Oasis of the Seas - Pics

Amanda our latest member here at Cruise Crazies has just added the following amazing shots of Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world (well her sister ship to Allure of the Seas is is 50 millimetres (2.0 in) longer than the Oasis, making her technically the largest despite the fact that both ships have identical superstructures. And lucky Amanda has been on both.


Central Park, one of seven neighborhoods on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, is a lush park the size of a football field -- a courtyard of tropical plants and walkways, and a town square with dining and entertainment -- rising five stories from Deck 8 of the 16-deck ship.  It is the first ever living park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants, 56 trees and bamboo, some over 24 feet (7.3 meters) in length.



Amanda tackles the Wave rider - Of which there are two on each ship.




The zip wire - 16 stories above the waterline.



Allure of the Seas - Review

Review by our newest Cruise Crazy! 


Amanda C From QANTAS Direct




My favourite cruise line would have to be Royal Caribbean,  in 2011 I went on a 7night Caribbean cruise in a Ocean View Balcony Cabin on board Allure of the Seas the largest cruise ship in the world. We went to Nassau, St Thomas and St Marrten which is The Eastern Caribbean.  Apart from seeing amazing destinations that are like nothing you have seen before you will need to find time to see and do everything on the boat like walking through Allure of the Seas very own Central Park or take the kids to The Boardwalk. 




Allure of the Seas features include:
4 pools and 10whirlpool including an Adults only area
Solarium pool
Casino
Opal Theatre - Featuring Chicago the Musical
Studio B - Ice Skating Rink
Aqua Theatre - Featuring Live Dive shows
Miniature Golf
Basketball Court
Jogging Track
Carousel
Video Arcades
Adventure Ocean Youth Centre
Teen Centre
2xRock Climbing Walls
2xFlowriders
Golf simulator
Zip Line
Steam Room
Spa Treaments: Daily specials available in the on board Newletter (Compass)
Wet treatment room with roll-in shower
Dry treatment room
Fitness equipment
Sauna







 


Allure of the Seas offers about 18 different dining options most of which are included in you cruise price however there are also speciality restaurants that can be prebooked for a small fee usually $15-$20pp I would strongly suggest these are prebooked as they book out really quickly. I personally have experienced Giovanni's Table which was just to die for definitely well worth paying the extra for a treat one night. The food however in the main dinning room is also amazing with different meal options every night, you have a chose of a 5course meal every night.


AirBnB

AirBnB What is it?

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 19,000 cities and 192 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetise their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.

I discovered Airbnb when we were going on a cruise last November. Our cruise was leaving from South Hampton and we needed affordable (!!!) accommodation in London for 3 people. Crazy I thought .... but then.....



I stumbled across Airbnb and found fairly quickly an amazing two bedroom penthouse apartment with 360 degree views of London, complete with two sweeping balconies and all mod cons including a drop down movie screen. And all for $250 per night. I was shocked and amazed and also rather sceptical. However when we turned up in London the apartment was even better than advertised and was the highlight of our trip.



So from personal experience I can highly recommend, not just Airbnb but also the apartment in London. here is s link to Paul and the page listing his apartment. Make sure you tell him Cruise Crazies sent you.

But Airbnb is even better than a place to simply find accommodation. 

As I was so impressed with how easy it was to use, I thought, we're going away for 6 weeks, I guess we could rent out own place. So one night I listed our little cottage in Melbourne for what I thought was an exorbitant price of $150 per night. I was amazed at the response, within 24 hours I had 3 different people wanting to rent it.

As it transpired we couldn't find some one to mind the dogs and we had to remove the listing - however one couple said they'd be quite happy to look after the dogs while we were away. See my listing here.

So next time you are planning a cruise why not consider using Airbnb to rent out your house while you are away. They make it very easy, will send a photographer around to take pictures for free, and they handle all the credit card billing. You can also add the cost of cleaning to every new rental.

Done right, you could actually make money while you cruise the world.


Hotel Discounts

Cruise Crazies love flash hotels and even flashier discounts.

In this section we will highlight hotels recommended by our members.

These are the best choices for pre or post cruise accommodation, just for a weekend escape or a land based holiday (heaven forbid!!!).

For the moment, until your recommendations come in, these are my personal favourites.


