jonnysgirl81 Posted February 11, 2012 #151 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Do they do this on Serenade? Sailing on 3/3 and don't want to miss my BOGO sticker?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashinesunshine Posted February 11, 2012 #152 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I haven't even booked yet, but have started a notebook with all these great tips, please keep them coming! Anyone know anything about how late the Windjammer stays open? Do they have any late night pool side buffets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted February 11, 2012 #153 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Anyone know anything about how late the Windjammer stays open? Do they have any late night pool side buffets? Best recollection for WJ is 9pm which is sort of a bummer of we eat earlier in MDR and skip dessert there and want to pick up something later. Would be nice if they could leave just the dessert part available later. Also best as I can recall on our last cruise there was one late night buffet/party outside. Have to go check my Cruise Compases..... OK on our 7nt on Serenade a year ago Day 4 had a Caribbean Buffet in WJ at 11:30 but that was the only one. Edited February 11, 2012 by Sequim88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessKinKoS Posted February 21, 2012 #154 Share Posted February 21, 2012 wow. thought i'd skim thru this thread to remind me of a cpl things, but read abt a whole bunch more! i always miss the shop talk, so i'll definitely make that a priority this time around, and JR for breakfast on port days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted February 21, 2012 #155 Share Posted February 21, 2012 wow. thought i'd skim thru this thread to remind me of a cpl things, but read abt a whole bunch more! i always miss the shop talk, so i'll definitely make that a priority this time around, and JR for breakfast on port days!!! I agree! This is a great thread--keep the thoughts and ideas coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewebbys Posted February 21, 2012 #156 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The 2 for 1 Johnny Rocket milkshake coupons in the C&A books can be used as take out. Just go to the bar and order. Great for hot walks around the pool deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted February 21, 2012 #157 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The 2 for 1 Johnny Rocket milkshake coupons in the C&A books can be used as take out. Just go to the bar and order. Great for hot walks around the pool deck. Can you get Johnny Rockets for take-out in general, e.g., burgers, fries, etc.? How do they charge you for that, i.e., how many covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted February 21, 2012 #158 Share Posted February 21, 2012 When ordering Johnny Rockets for take-out, you are charged one cover charge for each set of appetizer (fries/onion rings), entrée, and dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pichu21 Posted February 21, 2012 #159 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Great thread!!! One of my favorites!!! Keep the secrets coming!!!! :D Just one question.. Do they have the waterfall urinals on the Freedom of the Seas too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getupgo Posted February 21, 2012 #160 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Where is the Seaview Cafe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurspag Posted February 21, 2012 #161 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I haven't had a chance to go through this whole thread, and I may have mentioned this here a while back.... When I was on the Explorer, you can get a champage card at the Champagne Bar. It was about $50.00, but it had at least 8 different types of champagne drinks on it. You aren't required to get one of each, there was one I loved that I got twice, and another time me and my husband each got one. They don't hold it to one card, one person. Fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 21, 2012 #162 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Where is the Seaview Cafe? Seaview Cafe is deck 12, starboard, way aft on Brilliance, Serenade, and Jewel. It used to be on Radiance too, but was replaced by a different venue. As the other Radiance class ships are redone with the "Royal Advantage" treatment, Seaview Cafe is likely to be removed from those also. Edited February 21, 2012 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted February 21, 2012 #163 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I haven't had a chance to go through this whole thread, and I may have mentioned this here a while back.... When I was on the Explorer, you can get a champage card at the Champagne Bar. It was about $50.00, but it had at least 8 different types of champagne drinks on it. You aren't required to get one of each, there was one I loved that I got twice, and another time me and my husband each got one. They don't hold it to one card, one person. Fun!! When was this? Is this a special, or do they offer this on every sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fd851 Posted February 22, 2012 #164 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Don't forget about the laundry bag special. We love it. Tutti Salad on sea days in the MDR. Not to be missed!!! If your luggage should get broken, go to the purser's desk. They can arrange for someone to take a look at it and try fixing it. If it can't be fixed, and you need duct tape, no need to carry it. They will provide you with it. If you need a sewing kit to repair something, the purser's desk will also give you needle thread, scissors, etc. They are incredibly helpful with just about any need, emergency or not, that you encounter. They even helped with feminie products late on night after the shops closed (sorry, but just so you know how far the staff will go). One of the ladies left and returned with her personal supplies for us :eek:. How's that for service. We will definitely file that in the TMI category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt'scruisinmom Posted February 22, 2012 #165 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Most Junior Suite balconies have 2 chairs and a table. I always tip our steward a little something right away and ask for a lounge chair for our balcony. Great to have when the pool area is just too crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsWorldwide Posted February 22, 2012 #166 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I just got home from