bigeagle12 Posted September 22, 2022 Author #251 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Moltar said: I agree 1 million percent with Ret MP. No way in hell would I ever cruise Carnival. Cheaper cruises equal...... Another Large Brawl Erupts on Carnival Cruise Ship | Cruise Law News You do know Royal has had their share of fights? I was onboard for one of them 15 years ago. Here is a recent one https://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seashttps://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seas I am Diamond on Royal and love sailing them but have to laugh when people think they are any better than cruisers on any other line 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted September 23, 2022 #252 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, bigeagle12 said: You do know Royal has had their share of fights? I was onboard for one of them 15 years ago. Here is a recent one https://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seashttps://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seas I am Diamond on Royal and love sailing them but have to laugh when people think they are any better than cruisers on any other line 🙄 Like I said cheaper cruises equals…. it was a three or four night cruise which is cheap you’ll never catch me on a cheap cruise because the crowd usually ain’t my type of crowd. Carnival is cheap even on a seven night so I would never ever ever ever sail Carnival Edited September 23, 2022 by Moltar 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted September 23, 2022 #253 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, bigeagle12 said: I was referring to quality of the up charge services .. they are way over priced for value received. And Royal charges way more for the up charges than other cruise lines. Oooooookaaaaaaay! But, if people are paying the upcharge, it must be something good enough that people are willing to pay for it. If it wasn't, Royal wouldn't have any choice but to lower the price. Any business that prices themselves to high will slowly reduce their prices until they get back to their consistent and acceptable level of patronage. If they don't, well look no further than Chi Chi's, and others that I can't think of their names of right now. IHOP is suffering in many market locations because of crappy service and way overpriced for that market. The one in Avon, Indiana shut down last year because of that. So, as of right now, I don't think Royal is too concerned about Chops or Jamie's being overpriced, they seem to be doing fine. However, on my last cruise in May on the Ovation and a cruise a year or so before COVID on Symphony, Wonderland seemed to be empty or close to it every time we went by it, yet all other specialty restaurants were consistently full. JMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 23, 2022 #254 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, bigeagle12 said: You do know Royal has had their share of fights? I was onboard for one of them 15 years ago. Here is a recent one https://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seashttps://crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-navigator-seas I am Diamond on Royal and love sailing them but have to laugh when people think they are any better than cruisers on any other line 🙄 Interesting that you laugh when people think they are better than others yet you mentioned you were Diamond in your post. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 23, 2022 #255 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Moltar said: Carnival is cheap even on a seven night Have you priced Carnival cruises lately? I'm guessing no. Edited September 23, 2022 by time4u2go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #256 Share Posted September 23, 2022 38 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: Interesting that you laugh when people think they are better than others yet you mentioned you were Diamond in your post. 🙂 And you put Carnival Platinum in your signature 🤣🤣🤣 I referenced Diamond just to show that just because I have cruised Royal a lot doesn’t mean I think they are the best or do everything right. I have not drank the koolaid from any single cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 23, 2022 #257 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, bigeagle12 said: And you put Carnival Platinum in your signature 🤣🤣🤣 I referenced Diamond just to show that just because I have cruised Royal a lot doesn’t mean I think they are the best or do everything right. I have not drank the koolaid from any single cruise line. I need to figure out how to update my signature. I haven’t cruised on Carnival for several years and have no plans to cruise on Carnival again. I enjoyed my cruises on Carnival but I think I just out grew them (another way to say I am getting older). Lately I have stuck to cruising only on RCI and Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rudeney Posted September 23, 2022 #258 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: I need to figure out how to update my signature. I haven’t cruised on Carnival for several years and have no plans to cruise on Carnival again. I enjoyed my cruises on Carnival but I think I just out grew them (another way to say I am getting older). Lately I have stuck to cruising only on RCI and Celebrity. Click on your name at the top of the page: Now select "Account Settings": Choose "Signature" then edit it in the text box: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 23, 2022 #259 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, rudeney said: Click on your name at the top of the page: Now select "Account Settings": Choose "Signature" then edit it in the text box: Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowhat Posted September 23, 2022 #260 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Moltar said: I agree 1 million percent with Ret MP. No way in hell would I ever cruise Carnival. Cheaper cruises equal...... Another Large Brawl Erupts on Carnival Cruise Ship | Cruise Law News Did one of royal caribbean ships have a large brawl in the royal promenade recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted September 23, 2022 #261 Share Posted September 23, 2022 8 hours ago, sowhat said: Did one of royal caribbean ships have a large brawl in the royal promenade recently? Yep, 3 night booze cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted September 23, 2022 #262 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 12:28 PM, PhillyFan33579 said: From my experience lately speciality restaurants have been very crowded on every ship/restaurant we have been to, so if anything the prices for speciality restaurants may be too low. That works for me because it clears out some of the people from the MDR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 23, 2022 #263 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 2:18 PM, soapbxking said: thats cause Rockets is an actual chain and Guys is just on ship, but you are correct, i think so as well! Plus Guys is included, so it makes it taste some better hahaha Guys is also a chain, not only on ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #264 Share Posted September 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: Guys is also a chain, not only on ships Hardly a chain .. 