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Pfffft...NCL is basically doing it...there is no real main dining room on their ships. Nice try to spin what I said. In reality all the cruise lines have to do now is flip the switch and make every dining area (other than the buffet) charge an extra fee...

Really? Anyone who has been cruising for any length of time will tell you the service and quality and quantity of food in the MDR has gone downhill drastically. It all started with the invention of Specialty dining. IMO it will continue to decline until it (MDR) is completely removed as an option. As for food being subjective... as an example, I am sure if one eats bologna sandwiches as their main staple of food each and every day, coming onboard eating and dining in the MDR would be an incredible experience.

Sometime around mid -April the free cruise will show up as available in your Casino Royale profile. Typically, but not always, any sailing you choose which has an open interior cabin available...you can use your free voucher for two in a single cabin. Also-two interiors do not equate to a balcony.

In addition to what has already been stated, I think they may overbook GTY cabins prior to final payment to account for an average of guests who ultimately cancel before the due date. Following the computer algorithm. Since this seems to be coming a thing...RCCL IT may need to adjust said algorithm.

My answer would be similar to the famous line from the movie Dumb and Dumber. At the end of the movie he asked Miss Swanson what are his chances and she said not good...he follows with you mean like 1-100 and she said more like 1-million. The scene ends with him being elated as he said "so you are telling me there is a chance" lol

I doubt it was as supervisor who did this to you. I had the same thing happen to me a few years ago in Miami... we rolled up in our car barely got out and the porter said tip him in order to get my bags on the ship...I said take me to your supervisor...which he did and then he proceeded to tell the supervisor he did not say such a thing. I took their picture with my phone and then told them both they better pray my bags make it on the ship. My bags made it on...and no, my usual tip to these guys did not happen on this occasion.

Not sure which post is more disturbing, the OP negativity or this heartless response.

No one is going to stop you if you have a mini or two in your pocket. However, a large bottle, 95% chance you are directed to go straight to the check in table to have it stored until the last night of the cruise.

The Wonder 4 slots do well...they had a couple on Odyssey, but I never saw anyone hit. Another game I like to play is Gryphon...they had one on the ship but once again...it too was ice cold. I even got the bonus (something rare for this particular ITG game) and it paid me like 20 bucks...so disappointing. On my way back to the ship in Curacao I stopped into the Renaissance Hotel Casino...they had a game called Frogged Up...it was a lot of fun...my first spin I won a hundo so...I guess that made it more fun lol.

alrighty then...just for the record...please list your "fun" machines since everyone else's list seem to suck. Without it, it is just too easy for you to proclaim everyone in the band is out of step but you.

Well Carl...they may suck...but at least they are fun and I don't have to speak chinese to play them.

Shocking...I knew something just was not right....As for the 25K...nice but guaranteed visit to customs at debarkation with that one....

One other item of note...we all know the cheese plate is gone from the classic menu but they took it a step further on this ship...the cheddar cheese is now a soft processed cheese similar to the old Kraft orange slices that do not melt in a fire. So be alert if you are getting orange cheese on a sandwich or some slices in the buffet...it may not be what you expect.

I am sure there are plenty who played 20 bucks and won 30 then ran out of the casino proclaiming a windfall. 😁

I agree with Pandamonia...what pros??? People touched the buttons anyway...so yeah..it is a non-working gimmick to make a few people feel better. Reminds me of the time a friend of mine told me his wife always complained about the house being too hot or too cold. So he put in a fake thermostat...each night she would go over to it and move the dial...and then proclaim how much more comfortable she was.

Omg...can't believe I didn't see you in there...of course it has been a few years since I last met you. I saw one big hit on the Wheel of fortune...three 5X pay symbols and he won 5K...outside of that...brutal...for an 8 night cruise there should have been considerably more action. Now that you say it was not an anomaly actually bums me out further lol.

