Clarea Posted June 21, 2013 #2651 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Trying to figure out if getting the soda package for my hubby is worth it. He drinks maybe 2- 3 sodas a day. How much is a can of coke going for on the ship. It's a 9 nine night cruise Pam Soda is $2.59 per can, including gratuity. Three cans per day and it would be worth it to get the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 21, 2013 #2652 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Trying to figure out if getting the soda package for my hubby is worth it. He drinks maybe 2- 3 sodas a day. How much is a can of coke going for on the ship. It's a 9 nine night cruise Pam Soda is $2.59 per can, including gratuity. Three cans per day and it would be worth it to get the package. Just keep in mind that the package does not cover cans. It only covers fountain soda by the glass. So if he doesn't like the taste of fountain soda forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizfan Posted June 21, 2013 #2653 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi everyone,:) Please tell me it will be alright in JS 9618. Apparently, it's directly underneath the Royal Suite you know the one with the piano:confused: I do see that the piano sits on a carpet. So I hope it buffers the sound. But is it very distracting when it's played. Hopefully, the occupants will be considerate and not play it during the early morning. Thank you Liz We have actually stayed in JS 9618 twice. There was absolutely no noise whatsoever. I had read the posts and was concerned but it worked out fine for us. Unfortunately, it depends upon who stays in the Royal Suite. -- Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dall Posted June 22, 2013 #2654 Share Posted June 22, 2013 We are cruising with friends in Nov on The Explorer, we are diamond, friends are not. I believe there is a diamond event usually held in one of the lounges on a nightly basis. Can our friends go in with us and just pay for their drinks or is it closed off so only diamonds are allowed in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 22, 2013 #2655 Share Posted June 22, 2013 We are cruising with friends in Nov on The Explorer, we are diamond, friends are not. I believe there is a diamond event usually held in one of the lounges on a nightly basis. Can our friends go in with us and just pay for their drinks or is it closed off so only diamonds are allowed in? There is usually a crewmember at the entrance checking SeaPass cards for Diamond level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dall Posted June 22, 2013 #2656 Share Posted June 22, 2013 There is usually a crewmember at the entrance checking SeaPass cards for Diamond level. Thank you. Next question....I signed up for MTD as soon as I saw it was released. There were no options between 630 and 730..would they have already been assigned or perhaps they do not seat people during that time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 22, 2013 #2657 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thank you. Next question....I signed up for MTD as soon as I saw it was released. There were no options between 630 and 730..would they have already been assigned or perhaps they do not seat people during that time? Those times are probably booked already. You can try to change your time once on board, or just show up when you want. You don't need a reservation for MTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamkev Posted June 22, 2013 #2658 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Just keep in mind that the package does not cover cans. It only covers fountain soda by the glass. So if he doesn't like the taste of fountain soda forget it. Thank you both he doesn't mind fountain soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted June 22, 2013 #2659 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Just wondering if the Explorer was repaired from the Star accident last Sept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted June 22, 2013 #2660 Share Posted June 22, 2013 What was the star incident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted June 22, 2013 #2661 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I was on that cruise in Sep. Both the EX and the Star were docked at King's Wharf in Bermuda. An intense squall moved in and the Star broke loose from her mooring. She drifted around and bumped into the EX but the damage was insignificant. You could see the dent in the back of the Star. Many pictures and videos were posted. Luckily, no one on shore was hurt when the mooring cables snapped. Both ships were sailing that day, so no one missed the ship because sailing was delayed - lots of harbor police and small craft inspecting both ships. I thought for sailaway I would be having over the side waiting for the late arrivals. Instead everyone was in the aft watching the Star drift around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted June 22, 2013 #2662 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thank you. Next question....I signed up for MTD as soon as I saw it was released. There were no options between 630 and 730..would they have already been assigned or perhaps they do not seat people during that time? Just show up at the time that you want and you will be seated. You might have to wait a few minutes. Reservations are really not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted June 22, 2013 #2663 Share Posted June 22, 2013 What was the star incident? The Explorer of the Seas and Norweigen Star were docked Aft to Aft and in a wind/rain storm the mooring lines broke free on the Star and it drifted into the Explorer (we were in our aft cabin and saw it all coming) The damage seemed more on the Star but who knows. Just wondered if all fixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaworthy01 Posted June 23, 2013 #2664 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Watch