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but I say you should wear what makes you happy.

This is the mentality I don't like..... People wear tshirts and shorts because "that's what makes them happy."

Wear a suit like a gentleman OR Wear a dress/suit like a lady.

September 2016 - 10 Days Barcelona->Athens

Casino Promotion

8B Balcony w/ $150 on board credit.

$2,217.00 for 2 adults

I am a 29 year old (no aarp) AT&T subscriber (no verizon)....

What options do I have available? My remaining balance is due in 5 days.

"From California Labor Code "Section 351 prohibits employers and their agents from sharing in or keeping any portion of a gratuity left for or given to one or more employees by a patron. Furthermore it is illegal for employers to make wage deductions from gratuities, or from using gratuities as direct or indirect credits against an employee’s wages. The law further states that gratuities are the sole property of the employee or employees to whom they are given. "Gratuity" is defined in the Labor Code as a tip, gratuity, or money that has been paid or given to or left for an employee by a patron of a business over and above the actual amount due for services rendered or for goods, food, drink, articles sold or served to patrons."

 

Other states have the same type of law.

Sorry, but you are wrong.

When you sign your name on a restaurant bill/prepaid gratuity, guess who's name is on top.... The business. Therefore, the gratuity is going to the business to use as they see fit.

However, if cash is given to the staff, that is a situation where the employer is not supposed to take a portion.

You cannot legally take away wages to offset gratuity. The are just taking a portion of the gratuity. Scenario: Employee is paid $10 an hour and the employee sees $6 in credit card gratuities come in that hour. The employer CANNOT deduct $6 from their pay so they maintain the $10 an hour. This is what is illegal.

It can get MUCH more complicated than that, even if Carnival was a US corp. However, if you were a labor law expert, we wouldn't even be having this discussion. Just trust me. It is legal and it happens more than you think.

Okay.... Sorry for bringing this up.

1. You are 100% right that you miss tipping people who are behind the scenes. No ands, ifs or buts about that. You are 100% correct. My bad.

2. I will drop this topic all together. I cannot provide empirical evidence that will satisfy everyone's concerns, so I will discuss no further.

3. There is nothing illegal about businesses keeping portions of gratuities. For example, i know quite a few restaurants that say: "All cash tips go to the staff and all credit card tips go to the house."

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This confirms that the deck plans are accurate and that there is no Thalassotherapy Pool. Just the spa.

I think prepaid gratuities are terrible. If you give cash, the staff get the money. If you give on your account, CCL gets most of the money.

I was visiting a large upscale resort in the Caribbean and was told by a staff member that if you charge gratuities to your room, 90% of it goes back to the corporate office in Delawar to your room, 90% of it goes back to the corporate office in the US and 10% went to the employees.

I am sure that CCL takes a huge chunk out of account paid gratuities. Consider how much more the staff will work and give you extra free perks if you give them cash. It cost the same to you.

What does this photo tell you???

It is the Sept. 4th cruise and I would be on deck 10.

I am traveling on the MSC Orchestra through the Mediterranean and Greece.

From what I can tell, the starboard side (right side) of the ship will be traveling along the coastline for the majority of the cruise. While this sounds great, I am also interested in an aft balcony because they are larger and aft views offer a different cruising experience.

Any thoughts or opinions on what YOU would consider for this itinerary on the Orchestra? Balcony size vs. direct coastline view. Maybe I am wrong and the ship travels much further from the coastline than expected.

Photos are attached of the cruise path AND balconies.

I am traveling on the MSC Orchestra through the Mediterranean and Greece.

From what I can tell, the starboard side (right side) of the ship will be traveling along the coastline for the majority of the cruise. While this sounds great, I am also interested in an aft balcony because they are larger and aft views offer a different cruising experience.

Any thoughts or opinions on what YOU would consider for this itinerary on the Orchestra? Balcony size vs. direct coastline view. Maybe I am wrong and the ship travels much further from the coastline than expected.

Photos are attached of the cruise path AND balconies.

With my first "tentative" MSC cruise coming up in September through Europe, this makes me fear cruising on MSC....

Can't PM on CC. :o

 

You might google to see if there is a site where agents who book cruises could compete for your booking. I've had good success with such a site for MSC bookings over here, and it appears they handle Med cruises also.

:D THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I found what I was looking for !!! :D

Dang it!!! I made a mistake!!!! I posted the wrong itinerary for Magnifica. Here is the proper one... Both Orchestra and Magnifica stop at Athens. Only difference is: Dubrovnik+day at sea OR Kotor+corfu

Sat Sep 3 Venice, Italy 4:30pm

Sun Sep 4 Bari, Italy 10:00am 3:00pm

Mon Sep 5 Olympia, Greece 9:00am 3:00pm

Tue Sep 6 Mykonos, Greece 8:00am 8:00pm

Wed Sep 7 Athens, Greece 7:30am 7:30pm

Thu Sep 8 At Sea

Fri Sep 9 Dubrovnik, Croatia 9:00am 3:00pm

Sat Sep 10 Venice, Italy 9:00am

We're not allowed to post travel agents online per cc rules.....

helaine

O bummer.... PM's are invited I guess.

MSC MAGNIFICA

Sat Sep 3 Venice, Italy 5:00pm

Sun Sep 4 Split, Croatia 8:00am 5:00pm

Mon Sep 5 At Sea

Tue Sep 6 Santorini, Greece 9:00am 3:00pm

Tue Sep 6 Mykonos, Greece 8:00pm

Wed Sep 7 Mykonos, Greece 2:00am

Thu Sep 8 Dubrovnik, Croatia 1:00pm 7:00pm

Fri Sep 9 Ancona, Italy 1:00pm 7:00pm

Sat Sep 10 Venice, Italy 8:00am

MSC ORCHESTRA

Sun Sep 4 Venice, Italy 5:00pm

Mon Sep 5 Bari, Italy 1:00pm 6:00pm

Tue Sep 6 Olympia, Greece 1:00pm 7:00pm

Wed Sep 7 Santorini, Greece 9:00am 5:00pm

Thu Sep 8 Athens, Greece 7:30am 4:30pm

Fri Sep 9 Corfu, Greece 12:30pm 6:30pm

Sat Sep 10 Kotor, Montenegro 7:00am 1:00pm

Sun Sep 11 Venice, Italy 9:00am

Hello All!

Booking a balcony on the MSC Orchestra from 9/4-9/11 and departing out of Venice for a Greek cruise. Which website or company will provide the best promotions at this time? I know the line offers incentives, but some websites will offer additional onboard credit, etc. Thoughts?