Diamond60

What a GREAT review!!! I really enjoyed it immensely. You are one classy guy. Not too many people would have added that additional 4 day DSC. They have a hard time paying the regular DSC. Never did understand that.

Again, thanks for a GREAT review.;)

Really enjoyed your review and photos!!! Magnificent! Thanks!

When my husband and I was on the Dawn, we purchased the soda program and always received good service when asked for anywhere on the ship. For us, it really paid for itself. I like being able to get a soda whenever I want and not worrying about how much I spent on soda for each day on the cruise.

Hats off to you for the strength you demonstrated in being there for your mom and family. How fortunate they were to have you there.

May God bless you and your family. Our prays are with you and yours. Thanks for sharing with us here, such a heartfelt story.

What a beautiful way to go! ....SLEEP at SEA!

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I see one problem with this analogy. If the plane is boarding, demanding constant drink service will get you nowhere. Yes, drink service is included during your flight, but during boarding, there is entire planeload of people you will greatly inconvenience by making demands. It's generally understood that what will benefit all passengers outweighs the demands of a single passenger. During boarding time, your flight attendants have other responsibilities.

 

I fully understand suite benefits. I also understand the demands on all the butlers on embarkation day. When one person demands much time from a butler (whether on boarding day or any other day), all his others passengers suffer from less service, maybe not even getting to meet their butler until at least day two. This has happened to me, and while I am okay with it (as I stated, I already know suite benefits, and I really don't need a butler on embarkation day), I would feel badly for another brand-new suite passenger who might not even know their way around their suite. it is just kind consideration for other suite passengers to not monopolize the butler.

 

To the OP, I am actually fine with anyone asking for unpacking! Hey, if it's something you want and are willing to tip well for, then why not? the only thing I suggest is that you ask the butler to do this when he has time, in consideration of other guests. He will have you all unpacked likely while you have dinner, and other guests will be all taken care of by then. I personally would never ask, I like my things put away before dinner, and our unpacking usually only takes 15 minutes - so I have no need for the service. I think it's an amazing service, especially for those infirm or where unpacking would be more difficult for whatever reason, and would never deny it to anyone!

 

Robin

 

 

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I agree with you Robin! We (my husband and myself) enjoy doing our own unpacking. Embarkation day is going to be a handful for the butlers. I wouldn't want to make their lives more stressful by asking them to unpack my clothes when I can do it myself. It does take time away from other passengers. I also agree that it's a PERK you're entitled too. So, if you wish, use it. But, what happens if everyone wants their belongings unpacked that day????? Now that would be a dilemma!!!

Enjoy your vacation!