rubrrick Posted July 19, 2016 #26 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Other than for special groups such as consecutive cruisers, I've never seen embarkation lunch available in the MDR on RC ships. Right on Bob! The only time that we are allowed to eat in the MDR on "turn around day" is as a consecutive cruiser. Never as we board for the first cruise. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconions Posted July 19, 2016 #27 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Small sandwiches, wraps, desserts, cookies, fruit cups, fruit, etc. Thanks Bob for the wealth of knowledge you add to this site. You have helped me in SO many ways feel comfortable with my choice of RCI and my first cruise overall. I think we will have a big breakfast (I'm looking at a Tex-Mex place for Migas in Galveston) and then we'll go have a light lunch at Cafe Promenade to keep away from the crowds until the cabin is ready. I'm definitely am going to just go with the flow on embarkation day - get my non-alcoholic frou-frou drink with the umbrella and chill with my meet and mingle group. Again, thank you so much for all that you add to this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 19, 2016 #28 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks Bob for the wealth of knowledge you add to this site. You have helped me in SO many ways feel comfortable with my choice of RCI and my first cruise overall. I think we will have a big breakfast (I'm looking at a Tex-Mex place for Migas in Galveston) and then we'll go have a light lunch at Cafe Promenade to keep away from the crowds until the cabin is ready. I'm definitely am going to just go with the flow on embarkation day - get my non-alcoholic frou-frou drink with the umbrella and chill with my meet and mingle group. Again, thank you so much for all that you add to this site! You're very welcome, and I hope you have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 19, 2016 #29 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Would love to see the specialty restaurants open for lunch on 1st day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 19, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Would love to see the specialty restaurants open for lunch on 1st day You do find that on Oasis class. Giovanni's is typically open on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 19, 2016 #31 Share Posted July 19, 2016 You do find that on Oasis class. Giovanni's is typically open on embarkation day. Yes but my GS would cost 1,000 more on Oasis than on Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes but my GS would cost 1,000 more on Oasis than on Liberty Yeah, I don't think having Giovanni's open for lunch is worth $1000.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkcruzr Posted July 21, 2016 #33 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you are in a GS is Chops open on embarkation day? Do they have there own menu or do you have to bring your food from windjammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 21, 2016 #34 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you are in a GS is Chops open on embarkation day? Do they have there own menu or do you have to bring your food from windjammer? Chops would not have a menu on embarkation day. One of Chops or Giovanni would be available for seating for gold card guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkcruzr Posted July 21, 2016 #35 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Chops would not have a menu on embarkation day. One of Chops or Giovanni would be available for seating for gold card guests. Thank you! Any other perks for gold cards on embarkation day? This is our first RC cruise and we don't want to miss anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 21, 2016 #36 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thank you! Any other perks for gold cards on embarkation day? This is our first RC cruise and we don't want to miss anything! Priority check-in and boarding. Access to Concierge Lounge with free specialty coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkcruzr Posted July 21, 2016 #37 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Priority check-in and boarding. Access to Concierge Lounge with free specialty coffee. Will we have access to the concierge lounge as soon as we board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 21, 2016 #38 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Will we have access to the concierge lounge as soon as we board? Yes, your SeaPass card should give you access 24 hours. The actual Concierge will likely not be there until the evening. The specialty coffee machine may or may not be working. There might be some cookies and/or fruit available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkcruzr Posted July 21, 2016 #39 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Yes, your SeaPass card should give you access 24 hours. The actual Concierge will likely not be there until the evening. The specialty coffee machine may or may not be working. There might be some cookies and/or fruit available. Perfect! Like I said it is our first cruise and I want to be able to take advantage of any perks we have, do you have any special tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 21, 2016 #40 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Chops would not have a menu on embarkation day. One of Chops or Giovanni would be available for seating for gold card guests. On my Liberty cruise, Chops was for gold card, but as you said no menu on embarkation, so you could bring in food from WJ, I think WJ ran out of seats on 1st day and they let non gold card people sit in Chops during lunch, but normally it is never crowded for breakfast or lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dna1990 Posted July 21, 2016 #41 Share Posted July 21, 2016 How are you Gold card (label) on first cruise? Celeb Captn Club? If so Be sure you C&A status is correct before boarding day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkcruzr Posted July 21, 2016 #42 Share Posted July 21, 2016 How are you Gold card (label) on first cruise? Celeb Captn Club? If so Be sure you C&A status is correct before boarding day. We are staying in a Grand Suite and they have gold sea passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted July 21, 2016 #43 Share Posted July 21, 2016 How are you Gold card (label) on first cruise? Celeb Captn Club? If so Be sure you C&A status is correct before boarding day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums If you are in a Grand Suite or above on LB your Seapass is Gold colored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted July 21, 2016 #44 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I came across this information about the Vision of the Seas on the RC website at the link below. Only a few dates listed. :( http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises?departureCode_GAL=true&shipCode_EN=true&shipCode_GR=true&shipCode_LG=true&shipCode_RH=true&shipCode_VI=true¤tPage=0&action=update 4 night sailings Thu - 16 Nov 2017 Thu - 30 Nov 2017 Thu - 14 Dec 2017 5 night sailings Mon - 6 Nov 2017 Mon - 20 Nov 2017 Mon - 4 Dec 2017 Mon - 18 Dec 2017 5 night sailings Sat - 11 Nov 2017 Sat - 25 Nov 2017 Sat - 9 Dec 2017 Edited July 21, 2016 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 21, 2016 #45 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I came across this information about the Vision of the Seas on the RC website at the link below. Only a few dates listed. :( http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises?departureCode_GAL=true&shipCode_EN=true&shipCode_GR=true&shipCode_LG=true&shipCode_RH=true&shipCode_VI=true¤tPage=0&action=update 4 night sailings Thu - 16 Nov 2017 Thu - 30 Nov 2017 Thu - 14 Dec 2017 5 night sailings Mon - 6 Nov 2017 Mon - 20 Nov 2017 Mon - 4 Dec 2017 Mon - 18 Dec 2017 5 night sailings Sat - 11 Nov 2017 Sat - 25 Nov 2017 Sat - 9 Dec 2017 I just looked at prices, I know it smaller and older but I could do a royal suite on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3happykids! Posted July 21, 2016 #46 Share Posted July 21, 2016 We will be in an owners suite on Liberty OS and will have access to the concierge/suite lounge. Can alcoholic drinks from the concierge/suite lounge be taken out of the suite lounge into other areas of the ship? into the MDR or to our cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 21, 2016 #47 Share Posted July 21, 2016 We will be in an owners suite on Liberty OS and will have access to the concierge/suite lounge. Can alcoholic drinks from the concierge/suite lounge be taken out of the suite lounge into other areas of the ship? into the MDR or to our cabin? They don't seem to care much anymore if you bring drinks out of the lounges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3happykids! Posted July 22, 2016 #48 Share Posted July 22, 2016 They don't seem to care much anymore if you bring drinks out of the lounges. thank you for your response. you are a huge help in these message boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 22, 2016 #49 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) thank you for your response. you are a huge help in these message boards. You're welcome, there are a good many helpful folks here.:) Edited July 22, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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