counsdr Posted January 6, 2015 #276 Share Posted January 6, 2015 They are not lit. It is a bronze coating on the balcony glass on the cabins below the cantilevered hot tubs. Crew said they are staying overnight in Canaveral then sailing for Freeport tomorrow. Thanks Ken! I've never seen that before! Why are they coated in bronze? To quote a CD... DOES THE CREW SLEEP ON BOARD!!!!????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skyking Posted January 6, 2015 #277 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Do we know when Freedom departs for the Bahamas? Got off the ship this morning, and some Drew was saying not until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wilmingtech Posted January 6, 2015 #278 Share Posted January 6, 2015 What are the yellow lit balconys towards the rear?She may be there for a while if they need to hoist dry dock supplies and food! I'm sure they've been tearing stuff up and readying areas all day!!! If you mean the bronze colored windows under the cantilevered hot tubs its the reflection of sunlight being caught on the hump balcony windows at sunset. I'm sure if they are bronzed it contributed to the yellow coloring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Cruiser98 Posted January 6, 2015 #279 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I find it odd that Izumi was not listed as one of the new restaurants, since reservations are open for this restaurant on our cruise planner. I'm thrilled that Sabor is coming, though! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skyking Posted January 6, 2015 #280 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I find it odd that Izumi was not listed as one of the new restaurants, since reservations are open for this restaurant on our cruise planner. I'm thrilled that Sabor is coming, though! :D I was also told Izumi was coming, but would not be ready for a little time after the dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted January 7, 2015 #281 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What's R Bar like? Will it replace the Champagne Bar? I noticed they're still listing Jade as a dining option and there's no mention of Izumi. I'm not sure where it will go, would make sense in some ways to replace Champagne bar. Anyway, I enjoyed it on Freedom because I love classic cocktails. They focus on those with a retro, classy decor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted January 7, 2015 #282 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Just got an email from Royal for our June 21 on Freedom. Wants me to make reservations for Chops and Portofino. :confused: Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Unless they are keeping Portofino along with Giovanni's that is most certainly an error!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 7, 2015 Author #283 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What's R Bar like? Will it replace the Champagne Bar? I noticed they're still listing Jade as a dining option and there's no mention of Izumi. I believe it replaced the Champagne Bar on Navigator during her dry dock, so that's my guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 7, 2015 #284 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you mean the bronze colored windows under the cantilevered hot tubs its the reflection of sunlight being caught on the hump balcony windows at sunset. I'm sure if they are bronzed it contributed to the yellow coloring. The cabins under the cantilevered hot tubs are not hump cabins. There is only one set of hump cabins and those are more midship below the VCL. It is the sunlight reflecting off the bronze coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 7, 2015 #285 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I believe it replaced the Champagne Bar on Navigator during her dry dock, so that's my guess! Did they keep the falling chandelier? I stop and watch every time I walk by Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #286 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sherri, I know that feeling of a big group take over! We unknowingly experienced it last February on FOS there were 1000+ in that group!! Our ice shows were cancelled, entertainment cancelled, main dining room and MTD bumped us all to late seating so they could all eat at the same time, our M&M and upper level parties were changed so that they took place simultaneously and we had to choose which party to attend. The people in general were rude and pushy. They took over lounges, the promenade,etc. It wasn't even a cheap cruise!I am so paranoid that there is going to be a large group on board this year. I've googled everything I could think of and checked on CC. I don't see anything, but I'm still terrified I'm going to get onboard and find some large group take over again! I googled again today and saw a country music fest cruise on RCCL for 3/8, but fortunately it was on Adventure! Our roll call and M&M are both very small, but the ship is almost sold out, so once again, I'm paranoid! Cheryl I don't blame you for being paranoid. Maybe there are large numbers of people who were bumped from January due to drydock. Also the first 2 weeks in Feb. on FR have Rock and Roll theme cruises (my first choice - Feb 8, 2015 was not a protected sailing when we were cancelled for our 1-25-2015 cruise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #287 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sherri, I'm in Summerville, but I know Daniel Island well! I had a favorite restaurant there that closed. I've lived here almost 4 years now and I love it!Where do you live in The South? Cheryl We are in Sun City Hilton Head so are about 2 hours from Charleston. I love our area and Savannah as well as Charleston. We have been down here for 10 years and I do not miss Maryland where we used to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #288 Share Posted January 7, 2015 They moved her over to CT6 because it is much easier to load supplies for Dry dock. Saw cranes behind the ship so guess they were loading all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #289 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I got an email today that I could get a discount on my specialty dining for the first night and gave me a choice of Portofinos or Chops!May have gotten similar email but I thought Portofino was changing to Giovonni's Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 7, 2015 #290 Share Posted January 7, 2015 May have gotten similar email but I thought Portofino was changing to Giovonni's Table. That is the current rumor. :o Probably true. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #291 Share Posted January 7, 2015 That is the current rumor. :oProbably true. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Would like to try Giovanni's Table -- we made sure we ate at Portofino on EX as we expect it is going away on FR and other ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 7, 2015 #292 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Would like to try Giovanni's Table -- we made sure we ate at Portofino on EX as we expect it is going away on FR and other ships. Did Giovanni on Allure. Loved the prosciutto slices. Took back to room and brought to MDR the next night. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 7, 2015 #293 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sherri, I'm in Del Webb!! We only have 700 homes so far and we'll build out to 1000! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 7, 2015 #294 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I don't blame you for being paranoid. Maybe there are large numbers of people who were bumped from January due to drydock. Also the first 2 weeks in Feb. on FR have Rock and Roll theme cruises (my first choice - Feb 8, 2015 was not a protected sailing when we were cancelled for our 1-25-2015 cruise). Be glad you aren't on either of those February cruises! What is a protected sailing and how do you find out if one is protected? Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 7, 2015 #295 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I love the champagne bar! I don't want it to go!!!! What is the R Bar?? Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #296 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sherri, I'm in Del Webb!! We only have 700 homes so far and we'll build out to 1000! Cheryl I've heard a lot of good things about the Summerville Del Webb. Our Sun City is at 14,000 homes and I think they will build about 1,000 more. We are in two counties -- Beaufort and Jasper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #297 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Be glad you aren't on either of those February cruises! What is a protected sailing and how do you find out if one is protected?Cheryl Protected is price protected. I am glad that we aren't on the Rocky cruises and that we couldn't even book them and be price protected. While I was on hold with the re-booking desk, I noticed that Feb. 8 was pretty booked up. We travel with another couple and the fact that the first Feb. 2015 Eastern itinerary that was price protected was 2-22 made it easier to coordinate. Would you believe that a few hours before, we were notified by RCI that our May 3, 2015 cruise was cancelled (because of the Maxwell group -- even though they are selling it now). Two rebookings in one day with lots of emails going to the other couple. And then our May 17, 2015 cruise had a price reduction a few weeks later due to the first and best BOGOHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 7, 2015 #298 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I love the champagne bar! I don't want it to go!!!!What is the R Bar?? Cheryl From Royal's website: "featuring a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy and personable mixologist". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 7, 2015 #299 Share Posted January 7, 2015 From Royal's website: "featuring a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy and personable mixologist".Like going to a bar on Mad Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted January 7, 2015 #300 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Ugh, what happened to a quiet, sophisticated area to enjoy a champagne cocktail or a delightful martini? I think I'm getting old, I'm not doing change well! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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