I agree with you on all counts. Driving a workforce to believe there are only two outcomes in performance, perfection and failure, is a terrible management style.
I do not tolerate being sought out and disturbed by a crew member from one venue while I am partaking in a different (upgraded and upcharged) venue.
It is tacky and unprofessional.
I can one up that experience.
The head waiter on Harmony tracked us down in 150 Central Park while we were having dinner and wanted to impress upon us the importance of a 10 on the surgery for the MDR.
I filed a formal complaint
Have been on Harmony 3 times this year.
I echo the statements above; you can carry off as many bags as you can handle; the limitations pertain to the escalator.
This hasn’t been a big deal for us, as the terminal has multiple freight elevators they use for this purpose, they hold about 25 people or so and are fairly quick.
I wouldn't waste my time calling Royal.
IF it posts (and I doubt it will) just go to your AMEX portal and dispute it, AMEX makes it SUPER simple to dispute charges online; then walk away, let the two corporations duke it out.
Just a little tidbit of information. Since you are embarking from Galveston; your package won’t be delivered until day 2, and will not be in your room upon boarding like at most other ports.
You cant get a refund on travel insurance just because you aren’t traveling now; you had coverage.
Can you get a refund on your car insurance if you don’t make a claim?
Not a scam, this is a legitimate company that handles lost and found for many cruise lines, airlines, and others.
They are well documented on these and other travel boards.
New builds, from lines that traditionally offered self serve laundry, are increasingly launching without this option.
It seems, in the interest of revenue and capacity, the days of the on board laundromat are numbered.
Should it matter? The OP paid for 5 seats, there should have been 5 seats, regardless of what time he arrived. There isn't a stand by line for Chef's Table