cruisegirl1

Most ships exclude Chef's Table, Izumi Sushi, Teppanyaki and Hooked. Seems some ships are also enforcing that you must use (dine) on the first and/or second nights only. m

In March on the Wonder, I sat down one morning at a machine, put my slip in played a couple hits, looked at the amount of cash left, and it was about $1000 more than it should’ve been. I pulled my ticket out, went to the cashier Told then there had been money left on the machine. The tech was able to open up the machine to see when I had put my money in, my hits, and what my net would’ve been. I got my money accordingly, and the casino kept the other. They told me they will check the machine, look at the casino card used and hold the $$$$ money till the rightful owner came back. Barely got a thank you from the casino staff. I wonder what would’ve happened had I drawn down the money in play. But then then karma happens. The next day, I hit the major bonus (over $900 ) on dancing drums on an $.88 bet so that made me happy. m

OP-I agree that is a sad excuse for an entrée. I hope you spoke to the waiter to ask for an alternate entrée. Just a side note since you thought your C&A points are somehow necessary for the conversation———that is the entrée that is to be served when someone is (as you put it) halfway to Pinnacle. When you become 3/4 of the way, you’ll have a few more pieces of pasta. And, when you become Pinnacle a whole bowl. 😄

Serenade added laundry facilities, but that is the ship that is doing the world cruise. No other ships have laundry facilities for guest use. m

This is crazy, I see it all the time. Someone wants some special pinnacle benefit cut off at 2174 points, because they have 2173 points!

I was referring to the extra coffee drink because of too many diamonds/diamond plus/Pinnacle members not a special circumstance when the machine is broken. m

No ships are providing an actual voucher that you have to use. Everything regarding drinks/extra coffee drink is loaded onto your sea pass card. If your ship capacity warrants the extra coffee benefit, there will be a card explaining the benefit in your cabin. The card is for informational purposes only it is not necessary, nor can I be used for a drink. The coffee benefit is a daily benefit that may be used once per day any time during the day. m

It is not the same as my time dining. For open seating, no one has any reservation or any specific table. You can arrive in the dining room at any time during the open seating timeframe. You just wait your turn in line, they seat you. It is mainly used for breakfast and lunch. An exception- A few years ago, we had an overnight in Venice. So many people were having dinner off the ship, they just did an open seating, in one level of the dining room , for that one dinner. m

You will get credit for your cruise because you paid $500. I don’t understand the pricing part of your question. m

A dream come true for many !!!!

Perhaps you were denied using the BOGO at lunch because the benefit is for dinner/evening meal. Clearly noted dinner with the words “dinner” and “night” on the benefits list. m

I thought I read that Wonder was already a test ship. We have a dining package for a January cruise but can’t figure out how to pre book times. Anyone know? m

We had the extra coffee coupon on the Jewel transatlantic. Basically, it was any of the non-alcoholic specialty coffees at Café latitudes. You could have a pump of flavor, cappuccino/espresso/latte, etc. you could use it for iced coffee as well I don’t know if it could be used for double espresso shots m

I don’t think they have an open night/venue for a headliner. The app shows the current sailing so you can look at the entertainment schedule for a 4 night. At the end of the week you’ll be able to check for the three nights as well. I have an upcoming 4/3 night booked and entertainment has opened. There was n headliner option listed. Every night was taken up with some type of entertainment experience. m

Allure will likely not have headliners. The main theater will be used for Mamma Mia, Blue Planet, and often a comedian show. Cruises are only 3 or 4 nights repeated, and likely won’t need, have theater space or an open evening for a headliner. m

Surprised that it is still $90. I think that was the price pre-Covid and drinks were not as expensive as they are today.

When “significant others” were awarded matching status, it was basically for single gender couples who could not get married. It is so overused now as everyone puts their “date of the month” on their status. These casual acquaintances don’t last, but the diamond/diamond plus status does. m

I don’t question that your friend and neighbor sent you an email stating that they were locked out of the lounge the entire cruise. What I do question, is that of all the tens of thousands of diamond members on all the 20 + ships they are the only ones who had no access for the entire cruise. Something doesn’t add up. Quite frankly, if diamond members were fully excluded from the crown lounge, it would be all over this page as well as other social media m

So funny! But, only for those on the new ships. Once a ding, he/she can park anywhere. 🚢🚗 M

I don't believe the ship captain, or any accountant can pick his/her parking spot at a port. M

For a couple of cruises, we ordered the beach tote (the blue and white stripe) as one of our 3 gifts. It did not count as 2. I’ve never heard of any selection that counted as 2 gifts (yet). m

Look to ebay for lots of logo items. Most, if not all, were free to the cruiser. Hats, T's, tote bags towels pins and much more. Many items from the Presidents cruise as well. My favorite is the $39.99 President's cruise cowboy hat. That seller has numerous items for sale and looks to be financing his/her next President's cruise. 😀 M

Yes - the luggage tags default to the lowest C&A status. BTW - the status on the tag is meaningless. No one sees it and it doesn't mean anything. The bags are not sorted by status, and it will not arrive any sooner. You will receive all your D benefits and amenities. It seems you are aware that your cabin mate does not receive any of the D benefits. Enjoy the cruise. M

WOW - Bad luck for them. They get the one of the thousands of RCCL waiters for the past 25 years who wants to charge a corkage fee! Never heard of this happening. I wonder he was telling them there was a fee, but he will "waive it' with hopes of getting a better tip. Regardless, glad you were able to help them out. M

Glad to see an option. Thanks for posting M