mad-dog74

He's my second favorite but all time fav is Richard spacey.

DITTO! Richard Spacey for me too

If you wanna WOW the kids... definitely an Oasis Ship... any would be great, but HARMONY would be the bomb!

My kids (10 &12) really do not prefer to go with us if we are smaller than a Freedom. There just isn't enough always catered to them.

I am intrigued about the alcohol package (rum and 4 cokes) delivered to your stateroom. While it isn't a deal at all, it would be so convenient to mix an evening drink and have on the balcony. My question is, do you think they would trade my Coke for Diet Coke? I wouldn't think it would be a problem but you never know.

On Harmony now and noticed this for sale on the pool bars starting on day 5. I'm not a big drinker but aren't beers usually around $6-7 each? Doesn't seem like a great deal although maybe it is if you share the card with others

 

 

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was it available all cruise? or just 1/2 way thru?

Looks like to me the bartenders would have a mobile drive to scan them. Kinds defeats the purpose if you ask me. I do like the convenience of them but I could see a bartender accidentally getting them confused if he is doing 2-3 drinks at a time. At least with cards, you can make sure you get yours back.

Will miss not having the ice dispenser in Park Cafe.

 

Why has ice become a controlled substance on Harmony?

 

Maybe it will help having the pop package so I can get ice at the freestyle machines.

If I am not mistaken, I think you can get ice at the Freestyles with any cup.... the RF chip only controls the drink being dispensed.

I too, while not to your extent, have had positive experiences with the medical facility on Allure. Wasn't aware there was was an annual policy like you mentioned. Will check into that. But, it does pay to have insurance. My medical claim was promptly reimbursed too... well worth the cost of the insurance.

I vaguely remember reading that when harmony came to FLL that RCCL was arranging for the 3 Oasis class ships to do a photoshoot together. has that happened yet?

I was hoping there would be some pictures posted of people on some of those sailing?

Like I said, I rsememrb reading about it, but cannot remember when/where it was scheduled.

I would post on the roll call page for this voyage. You may find someone who is actually "LIVE" that would be willing to check, but I'd venture to say the camera was not in the cabin when the new occupants checked in.

We were advised to book tickets for the AquaTheatre show the first night. That is when the water is the smoothest... and if they do cancel the show for rough water or weather, then you have several other times through the week to reschedule. It is a great show and it would be a shame to wait all week to see it and then it be cancelled for some other reason. Any show could get cancelled at anytime but the AquaTheatre show would be the most likely because of weather and diver safety during rough waters.

For adults or couples... you're OK. We knew not to take our kids. After Freedom and Allure, they'd be pretty miserable.

We actually talked to a lot of "families" who were disappointed in the activities and things to do for kids. They even said Adventure ocean wasn't as good as it should be.

Like I said, for my wife and I... we accomplished what we wanted... a week of R&R with no schedules!

I would encourage boarding as early as possible... as mentioned,d you are paying for it. Might as well enjoy it.

As far as things to take, it is so subjective. The must-haves are gonna be different for everyone. I have found myself searching for a notepad and pen before... every now and then we leave a note for each other about where were gonna be, etc. or need to leave the stateroom attendant a request.

My wife always takes a small first aid kit with the basics, antibiotic ointment, bandaids, etc.... and safety-pins. She has needed/used safety pins fairly often and has even given them to fellow cruisers who were in a mind for something.

Another tip I'd suggest... unless we have a busy day planned at a port, we typically tend to do the opposite of most people.... when they're in line busting to get off he ship, we like to stay on... usually have the pool, etc. to ourselves. Then, later in the morning/afternoon, we get off the ship while the others are coming back on. Of course, that all depends on your time, etc. in port.

To each their own... but I would never think of watching a movie on a cruise.... maybe one out on the pool deck on the big screen but that would be stretching it. I can watch movies at home! I'd never be able to set for 2 hours and watch a movie, I'd be too worried about what I was missing around the ship. I guess it is just the way I am wired, but I have a hard time even wanting to sleep on a ship... I'd much rather be out and about seeing the sights and sounds for myself. Anything on a screen can wait 7 days for me to get back.

After being on Allure... if I were going to propose it would be after dark at Central Park I think, very romantic IMO!

We were on the Grandeur a couple months ago... the dress was very lax. We saw a bit of everything. There were shorts in the dining room, even on formal night.

We saw tank tops on other nights.

A pair of pants and a collared shirt would be appropriate. You will see some in a suit and tux also... but you will see plenty who aren't.

RCCL doesn't enforce the policy much, if at all, IMO

I had the same scenario for next summer. For me it was no dilemma though. While Allure is awesome, we wanted to experience the new designed cabins, the bionic bar, the slides, and all newer, more modern feel. For our family, it is worth the extra cost.

While at muster, you can usually hear them paging missing guests who have not been scanned.

This was even the case when we were onboard during the Freedom fire last year... just a couple people can keep 4000 others from having a good time.

We were on Grandeur last month... we left our 9 and 11 year old at home with grandparents. They went on their own vacation to a couple amusement parks. The Grandeur would not have been for them. They would have been bored beyond belief. They loved the Allure and Freedom and we are all going on Harmony next summer.

My parents really enjoyed the all access tour on Allure... It was pricey but they really got to see a lot and learned just how fine-tuned things are on a ship.

I am planning on doing it on Harmony next summer just for the experience even though I have been on a galley tour and bridge tour on Freedom.

Its like parking at Wal-Mart.... except more expensive!

Yes--- they told me spa services had to be addressed with the Spa Manager... but every time I went up there the acupuncturist was standing guard and told me she wasn't available. I got to the point where I didn't want to go back to the spa.

Are there any type of satisfaction guarantees on spa services?

I was disappointed in my acupuncture session. Getting charged twice and the spa manager getting all defensive about the double charge didn't help either...

I saw this post and decided to check mine... I, too, was charged $14 the last day for minibar.... which was removed from our room. Twice thru the cruise on Grandeur, I had to go to Guest Services to get mini bar charges removed.

Never had a problem on a ship before with minibar, but evidentially Grandeur sees it as an easy charge.

Im the same way... i like to know what I am spending and not have surprises at the end.

I feel that I come out ahead on the drink packages on day 1-2 maybe even 3... but by day 4-5 i may break even, then on day 6-7 RCCL probably comes out ahead. LOL!

After my last cruise, I feel that the bar service is slower. They still are nice and friendly, it just feels slower and they may not be as anxious to serve you. In years past, I wouldn't see to many drink packages. This last cruise we took, almost everyone at bar had a package.

Im just venturing that tips are lower now with packages... people are less apt to tip an extra buck or two with a package than if they were paying for each drink.

We always prefer 2 connecting cabins.... the 2 bathrooms makes all the difference in the word for us and is worth the extra $$ in most cases.