Wriggler Posted December 28, 2012 #51 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am on her next week 4th Jan and will be doing a live photo blog.. I'll look out for your posts as we are on Serenade in July - can't wait :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfecura Posted December 28, 2012 #52 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am on her next week 4th Jan and will be doing a live photo blog.. Excellent! I'll be on the look out for it as well - not sailing her until October but loved the ship in 2010 and am hungry for photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 28, 2012 Author #53 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sorry I am not very good at things like posting photos but my 10 yr old grandson will be here for New year and will get him to show me how. PS no coke machine...sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted December 28, 2012 #54 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sorry I am not very good at things like posting photos but my 10 yr old grandson will be here for New year and will get him to show me how. PS no coke machine...sorry funny! :D Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppy08 Posted December 28, 2012 #55 Share Posted December 28, 2012 You said they had Cirque du Soleil practicing.... In the Centrum? I guess they took out the big hanging sculpture that was there. Sea View cafe was a treasure and many people will miss it. I'm glad we got to sail on her before the refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 28, 2012 Author #56 Share Posted December 28, 2012 You said they had Cirque du Soleil practicing.... In the Centrum? I guess they took out the big hanging sculpture that was there. Sea View cafe was a treasure and many people will miss it. I'm glad we got to sail on her before the refit. yes it sure has gone, wish i could see the Cirque performance, must have another trip on Serenade.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted December 28, 2012 #57 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have to say I'm glad they left the centrum decor the same on Radiance rather than put in that centrum entertainment. I only wish they hadn't put in the big screen by the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfisi02 Posted December 29, 2012 #58 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We are on the same sailing as you, can't wait to see some pictures of the referb! Where are you guys from, is this your first Mediterranean cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted December 29, 2012 #59 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have to say I'm glad they left the centrum decor the same on Radiance rather than put in that centrum entertainment. I only wish they hadn't put in the big screen by the pool. No kidding. We didn't really like the big screen on Radiance. You couldn't hear the dialog in movies, and then for other things it was way too loud. ....and I don't really think the Radiance class (Serenade) really needs Centrum entertainment. It's a nice place to just sit and chat. JMO. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted December 29, 2012 #60 Share Posted December 29, 2012 No kidding. We didn't really like the big screen on Radiance. You couldn't hear the dialog in movies, and then for other things it was way too loud. ....and I don't really think the Radiance class (Serenade) really needs Centrum entertainment. It's a nice place to just sit and chat. JMO. :) Saw it on the Rhapsody, and it's something that does not have to be on every ship. There are more days where there is practice.....in front of everyone....before the final show. After watching the practice........why watch the final show????:rolleyes: A bit boring!;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 29, 2012 Author #61 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Saw it on the Rhapsody, and it's something that does not have to be on every ship. There are more days where there is practice.....in front of everyone....before the final show. After watching the practice........why watch the final show????:rolleyes: A bit boring!;) Rick what with that and the stage with musicians its a wonder everyone at Guest relations can hear themselves think or deal with passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mermaid122 Posted December 29, 2012 #62 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Just ask awayThe Cirque is still in rehearsals so you could see some action we always do our own trips so cannot help you there but it is an easy walk into town plus these is a bus stop outside the docking place for local bus and the Hop on Hop off calls there too. I'm on a sailing on Serenade on May 19 from Barcelona for a 12 day trip. I wonder if Cirque shows are on most of the sailings or randomly selected. Maybe RCI would know the schedules? Did they mention how often they perform on the sailings? Thanks, Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted December 30, 2012 #63 Share Posted December 30, 2012 what with that and the stage with musicians its a wonder everyone at Guest relations can hear themselves think or deal with passengers. I heard the centrum stage was being removed - but I don't know it that indeed happened. I had heard the light stairs were going away and that sure took place. Maybe someone can tell us if the stage and the piano that was on it are in fact gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 30, 2012 #64 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The Seaview Cafe was open late at night for snacks and other foods--What's open now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted December 30, 2012 #65 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Saw it on the Rhapsody, and it's something that does not have to be on every ship. There are more days where there is practice.....in front of everyone....before the final show. After watching the practice........why watch the final show????:rolleyes: A bit boring!;) Rick It sounds sort of like the glass blowing on a X Solstice class ship. Once you've seen it....Ho hum. I preferred the sculpture hanging from the center, and it sounds like the fun view straight down from deck 12 is no longer available since the LA office is gone from that location. So far, there are changes to RD and SR that I'm not pleased with. RCI should really allow more passenger input into these re-designs. Frequent cruisers have a better idea about what works and what people really like. I'm sure they've never gotten a single complaint on a comment card stating - I'm never sailing RCI again because there was no one swinging on a trapeze in the centrum. :O And I doubt there will be a whole lot of bookings for a particular ship so someone can see it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppy08 Posted December 30, 2012 #66 Share Posted December 30, 2012 It sounds sort of like the glass blowing on a X Solstice class ship. Once you've seen it....Ho hum. I preferred the sculpture hanging from the center, and it sounds like the fun view straight down from deck 12 is no longer available since the LA office is gone from that location. So far, there are changes to RD and SR that I'm not pleased with. RCI should really allow more passenger input into these re-designs. Frequent cruisers have a better idea about what works and what people really like. I'm sure they've never gotten a single complaint on a comment card stating - I'm never sailing RCI again because there was no one swinging on a trapeze in the centrum. :O And I doubt there will be a whole lot of bookings for a particular ship so someone can see it either. I liked the sculpture as well... it was unique and understated. There were also pictures documenting them installing the sculpture when the ship was built. It seems like they're trying to turn these ships into something they're not by cramming all these specialty and extra fee restaurants and big screens and circus acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carumba7 Posted December 30, 2012 #67 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Where are you guys from, is this your first Mediterranean cruise. Hello! Yes this is our first Med cruise and we are so excited. We are a family of 3 traveling with a family / group of 5 out of Vancouver WA Where are you traveling from? Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 30, 2012 Author #68 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I heard the centrum stage was being removed - but I don't know it that indeed happened. I had heard the light stairs were going away and that sure took place. Maybe someone can tell us if the stage and the piano that was on it are in fact gone. At the bottom of the main staircase there is no entry to the centrum this is now a stage well on the other side, a bit the size of the one in the Safari lounge so you get a full group on now not just 2 or 3 in the corner with the piano. You can now no longer cross the Centrum anywhere I assume because of the new centre attraction, you go infront of the R bar or round by the main staircase. So no dashing to Guest relations anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 30, 2012 Author #69 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The Seaview Cafe was open late at night for snacks and other foods--What's open now? Park cafe in the Solarium as Seaview is now Izumi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 30, 2012 #70 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Park cafe in the Solarium as Seaview is now Izumi Thanks. By the way do you perchance know the hours of operations for the Park Cafe. We lived in the Park Cafe when we sailed on the Oasis a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted December 30, 2012 #71 Share Posted December 30, 2012 At the bottom of the main staircase there is no entry to the centrum this is now a stage well on the other side, a bit the size of the one in the Safari lounge so you get a full group on now not just 2 or 3 in the corner with the piano.You can now no longer cross the Centrum anywhere I assume because of the new centre attraction, you go infront of the R bar or round by the main staircase. So no dashing to Guest relations anymore. I think I understand - sort of. The stage area I can visualize. But isn't it still possible to walk between the 2 centrum elevators across to Guest Services? I sure wish we had pictures of all of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted December 30, 2012 Author #72 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I think I understand - sort of. The stage area I can visualize. But isn't it still possible to walk between the 2 centrum elevators across to Guest Services? I sure wish we had pictures of all of this. No, they have big pots full of white pebbles all shapes and sizes with weird metal sticks coming out of them so you turn and walk in front of the bar or go round via the stairs, sorry no photo and it is hard to visualise. Someone will post some soon I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonye Posted December 31, 2012 #73 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Do you remember if they offered the unlimited internet package on Serenade since the wifi seems to have improved? We'll be sailing on her in February to the Emirates. Can't wait!! Toonye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsazsagaboa Posted January 1, 2013 #74 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Can anyone tell me if the outdoor seating at the back of the Windjammer is still there? We really enjoyed breakfasting out there last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted January 1, 2013 #75 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Can anyone tell me if the outdoor seating at the back of the Windjammer is still there? We really enjoyed breakfasting out there last year. Yes , the seating is still available at the rear of the windjammer. The starboard side at the rear still has the oversized blue chairs/sofas but this was a smoking area:( I liked the sculpture as well... it was unique and understated. There were also pictures documenting them installing the sculpture when the ship was built. It seems like they're trying to turn these ships into something they're not by cramming all these specialty and extra fee restaurants and big screens and circus acts. On one of the decks each side of the lifts they have kept the pictures you mention of the original art work installation. It is interesting to see the before and after. park cafe is open for breakfast 'til 10am, reopens for lunch , time varies depending if ship is in port or not, stays open 'til late afternoon . Now that Seaview cafe is no longer available for late night food the Park cafe opens at 9pm fof pizza, cookies and other food which I cannot remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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