Sydney



For me there is ONLY one hotel to stay in before or after your cruise. It is Quay Grand an all apartment one smack bang on Circular Quay. Known as the 'Toaster' when it was first built.

It's not cheap at up to $1200 per night full price for a harbour view room - however at Cruise Crazies we never pay full price. If you are lucky you will either be able to find it on wotif.com.au from as low as $450 per night, or they at times offer an industry discount of 50%, dependant on availability.

If you hone them direct please make sure you tell them Cruise Crazies sent you.

$450 is still not cheap, however being a full apartment you get a separate bedroom and sofa bed so the room actually sleeps 4 people, and at the lower rate that is just over $100 per person.



NB make sure you get a Harbour view room  and then you'll be able to see your ship sail in. The other advantage is that on the morning of boarding you simply wander across Circular Quay and board your ship - no taxis required.
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Again smack bang in the heart of the action. Very similar to Quay Grand except located high up behind the Rocks. They offer one and two bed room apartments, but make sure you get a harbour view. Only one bedroom apartments have a balcony.

Being high up in the Rocks it's not very practical to walk with your bags to or from the ship.

Very similar pricing to Quay Grand. If one is full, or is offering no discounts, try the other one.

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Hawaii




This is a classic. When it was built it was one of the first high rise in Hawaii. It is a very retro and basic hotel however it has one of the best positions in Waikiki. And by contacting the hotel directly you can usually get a rate close to $100 per night. But make sure you request 'ocean front'. As with most hotels in Hawaii 'ocean view' means that you have to stand on a chair and lean right out over your balcony to even cash a glimpse of the water.


 
As it is so central you don't need a car and there are free hula shows on the beach right out front every night.

OK so what is your fav hotel, please share it below.


On Board Credit - OBC



This is one of the confusing little secrets of the cruise industry.

On Board Credits or OBCs are essentially inducements offered by cruise lines or travel agents to encourage you to book a cruise. They are essentially a discount off your final bill for purchases made onboard the ship - (normally they can not be cashed out).

They are not offered on all cruises, especially popular ones. Basically the less cabins sold on a ship, the larger OBCs that will be offered, and they are usually proportional to the length of a cruise and the type of a cabin you are booking.

An inside cabin on a short cruise might only attract a $25 OBC while a balcony suite might get you $100 OBC. Two week cruises can see these get as high as $400 or more.

If you are dealing with a travel agent it's always worth asking if they can offer an OBC. These are sometimes at their discretion.

The OBCs work in the cruise lines favour as you still have to pay for the full purchase price of the item or service provided but the company only has to cover the cost price.

Regardless OBCs are a great way of making your cruise holiday even better value.

TIP: When onboard your cruise investigate the 'future cruise' program offered by most cruise lines. This generally allows you  to pay a small amount (e.g. $100) to secure a future cruise. These normally have attached to them OBCs such as $200 for cruises over 'X' days. Then when you come to book your next cruise, you have that OBC added to your booking, even if they are not offering OBCs on that particular cruise.

Interline Discounts


Many of us who have been in aviation for some time will remember the days when everyone seemed to welcome us with open arms and we used to get 50% discounts at 5 star hotels, car hire and attractions like Disneyland.

Cruise lines were the same. Sadly the world has changed and although many of these steep discounts we all loved are still available, they are often much harder to find.

There are still some tremendous interline rates for cruise holidays however they are fewer in number. And in fact it is now often the case that interline rates can actually be much more than if you shop around and research what other discounts that are available. 

For example the main interline companies here in Australia were offering cruises for a set price per night (close to $150 p/p p/night) which was well in excess of what could be found on the actual cruise line website. We will have more updates on this subject shortly.

Australian Interline Booking Sites:


Carrie on Cruising @ KVI Travel - One of our own Cruise Crazies!      +61 (0)419 682231 
The team at KVI are truly professional and treat their customers with exceptional friendly and professional service. Operating from Sydney, Australia, I am delighted to be part of that team. Although I now call Australia home, I was born and bred in England and first came out to Australia when I secured a contract to work on a cruise ship departing from Sydney. Hence my passion for cruising was born. My background is a kaleidoscope of wonderful travel industry experiences including 20 years with Qantas Airways, 2 years in hotels, and the highlight was 4 years spent working at sea on board a variety of cruise lines. If you are already a dedicated cruiser, no doubt you share my passion. If you are considering a cruise for the first time, allow me to assist you to choose the right fit for you from the immense choice of cruise options. But be warned, once cruised, you'll could get hooked like the rest of us! 