the second one and it looks like the Star barley touched the Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted June 23, 2013 #2665 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Watch the second one and it looks like the Star barley touched the Explorer. Yes, luckily, the Star drifted away from the dock somewhat but seeing that huge ship just break free and drift toward you was frightening. Who knew if it would hit with enough force to break our moorings loose. And after the hit it drifted out more and finally started and redocked. Our Captian did have our ship tied very well. I think we had 6 lines on each end of the ship, while the Star had 2 each. I remember wondering why we had so many more when we first docked. Glad we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted June 23, 2013 #2666 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I had been invited to the Captain's Table that night and pre-dinner the group was wondering if he was going to make it. He did arrive a little late and basically told us the EX was fine and that there was no damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sochie Posted June 30, 2013 #2667 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Has anyone been in cabin 9690 recently? How many chairs\loungers on the balcony? Is there a flat screen or a tube TV? ( I know it shouldn't matter but hubby likes his TV) Any recent pictures? We are booked on this for the repositioning cruise in Nov of 2014.. Long way off but time seems to fly the older I get.. Thanks Sochie Explorer of the Seas, Southern Caribbean Adventure, 2014 Rhapsody of the Seas, Queensland Australia, 2012 Brilliance of the Seas, Egypt & Eastern Med 2010 Carnival Spirit, Mexican Riviera 2008 Caribbean Princess, Eastern Caribbean 2006 Brilliance of the Seas, Panama Canal 2005 Carnival Pride, Mexican Riviera 2004 Carnival Imagination, Western Caribbean 2003 Carnival Paradise, Western Caribbean 2002 Grandeur of the Seas, Southern Caribbean 2000 Legend of the Seas, Hawaii 1997 Carnival Fascination, Southern Caribbean 1994 Sovereign of the Seas, Eastern Caribbean 1992 Sunward II, Bahamas 1991 Carnival Jubilee, Eastern Caribbean 1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dall Posted June 30, 2013 #2668 Share Posted June 30, 2013 We received our assignment for our balcony guaranty cabins. 7226 and 7228. Are there any cons to these cabins? I know it is pretty forward on the ship, mostly I am hoping there is nothing to obstruct the views, such as lifeboats. Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted June 30, 2013 #2669 Share Posted June 30, 2013 We received our assignment for our balcony guaranty cabins. 7226 and 7228. Are there any cons to these cabins? I know it is pretty forward on the ship, mostly I am hoping there is nothing to obstruct the views, such as lifeboats. Anybody know? I don't believe Explorer has any obstructed balconies, at least not due to lifeboats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 30, 2013 #2670 Share Posted June 30, 2013 We received our assignment for our balcony guaranty cabins. 7226 and 7228. Are there any cons to these cabins? I know it is pretty forward on the ship, mostly I am hoping there is nothing to obstruct the views, such as lifeboats. Anybody know? Obstructed views are not an issue on Voyager class ships. And the lifeboats hang on the outside of deck 5 so they will be two decks below you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlanco Posted June 30, 2013 #2671 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've heard that Royal allows guests to check in a "factory sealed" case it bottled water tat can be delivered to your cabin. Anyone heard of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 30, 2013 #2672 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've heard that Royal allows guests to check in a "factory sealed" case it bottled water tat can be delivered to your cabin. Anyone heard of this? Technically against the rules, but frequently not enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlanco Posted June 30, 2013 #2673 Share Posted June 30, 2013 That's the thing. I'm hearing that recently others who have sailed on Explorer just placed a case of water with their checked bags. Out in the open the porter slapped a cabin sticker on it and it was delivered to their cabin. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet angel Posted June 30, 2013 #2674 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I've done this several times at different ports. Haven't had a problem. Your mileage may vary... A case of water is what...$3.99? Not a huge investment if they take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaworthy01 Posted July 1, 2013 #2675 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Has anyone been in cabin 9690 recently? How many chairs\loungers on the balcony? Is there a flat screen or a tube TV? ( I know it shouldn't matter but hubby likes his TV) Any recent pictures? We are booked on this for the repositioning cruise in Nov of 2014.. Long way off but time seems to fly the older I get.. Thanks Sochie Explorer of the Seas, Southern Caribbean Adventure, 2014 Rhapsody of the Seas, Queensland Australia, 2012 Brilliance of the Seas, Egypt & Eastern Med 2010 Carnival Spirit, Mexican Riviera 2008 Caribbean Princess, Eastern Caribbean 2006 Brilliance of the Seas, Panama Canal 2005 Carnival Pride, Mexican Riviera 2004 Carnival Imagination, Western Caribbean 2003 Carnival Paradise, Western Caribbean 2002 Grandeur of the Seas, Southern Caribbean 2000 Legend of the Seas, Hawaii 1997 Carnival Fascination, Southern Caribbean 1994 Sovereign of the Seas, Eastern Caribbean 1992 Sunward II, Bahamas 1991 Carnival Jubilee, Eastern Caribbean 1990 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=946855 Edited July 1, 2013 by Seaworthy01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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