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I think all suite level guest should pay $25 per day.

 

They obviously can afford it...

 

Per person to the CL staff and another $25 per person per day to the DL staff other wise they are just stiffing them and being cheap.

If the dress matched the food in the MDR what would you wear? The best suit or dress at Target. Looks better than it is.

 

 

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Policies will change, I personally believe this one will. There will be some cruise lines whose USP is more 'classy' and you pay a lot more for that experience.

 

RCI want custom from mainstream folk due to mainstream costs. I would also suggest that many dress smartly for work and its just an inconvenience to dress up for dinner on a cruise which is sold as informal.

 

I like dressing up sometimes, and my hubby looks fab in tux :D but maybe as someone else suggested, perhaps there could be a specialty dining area specific to this.

 

I watched titanic at the weekend. Seen it many times before but after joining CC you see things differently :rolleyes:. By all accounts there was very little health and safety, and a most apparent class system. Thank goodness these have been done away with. Along with the long dresses for women in stiffling heat!

 

On the Titanic it didn't matter what C&A level you were, if you didn't stay first class, you didn't dine first class. On RCI that would mean the D,D+ and Pinnacle members still needed to book the large suites to enjoy the perks. No more DL for D+ members on the waterline interior cabins.

If you look up and to the left you can see Neptune and Uranus:D

and remember the Pinnacle members get an extra ration of rum on the Diamond and above lifeboats

Thanks to everyone for your quick replies. Once again the CC community helps out!

 

The TA came through with flying colors. I mentioned that several folks on CC had confirmed their experiences with putting <21 year olds into cabins across the hall. She said she'd call RCI and find out, and within 15 minutes I had updated booking confirmations putting the wife and I in the GS and the boys together in their stateroom.

 

If someone in the CL complains that the boys don't have Gold Cards I'll thank them profusely for the implied offer to take the boys off our hands and show them around the ship. ;)

 

Doug

 

If they can push a wheel chair and change oxygen tanks they can earn a free cruise.

 

Our girls were across the hall from us, no problems except we couldn't find the floor for a week,

Here is the list of all drinks. Not sure which are non-carbonated:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41963551&postcount=2

 

 

Thanks. Great pull.

 

 

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Why do you need to know were a dining room table is ahead of time?

 

 

Just wait until you get there like everyone else.

 

 

 

You can't be that bored..

 

 

So I can complain if I don't like it ;)

 

 

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If the lounge is crowded and other over-officious gold card members overhear that your boys are not gold card holders they may complain about unauthorized persons in the lounge.

 

 

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The only CATS. I'd be willing to see on a cruise is Katz Deli.

 

 

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Take it. $300 for a balcony to a JS is even worth it. Our bathroom at home is as big or bigger than a balcony cabin. The suite perks don't interest us that much and the JS is a very nice size. The GS from JS is worth it if you think the non cabin perks are worth it. The free drinks, snacks and elite lounges wouldn't get that much use from us. Our routine ;) doesn't leave much time before the 8 or 8:30 dinner seating. Sky rockets in flight...

 

 

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Where in the Caribbean really doesn't matter. You are not off the ship long enough to actually differentiate between Islands. Though the USVI & BVI are my favorite.

 

As such, on a Caribbean cruise I looked for easiest embarkation port and ship. We chose the Grandeur over a Celebrity ship because it's port is 3 hours closer to our house even though my parents are Celebrity enthusiasts, whatever the D+ Celebrity equivalent is that's what they are and think we are foolish for choosing RCI and Grandeur over Celebrity. As the ships get bigger, the ship is the destination. We were on the Navigator when it was the premiere ship of the line and could not have been happier even if we circled the Caribbean with out stopping.

 

Europe and Asia are different. Not sure if I would want to cruise for sightseeing purposes. Though we did a Seine River cruise, that's the best.

 

Ship

Port

Cost

Food

Itinerary.

 

 

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RCI responded to my request for a table for 2. We are assigned table 428. Does anyone know the floor location for that table or have a floor plan of the MDR I believe it's

on deck 4, the main floor of the MDR.

 

Thank you in advance

 

 

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Appreciate the candid comments. Already made reservations for Izumi. Think we'll try Giovoni's the first night and if it's good we'll try it again later in the cruise. Without an open flame and serious US Prime beef it can't be very good, we'll pass on Chops.

 

 

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M&Ms peanut, dark chocolate and almond. Goes great with the Veuve Clicqout we bring.

 

 

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[quote name='S.A.M.J.R.']I edited my post as you were writing yours. A professional photographer should take steps to ensure the photos are actually taken.





What lack of empathy? I think everyone would agree losing the photos sucks. However, I think claiming it "ruined" (the bride's words, not ours) the cruise (not only for her, but her parents, siblings, and others) is going over the top.[/QUOTE]


Ruined is subjective but can no one put themselves in her position and understand? In fact it did ruin the cruise for them, they said it did. Would it for you? Maybe not, but is there no empathy for her feelings? It's not just a silly cruise picture of your table mates that was lost.

