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but that creates a loud whistle noise for other rooms along the corridor..hard to block it out or for staff to trace it

dh will be happy to see Coors lite on Classic. I lkke the Premoum Coffee and Teas!

i think your cabin will be in AQ Class SV is the better choice !

i think your cabin will be in AQ Class

Yup...that just became one of their rules too.. I think they were in shock over the decor and never thought about pet friends! We used to do Pet friendly with our cat.. not the top shelf picks! Sadly the cat is gone now, but we are now pet and allergy free! We are trying a Wyndham hotel pre cruise in Dania Beach in Jan..the Embassy suite is too old, dusty and dated and may be under renov.. The breakfast buffet was just okay!

we make it work..trade off for AQ Class if we cannot get the S: with real balcony get the bed by the bathrm.. keep bi folds open..turn chairs to face inward most of time. This give a nice open area. (these cabins are long and narrow,) we enjoy the open window for views/ phots when we go in and out of ports or want to see the sea or sky.. you have more privacy and quiet with walls on the sides.. trying it is the only way to know

hopefully prices will drop, market does control..look for sales! AQ Class is hopefilly still a good alt..also pricier than in the padt. You get BLU dining...thermal suite access and still on Celeb..in our opinik nicer that Royal ships and amenities/ food

Includes foraging for food, water and beer.. reduced wi fi, limited free TV.... It's a new world .. Dtr and fam just stayed at a new style "Tru" Hilton for 1 night.. ultra modern, minimal ( meaning no) style, plastic decor including chairs, no closets or dressers, hang your "gear" on wall hooks. Room smelled of "Wet Dog" ( one son allergic to dogs..thank heaven for benydryl). Was not cheap on price ..they would not go back!

oops..just realized this is a SUITE thread..we are mostly AQ class cruisers but I alreay typed it..sorry! As far back as we can recall (which starts with Mercury on X and Radiance on Royal), towel animals ( along with door decorations) were always a Royal C thing. Some attendants on X did the animals but it was not part the expected "services". One day dh opened our door & found a towel monkey hanging from a clip hanger, sporting his fav & VERY expensive sunglasses! Thanks but no thanks! Not having the room made up til late in the day is not good.. but worse is if it is not turned down and refreshed early while we are at dinner....we like to sit out and stargaze! We try to work with our attendants on the schedules..They no longer have assts but often work together... only 1 bad attendant over the years.. a pretty good record!

Only for guests in AQ class and thermal suite pass. Why is it a struggle? It is a very nice locker rm area. What is the stay on board til 3 pm deal? Does it include lunch,?

we had one choc incident..but after they were leaving them on the dresser..easy fix! hoping for the upgraded shower gel and body cream..(I bring my own hair products.) what about the afternoon Canapes? .

So in essence, the new program has a neg affect on those who have the basic internet as a perk ( Elite minutes or in an "inclusive" package?)? Internet used to be awful on M Class ships.. they would often adjust back one's minutes because of poor function. now back to square one unless we pay ? i will.let my dh know..he might want to upgrade..but the game he likes might not work anyhow. Not planning on bringing anything but the old Samsing tablet...still good for reading books

Andy is the best...still looking out for us!

thats good to know..we are using our cred card points to reduce final payment so will be low on OBC! But all spa, dining and excursions are prepaid..so you never know

Blu staff have other jobs.. lets keep it as is!

not paying extra so it is what it is.. we can text home from some ports if needed

all our OBC goes to extra spa and the shops for most, we tip the standard amt and then for individuals we prefer to give cash in their hand ..it's then their choice if they want to pool it. in BLU we tip those we have helping us regularly, the maitrw d and assistant and sometimes group cash for the maitre d to put in pooled fund.. Sommelier gets grars regukarky so maybe a wee bit extra..

with ASCENT being the newest, we hope they will try to keep it classy!

glad OP is feeling better so rest of the Cruise may be enjoyed. that was a nice uodate that may put some at ease..

hope you will post your reactions from your Ascent cruise.. we are booked for January ...in AQ Class

also slower service.. get 2 tbls nearby ( same waiters)and rotate each night consult w maitre d once u board

so no more "live from" posts from me ! when did the limitations start? I used to enjoy posting with pics but we only have the E + wifi and or whatever came with our all in booking?? truth is, there are great stock pics on line so less need to share!

Royal wants x to be in that same market.. possibly more profit in low end shorter cruises

sounds like the X of today..is just perfect for you. Some of us would just prefer the extra little touches!

well said.. some folks are quite blase..until it may be something they like is cut out... We should all stick together!