bucfan2

Indeed. Don't even know what box it got thrown in.

Love it. We noticed this on X as well. We're the type to enjoy the cruise we're on, not draw attention to ourselves w/ making sure everyone knows our 'status'/stories of how many cruises we've been on/etc. If we're asked during a conversation, we gladly discuss. If not, we feel people are generally not as interested in our travel career as we are.

Terrible idea to suggest bringing fruit/vegetables/nuts on or off a ship, depending on the port.

It's that simple. They don't want/need/desire our snacks/trinkets/junk/etc. Space is limited in their rooms, and they have a pretty good idea what they prefer to buy....with cash. Welcome to cruise critic. This topic will come along about as often as a tipping thread/chair hog thread, so you'll get to enjoy them for years to come.

If a doctor ever states he/she is 'pretty sure' I'll make it, and my best friend is getting sick wondering how much $$ I'm out....he'll quickly become my 'former' best friend. Lots of good advice already given by others. All the best for a speedy recovery.

Appreciate ya posting that. Dishonestly obviously doesn't apply to tipping ahead, but inducement certainly does. We tip on service received, not anticipated service to come.

That's good stuff right there. I've never been one to underestimate the power of a bribe, but for those that do, it might interest them (most likely not IMO).

If you say so. I refer to 'tipping ahead' as bribing. But just the same....prefer to simply read thru yet another tip thread for entertainment, wait for inevitable lock of the thread, and see another start up in a week or so.

We tip generously, and at the END of the trip. Additional tipping is purely by our choice. Service throughout the week would be the same regardless, as we tip at the end and it has no effect on our service received throughout the week.

Absolutely!! And it's comical to read and think 'these people actually believe they're going to influence someone's tipping choices'.

Ya...I realize it sounds obvious, but yes, really. Certainly didn't mean to offend anyone...regardless what is said, somebody is offended in today's world.

Perhaps search reviews elsewhere? Or at least search for favorable threads on here. Logic would lead one to believe asking for reviews again when the reviews are already 'pretty horrendous' should yield 'pretty horrendous' reviews.

Some may remember a time when you could bring a portable bar along. Also replenish at ports.

Subjective indeed, as we love them both.

No need to be embarrassed...you're simply requesting access to an area that only grants limited access to JS's.

Made me laugh. Enjoy your cruise.

Couldn't agree more. We are approaching p status (albeit a bit gingerly, as we no longer sail RC exclusively). Not even sure why the suite lounge/ck/etc was ever offered based on status. 'Want it, then pay for it' seems like common sense to us.

If you're content w/ the product you're currently sailing, remain content. If you're curious on the bigger ships, I wouldn't worry about embracing anything...just cruise one and see what you think. Ask a million people their preferences, and you'll most likely get 2 million responses.

Yep...I'll criticize your selfishness.

That is exactly how it appears on paper. Real world experiences may vary.

Of course not.

With upper tiers becoming so top heavy, it won't be getting better any time soon (we were amoungst those receiving quadruple points in suites after the extended flu season...it was almost comical how quickly tiers rolled by). We used to be loyal to Royal, but w/ the continued reduction in perks, we've been cruising other lines as of late. Royal is far from being the only line out there, and other than the Crown Loft's, their suite program is far from the best. So we've decided to cruise other lines' suites, and generally get enough perks to make up for the diminished C&A program anyway.

Ya, I figured it was on my somewhat cryptic comment. Never been one to catch the obvious lol.

My comment was in response to pizza in the theatre/drink making in the restroom/etc. Sorry to overtax the brain.

To some, it is...and that's OK.