jimbo5544

Because some things are included in base fare and some are not.. It is not up to us to decide what is included in base fare and what is not. Internet is not. Does not matter if you use a pool, it is included. Does not matter if you think hot tubs, they are included. Same for the rest. Has absolutely nothing to do with you putting a word like luxury on it. Still makes no sense.

SI think you just proved the post you quoted point. If it is a necessity for you (might be close to such for me) than you (or I) can purchase it. For those who less inclined, they can say no thanks. Hvaning everybody pay for it makes no sense.

Thanks for sharing your review. Looks like you had a great cruise.

Long ago in a past life (business life that is) I attended a data security conference. One of the key speakers was a guy names Ed Amaruso (I think) who was the chief security officer for ATT. In a key note speaker h he talked to the plan (never happened) where the internet was two distinct levels, one for everyone and one much more structured and secure. There are was of addressing security now which is really a hybrid of his plan but his offered lots more. We are where we are.

As always, your expertise is appreciated.

My point is that those things I mentioned are things they have to pay for in addition to everything they have ever provided (things like you mentioned). They have to pay for starlink. A lot. Internet is DEF not a necessity, it is a luxury. To ask to have them raise fares for all so that the few are not burdened (and in fact openly state they do not want it) is fool hardy at best.

And you totally missed the point

Sorry I was not more clear. I was really looking for something on cruise line (or any sea farer vessels) responsibilities when finding adrift crafts at sea.

Is the internet they offer under these programs free to them? NO. Will it ever be free to their customers? NO. Should it be? NO

I have a hard time thinking that it is equal. Cruisers pay list fare for their cruisers and what their loyalty program attainment is baed in that. Casino programs highly discount (according to some, they are free) rooms and this counts exactly the same. Apples and elephants.

Bingo, we have a winner

When they went to the no tablecloth look, they added new tabletops, that presented a finished wood like appearance (do not really know the composition). While it was an adjustment, it is now the norm. Not a biggie by any means.

Chengkp75 care to comment?

Thanks

There is a reason that an overloaded boat is out floating in the Caribbean Sea. Nobody gets picked up that does not want to. I have witness three of these. In every case (and I am sure it was the case here) once spotted they were asked in they needed assistance. It is a requirement, but I am sure our local expert could chime in.