2 locations in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted September 23, 2022 #265 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: Guys is also a chain, not only on ships Technically true. However, there are only two locations in the U.S.A. other than boarding a Carnival Cruise ship. And about ~ 7 other locations throughout the world. https://www.guyfieri.com/eat-at-guys/guys-burger-joint On the other hand, Johnny Rocket's is like a true chain, all over the place. Type in just about any major city in the U.S.A. and you're likely to find at least one. They are also international. https://locations.johnnyrockets.com/ I'm a big fan of JRs and really don't care much for Guy's. Guy's hamburgers are good, but, in my opinion, not as good as JRs. Also, at least on Royal's ships that have it, JRs is a sit down restaurant not buffet style, has great milkshakes, most other soft drinks, is open most of the day, not just for lunch like Guy's, and has fries, tots, onion rings, chili cheese fries (my favorite) and so much more. I'll pay the upcharge. As usual, YMMV and JMHO Edited September 23, 2022 by Ret MP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #266 Share Posted September 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Ret MP said: Technically true. However, there are only two locations in the U.S.A. other than boarding a Carnival Cruise ship. And about ~ 7 other locations throughout the world. https://www.guyfieri.com/eat-at-guys/guys-burger-joint On the other hand, Johnny Rocket's is like a true chain, all over the place. Type in just about any major city in the U.S.A. and you're likely to find at least one. They are also international. https://locations.johnnyrockets.com/ I'm a big fan of JRs and really don't care much for Guy's. Guy's hamburgers are good, but, in my opinion, not as good as JRs. Also, at least on Royal's ships that have it, JRs is a sit down restaurant not buffet style, has great milkshakes, most other soft drinks, is open most of the day, not just for lunch like Guy's, and has fries, tots, onion rings, chili cheese fries (my favorite) and so much more. I'll pay the upcharge. As usual, YMMV and JMHO Guy’s is open noon to 6. They also have fries, chili, and onion rings. And the burgers are far superior to JR’s IMHO 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 23, 2022 #267 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, bigeagle12 said: And the burgers are far superior to JR’s IMHO I definitely agree with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rudeney Posted September 23, 2022 #268 Share Posted September 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, Ret MP said: Technically true. However, there are only two locations in the U.S.A. other than boarding a Carnival Cruise ship. And about ~ 7 other locations throughout the world. https://www.guyfieri.com/eat-at-guys/guys-burger-joint On the other hand, Johnny Rocket's is like a true chain, all over the place. Type in just about any major city in the U.S.A. and you're likely to find at least one. They are also international. https://locations.johnnyrockets.com/ I'm a big fan of JRs and really don't care much for Guy's. Guy's hamburgers are good, but, in my opinion, not as good as JRs. Also, at least on Royal's ships that have it, JRs is a sit down restaurant not buffet style, has great milkshakes, most other soft drinks, is open most of the day, not just for lunch like Guy's, and has fries, tots, onion rings, chili cheese fries (my favorite) and so much more. I'll pay the upcharge. As usual, YMMV and JMHO I've never had a Guy's burger, so I can't give an opinion, but I thought Johnny Rocket's was "Just OK". They are a nice option on the cruise for when you just want a simple cooked-to-order burger. The land-0based restaurants were very busy when they first opened, but after years of neglect, they became so filthy and in such disrepair, I wouldn't eat there. And apparently no one else would, either, as all the ones in Alabama closed. My favorite "fast food" burger is Five Guys, but if I want a really great burger, I go to a place called Mugshots. It's a small chain of sports-pubs out of Mississippi. Best burger I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted September 23, 2022 #269 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I like five guys burger and Guys on carnival is just as good or a little better. Just came back On Quantum and the JI burger from Jamie’s Italian is one of the best burgers I’ve had on a ship or off. Could not believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeagle12 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #270 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, rudeney said: I've never had a Guy's burger, so I can't give an opinion, but I thought Johnny Rocket's was "Just OK". They are a nice option on the cruise for when you just want a simple cooked-to-order burger. The land-0based restaurants were very busy when they first opened, but after years of neglect, they became so filthy and in such disrepair, I wouldn't eat there. And apparently no one else would, either, as all the ones in Alabama closed. My favorite "fast food" burger is Five Guys, but if I want a really great burger, I go to a place called Mugshots. It's a small chain of sports-pubs out of Mississippi. Best burger I've ever had. I like Five Guy’s too. Went there last week had a regular cheeseburger, small fry, and a small coke .. $20. That may have been my last visit 🙄 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbxking Posted September 23, 2022 #271 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, not-enough-cruising said: Guys is also a chain, not only on ships Really?? wow, who would pay for that off ship? much much better actual places on dry land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted September 23, 2022 #272 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just now, bigeagle12 said: I like Five Guy’s too. Went there last week had a regular cheeseburger, small fry, and a small coke .. $20. That may have been my last visit 🙄 Sounds like a RC specialty restaurant 😬 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted September 23, 2022 #273 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, bigeagle12 said: Guy’s is open noon to 6. They also have fries, chili, and onion rings. And the burgers are far superior to JR’s IMHO 🙂 I never said Guy's didn't have Fries, Chili or onion rings. My point is that JRs has all the above and more. As I remember it, Guy's wasn't open everyday either. That was a long time ago and my memory may be flawed. Also, Carnival's own website only says that Guy's is open for lunch: And as far as being a superior hamburger, as you stated, IYourHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 23, 2022 #274 Share Posted September 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, soapbxking said: Really?? wow, who would pay for that off ship? much much better actual places on dry land Guy Fieri has several hundred restaurants in the USA, of all differing concepts; all very successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rudeney Posted September 23, 2022 #275 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, bigeagle12 said: I like Five Guy’s too. Went there last week had a regular cheeseburger, small fry, and a small coke .. $20. That may have been my last visit 🙄 They've never been cheap, but I still like them. 7 or 8 years ago when I was working in an office, a few of us would go there and that meal cost around $13. The last time my wife and I ate there, we shared the fries and the check was about $35. Unless we eat drive-thru food (which we don't) anytime we can eat under $40 now it feels like a bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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