No, the stories you hear are a few and only from those with an issue. The thousands like myself who are mostly satisfied with MTD have no need to post. Never waited more than 10 minutes for a table.
If you believe what a few people write on reviews over the thousands that are satisfied and don't feel the need to you will never do anything.
People like to draw people into their misery to feel better.
The best way to find anything Royal related is download their app, you can look at any cruise, you dont have to booked, on any ship. Has all the menus, entertainment on there.
Beers around $8, cocktails $15
Royals cruises in Australia have had all prices inclusive of gratuity on menus for multiple years. At least 5 anyway.
Menus in the USA for example have cocktails at $14 while in Australia they are $15. So about a 7% gratuity added.
Nothing sinister but this has happened on a few cruises this season. The ship still arrives at the same time as the itinerary hasn't changed but immigration is doing a face check with passports on each person arriving back. This just extends the process. We were told last time due to the overnight in Vila. No idea why that makes a difference but coincidentally or not this cruise also has the Vila overnight.
Have been on a few cruises in the last 12 months on Royal and MDR has been great every time, maybe it's because I'm in Australia, no idea but there has been no decline for me. The only thing ive noticed is slightly smaller servings. This same topic discussed on Fbook once someone complains and 90% of the replies are positive.
Geez must be the quality of produce, the quality I've had in Australia is still there. No discernible difference from 5 years ago.
Sure the menu is different and portions may be slightly smaller but being negative is contagious, once one person says it easy to follow.