Another cut being tested: Once per day cabin service

[time4u2go]

4 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said:

And what about the chocolate on your pillow, plus salad and desserts being prepared table side? 

Also separate dessert menus and being served bread by the waiter/assistant waiter (placing it on your plate).  Nothing that we can't live without, but things that used to be.

[May B]

5 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said:

And what about the chocolate on your pillow, plus salad and desserts being prepared table side? 

On Celebrity, there are still pillow chocolates every night. 

[Morecruisesplz]

1 hour ago, May B said:

On Celebrity, there are still pillow chocolates every night. 

But with the money I save cruising Royal, I can buy a case of chocolate. 

[cruisin from florida]

10 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said:

But with the money I save cruising Royal, I can buy a case of chocolate. 

Oh, dear. This is exactly how folks (rightly, if cost is their number one factor) explain their choice to cruise another popular line rather than Royal. Is Royal battling its way to the bottom?

[May B]

17 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said:

But with the money I save cruising Royal, I can buy a case of chocolate. 

If I told you once, I told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!

 

Plus, I must disagree with your premise. In Dec. of 2022, we cruised in an oceanview stateroom on Celebrity Constellation for $72.50 per person per day. In three weeks, we’ll be boarding Brilliance in an oceanview for $140.50 per person per day. No perks on either reservation. The Connie was a great bargain, and I consider the Brilliance to be a tad overpriced. Still, you can clearly see that our per diem is almost twice as much on Royal, in this case.

 

We’re so lucky to have them both going out of Tampa.

Edited January 1, 2023 by May B

[cruisin from florida]

17 minutes ago, May B said:

If I told you once, I told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!

 

Plus, I must disagree with your premise. In Dec. of 2022, we cruised in an oceanview stateroom on Celebrity Constellation for $72.50 per person per day. In three weeks, we’ll be boarding Brilliance in an oceanview for $140.50 per person per day. No perks on either reservation. The Connie was a great bargain, and I consider the Brilliance to be a tad overpriced. Still, you can clearly see that our per diem is almost twice as much on Royal, in this case.

 

We’re so lucky to have them both going out of Tampa.

We're doing a 4 night on Silhouette in February, and we're getting drinks, internet and tips included for less than the Brilliance without all that. Same departure date, same cruise length. 

I wonder if the left hand is talking to the right hand over at RCL.

[neverlaysup]

On 12/7/2022 at 9:05 AM, Tenderpaw said:

https://www.cruisehive.com/service-change-spotted-on-royal-caribbean-ship/89773

 

Ugh!  Note, no reduction in gratuities, no reduction in fares.  Just less service.

 

But in before all the cheerleaders:

1.  it doesn't matter to me because of xyz

2.  at least we can still cruise and we don't want Royal to go out of business

3.  its still better than at home so it doesn't matter

4.  i reuse my towels to save the environment and you should too you terrible person

5.  Carnival already does this and its fine.

Why do you need TWICE daily service.....seems a bit like overkill.

[neverlaysup]

22 minutes ago, cruisin from florida said:

We're doing a 4 night on Silhouette in February, and we're getting drinks, internet and tips included for less than the Brilliance without all that. Same departure date, same cruise length. 

I wonder if the left hand is talking to the right hand over at RCL.

I normally sail Celebrity but have started cashing in some free casino cruises on RCL. I love the Diamond drink vouchers I get on RCL and because of them, I have no need for a beverage package. That being said, for almost the same cost, you can sail Celebrity with All Included for about the same price. It surprised me that Celebrity, being the higher end cruise line, is actually cheaper. Enjoy you cruise on Silhouette, we did the TA in October on her and she is a great ship.

Edited January 1, 2023 by neverlaysup
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[Ocean Boy]

5 minutes ago, neverlaysup said:

Why do you need TWICE daily service.....seems a bit like overkill.

Did you question the need all the years that it occurred? Are you questioning the need for suites to continue twice a day? I don't think it is overkill to get dirty glasses, plates, and towels out of the cabin twice a day.

[neverlaysup]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

Did you question the need all the years that it occurred? Are you questioning the need for suites to continue twice a day? I don't think it is overkill to get dirty glasses, plates, and towels out of the cabin twice a day.

We are all different but I normally tell my cabin steward to only give us a nightly service or one service on port days when we are gone. We don't make a huge mess and typically don't eat in the cabin. When I am in a suite, I am the same person that I was while sailing in an Oceanview cabin so the same rules apply. Those cabin steward work way too hard and I like to make their life a bit easier.

