Would you pay Extra for Northstar/iFly ?

[BobH5849]

This reminds me of the airlines charging for luggage and a larger seat and one airline charging to use the toilet. We shall see where these nickel and dime charges lead.

 

If RCCL starts charging for luggage................oh my! My sailing days would be over.:eek:

[printingchick]

Maybe I'm not a good survey subject because I have no interest in most of the on-board perks. I cruise for the experience of being at sea and gazing out at the ocean. I love getting to visit so many various ports of call. I love the activities - the music, the shows, the games, mini-golf - but I don't need a lot of the extras, like bumper cars, a boxing ring, a surf-simulator. After over 10 cruises, I still get mesmerized just by looking over the side of the ship and seeing nothing but ocean.

[Ocean Boy]

Maybe I'm not a good survey subject because I have no interest in most of the on-board perks. I cruise for the experience of being at sea and gazing out at the ocean. I love getting to visit so many various ports of call. I love the activities - the music, the shows, the games, mini-golf - but I don't need a lot of the extras, like bumper cars, a boxing ring, a surf-simulator. After over 10 cruises, I still get mesmerized just by looking over the side of the ship and seeing nothing but ocean.

 

I'm right there with you... but... I do like that flowrider!:):)

[johnjen]

So let's say if....RCL decides to charge on the other cruise ships for iFly/Northstar....if you book a cruise - even just pay a portion of the total due, and these amenities are listed as free, RCL cannot come back after you've booked a cruise and charge extra for these amenities.

 

But the official word from RCL is - they're not planning on booking extra for these silly little carnival rides on their other ships.

[setsail]

Really, why not a poll on if you would pay extra for

 

Bingo

Spa

Excursions

Specialty restaurants

Internet

Suites

Drinks

Water

Squeezed OJ

Casino

Luggage valet

Cabanas

Photos

Edited December 28, 2015 by setsail

[trogmd]

While I loved my cruise on Anthem I would not have booked this ship at the elevated prices they are charging for these ships if they were going to charge extra for the rides and activities on-board. :(

[Ocean Boy]

So let's say if....RCL decides to charge on the other cruise ships for iFly/Northstar....if you book a cruise - even just pay a portion of the total due, and these amenities are listed as free, RCL cannot come back after you've booked a cruise and charge extra for these amenities.

 

But the official word from RCL is - they're not planning on booking extra for these silly little carnival rides on their other ships.

 

Nope, that isn't how it works with RCI. For example, when we booked Mariner years ago Johnny Rocket's was included in the fare. RCI instituted the charge about 3-4 weeks before we sailed. AND, customer service was telling folks that there was no charge even though people were coming back from cruises on the ship and saying that there was a charge. AND, when I called customer service and asked them and told them what I was reading on Cruise Critic I was told that I shouldn't believe everything that I read on these boards.;)

[Bigtex1622]

Really, why not a poll on if you would pay extra for

 

Bingo

Spa

Excursions

Specialty restaurants

Internet

Suites

Drinks

Water

Squeezed OJ

Casino

Luggage valet

Cabanas

Photos

 

Maybe because, all the above have always been more than just the fare.

Well except for the tap water, or are you taking about bottled water, then that too has always cost more.

But IFly, and North Star have been free for months, till now.

True it is just on the one ship, but I see them testing the waters to see if they can make more.

Just like Johnny Rockets was free. Till they decided they can charge more.

 

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[Debde]

AND, when I called customer service and asked them and told them what I was reading on Cruise Critic I was told that I shouldn't believe everything that I read on these boards.;)

 

No way!!!!

 

:flee:

:p;)

[Ocean Boy]

No way!!!!

 

:flee:

:p;)

 

I swear it is the truth!:p

[Bigtex1622]

I swear it is the truth!:p

 

[The_Big_M]

Nope, that isn't how it works with RCI. For example, when we booked Mariner years ago Johnny Rocket's was included in the fare. RCI instituted the charge about 3-4 weeks before we sailed. AND, customer service was telling folks that there was no charge even though people were coming back from cruises on the ship and saying that there was a charge. AND, when I called customer service and asked them and told them what I was reading on Cruise Critic I was told that I shouldn't believe everything that I read on these boards.;)

 

Why am I not surprised?

 

Anyway, thought I call up and find what the US operators are telling people. C&A couldn't tell me anything except that the charge exists (after some checking). Thanks.

Then I spoke to Cruise Admin after being referred by C&A, and he said he's not going to argue with me, but there's always been a charge on ifly. (So I must be an idiot.) Great work again.

 

Not only are they behaving unethically and trying to rip us off, they can't even explain or justify what they're doing, and some seem to be scrambling for ways to revise history and blame the customer. Failure all round.

[Ocean Boy]

Why am I not surprised?

 

Anyway, thought I call up and find what the US operators are telling people. C&A couldn't tell me anything except that the charge exists (after some checking). Thanks.

Then I spoke to Cruise Admin after being referred by C&A, and he said he's not going to argue with me, but there's always been a charge on ifly. (So I must be an idiot.) Great work again.

 

Not only are they behaving unethically and trying to rip us off, they can't even explain or justify what they're doing, and some seem to be scrambling for ways to revise history and blame the customer. Failure all round.

 

And to quote you... why am I not surprised.

[Jenjer]

I would pay for ripcord but not North star.

 

Its pretty slimy to offer something for free advertise it for free then suddenly start over charging for it. We did both for free on Quantum. Loved Rip cord but North star would not be worth it for our family of 4 even at $10 a head that's $40 to stand in line and maybe go up for 10 minutes.....yeah no thanks

[papcx]

I've said it for ages.

 

The call centre workers for cruise lines should read these boards so they have the most up-to-date info.

[Bigtex1622]

...... to stand in line and maybe go up for 10 minutes.....yeah no thanks

 

How long are you in the air on Ripcord/IFly ?

 

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[WaveSplasher]

I just got off with the RCL Operator in Singapore. He confirms with me that the North Star is chargeable on all Quantum Class ships while the RIP cord by IFLy along with the bumper cars are free. I asked him if the IFLy was not as popular as the North Star since its not chargeable , but he couldn't give me an answer. I asked him for the price as well, and he doesn't know.

 

I'm not sure whether this is even true... Anyone cruising on the Anthem has to pay for the North Star?

Edited December 31, 2015 by WaveSplasher

[tingyyy]

I just got off with the RCL Operator in Singapore. He confirms with me that the North Star is chargeable on all Quantum Class ships while the RIP cord by IFLy along with the bumper cars are free. I asked him if the IFLy was not as popular as the North Star since its not chargeable , but he couldn't give me an answer. I asked him for the price as well, and he doesn't know.

 

I'm not sure whether this is even true... Anyone cruising on the Anthem has to pay for the North Star?

 

 

The last time i spoke with a singapore RCI operator, he sort of implied that all of his information came from the website :eek: i'll call on Monday and report back on the answer i get. i'm sure i'll get a somewhat different answer. :p

[Bigtex1622]

..... i'll call on Monday and report back on the answer i get. i'm sure i'll get a somewhat different answer. :p

 

Call 3 times, and then we can average the different answers ! :D

 

 

 

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