a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas. My daughter and her family rented a grand suite and so did I, side by side. They'd told me a year ago, February, that we could take down a partition and have a conjoined deck, but in recent talks on the phone, they'd told me that there were new safety regulations that wouldn't allow it. I got on the ship and our tremendous stateroom attendant swiftly did what they said couldn't be done. It was so helpful because they have no grand suites with a door between them. We would have had to go out into the hallway and ring each others' doorbells. Because they did that, we were able to float back and forth into each others' rooms using the now bigger balcony. Perfect with smaller children. I learned many things on this cruise. Last year, I'd learned about the Thermal Suite package. There are 40 per ship, I think. For $99 you can get a week's pass to the spa. You can get a free locker, a free robe and slippers to use while you're there, and you can enjoy the heated lounges (there are four), in the dimmed room with the spa music on, then get into the aroma steam room or the sauna, then use the shower that has a waterfall option and a rainforest setting, too. You can also go into the relaxation room and enjoy a glass of lemon water and look at the cherry blossom tree. You can do that as many times as you want, each day. It lets you get the spa experience without the big bucks. If you have a grand suite or above, go to the Concierge Lounge on the first day and they'll set you up there for it. Also, I was told by a frequent cruiser in the Concierge lounge that he tells the front desk he isn't going to use the dining room. Then he gets them to credit him the tips for the dining room staff, which, he said gives him back $200-$300, which goes a long way toward the specialty dining he prefers. The suites above junior suites all come with Concierge priveleges. This year we got our suites on the 11th floor near the Concierge Lounge. We ate every breakfast there. It was calm and uncrowded. We were served...and their cappachino machine is wonderful. They also serve lunch. From 5:30-8:30 they serve appetizers and drinks. We'd go in there and get beer or wine for our dinner, for free. I only went to the Windjammer once, at 3PM...and I found it still to be a bit crowded. However, I found an area that was wide open - it was reserved for suite guests! Our suite was ideal. Very roomy and comfortable. There was a nice bathtub we could wash the sand off the kids, easily! If you can possibly do it, go for a suite (above the junior ones.) It's so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CecilCtyCruiser Posted February 22, 2012 #167 Share Posted February 22, 2012 is this on ANY ship or just certain ones? We will be on Monarch in a few weeks and that would be an awesome late night snack!!! We were able to order cheese plates thru Room Service, even though it was not on the room service menu - this was on Enchantment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted February 22, 2012 #168 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hmm..From the few posts above already..The secret is..No matter what the subject..It will always go back to dress in the MDR ;):D Or Tips! :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj_one2000 Posted February 22, 2012 #169 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Also, I was told by a frequent cruiser in the Concierge lounge that he tells the front desk he isn't going to use the dining room. Then he gets them to credit him the tips for the dining room staff, which, he said gives him back $200-$300, which goes a long way toward the specialty dining he prefers. So he didn't use the MDR at all, no breakfast or lunch? But even if he went to the WJ, those servers from the dinner in MDR often are serving him for breakfast or lunch. So no tips for those staff either? I've never heard of anyone getting money back if they had pre-paid gratuities and decided to dine elsewhere...hmmm, interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraprince Posted February 22, 2012 #170 Share Posted February 22, 2012 So he didn't use the MDR at all, no breakfast or lunch? But even if he went to the WJ, those servers from the dinner in MDR often are serving him for breakfast or lunch. So no tips for those staff either? I've never heard of anyone getting money back if they had pre-paid gratuities and decided to dine elsewhere...hmmm, interesting. Somehow that does not seem fair to the servers since the tips are pooled. Also, I like to know if he tips at the speciality dining or not. He probably doesn't even tip for room service either. MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted February 22, 2012 #171 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Also, I like to know if he tips at the speciality dining or not. Cover charge for specialty venues includes tip -although many people do tip extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pichu21 Posted February 22, 2012 #172 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Okay, let's not start with the tips. We all know exactly how it ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewebbys Posted February 22, 2012 #173 Share Posted February 22, 2012 We always bring a gift from our home town for our room steward. We introduce ourselves with the gift and we are never disappointed with the service the whole cruise. Especially since we need ice all the time. If you are cruising with kids. Ask the room steward to empty the mini-bar if your cabin has one. This will save you alot of money or at least the stress of saying no to the candy and soda pop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascarole Posted February 23, 2012 #174 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Just got off Serenade of the Seas 2/18/12 and I'm sorry to report there was no BOGO for drinks or "binder" to be purchased at the shopping seminar. I sat through the whole thing just for that purpose, but it was not to be. On the positive side, I did win one of the raffles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurspag Posted February 23, 2012 #175 Share Posted February 23, 2012 When was this? Is this a special, or do they offer this on every sailing. It's offered every sailing, but...you need to ask the bartender at the champagne bar, I don't think it was in the compass. Someone mentioned it here on CC, and so I asked. It's a neat card - it shows you all these different drinks, and what is in each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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