Rare island lady Posted October 8, 2018 #976 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Planning a Keys trip for next year. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk We hope to make it this year, leaving for our annual 5 week stay on the 26th of this month. Last year, the hurricane canceled our plans...as I believe it changed your cruising itinerary also. :confused::o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 8, 2018 Author #977 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We rent a house in Key Largo for the entire summer. Will be there on and off from Memorial Day weekend to mid August. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted October 8, 2018 #978 Share Posted October 8, 2018 After reading this thread I am contemplating canceling my GS reservation on Harmony in January. Final payment is next week. I can pay the same on Celebrity without having to experience all of the attitude and entitlement - never get that from Zenith members there. Or should I just avoid special cruises on RCCL? In addition to the President's Cruise and 50th Anniversary cruise- what should I avoid to not be over run by Pinnacles in the SL or CK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 8, 2018 #979 Share Posted October 8, 2018 After reading this thread I am contemplating canceling my GS reservation on Harmony in January. Final payment is next week. I can pay the same on Celebrity without having to experience all of the attitude and entitlement - never get that from Zenith members there. Or should I just avoid special cruises on RCCL? In addition to the President's Cruise and 50th Anniversary cruise- what should I avoid to not be over run by Pinnacles in the SL or CK?Fall, early January, repositioning cruises. FWIW, I really think most of those are fine. 35-60 Pinnacles are easily absorbed in a ship as big as Harmony. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 8, 2018 #980 Share Posted October 8, 2018 After reading this thread I am contemplating canceling my GS reservation on Harmony in January. Final payment is next week. I can pay the same on Celebrity without having to experience all of the attitude and entitlement - never get that from Zenith members there. Or should I just avoid special cruises on RCCL? In addition to the President's Cruise and 50th Anniversary cruise- what should I avoid to not be over run by Pinnacles in the SL or CK? I would not cancel based on one person's experience on one cruise. We sailed in a GS on Oasis last month and there were 42 pinnacles on our sailing. They used both the SL and CK a lot but we only had one time where finding a seat in the SL was an issue. We never had a seat at a window, but the windows are floor to ceiling and we had no issues seeing out from our seats. We reserved our dining with the concierge before we boarded and we got the time we wanted every night. We spoke to many of the pinnacles on our sailing and found most to be very friendly. A few were not friendly at all, but a few of the suite guests weren't friendly at all either. We used the suite and pinnacle reserved seating for the shows and always got a good seat. I, personally, would avoid the President's cruises and next years 50th celebration sailing like the plague. We did one C&A cruise years ago and one was enough for us. I would go on your cruise and form your own opinions. Maybe by then, the cruise line will have come up with a solution to this problem that everyone can live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 8, 2018 #981 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I would not cancel based on one person's experience on one cruise. We sailed in a GS on Oasis last month and there were 42 pinnacles on our sailing. They used both the SL and CK a lot but we only had one time where finding a seat in the SL was an issue. We never had a seat at a window, but the windows are floor to ceiling and we had no issues seeing out from our seats. We reserved our dining with the concierge before we boarded and we got the time we wanted every night. We spoke to many of the pinnacles on our sailing and found most to be very friendly. A few were not friendly at all, but a few of the suite guests weren't friendly at all either. We used the suite and pinnacle reserved seating for the shows and always got a good seat. I, personally, would avoid the President's cruises and next years 50th celebration sailing like the plague. We did one C&A cruise years ago and one was enough for us. I would go on your cruise and form your own opinions. Maybe by then, the cruise line will have come up with a solution to this problem that everyone can live with. Good advice,as you say 1 bad apple could have been Suite guest or Pinnacle and hopefully other Pinnacles or Suite guests would rein them in.President's cruise is definitely not worth paying mega money for a Suite if Pinnacles take over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 8, 2018 Author #982 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We had 35 pinnacles on our sailing. We had the same excellent server from the past. Service was hit or miss. When I mentioned it to staff they explained they were spread thin because of pinnacles. Your mileage may vary. Nothing about our week was terrible but the service was just not the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 8, 2018 #983 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We had 35 pinnacles on our sailing. We had the same excellent server from the past. Service was hit or miss. When I mentioned it to staff they explained they were spread thin because of pinnacles. Your mileage may vary. Nothing about our week was terrible but the service was just not the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The first class price you pay for the Star Suites etc deserve first class service and nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 8, 2018 #984 Share Posted October 8, 2018 The first class price you pay for the Star Suites etc deserve first class service and nothing less.Andy was in Sky Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 9, 2018 Author #985 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Andy was in Sky Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Correct. Sky. Not Star. Almost upgraded to Star. Glad I didn’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 9, 2018 #986 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Correct. Sky. Not Star. Almost upgraded to Star. Glad I didn’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree.The Star price deserves Star quality which doesn't seem to be the case on lots of cruises where there are lots of Pinnacle's on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted October 18, 2018 #987 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I sure missed this thread. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 18, 2018 Author #988 Share Posted October 18, 2018 9 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I sure missed this thread. I will get another one going on my Decembers sailing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted October 18, 2018 #989 Share Posted October 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, Andy C said: I will get another one going on my Decembers sailing! Please do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted October 31, 2018 Author #990 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeryn Posted January 26, 2019 #991 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi. Tried a search for this, no luck. Anyone know if Wente wines are available on Harmony? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 26, 2019 Author #992 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Aeryn said: Hi. Tried a search for this, no luck. Anyone know if Wente wines are available on Harmony? Thanks. No idea. But they do sell the paint thinner in most places. I stay away from the mass produced stuff. I can tell you that the wine on RCI is mass produced, mass market crap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeryn Posted January 26, 2019 #993 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks. They do sell bad wine for big bucks. (Although a Wente cabernet is quite tasty at about $25 retail.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 26, 2019 #994 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Aeryn said: Thanks. They do sell bad wine for big bucks. (Although a Wente cabernet is quite tasty at about $25 retail.) Try the New Amsterdam Vodka. Rot gut stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 26, 2019 Author #995 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Aeryn said: Thanks. They do sell bad wine for big bucks. (Although a Wente cabernet is quite tasty at about $25 retail.) Look up sites like Garagiste and WTSO and buy moderately priced and small batch stuff. $25 is decent money for a bottle of wine but try to stay away from the mass produced stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeryn Posted January 26, 2019 #996 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks for the advice Andy! Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted March 6, 2019 #997 Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 10/18/2018 at 7:04 AM, Andy C said: I will get another one going on my Decembers sailing! looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 6, 2019 #998 Share Posted March 6, 2019 4 hours ago, sisocialworker said: looking forward to it Pretty sure it already happened. Unfortunately, no drama from NSPP's. Just crappy food and a Bathroom incident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisocialworker Posted March 6, 2019 #999 Share Posted March 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Pretty sure it already happened. Unfortunately, no drama from NSPP's. Just crappy food and a Bathroom incident I thought andy meant his december 2019 cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted June 5, 2019 #1000 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 9/17/2018 at 7:26 AM, Andy C said: This evening’s Coastal Kitchen dinner menu. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk THANK YOU! I hope to sail on the Ovation in a Spa Suite J4-I think-in 2021, and am contentedly researching the ship and possible activities I can manage-handicapped so no Flow Rider or Climbing wall for me! Several nice combinations there to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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