realtorclm Posted December 4, 2016 #126 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) I saw the copy of the Cruise Compass next to weiner dog. Any chance you can take a photo of that and post it as well? TIA Edited December 4, 2016 by realtorclm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris kelowna Posted December 4, 2016 #127 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Our first towel animal, a Wiener Dog! Hahaha! how appropriate! Sent from my SM-T113 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #128 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Day 3 - Sunday - December 4, 2016 - At Sea Two new photos came in late yesterday. Booty Red Dog walked with Shelly, our dog, cat, and chicken watcher, half way down to the chicken coop but then abandoned her and headed back to the front yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #129 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Later today I will start posting the"Today's Activities" page from the daily CRUISE COMPASS. Also, I will shoot a photo of the Mini Bar "ordering thingie." When we arrived in our cabin the Mini Bar was empty and now there is an "ordering thingie" that you can hang on your door knob in the hallway outside the cabin and order (and be billed for) whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #130 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Not much "action" on the Pool Deck this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship Monkey Posted December 4, 2016 #131 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi. Enjoying your review a lot! Is Topi Ylönen the cruise director? We are on Serenade in one month and his current contract should be on until March according to his website. How do you like him? He's Finnish like us, which is pretty cool considering how rare it is bumbing into Finns on RCCL. Last spring my wife and I were the only guests from Finland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 4, 2016 #132 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Also, I will shoot a photo of the Mini Bar "ordering thingie." When we arrived in our cabin the Mini Bar was empty and now there is an "ordering thingie" that you can hang on your door knob in the hallway outside the cabin and order (and be billed for) whatever you want. OMG!! I am SOooo happy they are starting to do that now! Seems every other cruise we get a small annoying charge AFTER the cruise is complete that is always a mini bar charge, even though we have never used it, as do others quite often apparently. Hopefully this will help end those nefarious charges and also the waste of the food and beverages in those mini bars that just get outdated and stale. :eek: Plus such a waste of time to have them come around to replenish or check. :( Wonder if other ships are doing that yet? Edited December 4, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted December 4, 2016 #133 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Note to all, I enjoy doing the reviews! and a lot us are really happy you do this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #134 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Fun Facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #135 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Senior Officers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #136 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The COMPASS Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #137 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The Mini-Bar Door Handle "Thingie" The Room Service Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #138 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Life Vests For the Kids (A Great Idea)(No Charge - Pool Area Only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 4, 2016 Author #139 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sunrise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCoralCruiser Posted December 4, 2016 #140 Share Posted December 4, 2016 ...When we arrived in our cabin the Mini Bar was empty and now there is an "ordering thingie" that you can hang on your door knob in the hallway outside the cabin and order (and be billed for) whatever you want. OMG!! I am SOooo happy they are starting to do that now! Seems every other cruisewe get a small annoying charge AFTER the cruise is complete that is always a mini bar charge, even though we have never used it, as do others quite often apparently. Hopefully this will help end those nefarious charges and also the waste of the food and beverages in those mini bars that just get outdated and stale. :eek: Plus such a waste of time to have them come around to replenish or check. :( Wonder if other ships are doing that yet? I agree, when its always all-you-can-eat on the ship, why would anyone over pay for snacks from the mini bar??:confused: Always had a hard time even fitting the C&A complimentary water & soda in there. I've also had a couple mysterious small charges appear after getting home, but after spending a thousand/thousands, it felt a little petty to call about a less than $10 charge. I was going to the last time, but just plain forgot. Probably has occurred thousands of times... Thanks for letting us know, T-Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 4, 2016 #141 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I've also had a couple mysterious small charges appear after getting home, but after spending a thousand/thousands, it felt a little petty to call about a less than $10 charge. I was going to the last time, but just plain forgot. Probably has occurred thousands of times... And you are most likely not alone. Many..many small charges to pax that either did not want to bother disputing it, or did not notice it. Those charges got to be quite numerous and can really add up. :eek: Something very fishy there. :( I hope all ships do as Trainman found out is the case with Serenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted December 4, 2016 #142 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sorry to hear about the subpar experience at Chops, but that seems to be what is typically reported lately. We have gone one step further and been skipping the main Dinning room in favor of the windjammer the food is just as good and 4 times faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 4, 2016 #143 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) We have gone one step further and been skipping the main Dinning room in favor of the windjammer the food is just as good and 4 times faster. That is what we have started doing more often also...which is what I think Jim and Judith do. Go to dinner when you want, eat the portion size you prefer, no waiting in line for your reserved table, no finding the food you ordered was not up to par or cold and having to wait for a replacement, and a lot more choices. We also find if we go later at night, it is much more quiet than the MDR. Many high end officers in there dining also. We have even gone there on formal nights, dressed to the max with tux and cocktail dress. ;) Edited December 4, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted December 4, 2016 #144 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I hope all ships do as Trainman found out is the case with Serenade. Oasis cabin cooler was empty last month. Agree, it is how it should be. No more need to remove and store all their stuff, and hope that you do not get "accidently" charged for something. Trainman - a favor, if possible: Good to hear the ship changed time - they did not last month on the Oasis, and it was strange. Please confirm that you are in St. Maarten 7A to 4P local time. I'm doing this Itinerary in Jan as part of a B2B, and a 4P departure would require planning in regards to private excursions. Thanks, love the reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 4, 2016 #145 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Oasis cabin cooler was empty last month. Agree, it is how it should be. No more need to remove and store all their stuff, and hope that you do not get "accidently" charged for something. Yes, the "accidently" part was happening a lot more than people realize. Someone, or several someones, were making out pretty well on those accidents. ;) Edited December 4, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted December 4, 2016 #146 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I see you have Topi for cruise director. How do you like him? I thought he was great on the Vision....always out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmayor Posted December 4, 2016 #147 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The Mini-Bar Door Handle "Thingie" The Room Service Menu Someone didn't do a good job with the math on the soda prices. You can get 6 cans for $12 but double the number of cans and pay not $24, but $32?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 4, 2016 #148 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Someone didn't do a good job with the math on the soda prices. You can get 6 cans for $12 but double the number of cans and pay not $24, but $32?? RCI math...they hope you won't notice. ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandj05 Posted December 4, 2016 #149 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Senior Officers You just made my day by showing me Cornelis is the F&B mgr on this ship. If you get a chance would you ask him if he will be on board for the Feb 24, 2017 sailing? Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island284 Posted December 4, 2016 #150 Share Posted December 4, 2016 If I remember correctly you always mentioned the smoking area on the ship's you were cruising on. I haven't notice it this time. Nine of us will be on in January and two of them are smokers. Could you advise as to where this is allowed? Please, let's not get in a discussion about this . . . I told them I would ask so they know ahead of time. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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