Tatka

I am a "folk" who sails basically on all sizes of RCI ships every year (Radiance class escapes me). From Vision class to Oasis class which I also like. This is why I am asking this question. Honest question.

By what parameter it is too small? What is it missing? I cannot name anything. Liberty on the other hand have beautiful outside promenade where you actually can see the ocean.

Just disembarked from Liberty. This year we sailed on Anthem and Enchantment. Last year on Anthem, Enchantment, Oasis and Adventure. Liberty is a little bit larger than Adventure (Voyager class). I would say it is an upgrade over it. Greatly designed ship. What ships did you sail on?

It will give you a schedule for shows and you can arrive 15 minutes before.

Technically last day shouldn’t be included as drinks are now counted from 5 AM to 4:59 AM, so last day after 5 AM isn’t included. Last day is N + 1 day from number of nights. In a reality it’s inconsistent so some people get it and some aren’t.

What do you mean “nothing”? No water or whatever? No picked gift?

We always MTD and always get table for 2. Plenty of tables for two.

Funny that person who cruises twice as much as me could be upset because he/she didn’t receive some more souvenirs. Also this presumably much more loyal to Royal person doesn’t know how much favorite company lost due to Covid stoppage. Sorry, but hard to believe.

Why?

Celebration does not always mean presents for everyone! C&A includes millions of people! You are C&A after 1 cruise I sail(ed) with 8 lines on multiple times and I don't remember presents for everybody. They all have clubs. RCI has the best program for higher level of C&A members. Just read benefits.Cruise more with RCI and you will get presents without anniversary,

You can buy for any number of consecutive days on board. Nothing beats sale price prior to cruise though. If you not Diamond or higher I would buy before for whole duration. Internet on board is about $29 .. the more days you buy, cheaper it gets, but still will be higher than $20 per day.

Some people just have so much time. 🙂

It does not mean they will be giving presents. Baseball caps/hats are not for baseball! It is just a local name. 🙂 Crown & Anchor cap/hat is also baseball cap/hat.

What are you expecting? RCI has the best benefits for higher levels of C&A (which are being somewhat reduced, because of all financial losses). I do not expect much and I am fine with this as long as cruises are happening and they are good ...

I think when it was celebrated on Anthem in 2019 aside from a small cake with a candle we got some QR code to RCI cook book. But it was 50 years of Royal. Not sure about C&A. We are receiving welcome gifts with each sailing, right ?

This attitude is from possibility to travel without passport. If it is not possible there is no attitude. I suspect citizens of UK must travel with passport.. otherwise I am sure there would be a number of people who would travel without.

I wouldn't, but I am naturalized citizen. However not very long ago US citizens could even fly without passports to Mexico, Canada, Caribbeans.. also many people who cruise don't travel abroad otherwise, and on close loops in most cases they are allowed to have only Birth Certificate (as a proof if US citizenship) and driver license.

Hmmm ... on our prepandemic cruses in 2017 - 2019 mostly Anthem, Grandeur, Advanture (each for several times ) lobster (multilobster 🙂 ) was on second night.

I think it was like that pre-pandemic, no?

Well, sounds like we have different experiences then. 🙂

We sail almost on every class throughout a year now. I cannot say that situation on Oasis was any different than on Anthem (multiple times), Enchantment (several times), Adventure for example. Will check Liberty soon.

On the contrary, we are usually surprised by availability of chairs. We sailed on Allure in 2016 and Oasis in 2021 and 2022. Solarium gets filled pretty fast. We saw people there even at 6 am, but in other places there are usually free chairs much later.

In any pool or specific pool?

Before Allure we had 5 cruises with RCI. 3 on Explorer, 1 on Splendor and 1 on Brilliance. Much smaller that Allure: Also before Allure cruised on Celebrity (Century, Mercury, Summit) so all smaller Holland - Zuiderdam NCL - Sun, Dawn, Gem, Jewel, Breakaway Carnival - Liberty, Miracle, Glory Princess - Caribbean X 3, Ruby When we entered Allure at age of 40+ we literally felt like kids in candy store. Very interesting ship. Never felt more crowded than other ships. We did feel that Carnival Liberty and NCL Breakaway were very crowded. Allure was not. It is a large ship with many people... but it is a huge ship so people spread nicely. What important is ship design and number of people to size ratio. Allure is well designed.

This is Diamond perk. Only for Diamonds. Same as with drinking package or photo package which you cannot share. You or your cabin members must be in every photo you are taking (not only other people),