a different tour.

I'm glad to be notified of this in advance since it gave us the opportunity to find something else before boarding.

anxious to read (see your photos) your posts!!

Received email today for our cruise:

Oasis December 3

St Martin changed to St Thomas

remainder the same, San Juan and Labadee

This sounds fantastic!!!! Very anxious to read about these adventures and see your photographs. How often does this happen that great posters are all aboard and posting together. Let the fun begin

Unless something just changed, the Prohibition Party is on Allure, not Oasis. I've been on 4 Oasis cruises and it was not available. Last time on Oasis was this past January. We had fun at the party on the Allure, but that was over 3 years ago, maybe someone more recent can answer your question. We did dress in period costumes and drinks are a bit weak and pre- made, but available through the entire show.

Our group is back on Oasis again next April, please let me know if this has changed and they now have the party on Oasis, it would be a fun evening for the group.

We were on this cruise as well and will not be back. You are correct about the area's that were closed for that specific group. I have always loved the big ships, but after this week DH will under no circumstances step foot on one again. Not only were the venues closed for this group, there were many, many unmannerly persons with them. We went to the Wipe Out Cafe and could not believe the way it was trashed, there was food thrown all over the floor. It was absolutely trashed. We were waiting to enter the Comedy Club and Blazes (yes, it was closed all week for them) is directly across from the Comedy Club. I couldn't tell what the problem was that they were having, but more and more ship officers were talking with some of the group just inside Blazes door, it did not look friendly at all. A short while later a young chef was delivering food and I felt so sorry for him for the treatment they rendered on him. As for the elevators, they became a nightmare! At one point I was surprised to see a bar attendant suggest to a young couple they probably should go to their room. Laying on the sofa's and taking up much of the space, having books and other articles laying all over other chairs. We only ate in the dining room one night, but that was enough for us, it was TERRIBLE how this group treated the crew. I cannot express highly enough how badly they treated the crew.

I've heard it said any cruise is good, well, this one was not. We were fortunate to be sailing in a suite and we spent quite a bit of time in it so I guess you could say we got our money's worth there.

The weather for this cruise was really bad when leaving PC, at the Muster the Captain announced we would not be going to Nassau, the crowd cheered. He told everyone we would be cruising on Monday and arrive in San Juan on Tuesday. We arrived at 5:30 PM and left at 11 PM. This was fine with us as I would prefer San Juan over Nassau and I'm glad the Captain made this decision.

On Oasis with you and we are really happy for the change. Watching football right now from our cabin for those wondering if it's shown. It is on in several bars, but more comfortable in cabin

If you decide to do the fish fry, you may want to make sure it is open. In September a few of us ladies decided to take the #2 Jitney to Arawark Fish Fry. We got there around 12:30 and nothing was open, so I'm not sure when they open. I would not advise walking there under any circumstances. We paid $1.50 p/person each way and there are no sidewalks to walk on and it is well outside the city.

Athena Cafe is very, very good.

Totally agree with Bob, we did the tour and are doing it again on our Oasis cruise. I don't remember the places we went either, but the food was really good and we enjoyed hearing about some Bahamian customs that you would not hear on your own.

csm........thank you for your review. As some others have stated some of the issues you encountered are unfortunately not new. Some persons just accept whatever since it is Royal. We have been sailing with Royal since Sovereign, but this month will probably be our last cruise with them when we complete the Oasis cruise. I am in total agreement with you on the nickle and dime all over the ship and we as well do not care for it.

When you factor in what you would like to see included in your cruise I would suggest looking at a better quality type of ship. Royal does have some fun and innovative things such as the bumper cars, NorthStar, IFly, and I will say we have truly enjoyed them, but not enough to be disappointed by other issues.

We are fairly new cruisers on Regent, but found overall, it met all our expectation and even though prices are higher, when adding in what is spent for drinks, tours, dining, etc on Royal we found we are coming out only a bit more expensive than Royal but much, much more satisfied. We do opt for a higher suite with them, but we always book a Grand Suite with Royal and there is no comparison. So, I believe you will be experiencing a more relaxing and pleasant cruise with a different line.

Again, thank you for your review and even though I wasn't on your cruise I've found some of the issues you spoke about on each of the Royal ships we've sailed on for the past 2 - 3 years.

Happy Cruising to all

got the email, did the survey and my take on it was that if you were a member you would get reduced cruise costs. they did provide examples of the regular cost for "X" night cruises and what the reduced fee would be for persons that paid the fee. did not seem worthwhile to me at all. I don't think there would be a way to compare what your discount would really be since it would depend on the ship and the dates it sails........

there was no set amount that would be discounted........NAH, would not join this and stated that.

not sure we will even be staying with Royal after our January cruise on Oasis,

time will tell. but will be doing more cruises on Regent even though the passengers on there have some complaints about cut backs. the good thing for us is we are fairly new to them and enjoy pretty much all inclusive and YES, you really do pay for it.

