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I am on the roll call. Booked the escape room for 10 AM, so maybe I'll see you on my way out if we can't solve it in time. ;p
That's hilarious! You're the reason I couldn't book at 10! Slip me some hints on the way out...
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I'm also on the July 12th sailing and was able to book for day 3.
Awesome! Are you on our roll call? I'm booked at 11:30AM on day 3...:D:D
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Good luck! Our cruise is later in July, so I’d love to read about your experience [emoji16]
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Will do. We are doing it on our sea day July 14
I called customer service. I was trying to book 4 people at a time that only had 3 spots available, hence the error.
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I don't see it available for my July 12 sailing.
ETA: Found it buried down under activities but it won't allow me to add it to the cart. Plan to call this AM.
Thanks for the heads up!
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Hearing about the trains makes me consider hiring a private boat to Vernazza and Manarola (The Blue Boat).
Great work Glitterati! Having fun following, including the gruesome details. I'll even excuse the Cowboys comment (as an Eagles fan)...
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I see you are from Charleston! I spent a lot of my summers there as my Uncle moved there 20 years ago! A gorgeous place to live!!!
Thanks. Really enjoying the review!
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Following. On the Symphony in July!
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Same here. Leaving on July 12. I’m hoping that Royal gets up to speed on the app prior to departure!
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These might be outdated now since she has added shows and entertainment since the maiden voyage, but you can look at these:
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2625606
My personal Tips:
- Quick and easy lunch? Head to deck 8 for Park Cafe, great food and not as busy as Windjammer
- Wear a bathing suit on board... Flowrider is open and you can ride it with a short line.
- Get to the port early.... Although it is very efficient to get on the ship, (pier staff is fantastic) that counts as Day 1, so make the most of it.
- Plant Z... Great experience for Adults and kids.. But it can have a 2 hour line, I did it the first day with no wait. Just make sure that you have closed toed shoes.
- Drink Package? Worth it in my opinion... I drink a lot of Tito's and Cranberry + Crown Royal so it payed for itself. I have also found if you ask for receipt (if you have a drink package) I get better bar service because I add an extra tip!
- Enjoy your cruise... Don't stress because you won't enjoy it.
- I brought Euros to spend onshore, but found most places preferred credit cards, i have the RCCL CC and I avoided Foreign Transaction fees.
- She is a big ship with a lot to see and do... Make sure to leave yourself time to explore! I love getting up early (before the crowds) and roam the ship or pulling into a port with a cup of coffee.
- Book your shows... That is a must! I always do the comedy show!
- Have fun and take a lot of pictures!
Thanks for the info. Do you recall any dining packages being offered?
- Quick and easy lunch? Head to deck 8 for Park Cafe, great food and not as busy as Windjammer
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I'm sailing in July and was surprised at the lack of threads/live reviews/etc.
Your June sailing is already loaded on the RC app and it does have quite a bit of info. Cruise compasses are out there - see the live reports noted above. Also can look here
I wouldn't count on any dining packages this summer.
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Similar question: We are a family of 6 in port for the day with an English tour scheduled at Sagrada Familia at 2:15. We were planning to have a relaxing stroll around the Gothic center, grab some lunch, then taxi over to Sagrada at 2. After, we would taxi back to the port. Think we'll be able to grab a taxi for 6 or do we need to split up?
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We sail on July 12 and have never seen them. Maybe just on the UK site?
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I have been following a number of Symphony threads and people are commenting on how empty the specialty restaurants are. Playmakers is the only exception. Cruise is exorbitantly priced already, dining even more so. I would assume filling specialty restaurants is a big money maker for them, but perhaps I am wrong.
We had a discount dining plan on the Radiance 2 years ago and loved the specialty restaurants. On our Symphony trip in July, for about $50/person at most of the venues, I may try wonderland or 150 Central Park but that's it.
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I should have added: for my July 12 cruise!
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I'm on the July 12th cruise. Dining at full price at the specialty restaurants is available. No shows are available yet.
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Who knows what they're going to do but this seems probable. WJ with floor to ceiling windows. Outdoor seating on Radiance class. That's prime real estate.
Most of the MDR sits empty for quite a few hours each day.
WJ gets converted to specialty restaurants. One/two floors of MDR becomes buffet. Room for more staterooms? This isn't necessarily what I think is best...but I can imagine the planners in Miami see $$$ in front of their eyes.
Isn't this what dynamic dining was all about (not buffets but non-traditional)? Didn't this fail because of people wanting traditional dining? Why do we think this will work now?
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So if the wife and I both booked the Deluxe Drink Package, and we get the Coke cups, who's to stop us from giving it to our children if they want a soda? Not that my kids even drink soda, but once in a while they like the occasional Diet Coke...
Great call. Just saved me $70...
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We have three people in each room, the two younger kids are on the couch in each room. There are two closets and two bathrooms in each room which works out perfect. We would have booked the two bedroom loft suite if it were available. The suite amenities on the symphony are well worth the cost for us.
The hibachi was good but if your trying to cut costs may not be worth it but the food and entertainment was good. They also brought a slice of birthday cake for my daughter. We were the only ones on the hibachi side. There are several packages but I don't know the prices
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Thank you!
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Bringing my extended family on the Symphony in July. Thanks for having us on your tour!!
Was curious how you situated everyone in the 2 Crown loft suites? We ended up booking 3 balcony rooms since it was much cheaper and had more bedding, but we really will miss the suite amenities...
ETA: Also, what did you think of the Hibachi? $50/person seems like a pretty steep upcharge. Any specialty restaurant packages on board?
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Anyway, to each his own, but as you posted, the WJ at 8pm is not loud and crazy like it can be during breakfast/lunch. It's quite peaceful and relaxing. Definitely looking forward to seeing what the WJ is like on Radiance in Alaska as the ship and locale are definitely not what I'm used to after 7 cruises on Voyager, Freedom, and Oasis class in the Caribbean).
We loved the Radiance WJ in Alaska. My son's favorite. We went to the MDR once on the cruise and it wasn't for us. We also really enjoyed Giovanni's and Samba Grill. Going on the Symphony in July and I think it's unlikely we will step foot in the MDR....
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Does the Starbucks on the Symphony take a Starbucks gift card? I'm thinking about getting the kids a $100 gift card and let them spend it as they wish...
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No premium brewed coffee.
Boo. I drink a lot of (good) coffee in the AM but usually not espresso drinks. We're going on a pretty port intensive cruise (only one sea day) so I don't think the beverage package is for us this time.
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Just to clarify: Is there "premium" brewed coffee in the cafe promenade and other venues or just espresso drinks.
Presently cruising on Symphony
in Royal Caribbean International
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We're getting on in Rome on July 12 so we'll be sharing the ship for a few days.
Annoying that the Royal app does not have any of the Rome departures on it.
Thanks Norwich Cruiser for the info. Planning to go to 150 Central Park for our celebration dinner, but in general the dinners are way too expensive to pay for 6 people. May try Chops for lunch...