JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #26 Share Posted July 25, 2016 We will be there real soon Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted July 25, 2016 #27 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Boarded today and some good and some bad. Dropping off and parking was a snap. Check-in was a snap. Boarding took a long time and they had some issues with the gangway. But everyone got on. Food was mixed. The good first. Dined in two 70 after boarding and it was ok. The Starbucks is nice on the royal replenish. Windjammer is also nicely laid out and the food has some different choices. Dinner at American Icon. Service was good and the food was much better then I expected. Had the lamb chops. The bar service was soooooooooow. But they did giver everyone a bottle of water to take away. We had early seating so after dinner, the pool and pool bar was empty. I need to review my list of virgin drinks because it didn't seem like a lot and they don't have a menu. Now for the ripping. Windjammer closes too early for snack after the pool. And no 24 hour soft serve and non on sail away day. That's CRAP. Carnival was 24 hour ice cream a Polooza. So after 9pm there are 3 choices. Sorrento for pizza. That is going to get old quick. Cafe promenade which is small and no choices. One sugar free cookie and a cranberry cookie and Napoleon and a couple sandwiches. That's it. La pasteria has some nice stuff but it is all extra. So ok I will bite and pay $4.50 for a cup of Ben and Jerry's but they only have 2 of the 5 flavors on the menu. Cherry Garcia and some cheese Cake flavor. So far the food is good but everything closes early and you have to break out your wallet after 9pm. Tomorrow is a sea day and we will see. Also the freestyle machines true to the reports are always broke. It is entertaining watching everyone on the first day trying to get soda out of them with anything that holds liquids. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #28 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thanks for your thoughts. Hopefully I am not being too critical. When you pay for something you expect a certain level of service. So I try to be fair. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #29 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Review of The Gift. I think the most critical thing would be some of the people in my group had a rough time following the story. It wasn't the most compelling story but it took a back seat to the singing, dancing and visuals. The singers were so good. The applause was muted between numbers where there was clearly an pause for it. I think people went in with low expectations. But the applause did pick up at the end. It was entertaining which is the point. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted July 25, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 25, 2016 What a turn around in weather. North Star was great. That thing sways much more then I imagined. Also the attendant said they no longer go over the ship to cut the ride time to get more rides per session. It looked like the standby line was moving pretty good. Can't seem to find this answer anywhere: how long does the Northstar ride usually last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted July 25, 2016 8 minutes. With the swing over the side is 15. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted July 25, 2016 #32 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm enjoying your review Joe. Thanks for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #33 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Still only flavor of ice cream at la Patisserie is cherry Garcia and strawberry cheesecake [emoji35]. Sorrento jammed at 10pm and as per usual one of the freestyle machines is broke. Cafe promenade has a few types of sandwiches and Napoleon, coconut cookie and raspberry cookie. So after 9:45 pm it is slim pickings on this ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Room review superior balcony deck 9. The room is nice and the balcony is spacious. The best part about this room is the storage. Plenty of space with closets and drawers. The worst part is the bathroom. The shower leaks and the floor always wet. And it overall is tiny. The family ocean view on the breeze couldn't be beat. Two bathrooms both with showers so two people could get ready at the same time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Movie by the pool. Carnival Breeze was Inside out, great kid movie. Tonight we got My big fat Greek wedding 2, yikes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Clocks ahead one hour. Off to bed. Tomorrow is Bermuda. [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanc78 Posted July 25, 2016 #37 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Joe, I can see in your photo that the row of large padded Sun Beds still exist on the lower landing over the pool area. Do you know if they're still renting those? When we sailed on Anthem last year they rented them by the day for $150. Just trying to understand if that's still the case. Thanks in advance for the help and enjoy the rest of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshrich Posted July 25, 2016 #38 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Joe,I can see in your photo that the row of large padded Sun Beds still exist on the lower landing over the pool area. Do you know if they're still renting those? When we sailed on Anthem last year they rented them by the day for $150. Just trying to understand if that's still the case. Thanks in advance for the help and enjoy the rest of your cruise. Hi, do you mean the dark brown ones just above the kids pool? When we were on her in April this had been turned into a Suite only deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycglitter Posted July 25, 2016 #39 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Joe,I can see in your photo that the row of large padded Sun Beds still exist on the lower landing over the pool area. Do you know if they're still renting those? When we sailed on Anthem last year they rented them by the day for $150. Just trying to understand if that's still the case. Thanks in advance for the help and enjoy the rest of your cruise. they were available for rent on our cruise June 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted July 25, 2016 #40 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Hey Royal Caribbean if you are reading this maybe print this out and put on the ships: Coca Cola Freestyle Dispenser Users Manual https://fccid.io/document.php?id=1255893 Cynical me would say that they don't fix them so that they dispense less product over the course of the cruise. Edited July 25, 2016 by marci22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl2609 Posted July 25, 2016 #41 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to post a review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanc78 Posted July 25, 2016 #42 Share Posted July 25, 2016 they were available for rent on our cruise June 30. Thanks, and for clarification I was referring to the ones near the North Star bar if others are wondering. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Welcome to Bermuda Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelsea57 Posted July 25, 2016 #44 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Enjoy your stay in gorgeous Bermuda. I wished I was there too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaborn2cruise Posted July 25, 2016 #45 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Can you tell me if you saw men in the dining room with golf shirts with jackets or should my SO wear a dress shirt with jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #46 Share Posted July 25, 2016 MDR is mixed every night. The Grande tonight so jackets. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJLDRUMS Posted July 25, 2016 #47 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Can you tell me if you saw men in the dining room with golf shirts with jackets or should my SO wear a dress shirt with jacket? We got off the Anthem the 23rd. The Grand wants people to dress up more formal than casual. Men if you don't wear a suit jacket then they'll give you one to wear. (they don't have a lot to give out) Nine out of 10 men put the jacket on their chair. Who knows who wore the jacket last ? That's a lame requirement for the Grand Restaurant. People are on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #48 Share Posted July 25, 2016 By mixed I mean polo to shirt and tie. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFan Posted July 25, 2016 Author #49 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I climbed the rock Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted July 25, 2016 #50 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Beautiful pictures, Joe. Thanks for sharing. Did you end up buying the texting feature for Royal IQ? If so, how much did it cost? I know there were conflicting posts about how much it currently costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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