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1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Harmony has it now also (I think, could be Allure...can't remember for sure).  It was on deck 15 where the little shop used to be on the starboard side as you walk outside from the aft elevator lobby.  Makes sense as there was rarely anyone in there buying anything but it needed to be staffed when open.  With the machines, it can be open 24X7 with no staffing.  And the added bonus of making extra money when a passenger pays for a razor but doesn't get it. 😉

Harmony still has the little shop that I never saw open. Must be the Allure.

I think the OP is just trying to see how much mileage a ridiculous question could get. You don't hang on CC since 2005 without cruising. 

16 minutes ago, moposh said:

"Columbus, the Musical".  I don't know why I laughed at that.

 

I saw "Mamma Mia" on Allure.  I only went because my mother went.  I had not enjoyed "Mamma Mia" when we had seen it in the theater.  I like the songs, just not the story.  I thought RC did a good job.

Got off Harmony Sunday. No Columbus, the Musical and only one aquashow.

Got them both a few days after I sent them the emails. Only one MyVegas per cabin and no stacking with Casino Royal.

53 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Checking out the app for todays activities 

 

This is surprising

 

And just a little inappropriate for age group

I'm sure that's violating some kind of federal regulation. The drink of choice in Central Florida.  Don't know how anybody can drink that crap.  

On 6/14/2022 at 9:56 AM, djmike said:

Good morning everyone. 
 

just wanted to drop in and help provide insight on what the CD does these days as there are some common misconceptions. 
 

To give you an idea, I logged 410 hours in the month of February this year. 
 

a typical 1st sea day looks like this for me

 

7:45am-8:30am - finalize compass for next day

8:30am - 9:30am - HD meeting

10:00am - announcement 

10:05am-11:00am - top tier event

11:00am - noon walk areas (adventure ocean, sports, pool deck)

noon-12:30pm - lunch

12:30pm - 2pm - admin work, compass, future cruise work, evaluations, budgets and ordering, group approvals etc. 

2:00pm-3:00pm - break (gym)

3:15pm-5:00pm - more admin work

5:00pm-5:45pm - guest log meeting

6:00pm-6:30pm - dinner

6:30pm-7:00pm - mingle before show

7:00pm-10:45pm - shows (I normally watch at least 1 show per night per venue as I have to write reports) on Oasis class I normally am running back and forth all night between the theatrical venues. 
11:00pm - midnight - ensure HUSH or what ever else is up and running smoothly 

midnight- 12:45am - clean up any emails that need addressing 

 

this is in a perfect world, what it doesn’t account for is any HR related items from crew berthing, par levels, interviews, promotional package work for my mid-managers and staff. Also any issues with venues or activities that I host. Plus whatever else gets thrown out way on a daily basis. 

 

While the CD role has changed over the years, especially with the complexity of the newer and bigger ships (way more admin) we still want to have that positive impact on the guest experience. Know if you don’t see us it’s not because we are sipping champagne and chilling on the pool deck, but likely up to our eyeballs in work making sure the cruise vacation experience goes as smoothly as possible. 
 

happy cruising all. 
 

 

Nothing like the good old days on the AD.  

I think most regular cruisers will remember the names of the good and the awful CD's for obvious reasons. Seems nowadays the turnover rate is a lot higher and a lot of them keep a low profile.

Yeah, there's also a 10% off , but that might be a can of worms.

I'm assuming OBC still has to redeemed thru Club Royale.

Anybody use a My Vegas obc reward lately?  Did a search and there's no posts since last year.  Wondering if it's still a smooth process.

Heard Captain Patrick and a smashing good time back on Harmony.

20 minutes ago, IsItTimeToCruiseYet? said:

I was on Harmony last week and we had Captain Johnny.

Heard it was Captain Patrick.

It happens when they have giveaways like double points. We had only one cruise in the CL before they threw the D's out. This was back when only the Freedom Class had D Lounges. You have to be grateful that they don't get rid of the whole program. It will take a lot of good years for Royal to get out of debt.

On 8/15/2021 at 1:23 PM, BillB48 said:

 

In a manner of speaking😉!  Actually both the Oasis and the Allure were built with retractable funnels so they could clear the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark when the ships were delivered from the shipyard.  Lowering the funnels reduced the air draft of the Oasis from 236' (72m) to under the clearance of 213' (65m) of the GB Bridge.  They also took advantage of about  another 1 foot as a result of "squat".  Squat is the ship settling in the water as a result of its forward motion and is also magnified when operating in shallower waters.

 

I suspect that since neither the Oasis or Allure had any itineraries that were restricted by their air draft, the mechanisms to lower the funnels were probably not used after delivery from the shipyard.  This most recent visit to the yard no doubt included overhauling of the lowering mechanisms.   The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge has a navigational clearance of 215', in any event the lowering mechanisms will surely get a regular workout.

 

Here's short video of the Oasis passing under the Great Belt Bridge...

 

You must have forgotten that they added one or two scrubber stacks that fold down in the last drydock.

The no kids is a very good thing. The pumped up charter fare, not so much.

I heard that Royal did rapid tests for people that showed up at PC without a test results. This was from another passenger who witnessed it. 

The Staff Captain said 562 passengers were onboard. He did not say how many no shows. There were a lot of  volunteer employees/passengers who stated this was their 3rd or 4th test cruise.  

All volunteers participating in this event will need to take a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) with an accredited test provider, such as a drugstore chain or diagnostic lab, no more than 3 days before arriving at the terminal for embarkation

Here's the info sheet.

The Chase Sapphire card reimburses you for  Global Entry if you charge it to their card.  I took an L ride to the Custom's House in the dead of winter and did the interview. The guy waiting with me was from Indy,

The antigen test is a quick result test. Some CVS's do it in the parking lot and you don't leave until you get the results.

57 minutes ago, Baowen said:

Have a great time. Any additional information about the simulation cruise is appreciated. When did you get your room assignment. ? We’re you able to get a specialty restaurant reservation?

 

thanks 

Berh

Late Sunday night/ Early morning Monday for the booking number/ room assignment. All reservations have to be made on the app once onboard according to the information sheet. 

The wife got the original volunteer email the other day. Got the Mariner email today. D+.   The trouble is finding an appointment for the mandatory covid testing.

Seems like a lifetime ago nowadays, but I'm sure a lot of people here know the answer.  The Mariner would be the obvious and longest timewise Voyager Class ship he had, but what was it the last?  I can't remember, but don't think it's the Mariner.

Julie took another position with Royal and will not return to the Empress in the forseeable future.