Stormy15

We had MTD on deck 3 this cruise, and it was a mess. The tables were so tight together, that people could not get through. Our son is in a wheelchair and we stopped going into the dining room after night two, because we had to keep asking people to get up and move so we could get out. That is very embarrassing to my son, so I complained as did many others, and they finally moved tables out to make more room. Our server said that they might be changing MTD to another deck after our sailing, so you might get lucky and get deck 3 back? who knows.

I am so sorry this happened to your son! We had such a good experience with MTD on Navigator that we were planning to do it again on Liberty. The table next to us had a young adult in a wheelchair and had a completely different experience than yours. Again, so sorry that your family experienced that!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Suite lounge at "happy hour"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love the windows in the suite lounge! Looks a lot better than on Navigator.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WE had a really nice suite dinner with the officers in 2014 on Navigator, was not impressed with suite lunch last year

Were those both on Navigator?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We did get an invitation for the bridge/galley/ stage tour but I'm pretty sure that was for being diamond plus. My BIL did not receive one and they are diamond. We don't normally go to these anymore unless the ship is new or different to us.

Was this offered as one tour or 3 separate tours at different times? The one on Jewel, for being in a suite, were all separate and very nice. The one on Navigator, for being in a suite, was only bridge and extremely rushed. Disappointing for sure.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What was missing was the nice Suites Luncheon that we had on Navigator and Liberty had before the drydock. There was none.

Oh ok. We weren't able to make that. On Jewel we were offered 3 free tours (bridge, kitchen and stage). On Navigator we were only offered 1 (bridge) and it was super quick and a bit disappointing in comparison. On Jewel we received treats in the room most days and on Navigator only twice, one of those being the first day. We enjoyed both of our cruises a lot but we received more on Jewel for being in a suite, so that part, for me, was a little disappointing.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for your reports. I can't believe you got such few suite perks. I hope you will write Miami. They need to know.

Hmm, we didn't receive any more when we were in a suite in August on Navigator. We received less than we did on Jewel in a suite. I wonder why things aren't consistent.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Galveston cruises have dining times of 5:30 and 8 pm. We always do 2nd seating and it's funny how just that half hour makes a difference for us. Not crazy about 8:30. I know 5:30 is way early though - sorry guys.

We did MTD which worked great for us on Navigator.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

 

 

Really surprised diamond plus can use suite lounge, some of the suite people do not have access to diamond lounge, not a major issue for us, since we are diamond and also will have drink package.

 

 

I wondered because while I am in a suite and am not even diamond I only have access to the suite lounge. Diamond Plus can go in either lounge as well as get 3 drinks on their cards. If it is as crowded as stated we will really be out of luck only being a suite guest. :/

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yes, Diamond plus were included , at times we could not find a seat

Ok, thanks. We did OK the end of last August but we did My Time Dining and maybe missed the busier times in the lounge.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did Navigator, when in Galveston, have Diamond Plus in concierge lounge as well or just Pinnacles?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

you may get the email ahead of time that outlines everything the ship offers. if not there should be a piece of paper in the cabin on embarkation day.

 

NAV did NOT provide the usual fruit basket, which is what I had on every other GS. ( nor did LIB) Chops breakfast was a big plus. we never asked about a bridge tour. Ricardo was our Concierge and he did reach out ahead of time but after his heart attack he was moved to Jewell I believe.

We did receive the fruit basket the first day on Navigator at the end of August. Otherwise we received a cheese plate and that was it besides a bottle of water when we first went in the room. I was disappointed because we received quite a bit more on Jewel. We had Nadja on Navigator and liked her a lot. She did contact us about a bridge tour, which was free, and did go on that. She also did contact us about 5 days before our cruise.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was thinking bronze too! Seems so easy. I wonder why Royal didn't think there would be confusion? [emoji57]

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The one place I really saw a difference with the gold card was at Mytime dining on Navigator. I don't know if that was typical but it was unexpected to us. As an aside, I like seeing Pinnacles wear their pins. The ones I have met have been very friendly. I know I will never be Pinnacle and I appreciate the knowledge they bring onboard and it is nice that it is easy to see who they are.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmm, sounds like it has changed since we were on there in August, 2013. We loved the Seaview and went there often. There wasn't a charge at any time when we were on and there were often people eating there. We also had good wait staff and gave wow cards and extra tips to the staff in there because they did a great job for us back then.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the info. Looking forward to the 11/13 cruise. If you get a chance, could you ask Carlos how many D+ and PC members they are expecting next cruise? Love your detailed reports.

Empress of Purple and Cruisjn Nana, do either of you plan on being August 21 Liberty cruise? You both post such great information. Think you! I haven't seen a roll call for that cruise yet.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today I heard 34 Pinnacles are onboard.

 

 

 

As for how they're handling overflow with so many high tier C&A members onboard, as I said they're not giving out crystal blocks at the high tier welcome back party, they're just being delivered to the room...

 

 

 

... Happy Hour for Diamonds is in the Sphinx...

 

 

 

... Diamond Plus and Pinnacles in the Viking Crown Lounge...

 

 

 

... Suites only in the Concierge Lounge...

 

 

.)

Wait, pinnacles can't go in the concierge lounge? I enjoyed Pinnacles (and Diamond Plus too) being in the suite lounge on my last cruise out of Galveston. They were a friendly group with a lot of knowledge.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We had an absolutely wonderful cruise in August but my hubby wrote all about how disappointed he was in the desserts on the survey after the cruise. He gave everything high marks and wrote praise for great employees but it was very important to him that they hear how very disappointed he was in the desserts. My daughter and I did not find good desserts either except I liked the chocolate chip cookies and she liked the coconut ranger cookies. I hope you have better luck!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You will be gold.. we are, Emerald RCCL and Gold Mlife

Great! Thank you!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does anyone know what emerald is equivalent to at Mlife? Is it Pearl like Platinum? Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, Ricardo was in Concierge and Nadia in Diamond. Both waiting to hear if either one might get to go to the Liberty when it comes to Galveston

Did you mean Nadia or Nadja? Nadja was our concierge for suites at the end of August on Navigator. She said she had put in to stay with Liberty. I wonder when they will hear since it is getting close now.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We didn't receive any of these to give out on our August cruise on Navigator only the envelopes with Wow on them. Hmm....

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is what I have also been told. They now will give you a priority luggage tag, but not take you to the front. Most people know that when they start calling one luggage they are ready with others numbers and depart the ship. I was told that only suite and pinnacle gets the priority departure now.

On Navigator in August we had priority luggage tag for being in a suite. As soon as the porter saw our priority tag he took us to the front of the line in front of the other porters and told them we had priority tags. There wasn't any problem with it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

IME every ship handles this differently. Some will give you something (almost) every night, while others will just deliver something a couple of times.

That is pretty much what I was wondering. I asked mostly as a curiosity thing to see if it was universal or ship dependent. :)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love the surprise when you find something you haven't asked for delivered to your suite. It definitely brightens my day!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone can order a cheese plate (and many other things) from room service and have it delivered to your room, no charge.

Right, but these are little surprises dropped off when you aren't expecting them. :)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk