When cruising with Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas there is a set standard of gratuity that is in place. This gratuity charge covers your dinning staff and stateroom attendant. The gratuity charge is placed on your bill and given
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The main dinning room on the Explorer of the Seas is home to a sophisticated atmosphere and a delicious selection of food. Guests can pre-select the time they wish to dine in the traditional dinning room. A well-trained and friendly
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A wedding ceremony can take place either on board the Explorer of the Seas or at one of the ports of call. A Royal Romance Wedding Coordinator is available to help arrange all the details of the nuptials. There are
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Couples can enjoy spa treatments together while cruising with the Explorer of the Seas. Massages are one of those treatments that can be shared by couples. Cruise guests can arrange a massage for two by making spa reservations when booking
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The very best way to ensure that couples on board the Explorer of the Seas will get a table for two is to make reservations to specially request a private table. Reservations can be made by speaking to a cruise
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The menu of the Chops Grille on board the Allure of the Seas has a good mix between surf and turf dishes. Most appetizers involve seafood or fish, such as the oakwood smoked salmon, the lobster bisque or the Dungeness
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The Mexican Restaurant aboard the Allure of the Seas is called Rita's Cantina and is the restaurant with the most laid-back atmosphere. Rita's Cantina is a mix between a Mexican-style beach bar and a southern California taqueria. The menu not
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The Promenade on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas is unlike anything seen in any other cruise ship. The two story promenade mirrors the streets of Europe with its second-story balconies and shuttered windows. Shops and cafes also line
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The Explorer of the Seas has some of the best nightlife options that can be offered while cruising the high seas. Cruise guests can marvel in the Broadway-style shows in the theater or watch a thrilling ice skating show in
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The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas has a world-class fitness and recreation facility. Not only can cruise guests get their hearts pumping at the Shipshape Fitness Center, but they can also enjoy the Sports Deck. Here, guests can jog
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During the day, enjoy a wide range of activities, from swimming and trivia games to art auctions and bingo. There's always something going on, such as ice carvings, meet and greets, kids' treasure hunts, cooking demonstrations, Sudoku games, poolside
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When the sun goes down, expect the ship's nightlife to heat up. You have lots of nightlife options, from dancing in the Viking Crown Lounge disco to Casino Royale for gambling. Head to the Entertainment Theater for Vegas-style shows,
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Public rooms on the Grandeur of the Seas are just what you'd expect--grand. Boasting a fresh, contemporary decor, the public rooms let in lots of light due to all the large glassed-in areas, and make you feel as if
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Aboard the Mariner of Seas there is a variety of dining spots that cater to vegetarians. In the main dining room there are options for vegetarians that include entrees such as vegetarian chili and a delicious Indian vegetarian dish.
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Take the entire family to Johnny Rocket’s aboard the Mariner of the Seas for lunch and a full-out show. The wait staff will put a mini-show of songs and dances for the entire family to enjoy, while everyone chows
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This three-story, main dining room aboard the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship is not only elegantly decorated, but serves up a bountiful menu for passengers. While their menu changes daily and each menu is quite different depending on
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There is a variety of restaurants aboard the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship that serve breakfast. The main dining room, the Minstrel Dining room, serves breakfast daily, and no reservations are required. The Windjammer Café serves continental breakfast
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The Portofino Restaurant aboard the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship has an extensive and delicious menu. From appetizers to desserts, their variety of Italian treats is amazing. Some appetizer items on the menu include Caprese, fried calamari and
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For some specialty restaurants aboard the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship, reservations are required. Also, for guests wanting to dine at specific times, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance. There are a few ways to
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There are plenty of dining options onboard the ship, ranging from the regular buffet to specialty restaurants. If you prefer to eat healthy vegetarian meals, the main dining room of the ship offers different types of vegetarian dishes and
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The Freedom of the Seas is a child-friendly cruise ship, and it offers a lot of fun activities for the little ones, including arts workshops, singing and dancing lessons, outdoor games, and many more. If you have kids who
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Like most cruise ships, you can expect to pay extra dining charges onboard the Freedom of the Seas, including cork charges at the specialty restaurants, the Chops Grille and the Portofino. The dining cover charge at the Portofino is
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The kids menu on the Freedom of the Seas offer a lot of exciting choices for the young ones ranging from traditional breakfasts, healthy full-course meals, and sweets. For breakfast, kids can choose to have pancakes, made-to-order eggs, hams,
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There are plenty of nightlife options onboard the Freedom of the Seas, including live entertainment, dancing and recreational gaming. If you want to enjoy live performances, you can watch Las Vegas-style shows at the ship’s theater as well as
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The fitness club on board the Explorer of the Seas is complete with all the amenities that can be found in a world-class gym. Equipment includes stationary bikes, treadmills, stair steppers and free weights. There is also a sauna,
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The Explorer of the Seas is home to some of the most unique and extravagant shops in any cruising fleet. Just in case you have forgotten something once you get on board, you can purchase it in one of
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The casino on board the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas has plenty of games for guests to try their luck and even win a few big jackpots. Both novice and experienced casino gamers will find their game of
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It is very possible to have a wedding on the Explorer of the Seas. Wedding ceremonies can take place in various locations on the ship and at ports of call as well. A Royal Romance Wedding Coordinator is available
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The dinner schedule at the Monarch of the Seas starts daily at 5:00 p.m. You will find the Claude's and Vincent's dinner service the most complete from all the onboard dining options. The other restaurants specialize in certain cuisines,
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Most online reviews from the Jade Restaurant at the Monarch of the Seas are very different from the other onboard restaurant options, because it focuses mainly on Asian cuisine. The online reviews also mention that this restaurant is less
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The Monarch of the Seas includes food service, unless you order room service between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Even though you might not get charged for certain services, it is a good idea to tip the staff so that
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At the Monarch of the Seas, you can order seafood at the Jade, the Claude's, the Vincent's, and the Windjammer Cafe. At the Jade you can order seafood with vegetables that can be cooked over a heated black lava rock.
