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49 minutes ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

My wife uses whatever is in the cabin. We were on Liberty 2 years ago and it was the new style that stayed on. Onboard the Jewel last month, when we got in our cabin, it was the old style that required holding the button. She hated it. On the second day it broke (wouldn't turn on) so our cabin steward brought us a new one. It was the new style that stayed on. My wife loved it. If you get the old style in your cabin, maybe it will somehow break and you'll get the new style.

LOL, you just never know!!! I make do with whatever, but on the Oases last yr the hair dryer actually dried your hair!!!

Hi all. Haven't been on The Liberty in years. I was just wondering what kind of hair dryer they have? The one that you need to hold the button for it to stay on, or the ones the newer ships have, the control can switch on or off.  Just curious.

Thanks,

 Marg

On 4/4/2024 at 9:44 AM, LisaLisa87 said:

 

Thanks for your input @Mum2Mercury! Since our sailing is still 9 months out and the price of the DBP is still too high for me, I'm not ready to shell out the money. I'd rather wait until the price is one I'm willing to pay. If it doesn't drop to around $75/person/day, we'll probably skip it.

 

I'll definitely keep an eye on prices, and I do hope that we'll see the low Black Friday prices that I've read about. We weren't able to take advantage for our last cruise since we booked in February and sailed in September.

 

I can't remember whether it was here or on a social media site, but someone posted a link to a drink package calculator that I've found pretty useful. Here is is, for anyone interested in checking it out:

 

https://cruisespotlight.com/drink-package-calculator/?

Oh Boy, just did the calculation, I drink a lot! LOL

On 9/2/2023 at 2:42 PM, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Anthem was the ship we sailed from last time from Bayonne pre Covid.  Liked Anthem a lot.  

Our favorite ship!!!!

On 9/2/2023 at 2:19 PM, Another_Critic said:

I know it will be an inconvenience, since you will have to go to a bar, but will you check to see if Schooner Bar has the new drink menu?  

 

Picture credit to Royal Caribbean Blog

 

 

 

 

Thanks! Just did a screen shot so am all set for our upcoming cruise!!!! Been on The Liberty before and liked that ship, last year was The Oases, not so much, Anthem still our favorite.

Marg

On last year's cruise I asked the cabin steward for the small individual bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion and he supplied them when needed. But, I will bring my own this year just in case!

Marg

On all of our RC cruises we had the beverage package(liquor one) and specialty coffees included at Cafe promenade  If there is a Starbuck's kiosk that coffee is not included.

So, (Haha) I am hooked, never read a review like this, quite entertaining and keeps one glued to the computer! Glad the dog is doing g better. Safe travels!

Marg

1 minute ago, spiegeje said:

Holy moly...you just hilited what I am seeing....personally, the thing that kept me going back to Royal doesn't seem to be there any more if they are pricing their product that way. I would have expected a higher price with a price check with your timeline, but $5,500 higher??!!! Wow....too bad we can't sell them on the black market.

I am just amazed it's up this much, can't make this stuff up! As you said, services have declined, not as it was. I understand an increase , everything has gone crazy, but this is over the top!

I booked a cruise on Liberty of the Seas last August for this May. Balcony room, $2500 for 2, now over $8000!!! Really? For The Liberty???? So out of control, but people are paying so high prices it is!

Marg

On 12/27/2023 at 1:37 PM, kokopelli-az said:

I constantly look at the pricing of the beverage and Internet packages.   For our cruise in September 2024, I had purchased the beverage package at "buy one get one 50% off" ($77.99 pd/pp).

 

I saw the Senior Savings Sale a few days ago and the beverage package was $67.99 pd/pp).   So I cancelled the $77.99 pd/pp and rebooked the Senior Savings Sale price.   So for two people the new price was a good savings.  

 

Royal was very quick to charge me for the new package but I haven't received a refund yet for my original package.  

 

Internet package still the same:  $19.99 per day for one device.  

 

I'll keep checking.   The prices might go down again....

I rebooked for the senior price on Dec 22nd, I received the refund on the 26th

I booked a cruise for May 2024 this past June. Right now the price for the same room is over $4000 more! But, like someone said, if people keep booking at these prices Royal won't come down. Personally, I think way overpriced. Glad I booked when I did! On a high note, beverage package came way down, so I canceled and reserved at the current price.

Marg

20 hours ago, long4acruise said:

@mets123

B2B info as promised...

We just completed leg 1 of our B2B sailing from Bayonne. Turnaround day went very smoothly and we were notified of the process several days prior. There were several who'd requested wheelchairs and assistance was offered. We met in the Star Lounge on deck 5, received our new room keys, waited about 10 minutes then walked off with a Guest Services staff member. In the terminal, we completed biometrics facial recognition and returned to the ship to sign on using our new Seapass cards.

No crowds and elevator was available in the terminal. The total process was completed within about 45 min.

Hope this helps you. Enjoy your trip!

 

Donna 

We did a back to back this past May, procedure exactly the same as stated above.

Marg

We were on a back to back in May. had 5 pm dining, not a fan at all. for our first week if you didn't come until 5:30, it was ok, never rushed. The second week, another table and waiters, a different story. we were told we had to be there by 5:15 and were extremely rushed. Since MTD was changed this is how it works now. Just gotta go with the flow!

Marg 

On 8/20/2023 at 1:32 AM, harryfat1 said:

After selecting the time slot, you will need to complete the travel document info on the App and take a picture that is similar to a passport picture but it was basically useless as they re-took our pictures at the cruise terminal anyway as they didn’t like the ones we uploaded via the App.

 

A few weeks prior to cruising, you will be able to print your luggage tags from the online account as well as the set sail pass.  Which is similar to the boarding pass to get on the plane.

 

You will need the set sail pass to board the ship.  Being anal, besides downloading it on my phone, I printed hard copies of the pass for the entire family.  Just being paranoid about not able to access my phone for whatever reason at the port.  Yeah, yeah, I know, but the anal scale of 9.2 is no joke…

 

I bet I am not the only person here on CC that brings a hard copy as a backup. If anyone else prints out hard copies of the set sail pass, leave a comment below. We anal people need to unite.

 

Up to 2 days prior, you will need to complete a health questionnaire to see if you are well enough to cruise.

 

There are other things on the App that will self-populate as your cruise nears.  I think the names of the entertainers started showing up about the week prior to sailing.

 

Screen shot of the App:

 

 

 

I am 10.0 anal!!!! Stay up until MN at the 45 day check in to get the first check in time and always have a hard copy of set sail pass, would never cruise without it!!!!! LOL,  very paranoid!

Marg

Anthem is our favorite, Oasis the least

Marg

On 7/21/2023 at 3:08 PM, Another_Critic said:

Just booked Liberty.  Looking forward to seeing SNF for the 1st time.

 

Will most likely see We Will Rock You for the 8th time on Anthem in October.

We will rock you is absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!

On 7/21/2023 at 10:40 PM, 2wheelin said:

OK. Too many misassumptions here to quote. Just returned from the Freedom and had MTD. Early dining started at 5:45. We would usually go to the MTD desk about 6:00 and have a table within 5 minutes. After the first night, no waiting. Had the same table every night even going at 6:30. It was an unused table in the early dining area. There were several empty tables so all were available for anyone with MTD. Food was served at the same time as early set dining, by the same waiters and was the same quality. Waiters actually had more time for us as their other diners were eating.

We were on the Oasis in May. Early dining was at 5:00. We were rushed so they could accommodate MTD. When we left the dining room the lines for reservations and non were ridiculous. Many complaining they were not able to have dinner until very late. I realize the Oasis is a big ship. However on our upcoming cruise MTD does not start until 7 :30, if you do not make reservations when booking it will be 8:30 or 9:00 before you could get in. I don't know why they changed how things were done in the past on the smaller ships, 1 dining room or a part of designated to MTD. But, it's the way it is now. For our upcoming cruise on Liberty we were not going to make reservations but when I saw 7:30 was the earliest I figured better book now.

Marg

Recently off the oasis, started 0ver $100 pp, no way, I grabbed it at $67. As everyone knows you can cancel and rebook if a lower price. Will just wait. We have 4 free cuz of Diamond, I think it would be better jut to pay for our extra drinks but my husband doesn't think so!  Likes not having to sign for your drinks, LOL

Marg

Just did a back to back, we became diamond the 6th night of our first week. I went to Crown and Anchor desk that day. For our second week we were diamond with all the benefits. Did the same thing in the past when we reached the next tier on our first week.

Marg

For yrs I wanted to sail on The Oasis. When it came to NJ I was very excited. Cruised this May, not a fan at all. Too big, too crowded, tooooo loud. The worse thing for us was the under utilization of the main theater. Most games, shows, music etc held in small venues. Unless you were their way before forget getting a seat. Of course still enjoyed the cruise but will stick to a different class. And forget this Utopia!!!! LOL

Marg

I did book the cruise for next May, right now price is 79.00 pp per day. I know it will come down.

Marg

I was just curious if anyone knew what the current price of the drink package is on Liberty of the Seas. I know this price changes often but wanted a ballpark.

Thanks,

Marg

Thanks everyone. I was hoping checked luggage would be ok, not flying, straight to terminal from home

This will be the first time I am bringing hook magnets. Okay to go into the luggage or do they need to be in carry ons?

Thanks,

Marg