International Interline Booking Sites:

Dargal is of course the biggest and best known interline booking sites. They still have great deals, but again you have to ensure you can't find the same cruise cheaper elsewhere - which often you can.

Vacations to Go: One of the biggest online cruise discounters. They do offer interline discounts but again often their other discounts are steeper, or the interline discount is only marginally cheaper - there are still some very impressive interline rates but you do have to search for them.

TRAP! Dargal and Vacations to Go have now both been forced by several cruise lines to restrict selling interline discounts only to north American residents. Check with them direct.

Other Interline Sites

Airline Employee Travel
Provide hotel, tour, and cruise discounts throughout the world to airline employees, family members, and eligible guests. Airline Employee Travel LLC has been family owned and operated since 1997.


CruiseNerd 
Hot list weekly specials for airline employees. Discount airline rates on all major cruise lines, Disney resorts at Walt Disneyworld. Packages to Mexico, Hawaii, and Caribbean.

Dynamic Travel 
You will need user ID and password to access interline information. Proof of employment required with inquiry or booking. 

Breakaway International Travel Industry Club  Australia

Exotic Journeys  A World Wide Tours & Travel Company Since 1979

F A Cruise   Owned and operated by flight crew, for flight crew and their family and friends.

Global Interline Cruises & Tours Serving the travel industry since 1983

GoZed ZED was formed in 1994 to simplify leisure travel arrangements for airline employees travelling on another carrier.

ID Deals  Personal travel site for airline people

ID 90  Interline travel information portal for airline employee members worldwide

World Interline Tours  Australia.

How much do cruises cost?

How much is a piece of string?

Cabins on the same cruise ship, on the same cruise can range from a mere $50 per night right up to presidential suites for thousands of dollars. The cruise above is just $42 per night!

Additionally some cruise lines like Seabourn have all inclusive prices that include all alcohol , transfers and day trips.

Which ever way you slice it, whether you book the cheapest inside cabin, or a two story spa suite with piano and butler, a cruise holiday is one of the best value for money holidays you can find anywhere.

The reason is that on board a ship your money goes so much further.

All entertainment is included: live theatre shows, musical acts from bands to piano players
Free movies in the cinema or in your cabin
Six meals a day Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Supper
Luxurious 2 hours meals with true silver service and white linen every night
Numerous casual dining options and generally 24 hour pizza and hot dogs
Free Room Service at any time
Unlimited coffee and drinks like American Lemonade and Iced Tea
Your cabin is cleaned twice a day
Free child care at the kids clubs

The only main exceptions are alcohol, tips  and day trips (See our posts on these topics).

Obviously if you are going to book through school holidays when the ships fill up there will be less discounting.

If you are flexible with your travel dates the cheapest cruises are generally repositioning ones. These are when the ships move from one part of the world to another, due to the weather being more or less favourable to cruising. Just as migratory birds fly across the oceans for the winter, so to do cruise ships. As these are one way voyages this turns a lot of people off because one way airfares tend to be more expensive. And hence why most repositioning voyages have a very high proportion of airline staff as passengers. These also tend to be longer cruises in excess of 2 weeks. See our post about repositioning cruises.

The biggest number of these repositioning cruises are Transatlantic voyages and twice a year (Apr/Nov approx.) literally dozens and dozens of ships move from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean or back. As there are so many, the cruise lines consequently have trouble filling them and they always have to resort to heavy discounting.

So where as a 14 day cruise on a particular ship would normally cost over $2000, when repositioning, the same cabin might be offered for as little as $500. Simply incredible value as that includes all meals.


I have personally down several of these repositioning cruises and videos of them can be found on our video page. One was a 16 night Sydney to Hawaii which was $900 and a 14 night transatlantic at $600.


Once the Cruise Crazies is fully up and running we will be highlighting amazing discounts such as these primarily through our group on Facebook as soon as they are released - hence why you really need to "Like" us on Facebook!