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The Vincent's at the Monarch of the Seas is a restaurant with both an assigned seating area and a walk-in section. The Vincent's and the Claude's are very similar restaurants that offer the same menu, featuring salads, entrees, and desserts. There
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The main breakfast service at the Monarch of the Seas are available at Claude's and Vincent's. At either dining room you can enjoy not only items from the full breakfast buffet, but also dishes from the breakfast menu. Online
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Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, there are many adventurous activities to keep you active and to make sure you have an exhilarating cruise experience. There is the Sports Zone, which has rock climbing walls, basket
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Making its debut in 2011 will be Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas cruise ship. Aboard this amazing ship will be plenty of exciting family activities that everyone will surely enjoy. Since the ship will be comprised of various
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The Freedom of the Seas cruise ship is known for its three-level theater featuring Las Vegas-style productions. The production may vary from time to time, but the most popular shows that the theater offers are the Once Upon a
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The Freedom of the Seas Casino has about 300 slot machines where you can play your favorite automated games. If you want to play with the other guests onboard, you can try your hand at the gaming tables. There
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On board the Allure of the Seas, you have many dining options that include dishes from Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine. Rita's Cantina lets you sample dishes from Mexican and Mexican-American cuisine, such as shrimp ceviche tostadas, fajitas and
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The Allure of the Seas has ports of call along the American continent. The port of departure is Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The next nearest port in North America is the city of Cozumel in Mexico. There is also
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There are a total of 37 room categories on board the Allure of the Seas, which can be mainly classified in 4 types (listed in descending order starting from the best): suite deluxe, private balcony, ocean view and interior.
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The Allure of the Seas has several categories of staterooms and the ocean view staterooms are popular because they not only provide a good view of the ocean, but also include useful amenities. The included amenities are the standard
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The Allure of the Seas has 3 main venues for shows: the Opal Theater, which seats 1,000; Studio B, which features ice shows; and the Aqua Theater, which features waters shows. The Opal Theater features the Broadway show "Chicago:
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The Allure of the Seas always starts its sails from the Fort Lauderdale port of call. There are 11 cruise options to choose from, which range from 5 to 9 nights and can have from 2 to 4 stops.
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Gratuity is expected and even required on the Independence of the Seas, as is the case with many other cruise lines. Expect a gratuity of about $10 to be added to your bill on a daily basis, on top
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From relaxing in the sun to strutting your stuff in the boxing ring, you'll have plenty of recreation options onboard the Independence of the Seas. Catch up on your reading in the library, check emails in the Internet Cafe,
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There's always something going on in terms of nightlife on the Independence of the Seas. If you like to dance, head to Labyrinth, the main disco, which features two floors of dancing to the latest hits. Bolero's will get
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From ice cream and pizza to five-course meals, cuisine on the Independence of the Seas runs the full range of tasty options. Head to Sprinkles for an ice cream treat, or the Windjammer buffet for casual eats like burgers
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You have a wide range of choices in terms of cabins aboard the Independence of the Seas, from small interior cabins to large suites offering every possible amenity. All cabins feature the basics, such as twin beds, flat-screen TVs,
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Gratuity is expected, and in fact, you can pay in advance for it, with a per-passenger fee of $12.50 charged beforehand. You can also expect a 15-percent gratuity added onto beverages. Plus, you'll want to tip your cabin steward
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