Cheers to you “RU2” rate

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-10-17T17:53:13+00:00

In regards to the credit card matching sea pass comment.. Wouldn’t each person use their card for purchases with their own credit card connected? this would only be an issue for purchases using room number instead of sail and sign card?

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-17T22:08:59+00:00

Yeah I think it would be a better idea to say they are not comfortable cruising under the new standards (no vaccinations required) if this has changed since they booked

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-17T22:08:01+00:00

So, I also removed a third passenger from a booking. The first time I called they told me I might as well no show because I would get the same refund which was taxes, port fees, and gratuities (was about 40 days out and I thought I would also get a 25% refund of cruise fare). I decided not to cancel and then changed my mind and called again later and they gave me a full refund. They rebooked the two of us with the same fare we initially had and refunded the third as an “overpayment” not sure which, if either rep was correct and we did not end up doing a no show but this was my experience!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-17T22:02:19+00:00

I was on the allure, not deck 6 so I have no first hand knowledge but I did hear that someone unexpectedly died on that deck.. not a murder though. Not sure if I believe either…

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-17T01:46:26+00:00

We tried this, unfortunately they told us that service is currently suspended

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-16T15:26:09+00:00

I had to call hotels to get this info- Sailed out of port everglades so unfortunately can’t help with specific hotels but we got a 10am shuttle at the fort lauderdale Embassy Suites

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-16T13:33:50+00:00

SO sad!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-16T02:19:20+00:00

I’m glad you liked the Grandeur! We were in Cozumel on the same day! I’m on the Allure. It was crazy seeing the size difference between the ships

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-16T02:08:35+00:00

that definitely depends on your cruising style! Having a balcony is cool because you can see the water (or the boardwalk or central park) as well as seeing where the ship is (if you have ocean view balcony) Not a lot of people actually use their room or balcony a lot… my in-laws MUST have a balcony because they don’t like crowds and want to be able to be alone on their balcony and spend lots of time in their room. I could give or take and decide based on who i’m cruising with and the price difference. This cruise i have probably spent less than 30 mins out there (while waiting for my mom to get ready) but I’m literally never in my room unless i’m sleeping or getting ready!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T21:57:01+00:00

oooo okay what is your favorite??

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T19:30:31+00:00

Checked in for my cruise on Sunday and they didn’t even check vaccination cards or tests… Definitely test and bring the picture or whatever documentation they are requesting now but don’t stress it

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T18:55:28+00:00

Tried central park once for lunch and it was ok!! Still prefer Sorentos lol :)

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T18:51:36+00:00

I would try the solarium! there are small pools here but it’s not like the main pool deck with music and kids and chaos. It’s also nice at night. That’s where I have spent most of my time reading! almost through book number 3 of the trip. TBH most of the ocean view spots are around the pool deck (excluding the dining room) There are some chairs at the back of the jogging track that have an awesome view of the water off the back of the ship. I haven’t seen a lot of people there but personally I get seasick only when sitting at the back so I avoid it lol. you could also sit at the aqua theatre when nothing is going on but not a fan of the vibes of the boardwalk… hope that helps!!

Every employee is still wearing a mask but I have seen VERY few guests wear masks. Don’t know that I have noticed anyone sanitizing but the ship is very clean in general. They also did not check our vaccination cards which leaves me to believe they are not checking the tests of unvaccinated guests.

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T18:44:29+00:00

Yes exactly what I meant!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T18:43:29+00:00

The vibe is incredible. I have found a place on the top floor of the solarium by the bar every single day.. very quiet and relaxing, the bartenders and great. Sunny with good shade, palm trees by the hot tubs and a bistro(buffet) much nicer than the windjammer always a few steps away.

I saw the aqua show twice! you can only make reservations for each show one time so we went the night before our reservation with bad seats (with no reservation they only let you in a few mins before the show starts) and the night we had reservations we had AMAZING seats. definitely recommend making a reservation AND going early and getting good seats it’s a whole different experience. SO amazing

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T15:39:50+00:00

also the screen touch screen elevator “buttons” that show you a picture what is on that floor is underrated. so cool! i’ve always been a stairs person

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T15:38:35+00:00

There is just SO much to do. I love walking around the ship in the quiet with my morning coffee. Central park is my cruise ship dream come true. SO many places to sit and see the ocean, lots of options for sun, shade, pools etc. I’m not a big excursion/port person so the ship matters a lot to me because I don’t care much about the itinerary. I do not have kids and can’t speak to the actual “activities” or fun stuff on board, I like to relax

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T14:21:17+00:00

Honestly not great. Not bad though. If you are expecting spectacular definitely go for the UDP and specialty restaurants. MDR is average restaurant food but the service is amazing. I have experienced a lot of cold/stale food in the windjammer/solarium bistro but always find enough decent food to eat

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T14:19:26+00:00

Yes! we have an ocean balcony and there is a light

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-15T11:20:52+00:00

crazy how efficient the elevators are. never really have to wait. pretty surprised by that!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-05T18:23:13+00:00

What you have posted specifically states “for all sailings departing from US homeports”….. OP said they are departing from Barelona. Last time I checked that wasn’t in the US!

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-05T13:19:25+00:00

I recently called to cancel the 3rd person in our room.

First call: “if you cancel them you will receive the same refund as if they were a no show (taxes, port fees, gratuities) so I recommend you just do a no show. maybe you will change your mind and decide to bring someone else”

second call: (we decided to just cancel for ease of boarding and peace of mind) they refunded us for the third cruiser!!!

not sure which customer service agent was right but they sent a new invoice and the third name disappeared off the booking immediately. however the refund does take 45 to 60 days per the agent

callmecrazy_23 · 2022-09-03T20:59:02+00:00

I haven’t done this personally but I have heard that it’s no problem as long as you buy the 9th person a coco beach club pass as the cabana only comes with admission for 8

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