Cruise - royal caribbean

[kitty2]

CrispyApple:

Hi,


We just booked a cruise to Malacca 3D2N by Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas. In the paper, it mentioned that departure time is 5 pm.

May I what is the earliest time that we can start boarding the ship?

May i know how much do you pay for the above package?

Thanks for sharing

[snowball]

kitty2:

CrispyApple:

Hi,


We just booked a cruise to Malacca 3D2N by Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas. In the paper, it mentioned that departure time is 5 pm.

May I what is the earliest time that we can start boarding the ship?

May i know how much do you pay for the above package?

Thanks for sharing

I am interested too, i have 2 kids, 8 n 10 yrs old, wondering any suitable activities for them....

[micollh]

i just booked the 3D2N ,3 nov Legend of the sea. boarding is 11am…latest 3pm


wanna check, it’s better to get their insurance right? only $47 for a family.

and any feedback on the purchase on board… in the website it says formal wear 1… why ? anyone can share on the dining ?

as for the price adult is 546.87 each net. and kids (mine both less than 5) also have to pay same each $403.87.

another question, do we need to tips the staff on board in the invoice it stated on board service charge(included in the price above)… is that mean added liao ?

[Dnls_mum]

micollh:

and any feedback on the purchase on board.. in the website it says formal wear 1.. why ? anyone can share on the dining ?


another question, do we need to tips the staff on board in the invoice it stated on board service charge(included in the price above).. is that mean added liao ?

Urh....not sure I understand your question correctly, but let me try .......
All meals on board included. No of formal nights depends on your length of cruise. So if you are taking a short cruise, there could be only 1 formal (in terms of attired) night. The rest are casual (attire).

If you have pre-paid gratuity, then you don't need to tip anymore. They will give you vouchers to put into the tip envelopes for you to tip your service staff at the end of the cruise. But again, nothing to stop you to tip more if you think their service is exceptional.

[micollh]

Dnls_mum:

Urh....not sure I understand your question correctly, but let me try .......
All meals on board included. No of formal nights depends on your length of cruise. So if you are taking a short cruise, there could be only 1 formal (in terms of attired) night. The rest are casual (attire).

If you have pre-paid gratuity, then you don't need to tip anymore. They will give you vouchers to put into the tip envelopes for you to tip your service staff at the end of the cruise. But again, nothing to stop you to tip more if you think their service is exceptional.

thanks ! yes, those are what i want to know lol ! any idea why the dinner at romeo & juliet only 3 course? haaa..

and why need to wear formal attire on 1st night ? like welcome on board ceremony ? sorry.. first time.. mountain turtle.

[smurfy]

micollh:

Dnls_mum:

Urh....not sure I understand your question correctly, but let me try .......
All meals on board included. No of formal nights depends on your length of cruise. So if you are taking a short cruise, there could be only 1 formal (in terms of attired) night. The rest are casual (attire).

If you have pre-paid gratuity, then you don't need to tip anymore. They will give you vouchers to put into the tip envelopes for you to tip your service staff at the end of the cruise. But again, nothing to stop you to tip more if you think their service is exceptional.

thanks ! yes, those are what i want to know lol ! any idea why the dinner at romeo & juliet only 3 course? haaa..

and why need to wear formal attire on 1st night ? like welcome on board ceremony ? sorry.. first time.. mountain turtle.

Romeo and Juliet is good.

Not really 3 course mah.
U have free flow of different kinds of fresh bread… u choose ur soup.. appertizers…main course…dessert.. can order more and different kinds for sharing if u want.. I recall seeing a family w young kids, the kitchen specially cooked macaroni with cheese for the kids...(shld have asked that as well, but I saw that on the last evening).. the services were tip top….my kids were happy with ice-cream every meal ...:\\

The captain’s nite is the evening for formal wear. But most ppl bor chap. I was thankful I dressed up coz I took up the photo package.. took a lot of photos, like studio quality w different backdrops (go buy the photo package online before boarding the ship, cheaper)

I think someone answered the part on pre-paid gratuity oredi.

[smurfy]

micollh:

i just booked the 3D2N ,3 nov Legend of the sea. boarding is 11am..latest 3pm

boarding is 11am. but do ur check-in at early 10+... :D..
and settle for ur lunch at the buffet place, comfortably...

we check in 11plus, ended up no place to sit and eat and rooms only ready at 1pm!!!!!!!! imagine all stranded and hungry and waiting for place to sit & eat while waiting for room to be ready. keep diapers on hand.. luaagges start appearing in ur doorway only at 2-3plus pm.. compulsory fire drill at 330pm, even a sleeping baby needs to participate

[Laura02]

Dinner at the Romeo and Juliet dinning room is considered "fine dinning", with a waiter assigned to your table, … and another 2 or 3 tables next to yours. The menu at the RnJ dinning room changes for every meal. It’s a formal 3 course meal, which generally is sufficient to fill your tummy. In the grand European traditions, this is the Captain’s dinning area, and as such, they encourage all guests to be formally attired. In our local contex, polo Ts and long pants for men will get them in. I have seen ladies allowed in with T-shirt n shorts for lunch, but generally a dress or skirt is worn for dinner.

you wil find a envelop in you cabin with the gratuity (ie. tip) vouchers. You can fill out the name of the staff you want to tip and the amount you wish give to that person up to the pre-paid amt. Gratuity over and above that amt can be privately settled between you and the staff.
Look out for the list of the day’s activities on posters outside the buffet dinning room. It will tell you what classes or activities are on and when they are conducted. They have activities like mass dance, origami, towel folding … You can leave the kids at the kids club. They will baby sit the kids all day, including at meal times, till 5/ 6. The kids will have to signed in and signed out. The kids club is fun with activities and games organized for the little ones.
The casino is closed in the day. The pools are smallish and filled with sea water. But the gym is well equipped and there’s a nice selection of board games in the games room. Please bring swimming attire and goggles if you plan to use the pool.
If you are disembarking at Penang, you may walk out to the bus depot a 10 min walk from the harbor. There’s a free shuttle that takes you to Komptar and the other shopping areas in Penang city centre. This bus also stops off at other tourist sights.

[Cuppamocha]

Just for your information, the last we board RC, we board quite early. Meals are provided once you board. You can start enjoying the facilities.


For those with kids, me and wife register the kids at the child-minding services to have some time for ourselves. You can check that out.

[Dnls_mum]

smurfy:

The captain’s nite is the evening for formal wear. But most ppl bor chap.

This is what I dislike about cruises in Asia. Asians somehow don't respect dress code and fine dining etiquette. In the end the waiters are dressed better then the guests :rotflmao:

When I took the Alaskan and several of the European cruises, people always respect the dress code. It is just courtesy to the captain and chef. Respecting fine dining etiquette.