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Hammock vibe (pure bliss!)

Moët Happy Hour vibe at Richard’s Rooftop

Shake for Champagne (soooo fun!!!)

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1 minute ago, Lustate said:

 

On deck 6 in the Necessities shop they have all sorts of cards. 🙂 (inc bday which was needed lol). 

 

Just say thanks and a nice mention in the end of voyage survey 🙂 

Thank you!!!

I also haven’t seen mistreatment of staff. The staff is super nice, always look happy and all we’ve spoken to LOVE the line (or at least have said they do). No one seems confused or unprepared. They are all wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and well- trained 

6 hours ago, keels81 said:

 

Are we on the same cruise? On my VIP tour today, we were told it was at "capacity" at 87 percent with guests and comp'd talent/guests and it definitely feels crowded everywhere. Dinner takes 2+ hours, regardless of restaurants, if you aren't right there at opening with an opening time reservation. Gunbae tonight took us 3.5 hours (we sat down at 6:15 and left a little after 9:45, missing most of the Scarlet Night fun). They've run out of dishes and glassware every night to the point where bar service slows to a halt so they can handwash glassware to serve people. Last night at The Wake, they were using servers from The Galley to help expedite plate delivery and it so much of a disaster. I've never seen so much piled up plates of food/used dishes before and I've cruised Carnival and Royal, with dinners in their MDR.

 

It's definitely not as fun if you aren't a Mega RockStar/RockStar. Also, guests are treating the staff like straight-up trash, so they're not enjoying this cruise.

I’m only quoting what we were told about occupancy. If you’ve specifically been told 87%, I believe you.

we haven’t had a single dinner take anywhere near 3 hrs. Test Kitchen first night was the longest maybe 2 hrs 2 15. I’m not a person who wants to rush through dinner. 2 hrs is perfect for me. Our dining times have all been 7:30-8:30 and the longest we waited to get in was Test kitchen 15 min on first night. And no, I haven’t seen any crazy pile ups of dishes or service issues. The On The Rocks bar has been the only place where there isn’t enough staff plus staff there is slow plus they’ve run out of glasses.

im not sure why it’s more fun for Rockstars? No special perks at dinner or other venues. Only Richards rooftop area.

BTW, nothing about Scarlet Night started until 9:30 and the pool party began at 10:50pm so you didn’t miss anything.

2 hours ago, Lustate said:

 

It can be done, but in all honesty a "thank you" and a nice card is easier for the crew. They are all paid on a higher fixed salary so they financially are fine, and if you give them cash they have to complete a load of paperwork re taxes, and hand the cash in in the crew area. 

 

A good box of choc and a meaningful card would go a long way though I'm sure, and mention them by name in the end of voyage survey as that also helps them with future contracts. 

 

Best wishes

I don’t have anything with me to give them or even a card. But I appreciate this information. They (and entire crew) were stellar!

Can I tip Suite Concierge and my room attendant? If so, what amount? The room attendant is especially fantastic! 

They told us a bit over 50%. Nothing feels crowded. Our cruise was a bit different with entertainment because of NYE. I loved Never Sleep Alone and Duel Reality was great too. Ship musicians are excellent and the parties have been fantastic. I really don’t want this cruise to end! Best cruise I’ve ever had by a mile!

1 hour ago, wilycoyote76 said:

For you and op as well was the overall service in the dining rooms/activities/feel with that many people on board acceptable in your opinion? I saw a YouTube video of a guy on the same sailing that said the ship was broken with that many people on board. I’m not getting that same impression from you or op, just wanted to confirm. I’m thinking about going on the same sailing this December.

We are sailing on Valiant Lady with “a bit” over half. Service is impeccable at all restaurants. A few nights we waited maybe 10-15 to get seated (short line) Other than the pool at 2pm on a sea day, nothing feels crowded. I never saw the Galley very crowded and there are tons of servers/ staff up there.

I feel like it’s a very smooth ship. In many areas, didn’t even notice the normal little rocking. 

It is indeed face jewels. Did it for NYE. Got there 10 minutes early, was 4th in line. Very fun!

Another great day. Dined at Pink Agave which was phenomenal. Service continues to be stellar.

Food and service best I’ve had on a ship! Enjoying the shows/ musicians too. New Years was a blast! Pool a bit too crowded but we’ve got Richard’s Rooftop for peace and quiet.

A fantastic night! Test kitchen was lovely. The Never Sleep Alone show so free at. Goodnight!

We upgraded at port to Rock Star Seriously Aft Suite largest balcony for the lowest price that you could bid on it prior. $1100

This is seriously amazing! Lunch at Dockhouse sooooo good! 

So, Discover. Then Spaces, then venue? On board, the shows populate there? Not through Even Line Up.

(cruise is today so I’m pretty confident what’s there is fairly firm)

There she is!!!

4 hours ago, Lustate said:

Just a note.

 

Menu B is not as nice as menu A. The cocktail pairing are really good but a little boozy so if you’re a slow drinking you may want to ask for a pause between courses. 

Personally I’m not a blue cheese or mushroom fan so B is my preference

So on a 5 night cruise, they have A for 2 nights then B for last? B looks much more interesting to me

We are at JW Marriott Marquis after driving from the St Pete area. Had a nice day Downtown. Shopping, a few drinks, did Happy Hour at our hotel (BouludSud)- nice appetizers and wine on Happy Hour Menu.

our plan is to drive over and park around 12:45pm. Hopefully enter terminal at 1:00pm for our 1:30pm time slot.

Just mapped out shows to try for in order of importance to us so hopefully that goes well.

background: couple in early 50s. Have cruised NCL, RCCL, DCL maybe about 15 cruises. None since mid-2017. We prefer land All Inclusives ( big Sandals junkies) but the food/drinks looked great on VV and the no kids convinced my husband to try it (cruises aren’t his favorite but he wanted to go on this one). 

will try to post here during the cruise. 
 

excited!!!

A spa sales thing? A clothing sale? 
 

anyone know?

Can someone describe exactly where in the app I will make show bookings?

best to turn to airplane mode?

any other tips?

will I book spa in app as well?

my order to try for:

Duel Reality

VHS Workout

Never Sleep Alone

if still available, I’ll then grab Untitled Dance Party thing and It’s a Ship Show

Great info. Thanks!