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If you want a peak dining time, book now and pre-pay. You will have the reservation at the current discount.
If there is a better 1st night deal when you board....politely ask the maitre'd if they can do anything to give you the better deal. They want to make you happy.
But, if you wait until you board to make a reservation, you might possibly get a slightly better deal ...but if they don't have a time you want....what good is that?
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Flying in on departure day will always have at least some risk.
However since you are flying from Orlando, winter weather is not really a concern.
You should be ok, .....but anything can happen.
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Suggest a hearty breakfast!!
Bringing food ashore it not a smart idea.
Enjoy your cruise.
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OP asked for "the best romantic ambiance". IMHO, a group party at LPC or eating in one of the venues you can eat in all week is not the answer.
Like many here I also suggest a lovely quiet romantic dinner out on your veranda. See the stars and listen to the sounds of the ocean as the ship cruises....and it's February!
Talk to your butler in advance. Ask for any combination of restaurant items you like. They will make it happen. Don't forget to have the butler take pictures...it will be a great evening!
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One good test may be:
How do the young folks in your group react to the general fact that X ships are pretty quiet after 11pm?
If they are looking for lots of late night fun....X may not be for them.
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First....Breath ....now exhale....Relax. All is good. You are going on a cruise. Now for some basics:
Rule #1: Don't let a TA pick your cabin. They don't have to live in it ... and don't care as much as you do. You have to learn where to book.
Rule #2: Tell us your departure date. We all know websites (that we cannot mention due to forum rules) that will show all available rooms. Tell us your date and we can tell you if you should move and to where.
That's what makes CC so great.... so much info here!
The members here will help you...just give us the info we need to help. Talk to us!
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Is this really the new reality?......So sad.
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Do NOT give up the corner.
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6 minutes ago, Fouremco said:
Why doesn't he wear the bathing suit with a pair of shorts over them. When he reaches the pool, he can take the shorts off.
Great idea!!
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47 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said:
Le Petit Chef was a nice experience- also the food- while not the great Qsine menu, was very good. The M class ships still have the good old Qsine.
Sorry to report but the old QSine menu is gone from M class ships too. Such a shame as we were big QSine fans.
I believe it's now LPC fleetwide.
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We keep coming back for a "value" escape from our New York winter. But that value is getting harder and harder to find.
We are just short of elite + and have not been aboard in 11 months and no X trips planned. Our longest absence in 15 years.
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32 minutes ago, Bo1953 said:
Yes, presume there is, $25.00 until you are not charged.
This is on X's website.
cheers and bon voyage
Very well said. Cheers to you too!
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We use this. All plug types for electric conversion + USB too for 150 countries. Just slide out the right plug.
Take it all over the world. Works well.
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It's the first night of your Honeymoon cruise......book it. MDR is a bit "nutty" the first night anyway (you are not missing anything) and night #2 is usually more dress-up in MDR (now called evening chic)
Be sure to tell them ( t Tuscan) the occasion before you are seated. I would call or stop in early on embarkation day and let them know. They should note it in their record.
We had a great staff at Tuscan on Summit in January.
Congrats and enjoy your honeymoon!
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23 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:
3144 is next to some undefined crew space. Sometimes lots of banging was going on in there. Other times completely quiet. 3142 is fine.
That white space is the kitchen/galley for the main dining room. Took a tour once and entered thru the Specialty kitchen next door. The MDR kitchen/galley is huge and also on deck 2
That probably explains the "banging".
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9 minutes ago, jelayne said:
Strange they would call them Sunset Suites on the Silhouette if they are forward.Would work on a westbound TA. LOL!
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I have had this trouble with AA even before the 737 situation. AA made a massive terrible flight time change....
I remember because I called and told the rep (Pleasantly, so she know I was making a joke) "I am not a piece of freight that doesn't care when it flies".
She laughed and worked with me. It all worked out.
As usual, call and be polite and see if they can help you .
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On 12/1/2019 at 8:48 AM, cruisestitch said:
Could you tell if they simply ran out of the large bottles or if they had discontinued offering them?
I believe I was told they no longer carry them. Only small bottles from now on.
Made sense to me because the larger bottles were helpful to the passengers, but more expensive to X...so out they went!
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Really wonder how LPC is doing fleet-wide ???
We really liked Qsine so hoping LPC is a giant flop and a more "traditionally menued" venue replaces it!
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Large bottles were no longer available on Summit in January 2019. They used to be and mostly solved this issue of getting enough water. But alas, (like many good things on X) they are no more.
Suggest you make friends with a server you see regularly somewhere and talk to them. They know what the "system" allows them to do for you. A few $$$ spread around to them won't hurt your cause either.
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Another vote for a private tour company. It's too significant to see with a "busload".
Sincerely suggest that anyone going to tour the D-Day area take a look at Steven Ambrose's D-Day book. Reading that before going (yes it is VERY long) really enhanced appreciation of the sites and what happened there.
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All the laundry perks (don't forget the pressing and dry cleaning) + internet discount are best for us.
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15 hours ago, dbcruzin said:
Since you were able to be on the ship so early on embarkation day, were you allowed to disembark and explore old San Juan if you wanted or did you have to stay on the ship once you embarked?
Yes - You can check in and leave the ship in SJU since Summit departs late (usually 8:30 pm). We have gone for an early dinner in Old San Juan.
Just check muster drill and "all aboard" times. This past January (2019) muster drill was an inconvenient 4:45pm. Lots of people missed it. Prior years it was 7:30pm....so it's been changing.
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Tell (24 hours prior) whoever is in charge of the dining venue you will be in on your anniversary. Also tell your room steward.
Don't expect much and you might be pleasantly surprised by some extra attention.
BTW, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
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Please don't sweat the whole tipping thing. The cruise line charges you the base tip amount. Leave that in place and if you feel someone has been nice or otherwise helpful....give them a bit extra.
Also, I like to remember the staff really working their way up. One cruise there was a bathroom attendant by the main lounge. Every night he would open the door, smile, say "have a nice evening" etc. and, of course, the bathroom was spotless. The last evening, I gave him a tip .... his look of genuine surprise and gratitude was "priceless".
Please remember these staff members work so hard for themselves and their families. They are far away from home for long periods of time and many come from situations that are difficult for most of us to even imagine. Saying "thank you" and putting a few extra dollars in their hand is much appreciated.....and so is a positive comment card mention.