DrSeuss

He is still there! Ha, very funny I had read this thread and when he approached and started on the story I was a teenny bit excited that I had found him. He is very calm and very belivable and not at all threatening

Amen.

 

We'll have our Gratuities prepaid on the next 2 cruises, and have no intention whatsoever to recind them.

So just to clarify if for example you recieve poor service from your cabin attendant for example (no compass delivered, bins not emptied, towels not replaced, dirty things from last guest, hardly saw them to mention these things) you would still reward that lack of service with a tip? :confused:

I would like to see the daily tips become non-removable!! Then those who are cheap will either have to pay the tips or not cruise with Royal Caribbean.

I disagree with this - i am tipping for receiving good service and if I do not feel that i am getting this service why should I smile and reward them with money that I have worked hard to earn. If your job is to provide good customer service and you need tips to supplement your income then do just that - make me feel that I want to reward you. I have cruised 9 times and only once ( on a disney ship ) did i ask for my cabin attendants tips to be credited back.

Why - no introduction/welcome, dirty socks (not mine)under the bed, flip flops in the cupboard, old bottles of alchol (empty) under the couch, 7 days out of 11 had to get my own compass, asked for a dressing gown told to ring housekeeping myself, childs bed not put away, no toilet roll etc etc

So in that case really should i have tipped? :confused:

Certainly! Here's the info Irie Tours sent me prior to the cruise:

 

First we drive over the Juliana Bridge, where you will have a great view of Willemstad. Then we pass through the old Jewish neighborhood, you will see all the old Jewish Mansions that are being restored. We also visit the Curacao Liquor distillery, here you can see how the ‘Blue Curacao’ is made and taste the different flavors. After the distillery we go to the Spanish water area, which is a beautiful residential area in the Spanish Water Bay. The last stop will be at the Curacao Sea Aquarium Beach, we stay here for 1 hour. The tour starts at 3:00pm LOCAL TIME.

 

Like many others, we wouldn't have minded skipping the distillery to allow for more time at Sea Aquarium Beach. All you do there is sample some of the liquers (chocolate was our favorite!) and then make purchases if you'd like. It's also a place to use the restroom if needed. We never saw any of the Blue Curacao that they are so famous for. :(

 

For $20, it's a GREAT tour! Very informative and scenic.

I am not sure thats Sonnys tour in Aruba! Might consider it for my next day thou you may have saved me some research time!

Could I ask, was it all driving or was there quite a few stops?

Is one side smoking and one side not?

thank you everyone. I have worked out now I am usually aft portside. This time I want to be starboard so I can see the ports when we dock. So think I will go for 12598 unless anyone has any horror stories about this room. Room on hold just eed to chat to my hubby tonight.

Starboard:)

Okay I am really embarrassed now having sailed a few times - how do I tell which cabin is starboard:o

I am thinking of booking Allure of the seas for next summer. On the Eastern Route. My two options are 12196 or the other side 12594. Does anyone have any advice on which side is best so we can see the islands when we dock?

:D

Ooo please will you let me know if there are freestyle coke machines? We are sailing on her in July

Does anyone have any update on timimgs. ie what time they took you from the ship to Universal?

Does anyone who has done this know what time they take you off the ship and on to the universal hotels?

I have it booked for july. After a maths caculation that would have made my maths teachers proud i worked out it saved us money. Will report back when we have been.

I don't know if a aft balcony cabin list has been posted for Freedom before, but I put one together this morning so thought I would share it with you all. Feel free to use it as you wish.

 

Yeah thanks for your phote. Iam now booked in 1700 for next summer!:D:D

Thank you fred, that was kind of you. You are a whizz wirh photos/computors.

I was hoping to book 1700 for next summer is it two section of balcony ie the triangle bit and the other rectangle bit with a pole in the centre? Is it very covered and shady or do you still get lots of sunbathing sun?