Category: Cruise Planning

ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFERS SOLO STATEROOMS

Ship Stateroom Category Bed Size Total of Staterooms
Anthem of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Super Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 14

12
Adventure of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 5
Brilliance of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Harmony of the Seas Studio Interior

Studio Ocean View

 Full

Full

 3

12
Jewel of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Ovation of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Super Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 16

12
Quantum of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Deluxe Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 16

12
Radiance of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Serenade of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3

 

ALL EXCURSIONS ~ NOT SO PERFECT!!!

 

   Sunny Liston Tours ~ St. Thomas

We spent the day in St. Thomas this March off the Carnival Magic. St. Thomas is a beautiful Island and we were taking some family members there for the first time and we wanted them to see just how gorgeous it was. We have booked several excursions through shoreexcursioneer.com in the past in other ports and have always had excellent experiences. Well this time was the exception. Shore Excursioneer is like a middle man and they set up your excursions through local companies. In St. Thomas they booked us with a company called Sunny Liston Tours for our 2 hour island tour excursion. We were very disappointed in this excursion and would not recommend it to anyone. Although we did see some beautiful views, we spent more time waiting than seeing the island. Here’s a little review of how our tour went…

We were to meet our excursion at the port area after getting off the ship. We were there a few minutes early and waited over 45 more minutes for our tour guide. Then we were told he would be taking us to the area where the tour would be starting. So we were lead to believe he was just our ride to our tour location. He kept saying he was just waiting on a few more people. Although we came to realize he was just trying to get more business by trying to encourage more people on the tour.

Finally, we were on our way with a few more passengers. Then he took us downtown, where we thought we were getting off and going to join a tour. Well no that was not the case….He stopped in front of some stores and started loading more people in the vehicle. Then once again, we were waiting and waiting as he kept asking more people to join the tour until our vehicle was uncomfortably jammed pack full and several people were not even able to sit with their families.   Then we were on our way. He did offer us water or sodas, but most everyone looked annoyed and declined them. Continue reading “ALL EXCURSIONS ~ NOT SO PERFECT!!!”

BRINGING BEVERAGES ONBOARD??? ON EMBARKATION DAY

A frequently asked question among cruisers is…Can I bring alcohol onboard the ship?   Here are the CURRENT alcohol policies on all the major cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ~ Royal does not permit any liquor, beer, or other non-alcoholic beverages to be brought on the ship, although you may bring two bottles (750ml) of wine or champagne per stateroom onboard on embarkation day. There will be a $15 corkage fee charged to your account for each bottle brought on.

Norwegian Cruise Lines ~ Norwegian prohibits any liquor, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages to be brought onboard, although they do allow wine & champagne. NCL will charge a $15 corkage fee for 750ml bottles and a $30 corkage fee for 1,500ml bottles of wine or champagne.

Carnival Cruise Lines ~ You may bring one bottle (750ml) of wine or champagne per adult 21 or over onboard and you will only be charged a $15 corkage fee if brought to the dining room, bars, or specialty restaurants. You may bring onboard a 12 pack of sealed cans or cartons only (no plastic bottles) of soda, water, milk, juices, & energy drinks. MUST BE CANS OR CARTONS! Continue reading “BRINGING BEVERAGES ONBOARD??? ON EMBARKATION DAY”

Carnival Horizon’s Bonsai Teppanyaki

 

Carnival Cruise Lines has added a new specialty venue to their newest ship, the Carnival Horizon which will make her inaugural cruise next month as well as their next ship to follow, the Carnival Panorama, which is under construction and will make her debut Dec. 2019.

You ask what this might be? Well it is the Bonsai Teppanyaki restaurant. It will be located on deck 5 inside the Bonshi Sushi. The meals will include an appetizer, soup or salad, main course, and dessert, as you will be entertained by a show and chefs juggling and having fun while preparing your meal. Pricing is based on which protein you choose with your meal and ranges from $25-$30 per person.

Reservations are highly recommended. There are only 16 seats available at a time and it is a great option for a group dinner.

The menu has a variety of entrée options that will make your mouth water.

 

To make reservations, you can log in to Carnival’s website under your booking and go to manage your cruise and there will be an option for specialty dining and then just click on Bonsai Teppanyaki and see what days and times are available. It will book up very quickly so making a reservation early is highly recommended.  If you have to cancel for any reason, you will not be charged for the meal. They do not change you until you are there for the meal and it is added to your sail and sign account.   Also there are cancellations from time to time. So if you are not able to score a reservation, stop by the restaurant once you board the ship and inquire about any cancellations.

This restaurant is predicted to be a big hit, so if you are planning to enjoy a meal here, make your reservations early.

Sharon at Sea