Also check out our post on Interline Discounts

Nautical Terms Explained


ABEAM
Off the side of a ship, at a right angle to its length.
AFT
Near or toward the rear of a ship.
AHEAD
Something that is ahead of a ship’s bow.
ALLEYWAY
A passageway or corridor.
ALONGSIDE
Side of a ship, when it is beside a pier or another vessel.
AMIDSHIPS
In or toward the middle of the ship; the longitudinal centre portion of the ship.
ASSEMBLY STATIONS
Allotted place for each person during a lifeboat drill or an emergency. The number of your station can be found on the rear of your cabin door together with all safety instructions.
ASTERN
At or toward the stern (back) of the ship.
BACKWASH
Motion in the water caused by the propeller(s) moving in reverse (astern) direction.
BELOW
Anything beneath the main deck.
BERTH
Space for anchoring or mooring a ship, a built-in bunk for sleeping.
BLAST
The sound made by a ship’s horn or whistle.
BOAT DECK The deck on which lifeboats and other lifesaving gear are stowed.
BOW
The forward-most part of the vessel.
BRIDGE
Navigational command control centre in the forward part of the ship.
COLOURS
Refers to the national fl ag or emblem flown by the ship.
CABLE LENGTH A measured length equalling 100 fathoms or 600 feet.
CHART
A nautical map used to navigate a ship.
DRAFT
Depth of water measured from the surface of the water to a ship’s keel.
DOCK
Berth, pier, quay or wharf.
FATHOM
Measurement of distance equal to six feet.
GALLEY
The ship’s kitchen.
GANGWAY
The stairway or ramp link between ship and shore.
HOLD
Store area for cargo and provisions.
KNOT
One nautical mile per hour.
LEEWARD
The direction away from the wind.
NAUTICAL MILE
One sixtieth of a degree of the earth’s circumference, equal to 6,080.2 ft. (land mile = 5280 feet)
PITCH
The alternate rise and fall of a ship’s bow, which may occur when the ship is under way.
PILOT
A person licensed to navigate ships through difficult waters, and to advise the Captain on handling the ship during these procedures.
PODS
Designed to provide both propulsion and manoeuvrability, they are large motors within a formed steel casing, suspended from the ship’s hull at the stern, each with a propeller at its forward end.
PORT
The left side of a ship when facing forward.
STARBOARD
The right side of a ship when facing forward.
STATEROOM
Your cabin on board is referred to as a stateroom.
STERN
The aft most part of a ship which is opposite the bow.
SWELL
A large wave that moves without breaking.
TENDER
A smaller vessel, often a lifeboat, used to transport passengers between the ship and shore when the vessel is at anchor.
WAKE
The track of agitated water left behind a ship when in motion.
WATERLINE
The line along the side of the ship’s hull corresponding to the surface of the water.
WINDWARD
Direction from which the wind is blowing. The opposite is leeward.

Booking your cruise!



This is perhaps the most complexing and frustrating aspect of cruising. There are loads of traps not just for cruise virgins, but seasoned cruisers as well.

Like airfares, the prices of cruises fluctuate wildly, and sometimes on an hourly basis.

The key is careful research.

Generally when you first book you will need to pay a deposit per person, per cabin.

The final total payment will then be due by a certain date (3-6 months). And then the fun begins! Invariably once you have paid for your cruise the price is likely to move, either up or down. And if you want to make sure you get the best price you need to keep monitoring this because every cruise line has different change or cancellation conditions.

At a certain time prior to departure, normally several months out, a cancellation penalty will come into play. (Normally about the same time as the final payment is due). If the price drops before you get to a cancellation penalty you can go back to the cruise line and ask them to match the reduction. Usually they will.

If they won't match it, you can simply cancel, get your deposit back and rebook.

TRAPS! Make sure that if you have booked using an external website or travel agent that there is no booking fee that you will lose if you do so.

TRAPS! Virtually all of the major various cruise lines sailing to/from Australia have mirrored websites. This means that if you do a search for Princess Cruises on google, you will be taken to the Australian version Princess Cruises website - not the main USA based site. This has advantages in that prices will be displayed in Aussie dollars - HOWEVER if you do eventually get to the USA version of these websites site disappointment often awaits as most cruise lines have a different pricing structure for USA residents, which can differ from our prices by an enormous amount.

