LobsterStalker

Sooooo , This is 1 area where I think the geniouses at the helm need some help . How about with 3 dining rooms , have 3 separate dining schedules ...?? Deck 3 : Early 5 P.M , Mid 6:45 , Late 8:30 ....More relaxed , Traditional Deck 4 : Early 5 P.M. ,2nd 6:15 , 3rd 7:30, Late 8:45 -- 2 and 4 tops only to allow for shorter dining times Deck 5 : True MTD ! So many possible variations to fix the current system which many believe is broken . Personally don't feel 3 times set at 5:00 , 6:45 , and 8:30 would fix most peoples complaint . Cheers

...Exactly my position 1 Thing to add is that it is not always 5:30 , but sometimes much worse at 5:00 Cheers

Was there twice last week . I'll share my thoughts . Most of the positive comments so far I would agree with . There are some Cons I would add however . Windy side of the island: . On the first stop , the wind which was by no means extreme was blowing hard enough that the infinity edge could not be enjoyed at all . anywhere within 10 feet of the edge had water constantly whipping up into your face . Food: . Though some have stated a few new options ( coco shrimp , A very good chicken sandwich, pizza ) , the lack of a buffet for those that may want some chicken , ribs , self made salad etc. certainly limited options. DJ: also of note was the DJ that was always available (and a big draw) at the Oasis pool has been removed forcing anyone who wants that to book a $$ venue to enjoy it . This to me makes hideaway not just an upsell as it should be , but at the same time taking away what once was a free service feels like another typical money grab . It was a 50/50 for us based on our 2 days . 2nd day was beautiful . First day due to the breeze , made it much less enjoyable. Took a walk to south beach that day , and you wouldn't have known it was breezy at all .

Exactly ! So many people on here seem to grasp onto 1 point (usually the wrong one ) And think there are never any valid concerns that may trump that point . Kids behaving properly or improperly is not the main issue . Parents behaving as poor parents with no regard for other cruisers IS the main issue here . We fully understand the whole (kids will be kids) when vacationing , and sometimes that means they may be a little more rambunctious than we may like. That's understandable. If all these cheerleaders really believe that watching a 10 year old Diving into a hot tub over and over while parents watch and laugh , is just something that should be expected because it's a "family" cruiseline , I can only imagine what kind of parents they themselves must be . There are SO MANY other examples of unacceptable , ( and dangerous ) , behavior from children , and adults , and the cheerleaders think you NEVER have a right to comment or complain . Ridiculous Cheers

2 words to get you started ..Airport Lounge ! Cheers

I believe you solved your own mystery

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I usually try to book it first thing in the week so when it gets cancelled they try to reschedule later on . However if I was out of NJ , I would probably go with the second available option in hopes to start that clock in a bit calmer waters . No guarantees of course but Odds are definitely in your favour further south GL Cheers P.S. One time we were cancelled 3 times and never got it in at all. That sucked

You can turn your towels in on the island

Some relief maybe , but from what I read from others that is also going to be a challenge getting times you want at specialty this late in the game . FWIW , also agree with FIREFLY That MTD is a disaster on royal . That's also my 2 cents , you're almost up to a nickel Cheers GL

Busy with who ? were you not the first ones back on board ?

During check in one of the questions ( As a Canadian) is for an address of where you will be staying if you are going to be in the US longer than 8 hours after you depart the ship ... What is the correct answer when you are going back for the following sailing ? Thx

Lmao !! ... guess what 3% of 1350 is ? Cheers

Lookin less and less likely that they will be able to salvage a stop at Labadee if that is the timeline. They could maybe make up some time but leaving 7-9 Hrs after scheduled departure will make it tough . If that is the case He Probably won't be in any big rush to get off anymore . GL Or if this is accurate hopefully I'm wrong... "New update I’m sure you heard: might be leaving between midnight and 2 am. Still expected to be in Labedee on schedule" Will be interested to hear in a couple days how it played out Cheers

that is all you see online but there are different categories that you do not see online available if you call or use an agent

My first cruise 07 Navigator , $1367 for 2 Promenade room. Got me hooked for sure ! Cheers

To be clear as I've stated , I'm still paying auto grats, though I'm uncertain for how much longer... This is where I find the psychology of these threads interesting though . You lump yourself with as you state "the rest of us" , when it seems to me you Are in the camp of people with the mindset that IS paying the salaries of the poor ice cream girl..... etc. Because it seems , to me at least , that's what Auto Grats are doing It seems to me that many don't realize which side of the argument they are making . Always provides good entertainment though . Happy tipping!... (or not) Cheers

This is an interesting example. (IF) you had the option of reducing or eliminating that mandatory % , likely you as a loyal customer of 22 years would still be frequenting the establishment regularly , and likely tipping as you felt appropriate based on history and service .... Cheers

So you are accusing RCCL, a major multi-national corporation of lying and theft? Do you have any proof that the tips are not going to the staff? He stated the company keeps a portion of it which has been widely reported as fact. They keep a portion for "Administration Fees". Outside of that the facts around how they are distributed among the crew and what portion actually end up as a subsidy to their actual wage so that RCI does not need to pay the full wage , Yeah...those facts remain cloaked in secrecy it seems . I have not yet removed auto grats on any cruise , but I am tipping more and more to that side of the fence as time goes on. Starting to feel raising my cash tips to steward and servers may do them much better in the long run .... And I do believe 20 years ago that is who it was suggested that we tip ... When did it change to tipping (ie paying wages) for all positions on the ship ? Record breaking profits and skyrocketing fares , while guests gratuities subsidize wages ..? That is not in the spirit of what a gratuity is for in my opinion But ... maybe I'm wrong , haven't figured it out for sure yet. I'm sure it will become clear as mud by the end of the thread ! Cheers all !

If capacity is actually that high , it should significantly impact crowds on the rest of the island. ....Either that or they'll upgrade the dock for a 3rd ship . Cheers

2000 sounds like a lot. Where did you hear that 'supposed' information ?

Semantics... If not for people feeling the amount was too high , they wouldn't be so apt to wonder where it is going. Anyhow , Happy Cruising Cheers

Understood . And I wasn't implying you were trying to suggest anything. I have been there several times over the last couple years , And the DJ is always hyping up the crowd with the party in full swing ! . If that was not not the case then something is off. I only Hope my (suggestion) is not the case . I'll be making to stops there in a couple weeks...May have to sneak out of Hideaway for a walk to confirm Cheers

Do you have a question? I think this is a question

Not that i'm all excited about another tip thread , but , If you went to a restaurant and they told you the 'Recommended amount' was now 45% ... would you just pay it and go about your business?... Or question it ? Maybe not for you , but For most people there is a limit reached in most cases to where if they feel they are being treated unfairly they will decide to question it , and are fully within their rights to know where their money is going. Cheers