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Last April, on The Enchantment of the Seas, the kummelweck sandwich that I ate was OK. Not great, not terrible. It used to be that these sandwiches were superb and everyone raved about them. I hope things improve.

I think that everyone who has sailed this itinerary once does not leave the ship after the first sailing. Especially after getting to the dock later than expected or getting stuck in traffic trying to get to the parks in general. Should just make it another sea day except that it saves RCI fuel and makes some extra cash on excursions. I love Bayonne and Baltimore because I do not have to fly. That said, I am not booking more than once a year until they can change the itineraries. Flying is so unpredictable and expensive. I am starting to think of other vacations.

Like yourself, I love cruising: I used to really enjoy the salad bar. Could you describe or take a picture of the spread? There used to be like twenty plus items to make a meal from the salad bar. The last two cruises were disappointing. I am hoping that they change things to "go back to the future." Hoping for the best......

You are just working on your next winter's hibernation pelt. I have been Doomsday Prepping WAY before you have. Those 7-10 lbs can buy you 20 days in the wilderness. You do not need to pack or can your food, it is always with you! I bring my "survival belt" everywhere I go. ☺️

So true of any manufacturer item. Vodka goes from 40% to 35% alcohol as they add "flavoring." Get the original and add some real lime or lemon juice. It cost less and taste better! 😉

Yes, my triglycerides, glucose, and so many other blood tests just went WAY UP in appreciation! 🤪 😋

Thank you for your time!

They charge extra when I pack my accordion for a Polka Party. "Roll Out the Barrels, (Beer Polka songs)" 😆

Following your thread and finding it wonderful in its clear and concise dialogue as well as great pictures.

OMG, this reminds me of standing in a line at the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles in 1982 for over two hours to be told that I was in the wrong line! There was absolutely no guidance and everyone seemed to be pointing to another line. VERY frustrating. 😫

Quick after cruise critique will be more than sufficient for me. Food is always subjective and like to hear everyone's opinion whether it agrees with mine or not.

Looking for your review in a couple of weeks.

The WJ salad bar was also my go to on previous cruises when all else failed but now it has been severely down-sized with much fewer dressings, toppings, and individual vegetable options. 🥹

"This is the way." 😉

Off of Jewel last April, hot water and tea available 24/7 aft of Solarium at all times. Enjoy your cruise! I wish I could be there with you as you enjoy it! 😁

A very knowledgeable poster has stated how cruise ships have sodium levels in their potable water systems that is comparable or less than most treated water municipalities. I do not doubt his expertise. There is a significant difference between distilled water and sea water filtered through reverse osmosis. The Navy was very particular that they only wanted distilled sea water to be fed to their steam systems to avoid corrosion and scaling of the systems. As I have stated in earlier posts in this thread, there are vacation factors involved for these symptoms as well as the potable water involved onboard ship. We all have to find our solutions so we can keep on cruising as "our body pipes and systems start getting scale build-up of many types!" 🤣

Thank you. I guess I did not miss anything but I was hoping for the best. 😞

Please read the third line to be: Your last words stated there was no reason NOT to cruise RCL in the future. I could not edit my original post. The OP correctly pointed out my confusing statement which did not read the way I intended. 😉😁

Yes, you are correct.

Thank you for your time to share you opinion with us. You were descriptive about your experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Your last words were no reason to cruise RCL in the future.. Thank you for posting. This is really what Cruise Critic is really about,

I have been given an evaluation request the same day I left a cruise every cruise that I have taken. It was detailed. I do not question your statement. Maybe RCI has changed the way they are requesting feedback. Unusual.

Wow, you had Woolite?! All I had was a rock and a smooth stone with a facial hand-bar of soap which I crushed between the door and the jam to try and grind it into powder. I then pounded those dirty clothes into submission. They always felt "silky smooth" when I was done. Maybe it was the tenderizing of all of the fibers into a sheer fabric which the manufacturer never intended. 😁 I know the tricks of the trade and now I know you do too! Regards. ☺️

My wife and I are not big quantity eaters but we like to do what you do: order an appetizer each and maybe split one such as escargots or calamari. Not a deal breaker for us certainly but I think the "you cannot have more food until you finish your plate" is condescending. I could agree that one person saying, "I want one of everything" and not even touching some of the food served is unreasonable. Not allowing two adults to order three appetizers at once seems petty.

OMG! If I arrived in my birthday suite, the captain would have to immediately declare a medical emergency and go to the nearest city with a hospital that specialized in eye problems. They will not be able to handle the overload. 😮😬🥴