So much good information exchanged here but so many sycophants of the corporation. Norvo virus? Shake it off, not their fault. Hurricane? Not their problem, you knew the risk Fire on deck? Accidents happen? Got your order wrong in MDR? Just a chance to try new items. 15 year old in the Solarium? Child overboard and be done with it. Platinum member in the DL? Put them in the brig. Some, SOME, folks values and ability to judge are out of control.


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Omelets are good. Their bagels are sad. Is it really so difficult to get better bagels?

 

 

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Lot of heartless people. I can understand that some people would feel differently about losing their wedding pictures than others, but the lack of empathy some folks are demonstrating is pathetic.

A cruise is a vacation, not a cult. A wedding is not a vacation either. It's much more important. The problem isn't the newly weds' it's the photographer and his/her employer. It's a negligent disregard for the duties. Seems like Royal dud the right and refunded the entire package. The couple contracted for pictures and the photographer failed to uphold their end of the bargain, through negligence or stupidity.

I haven't looked at my wedding pictures in years either, been almost 25 years. But my children sure enjoyed looking at them growing up as we enjoyed looking at our parents'. Seeing the family gathered and many are no longer with us is important. Showing the next generation who their great grandparents were is joyful.

I don't understand the lack of simply understanding the feelings of others. I sure hope the people I cruise with are more tolerant and caring of others.


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Does the wine package include a corkage fee? If not, what is the fee per bottle? If you buy the wine ala carte at dinner, is there a corkage fee?

 

Wine and dine choices.

 

Sparkling Wines

Caposaldo, Prosecco, Brut, Veneto, Italy ($40 per bottle)

Domaine Ste. Michelle, Brut, Washington ($49 per bottle)

 

White Wines

Moscato, Castello del Poggio, Pavia, Italy

Pinot Grigio, Attems, Venezia Giulia, Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand ($39 per bottle)

Sauvignon Blanc, Caliterra, Central Valley, Chile ($33 per bottle)

Chardonnay, Penfolds, "Koonunga Hill", Australia ($40 per bottle)

Chardonnay, Glen Carlou, Paarl, South Africa ($52 per bottle)

Chardonnay, Aussieres Blanc by Barons de Rothschild - Lafite, Languedoc, France ($40 per bottle)

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States ($68 per bottle)

White Zinfandel, Beringer, California ($31 per bottle)

 

Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand ($61 per bottle)

Merlot, Charles Krug, Napa, California ($56 per bottle)

Carmenere, Arboleda, Colchagua, Chile ($44 per bottle)

Tempranilo, Torres, Robera del Duero, "Celeste", Crianza, Spain

Malbec, Familia Rutini, "Trumpeter", Mendoza, Argentina ($40 per bottle)

Shiraz, Peter Lehmann,"Weighbridge," South Australia ($33 per bottle)

Sangiovese, Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina, "Castello di Nipozzano," Riserva, Italy ($66 per bottle)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Penley Estate, "Phoenix," Coonawarra, Australia ($52 per bottle)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa, California, United States ($33 per bottle)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Aussieres Rouge by Barons de Rothschild - Lafite, Languedoc, France ($40 per bottle)

 

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Actually under the Federal Wage and a Hour Laws tipped employees are still guaranteed minimum wage, however, the employer can use the tips as a credit against the minimum wage. I was a waiter, my kids are doing it while in college. They earn considerably more than minimum wage and deservedly so. And if the MDR deserves my generosity, then it will be offered. Not because their employer pays substandard wages, but because I choose to do it. The ire generated by this topic should be focused on a corporation that doesn't pay fair wages for hard work and ducks it responsibility by setting up their corporation in Liberia to avoid taxes. I'm sure in Liberia $50 a month plus room and board is considered a lavish lifestyle. ;)

 

 

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I agree.

 

 

 

And I totally agree that Total Wines is the best place to shop for wine. Best variety, best prices.

 

 

 

Have a great cruise.

 

 

Was there today to buy champagne to take on our cruise next week.

 

 

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I am a senior and enjoy nice people of any age. As for children, well my DH and I are thinking of trying Disney Cruise line this winter. Just waiting for the price to be right.

 

 

It'll be a long wait

 

 

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2 bottles per cabin or per person?

 

 

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I hate those cabin neighbors who bang on our walls between midnight and 9 am telling us to keep the noise down. And no, no one is hurt.

 

 

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That is pure bull,the system was developed because it a good deal for Royal Caribbean.They can see that their employees are fairly compensated,by paying them a decent wage.Funny what makes you think that someone needs to make an excuse to you.Gratuities are given not taken.If it is a service charge,have the guts to say so.As always i will cancel my so called auto tips,and tip the people i want to.You tip the way you want and i will tip the way i want.Feel free to spend your money the way you please.

 

 

Completely agree. You're not alone. If the crew is so wonderful, then why can't RCI pay them a just and deserving wage for commensurate work.

 

I hope everyone understands the auto tip is optional. Not required. And as such the service is already included in the cost of the cruise. There is no service charge either, just an easy way to tip. Do what you want. No pressure. And no guilt.

 

 

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