Unless you are a US resident, or have a family member who is, there is not much you can do about it, except be aware of the practice. And sadly the cruise lines won't match prices on overseas websites - even their own :((((

TIPS! On most of cruise line websites there is a way to access their main USA sites in order to do a price comparison, but because they want to hide this information they it is not at all very clear how to do this.

Royal Caribbean has a line at the top right hand side that says "Australia" click this to change to USA.

Celebrity Cruises - scroll down to the bottom of the screen and you will see in very small text "Australia" below that is "International Gateway" click that and then hit USA.

Princess Cruises: It can be done but it is very tricky to do. If you know how to do it, or indeed for any other cruise line please tell us via the comment section below.

TRAPS! Not only are the prices vastly different between the USA websites, but also in many instances the cancellation conditions are much more onerous. As in penalties for Australian's can kick in many months before US residents - again this is why it pays to do your homework.

How should you book. Again careful research is required. There are basically three ways to book, directly with the cruise line, with a traditional land based travel agent or with an external web based booking site.

All have pros and cons, (which we want your feedback on in the comments section below). It is important to know what if any additional fees are added to the cost of the cruise, if all taxes and port charges are included and any unique cancellation requirements/penalties.

Cruise Critic has a wealth of information on its bulletin boards with tips and traps about booking your cruise, however they have a policy of not referring or linking to external websites - which we here at Cruises Crazies do not have - this is one of our key advantages. Read our post on Cruise Critic here.

Related posts on Cruise Crazies

How much do cruises cost
Interline discounts
Onboard credits
Insurance




Cruise Crazies on FACEBOOK

We have just started a Cruise Crazies group on Facebook.

It is early days and eventually all of the information listed on this blog will be migrated across to be shared in that group.

We will be primarily using the Facebook Group to highlight red hot cruise discounts and as the easiest way for you to share information, photographs and videos.
  

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Queen Mary 2 - Fast Facts



Queen Mary 2 - QM2

Ship Rating: 

With sweeping staircases, domed public rooms, full-circle promenade deck and elegant appointments, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 melds the classic grace of yesteryear's ocean liners and the ultimate in modern features. Accommodations range from standard cabins to expansive, lavish suites with private elevator access. Three-quarters of all staterooms have balconies, and all staterooms feature flat screen televisions. Dining is first-rate onboard QM2, as seven galleys service 10 restaurants, including the renowned Todd English restaurant, which overlooks the pool terrace. Kings Court offers a variety of dining alternatives in the evening. A string quartet plays in the elegant Winter Garden as afternoon tea is served with white-glove service. The 20,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers stress-relief treatments and wellness classes.

There is a stunning array of recreation, with unique venues such as Illuminations, a planetarium that serves as a lecture hall and cinema. Queens Room houses an elegant ballroom. Fourteen bars include Golden Lion Pub and G32, a disco. Decks 12 and 13 offer sporty fun: a putting green, shuffleboard, deck games, a giant chess board, two golf simulators, basketball and table tennis. Enjoy a performance at Royal Court Theatre or gaming in the Empire Casino. Throughout the cruise, Cunard Connexions offers enriching and educational workshops and seminars.

@ Cunard 
Virtual Tour - Very Good!

@ Cruise Critic 

@ Beyond Ships



Queen Elizabeth - Fast Facts


Queen Elizabeth


Ship Rating: 

Guests step into a world of luxury onboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, outfitted in art deco furnishings, sparkling chandeliers and curved staircases. During the day, passengers can browse the extensive library, play a round of croquet on the spacious Games Deck, indulge in a treatment at the spa, take a dip in the pool or relax in one of the ship’s two hot tubs. Dine in one of five main restaurants or at one of the alternative dining options, such as the Lido Buffet or the Golden Lion, which serves classic pub cuisine. In the evening, enjoy elaborate shows in the Royal Court Theatre, slots and card games in the casino and socializing with fellow passengers in a variety of bars and lounges. When it’s time to retire, you’ll retreat to accommodations that offer the same degree of luxury as the rest of the ship. As 85% of the staterooms have ocean views and 71% feature spacious balconies, guests can enjoy their privacy while taking in the scenery. Stateroom amenities include 24-hour room service, bathrobe, slippers, television with film and music channels, Wi-Fi access, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator, safe and hair dryer.

@ Cunard 
Virtual Tour - Very Good!

