The Fun Researcher

Before this thread gets deleted... from what I recall it wasn't really about the speedos, according to the OP in that other thread, it was about the over the top butt grabbing and tongue kissing in Eden. I will say, I don't really want to see that in public either, no matter who you are. I'll leave it at that.

Agree with most of what you said but this particular part is flawed. Most ships now sail with a high percentage of guests in the Diamond and above categories. If it wasn't for these loyal cruisers the story would look very different as far as such high demand. Royal very much appreciates and needs the loyal cruisers. Agree. Maybe some mixed memories. Pretty sure it happens(ed) on other cruise lines (Princess and Holland for instance), not Royal. I could be wrong.

Well that's sad. However, I never saw it well utilized when it was an ice cream shop.

I can see having the ship wait or transferring you to the next port is a really big deal for some cruisers. Kind of like paying that extra premium to have the insurance built into the excursion. The more we cruise the more we’re willing to take that risk but I really can’t imagine the stress and hassle of left at port and having to figure it out on our own. It’s why we’re so careful when we head out on our own

Do you know differently?

Depends. Those complimentary ones can be REALLY hard to get. They were opening up the iFly slots at a certain time each evening (for the following day) throughout the cruise on our July Alaskan cruise on the Quantum. You couldn't just go on embarkation day and book a time for later in cruise. I'm very tech savvy and still had no luck finding an open timeslot all week for iFly. (Northstar was down all week and has been for months prior and since). It was not well managed unfortunately.

Add another... Elimination of the paper Daily Compass (we still ask our room steward to bring them daily and it's been granted) I'd rather peruse the next days events and circle things, highlight things, etc... on paper rather than looking at my cell phone screen.

One reason... If I do this at midnight 45 days before the cruise (in order to get an early check-in)... I don't feel like staying awake to fill in all the information for the three+ reservations that I'm typically managing before I can go back to bed. I much prefer just clicking a timeslot for each reservation, going to bed, and taking care of the rest later. The app allows for that.

Were you allowed to simply choose the check-in time, and nothing else, or were you required to go through all the steps before you chose a time?

Were you allowed to simply choose the check-in time, and nothing else, or were you required to go through all the steps before you chose a time?

Wait, you're assuming everyone on a cruise acts responsibly? 🤣😀 I think some like knowing they will be rounded up when needed in time to get back in time. Personally, we rarely book any excursions through the ship anymore. Maybe 1 in 10 now

Pretty specific, but how about Deck 7 Prime Veranda rooms (the ones on the rear hump)... refurbed? We'll be in them in a couple of weeks.

...and the fact that Royal guarantees that the ship will wait for you if you are late. That is a BIG one.

It really hits home when you see so many listed like that. I left the ones that we miss in your quote above. In addition... * Lamb Chops in the MDR *Twice a day turndown service

I have no affinity to Ben and Jerry's. There are plenty of good brands out there.

I like the new look better, but that's just me.

Been sailing since 2012 and can't remember when someone on their phone has bothered me. Sure it can happen, but I can tell you this, there is no way that a major cruise line is going to start blocking cell phone usage... either calls, texting, surfing, etc... if anything they are racing to see who can provide the most access. The problem isn't cell phone access, it's rude and oblivious people. Rude and oblivious people exist everywhere.

If you want the old style of cruising, you have to pay for it. I imagine that style still exists on the likes of Oceania, Silversea, Regent, Viking, etc... The price of cruising has come down drastically (relative to personal income) compared to those years past

Thank you both. I tend to fill up a little bit on the starters so it is fantastic to hear that there is a smaller, quality entrée like this.

Oh ok. Thanks for the clarification. The factual side of my has a hard time rectifying that. If they call it a gratuity it’s hard for me to ignore that. I can however just consider it part of the cost of cruising, which is how I’ve approached it since we’ve started cruising Happy cruising!

No

Are you all talking about the MDR? There is a 4oz filet on that children’s menu? if so what sides come with it?

It will be far more similar than different. Enjoy!

Oh yeah, I’m totally cool with rolling all of the gratuities into base cruise fare. Agreed. I was just trying to think of ways to make the $18 per day more palatable by rolling the “other services” portion into the cruise fare because we don’t directly deal with those folks and in normal Service sectors those are not tipped positions. It would knock down the auto opportunity to more like $12 per day. However, like you say, I’m happy to roll all of it in

We'll be there in a couple of weeks. Don't have any excursions planned at the moment. At most Junkanoo beach and souvenir shopping. For being the busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, Nassau is SORELY lacking in excursions. I really wish they had more good all-inclusive options like Cozumel for instance. Sad. It's a very hard way to learn that going out 3/4 miles from shore is riskier. Dan