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    Mixed Drinks/Cocktails with drink packages

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    4 hours ago, debfed65 said:

    Just an add on to what I said before... you can also specify what size glass you want lol.  They are generous with their shots, so if you like it strong the standard glass they use may suffice.  But you can also ask for a larger glass, and ask for the full cold can of soda on the side.  

     

    As I said before, the bartenders are very friendly & accommodating. Just be polite & respectful as we all should be and you will be fine with getting what you like to drink. 

    Perfect…thanks so much for the info!!!

    Mixed Drinks/Cocktails with drink packages

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I may be overthinking this, but can someone explain how Celebrity handles mixed drinks and cocktails within the drink packages? Like…I’ve seen the lists of brands that are included with each package, but I’m still a bit confused…
     

    For example, with the classic package, if I order a Captain Morgan and Coke, would that be included with no extra charge since both Captain and Coke are included in the drink package? For a Bloody Mary, would it be just include a vodka from the classic package? 
     

    It’s just a bit confusing (at least to me) how it’s laid out by Celebrity…

     

    Thanks,

     

     Steve

    Anyone Recently Used Ramses Tours?

    in Africa & Middle East

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    New to this thread, but we just booked a RCCL trip for next summer with an overnight in Alexandria. We were originally going to stick to a cruise line excursion, but perusing this thread has made me consider a tour with Ramses. 
     

    Just a couple question for those who have used them. I see they have a few “pre-packaged” tours that all do Giza and the Sphinx, coupled with one more activity. (Grand Egyptian Museum, a boat ride on the Nile, etc…)

     

    I guess my question is are these tours “customizable”? Could we reach out to them and request a tour that does Giza, the GEM, AND a Nile boat ride? Also, I’m a bit confused about the tour sizes…obviously they get cheaper the more people you have, but there’s also a mention of joining a group tour of 2-35 people. How does that all work?

     

    Looking forward to some feedback. Based on this thread and other reviews I’ve seen online, they appear to be a very reputable tour company. 

    Couple cruising with different C&A levels

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    So, my wife is cruising on Enchantment with her mother this June. That cruise will put her at 55 nights, so she will be Emerald on our Allure cruise in July. I will still only have 49 points, so obviously I’d still just be Platinum. 
     

    How exactly does Royal handle this situation? Will we both get Emerald perks in July, or just her? 
     

    Thanks in advance!

     

     Steve

    Refund on a cruise with FCC applied?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    58 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

    Yes you can get back the cash from the first FCC.  Only the 100% part though not the bonus 25%

     

    basically you end up with what you paid, you cannot gain. 

    Ok, thanks for the info. I wasn’t trying to gain the bonus 25%, I just wasn’t clear if 

    we actually got money back from the FCC’s or just the cash we paid. Although, I guess technically, the FCC’s were cash at one point!

     

    Thanks so much for the clarification!

    Refund on a cruise with FCC applied?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Ok, quick question about how this works, since I’m thoroughly confused...

     

    We had a cruise cancelled last year and opted for the 125% FCC. We booked another cruise for June of this year, using the FCC’s we got last year. We did end up having to pay some out of pocket (about $800) to make final payment last month.

     

    Now, when our June cruise officially cancels, (It hasn’t yet, but it 100% will...) and I choose to take the refund, what exactly will I get back? Would I get refunded the cash I paid plus the value of the FCC’s we used to book the cruise, or just the cash?

     

    I understand the policy as it reads, but I just wasn’t sure how it changes when there are FCC’s applied to the balance. 
     

    Sorry for the extremely long question...🤣

    Question about MTD reservation

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Hi, guys...

     

    My wife and I are traveling on the Grandeur next month on a 9 day trip to the NE/Canada. We are on one reservation, and my Mother in Law (traveling alone) is on another reservation. The two of us have a 5:30 MTD reservation every night. When I try to make a reservation for the same time for my MIL, I get the message: "Guest not configured for My Time Dining". It will not let me add the MTD for her.

     

    Here's my question...rather than go through the trouble of sorting it all out ahead of time, would it be easier for the 3 of us to just show up to our standing MTD reservation and just hope they can accommodate all 3 of us? 

     

    Anyone out there have experience with this issue? Thanks in advance!

     

    Steve

    Parking at Brooklyn terminal for westbound crossing

    in Cunard Line

    Posted

    Good morning,

     

    Does anyone out there have any experience with parking their vehicle at the Brooklyn Cruise terminal before a westbound crossing so that the car is conveniently waiting nearby when the crossing is over?

     

    I just wasn’t sure if they allow you to park on days where there isn’t a cruise departure. I was planning on parking the car, then getting a ride to JFK for the flight to Europe.

     

    Anyone out there ever done this for a westbound QM2 crossing? Any feedback would be appreciated!

     

    Steve

     

     

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    Onboard cash account currency for Baltic Cruise?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    We’re cruising the Baltics on RCCL out of Southampton in June. (Navigator) When we cruise out of US ports, we have gotten in the habit of putting cash towards our onboard account rather than a credit card. (We have credit cards...we just feel we have a better handle on our onboard spending this way.)

     

    Anyhow, is it possible to do this on a European cruise? If so, what currency do they prefer at check in? I would assume GBP, since we leave out of the UK?

     

    If anyone has any experience with this, any feedback would be appreciated!

     

    Steve

     

     

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    Currency for onboard cash account on Baltic Cruise?

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    We’re cruising the Baltics on RCCL out of Southampton in June. When we cruise out of US ports, we have gotten in the habit of putting cash towards our onboard account rather than a credit card. (We have credit cards...we just feel we have a better handle on our onboard spending this way.)

     

    Anyhow, is it possible to do this on a European cruise? If so, what currency do they prefer at check in? I would assume GBP, since we leave out of the UK.

     

    If anyone has any experience with this, any feedback would be appreciated!

     

    Steve

     

     

     

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    Wonderful Copenhagen 2017 edition.

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Hello, everyone.

     

    We will be docking on a Sunday in June at Oceankaj (berth 333, I believe) The wife and I are planning on just strolling around central Copenhagen for the day, and possibly taking a canal cruise from Nyhavn.

     

    A couple questions...do the cruise lines have a shuttle to take guests into central Copenhagen, or would the public bus/taxi be a better option? I think I read somewhere that the 26 bus doesn’t operate on Sundays.

     

    We’re not really operating on any specific schedule, we’d just like a simple way to get to the central part of town for a few hours.

     

    Suggestions?

     

    Thanks in advance

     

    Steve

     

     

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    Panoramic Oceanview Rooms-Navigator

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    My wife and I have, I think that very room. We absolutely loved it. Steps from being outside on the pool/upper deck. Quiet, very little traffic. Loved the views. Great room overall. ce16cd692ad31700b0dffe1550fdb203.jpg6d8c517d8685fac671edcc8f2ba81a2b.jpg144751d518515f7e956747fc1beba50c.jpg

     

     

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    Very nice pictures! Did you notice more motion than normal way up there? (I actually hope the answer is “yes”!)

     

     

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    Panoramic Oceanview Rooms-Navigator

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Hello, all

     

    Does anyone have any feedback on the Panoramic Oceanview cabins on deck 12 of Navigator? We snagged 1802...the one looking directly out over the bow for our Baltic cruise in June.

     

    Seems like a very quiet area, being behind the spa and all. Anyone stayed in them? Love to hear your experiences.

     

    Steve

     

     

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