[cruisin from florida]

13 minutes ago, neverlaysup said:

Why do you need TWICE daily service.....seems a bit like overkill.

At home I pick up my own plates, make my own bed, cook my own food. I cruise because I enjoy a vacation where other people (who should be adequately compensated) do those things for me. Including twice a day cabin service.

It's one of the things that makes cruising a unique vacation experience. 

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, neverlaysup said:

We are all different but I normally tell my cabin steward to only give us a nightly service or one service on port days when we are gone. We don't make a huge mess and typically don't eat in the cabin. When I am in a suite, I am the same person that I was while sailing in an Oceanview cabin so the same rules apply. Those cabin steward work way too hard and I like to make their life a bit easier.

I have no problem with what works for you. Obviously I will have to make due with what is offered to me. That may mean putting the stuff that I don't want in the cabin out in the passageway with all the room service stuff and dirty drink glasses I see out there that no one wants in their cabins.

[Morecruisesplz]

1 hour ago, neverlaysup said:

When I am in a suite, I am the same person that I was while sailing in an Oceanview cabin so the same rules appl

Wow, not me. If in a suite I identify as a young female. In an inside...well that varies.

[SherriZ366]

The Cruise Hive Article stated that "The notice goes on to clarify that Junior Suite staterooms and higher categories will still receive 2 housekeeping services per day."  Has anyone heard whether that is going to be the policy.  We sail in a JS or a full suite and GS and higher have a higher gratuity charge.  

[May B]

5 hours ago, cruisin from florida said:

We're doing a 4 night on Silhouette in February, and we're getting drinks, internet and tips included for less than the Brilliance without all that. Same departure date, same cruise length. 

I wonder if the left hand is talking to the right hand over at RCL.

Supply and demand.

[Tlbecker1]

6 hours ago, cruisin from florida said:

We're doing a 4 night on Silhouette in February, and we're getting drinks, internet and tips included for less than the Brilliance without all that. Same departure date, same cruise length. 

I wonder if the left hand is talking to the right hand over at RCL.

We were on the Summit December 3 and the ship was only at 40% capacity.

[cruisingguy007]

On 12/7/2022 at 3:21 PM, ONECRUISER said:

Cabin's I've been in only seen Pullman's down whole Cruise. If wanted out of way easy just fold up parallel to the wall.

 

So you can close them securely without a key but only need a key to bring them down? Or do you close it without securely latching it? I'm trying to figure out some logistics for this once a day service with pullmans and having space during the day. Thanks. 

[cruisingguy007]

On 12/28/2022 at 4:02 PM, Jumping Cruiser said:

My biggest concern is what will happen with Sofa-beds for 3rd and 4th guests. These take up quite a bit of room, especially on Quantum and newer Oasis class, and make it difficult to manoeuvre around the cabin. Would these cabins still receive a morning and evening service? 

 

Anyone care to share their recent experience with this situation? 

[karl_nj]

13 hours ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Anyone care to share their recent experience with this situation? 

 

It's currently only a test on Quantum, over in Australia. So not sure there will be many people here on Cruise Critic with any experience.

 

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, karl_nj said:

 

It's currently only a test on Quantum, over in Australia. So not sure there will be many people here on Cruise Critic with any experience.

 

There have been people posting that it is occuring on various ships. 

[karl_nj]

32 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

There have been people posting that it is occuring on various ships. 

 

On CC (where you can share a link) or elsewhere?

[John&LaLa]

Currently on Jewel

Twice a day is the norm

 

I told my steward once a day, during dinner is fine. What I've noticed is the room is not as thoroughly cleaned. Probably becauce they have less time at night, just a guess.

 

It's still pretty good

[Morecruisesplz]

14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

There have been people posting that it is occuring on various ships. 

On Explorer for 3 sailings. Cabin attendants are aware of the test but no news of when a decision will be made. They would go from 18 cabins up to 25 each. They are not happy. 

[Wineaux007]

18 minutes ago, fredmdcruisers said:

On Explorer for 3 sailings. Cabin attendants are aware of the test but no news of when a decision will be made. They would go from 18 cabins up to 25 each. They are not happy. 

Why aren't they happy?  They will make more gratuities with 7 extra cabins.

[Morecruisesplz]

4 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said:

Why aren't they happy?  They will make more gratuities with 7 extra cabins.

Much more work. Feel like they are already working too much.