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Website issues w/ Loyalty versus Pre-Cruise Savings - Warning
marci22 replied to mtempelaar's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Does the Loyalty discount always apply to specialty dining or is it a periodic sale? -
I have done this tour. It's free but tips are appreciated. https://www.gotobermuda.com/event/discover-hamilton-walking-tour/3137 https://www.cityofhamilton.bm/explore_the_city/town_crier_tours.php
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He said that different ships give different per drink compensation. Oasis was one of the higher ones at about $1/drink. He wasn't totally clear on how he makes all of his money. No one knows what the actual tip allocation is. You can pay the autograts and be done with it, or you can remove grats and tip as you like. I see no problem with either method, nor does Royal.
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Yeah he got asked that a couple times but just restated the formula. Someone asked a general tips question that he didn't answer at all. He did say that any extra amount guarantees better service. Generally sounded like the 'extra tips' were appreciated but the bulk of his efforts were getting out as many drinks as possible for the per drink compensation. He said that soda and water does not generate this drink comp. See the part about why they like to serve shots.
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Last Pin Circle I saw, the people at each end of the 'table scape' were probably farther away from each other than if they just all sat in the pre-arranged seats.
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@molly361 Wearing the pin means, 'go ahead and ask me something'. They ALWAYS talk. If you want to be incognito then leave it in the box.
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I think you should wear it; it's a conversation starter.
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There was a Pinnacle circle on our last Liberty cruise in the D lounge. The concierge was helping them move chairs. I don't think they should be allowed to do it, but I get why staff's hands are tied. Pulling up a chair is very different than re-arranging the room.
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Icon not worth current prices
marci22 replied to PhillyFan33579's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Look for a TA with group space. TAs posting here are not allowed to advertise but you can use your best googling abilities. -
Icon of the Seas, March 23,2024 sailing
marci22 replied to cruisefoodie1946's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Last couple times I checked in you had to do it right after midnight to get the earliest time. I did it at 3am and I didn't get the earliest time. -
I know what you mean. They used to list guaranty rooms when the cruise was almost sold out. Now they are doing it much earlier. You have to choose a guaranty or pay a lot more. You could try using a TA that has group space: that way you can pick your own cabin at a better price, and it's refundable until final payment.
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LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL
marci22 replied to cruisinghawg's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I agree, someone dim the lights. -
RCCL Aruba and Curacao excursions
marci22 replied to LivLove2Cruise's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We did Free Walking Tours Curacao. You can find it on Trip Advisor. Our guide was Rayay. It was a good tour with a lot to see and took about 2 1/2 hours. After the tour we shopped in town and walked back ourselves. The only thing is that it is very, very hot, so bring a hat and water. We did stop along the way at a couple of places where we could purchase water and cold snacks for a small charge. It is a free tour but we tipped at the end. Group is limited to about 20 people. -
They only put out 2 at a time in the D lounge and one guy always took both. Couldn't find them in WJ. Maybe it was you haha. You have to fight for the chocolate croissants.
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Changed dining time, fare went up $1900 per room.
marci22 replied to CW33's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Every time I log onto the website they tell me my password is wrong. -
I would love to have them sneak in and give me a new couch. Be extra sneaky and replace the bed, too.
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Just assume that everything is 18% more than the price shown.
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Yeshiva Week 2024 Cruises Check Your Dates
marci22 replied to crazyfrazee's topic in Royal Caribbean International
He has representatives. All in the FAQs. -
Drinks in suite lounge
marci22 replied to West Windsor girl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
They had variety on the menus they just didn't have anything in stock. Only Kendall Jackson! -
Drinks in suite lounge
marci22 replied to West Windsor girl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It was listed on all the drinks menus but not available anywhere I asked on Liberty. Their wine selection was very limited. -
Preferred deck on Allure of the Seas
marci22 replied to CajunCpl's topic in Royal Caribbean International
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Food Selection and Quality Hits an All Time Low
marci22 replied to Vibe's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I thought this was the best thing in the MDR all week (Liberty). -
Remember to use your name for one bag of laundry and her name for the other. Same with the BOGO.