Thanks for your opinion...I too have spent my share of time in the casino...last year alone I went on 11 casino royale cruises on multiple ships...so...machines like Scarab, the Devil Wicked Wheels, Tiki's, Captain Riches, Golden Egypt, Rich little pigs... just to name a few...all missing...matter of fact...I found it to be a small casino. Fact is...for whatever reason...It did not pay out like normal on "this cruise"...maybe you should be glad you were not on it.

Fixed it for you...😜

Just came back from the Spring Break 8 night to Aruba. I think there have been plenty of reviews about this relatively new ship but I would like to present a few of my thoughts. This particular sailing set a ship record for the number of passengers, and it certainly felt like it. Two thumbs down- the elevators...whoever came up with the bright idea of touchless floor selection buttons on a cruise ship should be fired immediately. These buttons are so sensitive that if you came within 3 inches of the panel it would light it up like a Christmas tree and then you were headed to every floor. The concept may work fine if you have 2-3 guests... but on an overcrowded ship...absolutely horrible. In addition, countless times, the elevator would just sit there trying to figure out what to do...prompting people to get off thinking it was broke. Continuing with two thumbs down- The Casino. Since this ship was originally set to go the Asia route and then did a Covid re-route... most of the slot machines onboard are marketed towards passengers from that area. A lot of the machines normally found on other ships were not present. Outside of a small spattering of hand-pays, these machines were cold as ice...the worst I have witnessed in 30 years of cruising. Rooms are smaller, our balcony room had less space and overall storage was at a premium. The two biggest storage areas are above the bed...not what I consider to be a place which can easily be accessed. Dining- We had early seating... like real early...like are you kidding me early...5:00pm... what happened to 6pm....or the super early 5:30pm? I can only imagine this is another ploy to push even more passengers to go the buffet or specialty route. Even with the now condensed menu the dining room staff were overwhelmed. Do not try to use your D+-Pinnacle vouchers in the dining room...good chance you will earn a chance to head to guest services to get the charge removed. After a couple fails, I proceeded to get my drink before dinner and enter the dining room with it. Ok...now for Two thumbs up-The Sea-Plex, not because of the super-sized Playmakers or the countless events which actively take place throughout each day.... but because of the venue itself. All kids had a place to hang out and interact. This cut-down on the clogged stairwells and mischief normally found on a sailing this time of year. The I-Fly and North Star... both are a really a great experience. They go out of their way to ensure safety and is a must do while onboard. The Diamond lounge is in a super convenient location...fwd. of the ship right off the stairwell on deck 4. These days, I usually never bother to venture in but due to this great location I actually visited a couple times...and no it was never crowded. This cruise was a milestone cruise and on the last day I did receive the crystal block...however, it was not in color as the latest benefit updates suggested. Captain Per is an awesome Captain and goes out of his way to socialize with his passengers. In closing...will I cruise Odyssey again??...probably not...maybe one of its sister ships (if it happens to sail out of Port Canaveral). I like the Oasis class as I find them easier to navigate and have better crowd control. All in my opinion.

Unreal...I never said it was, corporate makes the rules...the ship follows those rules with employees who were trained by corporate ...that is what I said. Now with regards to your other definitive answers...Please substantiate those claims...it certainly would clear up a lot of confusion "if" you can.

You missed the part where I said "under corporate direction" ...You seem to running around offering definitive responses to posters opinions...however at this point they are all unsubstantiated. If you are such an insider...why not back it up with some proof? Oh and Yes...Webinar(s) have taken place in the past and one could very easily take place again with the current hot gratuity topic. Especially if metrics start showing a major uptick of guests heading to Guest Services to remove them.

Here is a better idea...how about Cruise Critic use their connections to create a tipping webinar featuring a Royal Caribbean spokesperson who can field some of these questions. I am confident it would be a highly attended event.

Incorrect. There is no way the finance team onboard (working under the direction of Corporate) has been given zero input of how their system works. The reality is those jobs are trained by Corporate before they are placed onboard a ship.

How could your comment on post 360 be in reference to post 363...now that is funny....

They Don't give free drinks at the Captains Q&A session.