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I was mainly looking for the better group experience - perhaps at the beginning of the cruise where talk might be more towards backgrounds/interests and cruise plans, or later where there make be more talk about the past week.

 

Or if we're really lucky,not talk about the cruise at all!

Full table/great couples, all interesting......I recommend at the beginning.

Oct 2013 RT Boston Canada/NE 7 day

Barb

Available......8636 has a little triangle on the grid......is that why it is available?

also 7636....can you walk all the way through on that deck?

PLse advise.

Thanks.

Anyone have an answer?

and thats why I do..nasty stickers -v- smart imprint on the card = no brainer...lol :)

(and I always get a coke as soon as I am onboard and they just check your card and hand one over)

I only like diet coke in can so don't buy soda package....is that also true on

Oasis?

Thanks

Anyone know if this will still exist on Deck 5?

I am looking at Cabin 6592, above this venue, and some say it is noisy from Latin music and dancing until late.

Anyone have feedback?

Thanks.

I guess I am what you call Loyal to Royal. Last year for the first time in 35 years we tried Princes. SF to Hawaii and back. I was very leary about returning to Princess after such a long absence but let me tell you it was one of the best trips I have ever been on and would do it again in a heartbeat. Food was wonderful, ship was beautiful, you can combine discounts, past guest, military discount, stockholder discount, Amex Platinum credit. I walked onto the ship with over $600 in OBC. Get out there and try it !! :)

I prefer certain ships and cabins. That being said, I don't want the same ole' decorations, layout, et al and have found that I enjoy a variety of ships, returning mostly to the ones that meet my time constraints, itinerary, and value.

I have the same one scheduled (as the above poster) RT LA to Hawaii next Spring on Princess with the same good deal! No flying and great ship!

I will be near forward stairs on Deck 9 balcony to go to Deck 3, 6, and 15 but have possibility of JS 8636. Am thinking that JS not worth it because too far to get to room between events......

Any advice?

Thanks.

I was considering getting a water package but then while reading fine print,it appears one selects the number of bottles to be delivered to your cabin one time (Oasis)....I think I would prefer the way Celebrity does it: simply obtain a bottle at any bar/ rest/ whenever one is needed.....otherwise all the bottles have to be stored somewhere in your cabin.

Anyone have experience with this on Oasis?

Thanks in advance.

price based on cost of total trip and ages of passengers

never do we take insurance offered by Cruise Lines

I wish RCI would ban all smoking. On my 8-22 sailing on EN, I was out on the balcony and the person in the next cabin was smoking on her balcony. Then in horror, I watched as she flicked the cig overboard. It was dark and I could watch the thing glow even hotter as the breeze fanned the butt, and it got blown back against the ship. I don't know if it blew back onto the promenade deck or a lower balcony. But I could follow it all the way down until it was out of sight by the side of the ship. When we left the ship at the end of the cruise, I told the cabin steward what happened and he said I should have told him. He said he could smell smoke in the room but couldn't find proof. They are instructed to confront the offending smoker. It would have come down to my word against hers.

It isn't JUST about the smell but you described it perfectly! All it takes is one

ember starting something that cannot be controlled!!!!!!!!!!

RCCL does loads of Caribbean which is not my area of choice cruising.

Personally, I am not drawn to the RCCL bells and whistle ships, like Mariner and Oasis. We did enjoy Canada/NE on RCCL Brilliance with great weather and RT Boston!!!!

I have enjoyed Celebrity Baltic and Med Cruises which have a less frantic pace as do the ships into Alaska, like Princess and Celebrity.

Hopefully, I will still have those to consider and will one day try Oceana and Azamara. I still think Crystal is way too pricey for me and may not have the general energy on board which I prefer. I don't think RCCL is the only game in town. Those that prefer 20 restaurants and "freestyle" will have something from which to choose......just not my choice!

I think the Oasis is supposed to be converted to DD during drydock in late fall 2014.

 

Here is a link to the menus:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/experiencetypes/category.do?pagename=onboard_cat_dining_options

Those of us cruising 2014 will have same Dining as originally scheduled.

What did Celebrity do when they added BLU? Don't really follow Celebrity news, so am unsure.

BLU was ONE restaurant added for Aqua Class......which also added a larger price increase for the cabin.......a great marketing tool for Celebrity as customers seem to love the smaller venue in more of a specialty type restaurant atmosphere......Personally, I thought it was much ado about nothing and would not do it again......prefer Concierge Class on Celebrity

What I have read so far about DD is just one more reason NOT to go on these ships........I don't need to go searching for a different restaurant every night...

there is something about knowing where you are eating and where you will be served that feels like a real brain rest....which is why I cruise!

luckily we cruise 11/2014 and won't be affected by DD

Marty Bergen Nov 8-15

Otherwise, no directors for duplicate games

Saw this on our Indy cruise back in March one deck below us. Never bothered us so I didnt say anything. I probably should have....:(

 

notice the wind catching embers and/or just so close to the wood on the balcony

ring slipped off finger in bar area after using hand lotion after BR visit ...

did not notice until back at room

went to L and F next AM and could NOT believe it was there......some employee had turned it in....Princess

it does happen.

That's a nice little thing NCL does, but sadly RCCL wants to charge you for it:rolleyes:

this is why fires start

confusing as RCCL says a connecting room but if you look on the Deck Grid

it does not show connecting

apparently, you can see the life boats from this balcony altho it does not

obstruct view.....may be why this cabin is still available

Turns out 6548 is STILL available per a website other than RCCL which now says it is NOT available........

Thanks for your feedback.

Decision made for me. 6548 gone.

Happy with original choice.

We need forward near stairs (both) as I will be playing bridge on Deck 3 daily, using gym & spa on Deck 6, and Solarium Bistro on 15 during day for food...

maybe Johnny Rockets on 6 for breakfast.

I have always been on Deck 9. We walk stairs.

All opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

My opinion is that your stating your opinion is no more important than anyone else's opinion, but the fact that the drink package is per person is not an opinion. My opinion about bringing on water, soda, alcohol, etc onboard is the same. I do none of the above and I don't need someone to be obnoxious and tell me I can't have an opinion, but I also hate it when some feel their life's goal is to put someone down because they do follow the rules.

 

A "hole", what's that mean? Oh, a "whole". Opinions are opinions. Doesn't matter if someone's opinion is that it's okay to share the drink package because the fact is, it's not. It's a per person package, correct?

 

How is it not a fact that it's a per person package? How hard is that to understand?:rolleyes:

 

Not to mention, there are several posters here who get a thrill out of encouraging people to do things they know they shouldn't. Some get such a kick out of almost daring others to do things they probably wouldn't do themselves. Then, there are those that encourage others so they can say "see, everyone else does it". How mature is that? Reminds me of 12 year olds.

 

I can't wait to read the whining when RCI figures out how to stop some of the things that people on here encourage. As I've said on one other thread, the fact that CC allows people to discuss breaking cruiseline rules is not the norm. For example, the DIS board deletes or closes any thread that discusses breaking any of Disney's rules.

 

Have a great day. I know I will. I get to spend it with my best friend that I've had since I was 13.

My generation: 60's rebelled against any standards and now we have a delightful entitlement society with the word "cheating" not even in the

vocabulary of the culture

couples price for the week.

Hubby likes the steam, et al after gym

not only for view but for fresh air and light in your cabin....

walking out on your own balcony and avoiding the herds,

worth the extra money every time....

check prices right after final payment

Fresh air. Good pictures. Great scenery. Both up and back.

Loved it!