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This tips topic always invite unnecessary arguments.

The perk is the feeling when they step on the ship for first time.

Americans can take items without paying as long as the value under $950 at supermarket or other stores. So do it and get your free soda. 

It depends on website region when you book the cruise.

Change your booking region to US or Singapore on RC website, then compare the prices after converting to your local currency. 

If you don't need internet during cruise then don't buy The Key. Primary benefit of The Key is VOOM Internet Access. 

Some ships may open their MDR for embarkation day lite lunch to spread the crowd. 

On your cruise date RC no longer using Silver and Gold class term. They revert back to Sea, Sky and Star class. No Coastal Kitchen onboard but Sea Class (Jr Suite) can access Silver Lounge & Dining all day, Sky and Star class can access both Silver and Gold Lounge & Dining.

Weird question. It's called ROOM service not WINDJAMMER service.

MTD starts 1 to 1.5 hours after First Traditional Dining at 5:15 / 5:30.

40 minutes ago, Starry Eyes said:

Or they perhaps they will sell JS’s two ways: either at a lower price without the extra amenities or at a higher price with the full suite amenities. 

They already did this on Spectrum. 

There are Regular/Sea JS and Sky JS.

Not half, maybe 15% is more sensible.

I got free cocktails for me and my wife from North Star Bar bartender.

He said the cocktail is on the house because only me that always tips him when I ordered drinks.

The sailing is on East Asia, tipping culture is not well known there. 

If you have a friend who coincidentally also a doctor, then you can ask your friend to "make" something related to Covid for your sick friend.