frankdp Posted August 7, 2017 #101 Share Posted August 7, 2017 And you could have saved the lecture and just answered the question. Could have, chose not to. This thread needed a voice of reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2017 #102 Share Posted August 8, 2017 This thread needed a voice of reason. Is this reasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2017 #103 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Is this reasonable? Probably not Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted August 8, 2017 #104 Share Posted August 8, 2017 We did 12 nights Brilliance out of Barcelona. Great itinerary, better than a TA. Santorini and Naples (Amalfi) were the highlights. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app John and LaLa. Am I right in thinking you did a Live From thread on that Brilliance cruise? I've been unsuccessfully trying to find it using the search features. I really enjoyed reading it at the time which I think was last year. We are sailing a very similar itinerary in 3 weeks' time and I would love to re-read it. Could you possibly find the link? I would be very grateful. Corinne Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 8, 2017 #105 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Could have, chose not to. This thread needed a voice of reason. Then don't jump on other people for posting as they choose and see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sross6019 Posted August 8, 2017 #106 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Worst maintenance we have seen was Enchantment. Bolts rusted through railings so handrail would move, wood splinting, and others. But we will be on her again next year. Worst cruise was Allure, too big smaller venues, hurry up and wait attitude, and not friendly or helpful. Like Voyager and Freedom class the best. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankdp Posted August 8, 2017 #107 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Then don't jump on other people for posting as they choose and see fit. Deeep breaths.....In through the nose, out though the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangding Posted August 8, 2017 #108 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Majesty and enchantment Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2017 #109 Share Posted August 8, 2017 From US News and World Report ranking: Serenade Allure Oasis Jewel Vision Independence Mariner Freedom Voyager Rhapsody Explorer Radiance Brilliance Liberty Quantum Navigator Legend Adventure Harmony Grandeur Enchantment Majesty Anthem Ovation Empress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2017 #110 Share Posted August 8, 2017 John and LaLa. Am I right in thinking you did a Live From thread on that Brilliance cruise? I've been unsuccessfully trying to find it using the search features. I really enjoyed reading it at the time which I think was last year. We are sailing a very similar itinerary in 3 weeks' time and I would love to re-read it. Could you possibly find the link? I would be very grateful. Corinne Sent from my iPad using Forums Sorry, that was in 2010 for our 25th anniversary. I really wasn't posting all the time back then. Plus shipboard internet wasn't very good. But here are my recollections of the itinerary. Barcelona departure was easy enough, but I think they've added terminals. Viillefrance - we did ships tour of Monte Carlo Livorno - ship tour to Pisa. It's now a been there done that stop. I didn't feel we had enough time to do Florence justice Civicavetchia - I just wandered around the city. We were in Rome for several days a few years prior Athens - ship tour of original stadium for the modern Olympics and the Parthenon area. It was fun Kusadasi - did private tour of Esaphus including the apartments. Laura didn't go, she only does ships tours. Only drawback was we wasted 2 hours at a leather coat shop. Painful. Santorini - awesomeness. Ships tour, just lovely. Ferry from ship to a bus, then drove to Oia. Wandered around eating gelato. Then to a winery, and finally cable cars back to tender. Can't wait to go back Naples - ships tour again. Amalfi by coast. Bus to Sorrento, enjoyed limoncello, bought a ridiculously expensive inlay gaming table, had lunch. Bus to Poisatano, boarded boat to ride to Amalfi, bought more limoncello and gelato, had pizza by the slice. Ride back to Poisatano, stopped at cameo shop near Mt Vesuvius. Waste of time. Can't wait to go back. I think that's it. Hope you have fun. Brilliance is a great ship for that itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2017 #111 Share Posted August 8, 2017 From US News and World Report ranking: Serenade Allure Oasis Jewel Vision Independence Mariner Freedom Voyager Rhapsody Explorer Radiance Brilliance Liberty Quantum Navigator Legend Adventure Harmony Grandeur Enchantment Majesty Anthem Ovation Empress With exception of Anthem and Ovation, the bottom does not surprise me Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted August 8, 2017 #112 Share Posted August 8, 2017 From US News and World Report ranking: Serenade Allure Oasis Jewel Vision Independence Mariner Freedom Voyager Rhapsody Explorer Radiance Brilliance Liberty Quantum Navigator Legend Adventure Harmony Grandeur Enchantment Majesty Anthem Ovation Empress What would be interesting is the criteria they used to create the list and what they said about other cruise lines as well. Yes, I know this is a Royal thread, but many here cruise other lines and could tell some bias, if there was any with the comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 8, 2017 #113 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Deeep breaths.....In through the nose, out though the mouth. I already know just about all that I need to about how the human body functions.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted August 8, 2017 #114 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks John. [emoji846] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 8, 2017 #115 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Yes it is. We have done 2 MJ cruises after we said no more. Great Galley Brunch and awesome Chefs Table. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Her move from Miami to Port Canaveral was the reason for booking our 4th and 5th on her, though I'm sorry I missed out on Enchantment when she was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 8, 2017 #116 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Just to give an alternative opinion on Majesty --- we have sailed on her 12 times. Some were right before a planned refurb and many were not....was she always as 'spit shined' as other cruises on her or maybe some repairs needed to be attended to and would be when they had the parts and time to allocate. However, we NEVER had a bad cruise on her. Staff was always attentive, food was good, entertainment good. Any specific problem was handled by guest services. I don't know what sailing you were on, but others have had different experiences. People can remember specific things and forget the good. My first time in a Junior Suite was on deck 9 of Majesty and it was the last cabin on the port side. A leak occured in the hallway that created a very moldy smell. We enjoyed the cruise and came back on her 3 years later and everything looked new again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 8, 2017 #117 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Adventure- we didn't like the service Sent from my iPhone using Forums I had not so good dining room service, but great service in the DL and Chops. The ship itself was in good shape and was a great reminder of my first cruise on Voyager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted August 8, 2017 #118 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I don't know what you are referring to by a 'strange layout'. Having sailed on Her Majesty (my nickname for her) you do have to walk through one venue to reach another venue. . The small mezzanine level the elevator stops at requiring taking steps up to the Centrum level is strange and inconvenient. I am able bodied but it definitely posed a problem for others and there were many people on disembarkation day trying to lug their suitcases first up and then back down the stairs to visit guest services or pick up alcohol they had purchased on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted August 8, 2017 #119 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Majesty - January 2016. I won't do that again. It's like the booze cruise ferries in the Baltic sea and it's SELL SELL SELL from the crew since they only have a few days to sell their stuff. Navigator - February 2017. Dirty and had problems with sewage stench in some areas. Personaly didn't like the layout of the ship. Did a cruise on the Freedom directly after the Navigator cruise and was afraid that I wouldn't like it since it's basically just a bigger Voyager class. But I must say that Royal have made a much better class with the Freedom class and added stuff that the Voyager class lacks. I have sailed on Serenade 7nts, Allure 7nts, Legend 21nts, Majesty 3nts, Navigator 9nts, Freedom 6nts (& NCL Epic 7nts, Celebrity Equinox 11nts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 9, 2017 #120 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Majesty - January 2016. I won't do that again. It's like the booze cruise ferries in the Baltic sea and it's SELL SELL SELL from the crew since they only have a few days to sell their stuff. Navigator - February 2017. Dirty and had problems with sewage stench in some areas. Personaly didn't like the layout of the ship. Did a cruise on the Freedom directly after the Navigator cruise and was afraid that I wouldn't like it since it's basically just a bigger Voyager class. But I must say that Royal have made a much better class with the Freedom class and added stuff that the Voyager class lacks. I have sailed on Serenade 7nts, Allure 7nts, Legend 21nts, Majesty 3nts, Navigator 9nts, Freedom 6nts (& NCL Epic 7nts, Celebrity Equinox 11nts). What didn't you like about the layout of Navigator that you feel was improved on Freedom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted August 9, 2017 #121 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The small mezzanine level the elevator stops at requiring taking steps up to the Centrum level is strange and inconvenient. I am able bodied but it definitely posed a problem for others and there were many people on disembarkation day trying to lug their suitcases first up and then back down the stairs to visit guest services or pick up alcohol they had purchased on shore. With the Centrum style design that was the design before Royal Promenades, it did create the small mezzanine landing which would require steps to be taken. There were ways to avoid that for those that needed to and although it might have been less convenient, it would have avoided the design issue. Alcohol purchased on shore would have been delivered to rooms on the night before departure and for disembarkation cruisers are zigzagged through the dining room and I can't understand how the steps at all would come into play, unless people were trying to circumvent the process some how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted August 9, 2017 #122 Share Posted August 9, 2017 When we were on Majesty in January, alcohol purchased on shore was not delivered to staterooms. It had to be collected. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 9, 2017 #123 Share Posted August 9, 2017 With the Centrum style design that was the design before Royal Promenades, it did create the small mezzanine landing which would require steps to be taken. There were ways to avoid that for those that needed to and although it might have been less convenient, it would have avoided the design issue. Alcohol purchased on shore would have been delivered to rooms on the night before departure and for disembarkation cruisers are zigzagged through the dining room and I can't understand how the steps at all would come into play, unless people were trying to circumvent the process some how. No other Centrum ship has that tween deck Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted August 9, 2017 #124 Share Posted August 9, 2017 What didn't you like about the layout of Navigator that you feel was improved on Freedom? Windjammer is a lot better on the Freedom class. T The Voyager class feels small, even though it's a quite big ship. Considering we were on a ship feelt that we were far from the ocean. We also liked the bigger top/pool deck on Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted August 9, 2017 #125 Share Posted August 9, 2017 No other Centrum ship has that tween deck Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app When they designed the Radiance Class they improved it....all is good. And we loved our sailing on Jewel, with all the glass that she had, that other ships lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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