2wheelin

Excuse me but expecting to be handed a menu when being seated is not pampering. It is the norm in upscale restaurants as well as truck stops.

Not sure how this related to my quoted comment, but I agree. Maybe i should have said “IF perks are granted”, which everyone seems to be doing these days. What I meant was if the coffee shop on the corner gives a 10th cup free to card holders, it does not significantly impact me. I don’t have to wait in line any longer because their cup is free.

This is how perks should work. You get something without it negatively impacting other cruisers experiences like priority does.

No way I would wait till next Thurs. Call back Mon, give them your case # and ask for a resolution update or you want to speak to accounting.

My point was that they will try any amount to test the waters. I thought you were implying that a small charge of $270 wouldn’t be tried when they could just go for the big ticket item first. I also had a fraudulent charge for $199 once and I know a lot of people who have auto pay for their cards and would not immediately notice a couple hundred dollars. I have also experienced having the card locked and number changed as the first line of business when calling about a questionable charge. They issue me a new number for the account and then investigate.

This is exactly how it frequently works. They post a small charge to test the account first. I have had fraudulent (yes, fraudulent) charges for under $10 and always for an uneven amount. Whether it is fraud or a mistake, it will cost me the same if I don’t notice and dispute it.

Why are you so adamant a fraudulent charge could not appear to be from Royal. That is exactly how many of these charges go undetected and the fraudsters get away with it. I have had fraudulent charges appear to be from Apple, a company I do business with, and from a couple other major businesses as well. They are wise to make it appear to be from someone you do business with so you are less likely to spot it.

Sounds like there was a greater issue at that port if tenders were that late departing for any guests. How were the other ports? You were late requesting a ticket. If priority were given based on loyalty and over half the ship would qualify, you could still be after more than half the ship. Presumably a large number of non loyal had ship excursions giving them priority so that is another large group elevated to the front. I understand people thinking priority in anything is the greatest perk around but when everyone has priority, no one has priority. I would prefer to see perks designed to give a benefit to a select group which does not negatively impact less elite groups. If 75% have priority, the other folk don’t have a chance and will not come back. Loyalty perks are nice incentives if that is what incentivizes people, but they can be discounts, gifts, dinner with the captain, whatever. They have a small effect on everyone else and their enjoyment of the cruise. To me, it is enough of a perk that I can afford to cruise in an inside or small balcony once a year.

I don’t think it is as complicated as the explainations make it sound. Some of the statements leave a lot to interpretation, which can vary between individuals. For the two who wish to move, the card you are issued is used for everything except cabin entry. You all go to guest services at some point and tell them you agree to give two people an extra card to be used only for cabin entry to the cabin they want to use. Done.

I have a set of different sized fabric covered cardboard boxes. When open, they have a zipper running diagonally and when unzipped, fold perfectly flat. Super easy to pack. They are about 6 inches high when open. Don’t remember where I ordered them from but try Amazon or a google search. Also handy for keeping peoples bathroom items separate in a small area.

I always travel with powder detergent. You can use a small amount for a sink item or more for machine. It also is easier to pack in a baggie that doesn’t spill and non liquid so can go anywhere.

And that is one definition of lack of parenting skills. Lack of common sense

Use the wheelchair until room is ready and hang a bag of meds on the back. As said, your scooter may not be there.

Regarding the problems with out of control kids, it has about 1% to do with income or disposable income. 99% is lack of parenting skills.

So glad you straightened me out on what I believe. Here I was thinking I disagreed with others loud music and smoke in my face. And now I’m going to have to figure out what a man child is so I can find that elusive policy. Cruising is just too much fun to worry about others and I am capable of adapting to my surroundings without putting other down.

Have never been nor will I ever be in traffic court. But you again failed to see the point. Hope you have a happy life never, ever, ever bending a policy let alone a rule.

Glad to hear you never go against a policy. Have you ever exceeded the speed limit?

Bingo! Mistakes happen but your first response sets the tone for resolution.

From the comments on this topic it is obvious that it is less hiding and more protecting themselves from possible (probable?) lesser service.

Most restaurants in our area use tablets or devices at the table. Went to a new place last week and she took our card in a folder. We kept seeing her delivering food to other patrons. Then another gal came to our table and sheepishly asked if our card had been returned. She disappeared to the kitchen and after a few minutes we approached the desk and she told us they couldn’t find our card but if we would give them our phone number, they would call IF they found it. I politely told her that would not be happening and we were not leaving until the card was returned to us. Owner was called but did not arrive until after we suggested they look under the dirty plates and found it. Free meal.

Why would you expect to hear further from them? For a seven year old, knowing what to do and doing it are not always the same thing. Can’t blame him but not their fault either.

I feel that based on experience, Some stewards are very good at pulling heart strings. How did he know before they left that they left no tip? We have heard a few of these sob stories and when we start sympathizing and asking questions the stories quickly fall apart.

So you avoided the cruise expecting to be reimbursed but then got on a crowded plane in much closer confinement with unsuspecting passengers. Only “responsible” when you expected compensation. Viral illness is not a test result, just an educated guess. I worked in a virus lab for many years and most swabs came in for virus testing only, not bacterial. We routinely passed them along to the bact lab after testing. Way,way more than 1% of them tested negative for virus and positive for bacteria. That changes the treatment. Viruses all have names and are reported as such if tested. Where did you get the facts to support the 99% figure? That would mean studies were done and reported, not just an urgent care gut feeling.

Thank you. This is exactly the answer he needs and not someone telling him to take a different vacation his wife probably does not want.

But if they hear 10 people had a similar situation and none of them had a problem, they are in a position to possibly question an answer they get from Carnival. But then again, we all know Carnival never gives out incorrect information,