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  1. Yeah, it was widely discussed prior to Oasis class going to Galveston that this would be the problem. I for one am quite sick of Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel. They should really bring a Freedom class (or have Mariner) to do 7-day GC, Jamaica, and Cozumel, cruises. I did Princess last year for Spring Break, and of course that week they also did Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel.
  2. I was on Ruby in March there were no assigned times, it was all my time dining.
  3. And single moms. Research shows tipping is usually discriminatory, young white women make far more in tips than black men. If people feel some type of personal connection, they tend to tip more. If the server is attractive, they make more in tips. Research further shows, quality of service doesn't have much affect on tips. I'm a poor tipper in general, but I do tip well on cruises because the crew members are away from home for a long time and work hard. I assume most are trying to provide for someone at home, and if not, to provide a better life for themselves.
  4. Princess switched to that. One thing I really disliked about Princess. Never knew night to night if you were going to get great service or terrible service.
  5. Oldest: Mariner Newest: Odyssey (on her 10th sailing IIRC) Favorite: Liberty
  6. Can it still be your favorite when it has been turned into beer cans and hub caps?
  7. Yup, I think the category with my credit card is "unexplained/unexpected charges." Royal can then provide the documentation.
  8. Not if RCL refuses to explain what the charge is or provide documentation for it.
  9. The emergency exit is right behind the pole they do the climbing show on. It's shown on the maps. I've used it multiple times and no one has ever said anything. Takes you straight to the parking lot area.
  10. On the Freedom class ships nearly every suite is in deck 10, right under the pool deck. They might sound proof suite more, but I've never had a problem with noise from above on Freedom class. The connecting door can be annoying, though. I saw a recommendation to put a towel at the threshold to block some of the noise. ETA: I was in CBs on deck 14 of Allure last Thanksgiving, no noise issues, but I was under the transition from the main pool area to the Solarium. Never heard any noise from above. My daughter was in the connecting room, so while I did have to listen to our neighbor it was much better than her being in our room ;).
  11. I think I saw it under desserts when I was looking at my allure cruise.
  12. Are they still only serving one plate at a time, or will they bring you 2 apps or 2 entries at the same time?
  13. On Oasis ships. But I was obviously talking about lunch and dinner.
  14. I used to worry about seeming cheap based on the amount extra I tipped, but I finally had enough people tell me that "anything extra is greatly appreciated" that I believe it. I am generally a poor tipper in the US, but I always do prepaid on a cruises and since 2021 my standard extra is $50 for the three main tipped positions (total for the 3 of us), and that has generally been an all or nothing thing. I put it in an envelop and hand it to them the last time I see them and thank them for their service. Every crew member I've ever handed an envelop to seems very appreciative and puts it in their pocket.
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