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You can’t order the night before. If you want a wine pairing with each course you will be better off skipping the MDR. I. My experience it can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes for a drink to be served.

Have never heard of this law, but after reading it, I don't see where Royal has anything to worry about. They already have the privacy mechanism in place from the EU business, everything else seems to be no issue.

One's travel insurance fine print is of no concern to Royal; but i highly doubt this type of stop would invalidate anything

I like that bar in 270

You and I are cut from the same cloth, however, my wife, a liberal arts and dance major from way back, thought it was one of the best things she has ever seen. We went and saw it twice in one week

“Corny” is an excellent adjective; but yes entertainment is every bit as subjective as food.

Odyssey doesn’t have a Broadway show. They have “The Book” in 270

Well said thank you for that analysis

No, much like the 18% added to drinks, this one is non negotiable

Absolutely not. “Reliance” on tips is not something I judge. My fare covers a basic level of service. When someone goes above that level, then THEY get a little something extra. The next time the dishwasher makes a plate “extra clean” I’ll walk to the galley and give him a few bucks.

Your data surrounding the crews salary composition is completely false.

This was announced 6 months ago (or more)

Strong words Karma has always been very very kind to me. Perhaps because of the positivity I put into the universe.

It is a daily occurrence at the hospital

What one can or can not afford has zero bearing on the discussion. Personally, I am very fortunate, and can afford just about anything I desire to have. I do not book cheap rooms. I continue to book (albeit less) despite the rapidly increasing fares. The thousands i spend for a week on the ship should be used to fund the payroll. I have done my part by simply purchasing a fare. I do not, however, pay an arbitrary pre set amount of cash to any corporation when they make it optional. I (and a rapidly growing number) tip AFTER service is rendered, and in an amount commensurate with the quality of services received.

That is the point EXACTLY, my intention is to provide a show of gratitude to ONLY the person I give it to. I couldn’t care less about the dishwasher or laundry personnel; again, those services are covered by my cruise fare.

Precisely I quit participating in the scam years ago, have never looked back, and never regretted my decision.

Not if you are booking in the USA

Do it, you will feel better

No, gratuities have increased for 2 reasons. 1. People keep paying them, so why not squeeze them a little more 2. The cruise-line is constantly increasing the pool of employees on salary assistance, ie. "other hotel services"

OK.......................

If Golden Corral changed you $200 per person per day to visit the buffet; would you still consider it a tipping situation? Comparing a land based buffet to the Windjammer just doesn't work, on so many levels.

Oh, I agree completely. I think it’s 50/50 they even think about handwriting a ticket when you tell them it’s a voucher drink. Especially at Hideaway beach

One thing to be aware of; when on the island the staff have no way of electronically debiting against your C&A vouchers. They hand write tickets and reconcile with the ship at some point post departure. I only bring this up to say; mentally keep track of your drinks; when you get back to the ship you may have fewer vouchers left than the system states.