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    Will Grandeur ever sail from Baltimore again?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    2 hours ago, djjoe said:

    Before I get flamed, we love Grandeur, sailed her many times and met great people and crew over the years. We were on the last cruise on March 7, before Royal ceased world operations on March 14. I just checked online and  the only cruise that is listed is January 2, 2021, a 7 nighter. That chances of that happening are slim to none. As we all know nothing above 7 nights is listed until next November on any ship . When Royal begins operations again, they want "smart" ships that passengers can no everything using the app on their phone. They also want advanced HVAC systems. And of course larger public areas for social distancing. These requirements alone exclude older ships like Grandeur. This might be speculation on my part, but I think her days are done.

    Love the GR too!  I think the GR is gone from Baltimore. Hopefully the EN will replace her. Maybe spring or early   summer.

    Which staff level still receives a fixed salary?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    3 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

    Well, yes and no.  The way that most officer salaries are set up, the amount they are paid while working is divided up and some is paid while working, and some is paid while ashore.  For example, if the officer gets $10,000 per month in salary, and he is on a "one and one" contract (one month vacation for one month worked), then he gets paid $5000 per month while working, and $5000 per month while on vacation.  However, if he is home for more months than he has worked, the pay stops, you only get vacation pay based on the actual days worked.  And, some companies, and some positions only get half a day of vacation for every day worked (one month vacation for every two months worked), yet they almost invariably take equal time off (two months vacation for every two months worked), so they only get paid 9 months a year.  "Permanent" employees are generally deck and engine officers two stripe and above, and hotel supervisors three stripe and above.

    Waiters, housekeeping and guest Services not getting paid. Also bands not getting paid either

    Husband hates smoke-Would you try Mariner of the Seas?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    13 hours ago, Florida Glamazon said:

    No need to be rude by suggesting land only vacations. If you look at government stats, the % of Americans who smoke are dropping yearly-a few years ago it was only 14%.  With Covid19's survivors increasingly facing lung and heart issues, this will likely drop even further.

    I'd rather not face stench and carcinogens, so color me crazy, LOL.

    No trying to be rude. Just stating facts all ships with the exception of the EM has a smoking section. So even if you are on the non smoking side it still stinks from smoke  If you don't gamble you will be fine. Smoking only on one side outside deck

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    The over 90 day club

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    2 hours ago, djjoe said:

    As a Pinnacle member, It's getting harder to be "loyal to Royal" as the days drag on. We were on the Grandeur March 7 cruise, one of the last before everything came to a full stop. The cruise returned on March 19 after visiting two ports on a 12 night cruise. We applied for a refund as instructed, tomorrow is July, well beyond 90 days. We are also waiting for refund on May 28, Canada, NE, that Royal Cancelled along with FCC from Oasis Bayonne cruise. I check email and credit card every morning, nothing. No status, nothing, it would be nice to maybe get a email that says, "we are working on it, and we really want you back". I understand that a refund must go through accounting, but a FCC takes a click of a computer keyboard. 

     

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