dthomaso

I have read recently in the Sarasota newspaper that there is a feasability study ongoing to see if there can be a cruise port located outside the bridge. They were not specific on any location and if accomplished, it would be years from now. This tells me there is interest in attracting more and larger cruise ships to the Tampa area.

Connies last drydock was April of 2013. She is not scheduled currently for her next drydock.

Don't know how many folks know this, but the parking garage across from the RCCL terminal is free for handicapped with handicapped parking tag, plate or rearview mirror hanger. The handicapped person needs to show identification so they must be in the vehicle.

Very nice start to your review. Looking forward to more. You mentioned the casual attire during dining. I might point out that it has been our experiance the on the first day/evening on board the dress code is relaxed. When I asked about this I was told by crew that alot of folks don't have their baggage yet so they don't push it.

I wouldn't worry too much. The Celebrity web site is definately messed up. Just be sure to have any documentation stating that you have the beverage package when you board at the terminal. Double check and make sure the beverage package is notated on your seapass card when it is issued to you. Prior to our Silhouette cruise this month we received in the mail documentation from Celebrity that included all information concerning our cruise, to include the beverage package.

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Can you tell me who the piano player was in the Schooner Bar? Thanks......

After seeing 7708 on a cabin crawl, we couldn't believe the balcony!! We have now been lucky enough to book 7708 for BOTH legs of our B2B in December.

I apologize, I was not aware of those packages. Can you provide a link to those descriptions?

Apology not required. My bad.......This was from Celebrity. Too bad Royal can't mirror the Celebity drink packages.

Regular coffee is free on the ship, and available 24 hours. Specialty coffee (latte, cappuccino, etc.) is extra cost, and is not included in any drink package.

Your response is misleading.........

Classic Non-Alcoholic Package

In addition to enjoying your favorite Coca Cola can and fountain sodas selections such as Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange and Coke Zero, you may also enjoy fresh squeezed and bottled juices, Premium Coffees and Teas and Non-Premium Bottled Water.

Premium Non-Alcoholic Package

Enjoy nearly our entire selection of sodas selections on board including all canned and fountain soft drinks from Coca Cola, Premium Bottled Water from Evian, Perrier and San Pellegrino, Specialty Coffees and Teas, Non-Alcoholic Frozen Drinks and Smoothies, Red Bull Energy Drink and Specialty Waters from Vitamin Water.

We were able to check out 7708 on Freedom during our cabin crawl. The balcony was a dream. We were the lucky enough to book 7708 on the Indy for both legs of our B2B in Dec 2013. Reeeaaallly looking forward to this experiance. :)

Hello everyone.

 

My first post on these forums. We have booked on the Silhouette for June this year. I haven't had the opportunity to get through many posts yet, but I have one question please. Our TA advised us that if we booked the classic, or premium alcohol packages, these didn't include wine at dinner - in the main dining room. This doesn't sound right to me. Surely this is included?

Plenty of you people will know the answer to this.

Classic Package

Upgrade your cruise experience and pay one price to enjoy all of the benefits of our Classic Non-Alcoholic package as well as all Beers up to $5 per serving and spirits, cocktails and wines by the glass up to $8 per serving.

*Starting from: 44.00 USD Per Night

Premium Package

For the ultimate in value and convenience, our premium package provides all the benefits of our Premium Non-Alcoholic Package. In addition, you can enjoy our entire selection of Beers as well as Spirits, Cocktails and Wines by the Glass up to $12 per serving.

*Starting from: 54.00 USD Per Night

You can have your wine by the glass at dinner.

I would be interested in the beverage packages but I would like to know if they are worth the cost. Is there a record of the drinks you order annotated on your cabin charge sheet, or do you just have to remember and record it youself at the end of the day?

I just looked at a Holland America, Ryndam cruise out of Tampa that will go to Santo Tomas in Mar 2013.