Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 14, 2022 #51 Share Posted December 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, Newcruiser215 said: Now I'm curious about what everyone thinks is underrated. sorrento’s pizza 🙂. (Note, we’re from MN, so our standards might be lower than, say, people from NY or Chicago ;)) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 14, 2022 #52 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 2:43 PM, Mum2Mercury said: 4. Drink package as "a bargain" I believe there are some heavy drinkers that would disagree with that. LOL 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted December 15, 2022 #53 Share Posted December 15, 2022 10 hours ago, dada2199cc said: There is a once a year chartered cruise for a private FB group of people who look like the commercials and want to cruise together (non-swinger). I believe it's invite only. I never received my invitation🤔☹️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFIGuy Posted December 15, 2022 #54 Share Posted December 15, 2022 #1 by far - The weekly cruise planner sales that are the same discounts every week. #2 is an extension of #1 - ship excursions - only done a handful but each one has seemed to have 200 people reserved when the expected capacity would be 100. #3 Wonderland - Did. Not. Like. At. All. Really wanted to #4 70s Night - I’m at least at the average cruiser age, if not older, and while I was born in the 70s, I didn’t have any experiences in the 70s. Go 80s or 90s please. #5 Windjammer - It is the same choices for breakfast and lunch everyday, no variety 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 15, 2022 #55 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Ret MP said: I believe there are some heavy drinkers that would disagree with that. LOL I wish I could get a drink package when visiting nyc at about 20 a drink , but with my 5 free drinks and suite lounge happy hour we now can eliminate that , we also order several bottles of wine at a discount since we buy UDP . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 15, 2022 #56 Share Posted December 15, 2022 16 hours ago, mpdog42 said: At least if you go thru NYC to get to Bayonne, you get to be a crime statistic!! Haha. I'm in NYC all the time for work. I remain unscathed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #57 Share Posted December 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, teddie said: Haha. I'm in NYC all the time for work. I remain unscathed. I'll pray for your continued success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted December 15, 2022 #58 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Ret MP said: I'll pray for your continued success. Very kind of you, but I'll manage 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #59 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, teddie said: Very kind of you, but I'll manage 🙂 No emoji for this, so THUMBS UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longford Posted December 15, 2022 #60 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 hours ago, CFIGuy said: #5 Windjammer - It is the same choices for breakfast and lunch everyday, no variety I sailed on Serenade 11/5 and ate all my meals in Windjammer. Breakfast and lunch offerings definitely were NOT the same offerings/choices. On a couple of days, Lunch and Dinner selections were similar, but with variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longford Posted December 15, 2022 #61 Share Posted December 15, 2022 17 hours ago, jean87510 said: 4. Fellow cruise people look nothing like the commercials on TV. LOL! Sometimes, it looks as if the definition of "large" size is understated. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psac Posted December 15, 2022 #62 Share Posted December 15, 2022 23 hours ago, Ret MP said: Not consciously. I've been using it for decades in certain situations and in the Army I used it when I was done with my meeting with my squad/section/secretary/whatever. I guess that it's my way of showing unquestionable finality. It’s off topic, but this is my favorite use of “that is all.” (Only 16 seconds long) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted December 15, 2022 #63 Share Posted December 15, 2022 13 hours ago, CFIGuy said: #1 by far - The weekly cruise planner sales that are the same discounts every week. #2 is an extension of #1 - ship excursions - only done a handful but each one has seemed to have 200 people reserved when the expected capacity would be 100. #3 Wonderland - Did. Not. Like. At. All. Really wanted to #4 70s Night - I’m at least at the average cruiser age, if not older, and while I was born in the 70s, I didn’t have any experiences in the 70s. Go 80s or 90s please. #5 Windjammer - It is the same choices for breakfast and lunch everyday, no variety Born in the 70’s??? I have bunions older than you!