I'm in TOTAL agreement with the OP, I think the chances of the rightful owner getting their ring back is 100% better the way you did it than to turn it in. You are taking the steps to locate the proper owner. I don't think the ship would even have the names of who was in your cabin before you for previous cruises!

You have contacted the correct personnel with Royal Caribbean. They have the records of the persons that were in your cabin previously. Just because you found it does not mean the persons in the cabin prior to you are the ones that lost it. It could have been several cruises ago, some persons never check the safe and who knows how long that ring was there.

I think it is very improper to be accusing you of committing a theft, if anything I praise you for your honesty and making the attempts you have to find the legal owner.

When persons ask what are you going to do with it if you can't find the owner, I guess that is a bridge you cross after you have made every other attempt in finding the owner. If Royal cares and the owner of the ring filed a report, there should be no problem with the ring being returned to the owner.

Geez, I am getting so tired of all you negative name calling persons out there, stop it! Just for a short period could you please try and help persons with their posts instead of flaming, negative comments and snarky replies.

This used to be such a great site to visit and read positive and negative reviews and assist each other. Now it is becoming a slush bucket of almost every post has to have a snarky reply.

go ahead and bring it on, I have thick skin but I am tired of a lot of your nasty comments.

LOVE Allure and looking forward to your impressions, have a fabulous cruise

Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Your reviews are always 'spot on", and so appreciated. Have been thinking about a cruise on Serenade since we have never sailed on her.

Looking forward to more of your fabulous report and of course the amazing photo's you share!

Wondering about all the children on this cruise though, have you noticed any issues with this?

again, thanks for doing this review!!!!

What's the best way to book online or when you get aboard hmmmmmm

absolutely book on line as soon as the entertainment opens up, usually 90 or so days before your cruise........also suggest you made your dining reservations for this big girls in advance as well. We don't schedule any specialty dining until we get on board since we used OBC, but even if you have my time dining, not a bad idea to schedule a good time for you.

hi all,

Just got back on CC and only noticed the request as to why I mentioned the Aqua show be scheduled early in the week.

As someone else mentioned it is due to the weather. It is amazing what this team of swimmers and divers are able to do on a moving ship. We have been on the ships when the shows were cancelled later in the week due to the high winds or just nasty weather. This is an amazing show and one not to be missed.

Also for Mama Mia, I cannot express highly enough if you want to see this show, absolutely do your reservations.

We like all the shows on Allure and make reservations for them but not Cats on Oasis and will be skipping that one this time.

following and wishing you a fantastic cruise

If you are in a suite you will not have to book any shows except the comedy show. I always go ahead and book the entertainment for the times we want to go and I kind of enjoy doing it.

suggestion: book the water show for first night if possible or early in the week.

persons with reservations are allowed in first and then approximately 10 minutes before the show begins they allow all to have entry, but as mentioned previously you may not be able to sit together.

they do reserve a section for suite guests and those seats as well open up 10 minutes before the show.

its very easy to book the shows, look at the dates and the times first before you book them and then choose which ones you would like to attend. Just know you must be in line waiting even if you have booked the shows, you will not have a specific seat assigned to you, the theater does become full for Mama Mia...........I hope you really enjoy this show, we sure did

Sometimes I really get a chuckle out of these type of postings. I have worn Capri's in both the CL and DL many times and have never been asked to leave or even had anyone remark about my attire. Since we retired I absolutely hate dressing formal anymore.

When I look at some of the formal wear now days I think maybe a bit more could be covered up, but since I'm female that may have something to do with it, I'm sure it is pleasing my DH.:)

The only time I choose to be a bit more formal about our attire is on Regent, for Royal, nah, they are great ships and my favorite, but honestly if it is clean and worn properly, it does not disturb my enjoyment of the atmosphere, my drink or my food.

On Majesty in September we had a male at our dinner table in the MDR that wore his baseball cap sideways. My food was no good, but his baseball cap didn't make it inedible, the chef and cooks did.

Why then did I mention this person wearing his baseball cap, just to show you no one at the table even mentioned it and we were having a grand time with new acquaintances.

Spit and shine is fine, but go to the ships that are a bit more upscale if that is what you are looking for. Times change folks and change is not going to stand still for anyone, enjoy what God has given you and be appreciative you are even able to be on a cruise ship enjoying this amazing planet.

great beginning! following along