sjlocke

"Disney Fantasy Review, Adults Only - Sept 2017"

A review from the future! lol

I'll disagree on "things to do". We went NCL to Alaska this summer, and there were a lot of times where there was nothing to do. On the Fantasy, there's always a movie showing, or a trivia time, or a liquor tasting, or something. We miss a lot due to conflicting events.

That's interesting. They're serving you from the buffet on the Fantasy? We did Palo brunch last month on the Dream, which is the same setup as the Fantasy, and we were still able to serve ourselves.

Yes, last summer, iirc, as you walked up, a "server" got you a plate, and walked around with you as you told him what you wanted.

The display on the Fantasy last summer was gorgeous. While I would prefer to get my own food, if they are going to do it for sanitary reasons, I'm good with that.

As you can see, there are three tables filled with pastries, breads, fruits, salads, seafood, meats and cheeses, caviar, crab (sliced legs!), shrimp, tuna, etc., etc. Then you have the cart to order from with eggs florentine, benedict, oysters rockefeller, fried mozzarella, etc. Another cart with calzones and pizzas (you can get half and half), and then another cart with main course dishes like chicken parm, salmon, beef, pasta.

Oh, and dessert too.

There is a ton of non-seafood, non-granola food available at the brunch. If he didn't partake of the rest that was available, next time bring him some crackers to eat and have a good time yourself.

Check this: http://disneycruiselineblog.com/2016/04/personal-navigators-3-night-bahamian-cruise-port-canaveral-march-31-2016/

Hi All

I am a relative new cruiser. Have 2 under my belt so far. One was Princess and one was RCCL. Some in my family want to try DCL but I am a little worried as we have no small children we are all adults. Is there enough for adults to do and would we have a good time? We are looking at the Dream for a 3 night sailing. Any insight would be appreciated!!

Here, read through these: http://disneycruiselineblog.com/personal-navigators/

We found that trying to use the sky lounge (or whatever it's called on the Pearl) for inside viewing extremely frustrating as many camp out there all day along the glass, so viewing the scenery from over the tops of others heads, is less than favorable. Some even had the comforters off their bed, so it looks like they have slept there overnight to protect their space. We enjoyed our aft balcony for those sweeping views and kept the TV on for the commentary.

As well, the windows in the Spinnaker were horribly streaked and spotted. You'd think they'd want the best, and pristine glass, up there. But viewing was pretty weak. Anyways, it was a beautiful 65-70 or so. I don't know why you wouldn't want to be outside.

I'm attaching a stitched panoramic I shot from Deck 12.

and one of the now- off the menu cone things in Le Bistro.

Last week, there were cone things on the menu at Le Bistro on the Pearl.

yes, except at Teppanyaki you can order as many entrees as you want.

We just got off the Pearl, and I had no notion that you could do that. I had steak and shrimp, but would have preferred steak and lobster (not an actual option).

If you want the commentary and glacier viewing to match up, you need port side. The above posts are very simplistic and obviously got only a small portion of the potential opportunities in Glacier Bay. For some, including myself, It is an "all day thing". Interesting only the mention of Margerie Glacier. There are, at least 4 glaciers that are seen, 2 prior to that one, and another right next to it (used to adjoin when I first sailed there). Before entry, I always see a lot of wildlife since the ship is stalled outside Bartlett Cove. Everyone is different- just a general statement. You see nothing but raves about Alaska visits. Enjoy.

A bit insulting, but ok. Actually, last week, there was one prior to Margerie, and two after, viewable from either side. I must have missed the narration specifically being tailored to the port side, even though I had the tv on in my starboard room and admired the views from throughout the ship "all day".

It doesn't matter which side. The ship gets to Marjerie Glacier around 9:00 am or so, and spins 4-5 times in place. It's good to know it isn't an all day thing, so you don't sleep late and miss it.

Lots of hotels doesn't allow the guests to bring any drinks, sometimes that include water. I'm not sure how often they search bags but the policy is still then same, no drinks allowed.

I have never, ever heard of a hotel doing anything like this, and there would be no way to control it anyways.

This is the kind of thing that makes me think my go-to DCL isn't as overpriced as I was coming to think it was. Not that I ever brought soda or water on board, but I can see the way it is going.

It's on the page that talks about specialty dining packages. Here's the link.

 

At the bottom of the table it says:

 

18% gratuity and specialty service charge will be added at time of purchase.

 

It's also in the FAQs.

 

It's also in the terms and conditions.

There was no purchase. It was part of a promo.

I did also just buy four nights UDP for two others, which the site says should be $84pp, and in the cart it was $99 something, so I assume that was for the gratuities, even though they didn't break it out anywhere. What's the point of doing it that way if you have no choice? Just charge the $99 on the rate page and be done with it.

Well there is absolutely no reason that anyone on a cruise - first time or not - should not know the charges on the ship. The charges for specialty dining, the spa, certain entertainment, etc. are all found on the NCL website or by any fairly simply google search. Those aren't "hidden" fees as they are openly acknowledged by the company. And they are only a surprise if you choose not to do any research into your cruise AT ALL. I was a first time cruiser once and didn't run into any charge that had been hidden from me or that surprised me.

 

I can't feel sorry for somebody who chooses not to check into the most basic information.

Ok, well, first timer here, and we've got the UDP for four nights as part of a promo. I've not seen anything about gratuities, so feel free to point out on the NCL website where those details might be.

What's the point of that? So they can make an extra grand if they can?

Hello, we are a family of 4 and wanted the same. Spoke to an RCCL agent who informed us those rooms are held for parties of 5 or more.

Which rooms are held?

Thanks for the answers. The two room thing is interesting. Two balconies of 2 people was more expensive, but an inner room I'll have to look at.

Ok, it's the middle of the night and I'm poking around the RCCL site. Looking at next June 2017, on Oasis for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens).

However, even when I enter in "four adults" into the tab at the top, everything it shows me only says "occupancy: up to 2 guests". Looking at balconies.

Am I missing something here, is the entire ship sold out of rooms that accommodate four in June? If there aren't any rooms for four, why isn't the site telling me that? I feel like even though it says "up to two" it would accommodate four, since I can click and move onto the page that lets me enter four names.

On DCL, this is easy, but I'm not getting it here.

Thx!

Can you reserve at the 90 days out?