😄😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted December 15, 2022 #64 Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) Been on fair number of cruises and I'd have to say the Oasis class ships are over rated generally. I think one gets better food and service on the small ships. Edited December 15, 2022 by mac66 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #65 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 hour ago, psac said: It’s off topic, but this is my favorite use of “that is all.” (Only 16 seconds long) "In alphabetical order" LOL. Good one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted December 15, 2022 #66 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 3:00 PM, Husky1987 said: Thanks for clicking...you get to read the results of my boredom at work. 1. Johnny Rockets milkshakes - YES! 2. Kummelweck sandwiches - HELL YES!! 3. MDR lobster - YES! 4. Towel animals at night - Meh .... take 'em or leave 'em 5. CC threads with lists I'm right there with you on 3 of them. Some more enthusiastically than others. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarcasmSpasm Posted December 15, 2022 #67 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 3:43 PM, Mum2Mercury said: I like Royal Caribbean, but -- yeah -- they have some short comings: 1. Calling customer service on the phone 2. Shops that sell jewelry and watches 3. The spa 4. Drink package as "a bargain" 5. Separate suite seating by the pool on my recent cruise they LOST money on us because of the drink package 😂 It really was a bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted December 15, 2022 #68 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, SarcasmSpasm said: on my recent cruise they LOST money on us because of the drink package 😂 It really was a bargain! You might be a good candidate for Celebrity.(if you haven't tried them already) Their upcharge for the "all in" package that includes unlimited drinks, paid gratuities, and wifi, is significantly less than the price of Royal's drink package alone. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #69 Share Posted December 15, 2022 5 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said: You might be a good candidate for Celebrity.(if you haven't tried them already) Their upcharge for the "all in" package that includes unlimited drinks, paid gratuities, and wifi, is significantly less than the price of Royal's drink package alone. Dan Great Info., I did not know that. I'll have to think seriously about that. One of the minor reasons why I stick to RCCL is because of the Crown & Anchor. I've always had the opinion that I didn't want to spread my loyalty and "points" around too much as they wouldn't accumulate as quickly and get diluted. But, RCCL and X honor each other's system, why not, they are owned by the same umbrella company. Question though: Do all "of age" people in the cabin have to purchase the "All In" package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizbug Posted December 15, 2022 #70 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 3:00 PM, Husky1987 said: Thanks for clicking...you get to read the results of my boredom at work. 1. Johnny Rockets milkshakes 2. Kummelweck sandwiches 3. MDR lobster 4. Towel animals at night 5. CC threads with lists What are yours? MDR Lobster lol. Had to order 3 of those last cruise to fill me up. Tasty yet tiny 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #71 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, gizbug said: MDR Lobster lol. Had to order 3 of those last cruise to fill me up. Tasty yet tiny 🙂 I ordered two extra once. After eating the first, I almost ate my left thumb. They are that small . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted December 15, 2022 #72 Share Posted December 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ret MP said: I ordered two extra once. After eating the first, I almost ate my left thumb. They are that small . Did you dip your thumb in the butter first?😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #73 Share Posted December 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, Old Fart Cruisers said: Did you dip your thumb in the butter first?😉 Well, yaaaaaaa. Do you think I'm unrefined and/or uncouth. I even stick my pinky finger out while drinking my moonshine in a mason jar. Geeeeeeesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted December 15, 2022 #74 Share Posted December 15, 2022 6 hours ago, SarcasmSpasm said: on my recent cruise they LOST money on us because of the drink package 😂 It really was a bargain! Did they really lose money or not make as much if you were buying them individually. Considering a a $14 cocktail probably only costs them $4 to produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted December 15, 2022 #75 Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, bretts173 said: Did they really lose money or not make as much if you were buying them individually. Considering a a $14 cocktail probably only costs them $4 to produce. The CEO's I worked for would all say that if the profit margin wasn't met, it was a loss, period, end of discussion. CEO's are employed at the will of the board. The board expects results. Edited December 15, 2022 by Ret MP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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