@ Cruise Critic 

@ Beyond Ships


SOURCE: Wikipedia


MS Queen Elizabeth is a Signature class cruise ship operated byCunard Line. She is the second largest ship to be constructed for Cunard, exceeded only by the QM2 and is running mate to the Queen Victoria, and the Queen Mary 2

The Elizabeth is a modified design from earlier Vista class vessels, she is slightly larger than Queen Victoria, at 92,000 GT, largely due to a more vertical stern. Capable of carrying up to 2,092 passengers, she is the second largest Cunard ship ever built, after RMS Queen Mary 2.[3]

The ship's name was announced by Cunard on 10 October 2007. The company now operates three vessels once more (since the retirement ofQE2 in 2008).[4]

The naming of the ship as Queen Elizabeth sees a situation similar to that between 1940 and 1948, when Cunard's original Queen Elizabethwas in service at the same time as the Royal Navy battleshipHMS Queen Elizabeth. In 2016, six years after this ship joined the fleet, the Royal Navy plans to introduce the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into service.[5][6]

The first master of Queen Elizabeth is Captain Chris Wells.[7]

At the end of October 2011 Queen Elizabeth and her fleet mates changed their registries to Hamilton, Bermuda, in order to host weddings aboard
The Queen Elizabeth is almost identical in design to her sister shipQueen Victoria, although because of the steeper stern, her passenger capacity will be slightly higher (2,058 to Queen Victoria's 2,014).[9] Also because of this difference, the largest suites at the stern of the Queen Elizabeth will have smaller balconies.[10][11] At the forward end of deck 11, there is a glass roof covering the games deck, unlike the sports deck on the Queen Victoria.[12]
Also unlike many previous Cunard Queens, Queen Elizabeth is not a true ocean liner as she does not have the heavy plating throughout the hull nor the propulsion system of a dedicated transatlantic liner. However the bow was constructed with heavier plating to cope with the Transatlantic run, and the ship has a high freeboard. The recently completed Queen Mary 2 had cost approximately $300,000 US per berth, nearly double that of many contemporary cruise ships, so Cunard made the economical decision to base Queen Elizabeth on a converted Vista-class cruise ship.

[edit]Interior

Although having an almost identical interior arrangement to the Queen Victoria, the decor is very different. The ship is a tribute to the two previous Queen Elizabeths: the original Queen Elizabeth and the QE2. It also evokes the era of the 1930s, in which Cunard's first Queen Elizabeth was launched, with many art deco interior touches.[13] The ship also features a Britannia Club section of the main restaurant, which is a feature popular on the Queen Mary 2, but not available on the Queen Victoria. This service allows passengers in the Britannia staterooms to have single seating dining arrangements, without having to upgrade to the more expensive Grills classes.[14]

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 Ship Statistics 
Year Built2010
Tonnage90,400 tons
RegistryGreat Britain
Length965 feet
Beam106 feet
Passenger Capacity2,092
Crew Size900
Total Inside Cabins152
Total Outside Cabins878
Cabins & Suites w/ verandas739
Suites115
Maximum Occupancy per room3
Age RestrictionsOne person must be 18 or older
Dinner Seatings2
Seating Assignments
in Main Dining Room
Assigned and open seating available
Dining Hours6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. (Suites: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Dining Room Dress CodeInformal except for 2-5 formal nights. No shorts, jeans or t-shirts at dinner.
Tipping Recommended?Yes
Tipping Guidelines$11-$13 per guest, per day (depending on cabin category) automatically charged to onboard account (amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received). 15% tip included on beverage orders and salon services.
Onboard CurrencyUS Dollar
   
Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges9
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Disco/DancingYes
ElevatorsYes
Hot Tub4
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Internet CenterYes
Wireless Internet AccessYes
Note: Available in certain areas
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
Self Serve LaundromatsYes
ShopsYes
ShowroomYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Golf Driving NetNo
Golf SimulatorNo
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Swimming Pool2
Tennis CourtNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
Hair DryerYes
SafeYes
TelephoneYes
TelevisionYes
Kids Facilities
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Kiddie PoolNo
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterNo
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins
     (private connecting doors)
No
Kosher MealsYes
Single Occupancy CabinsNo
Single Share ProgramNo
Wheelchair-Accessible CabinsYes
SOURCE: Vacations To Go