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Maybe I missed it, but I don't see it in a quote, but a mention from the article. If I was Royal AND didn't want to do the service, and someone pointed this out to me, the answer would be "the author misinterpreted the information."

If they don't like it, they can limit it. Bottom line, unless RCI prohibits kids from being bars, they're allowed to be there. Whether it's at a table or sitting at a bar stool. Just like adults are allowed on the Flow Rider.

And PP said they were denied. Odds are favorable that stewards will perform the service. But if they don't, having a copy of the policy would be nice to have.

Is there a prohibition against kids in the Schooner Bar like there is in the Solarium? If so, then Royal should not let the kids hang out. If not, that's an "apples and oranges" comparison. If someone claimed "Adults shouldn't use the Flow Rider, they're taking up space the kids can use", the pitchforks would come out. Adults can use the Flow Rider just like kids are allowed to use bar stools/tables.

Can you post the policy statement (or preferably a link)? This way if someone DOES need to complain about it on the ship, they have something to point to? Saying "a guy on a message board says Royal will do this" probably won't get very far.

https://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/ship/wonder-of-the-seas/dining/ ETA: I notice the link goes to royalcaribbeanINCENTIVES, not royalcaribbean.com. So I wouldn't book through them.

I don't understand how the husband's C&A could be "linked" if his name wasn't on the reservation.

If you would have read the thread, you would have seen this being mentioned multiple times.

In my opinion, if they have no idea of what is happening, SAY that. Don't make up excuses. Taking the OP at face value, saying "weather" is causing a port skip six weeks in the future makes absolutely NO sense. I mean, maybe, if a hurricane went through the island within the last week or so, it may not be ready to handle ships within six weeks, that might be valid. The answer from the CSR should have been "I'm sorry, I don't have a reason for the skipped port at this time. You're welcome to call back later and we might have more information." *** OR *** give the actual reason... "because of engine problems, the ship can't go as fast as it needs to in order to reach all the ports safely." what you DON'T do is make up a reason.

Didn't someone say the post you're referring to mentioned a speed issue, not that there was NO issue? If so, why are YOU "lying"? 😉 I do think CSR's shouldn't make stuff up, and they were wrong for saying "weather". I understand being disappointed.

But the ships are already sold out.

Its about COMFORT, not TIME. What do you not like about guys' legs? I am assuming you're not complaining if women wear a skirt that stops above their knees. If you can't say whats wrong with it, maybe you should re-examine why you're so insistent on guys "covering up". Or, simply focus on your table mates. Their legs will be covered because they're under the table. So I ask you, "What's the issue"?

Make up your mind. If you're only concerned about feet, then shorts are allowed. Why the emphasis on feet? Aren't they "covered" by the table cloths? If you're concerned about seeing feet walking to the table, aren't you concerned about seeing feet while walking to the MDR from your room? Just a strange focus point IMO. FWIW, I wear slacks, polish, and sneakers to dinner. I don't care what anyone else wears. I'm focused on my traveling companions.

Well in @BirdTravelsdefense, that picture does represent 0.01% of the guests. 😅

Ignore the % off or BOGO language. Look at the total price. 25% ( or BOGO1/2 off) off a $90 package is better than 30% off a $100 package.

The issue is that Royal Carribean's policy says under 21 is considered a minor Where does it say that? Just because you have to be 21 to book a room doesn't mean 18, 19, and 20 year olds are "minors". They are adults, but not allowed to book a room (unless they're married I believe).

Food is EXTREMELY subjective. A steak can be great for one person and terrible for another. It can be great one day and terrible the next for the same person.

Of course. 😛 But, someone could have bug but not have symptoms until the evening or even the next day, so while they boarded with it, they didn't KNOW.

How do you know someone got on KNOWING they had a bug?

How do you KNOW it's a communicable illness though? Is it possible it's food poisoning? I agree with getting to a doctor and finding out what's wrong. My "optimistic" side agrees with those who say skip the family visit and go to the port on Friday. You can always hit an urgent treatment there. My "pessimistic" side says even if it's not Covid, if it is something that lasts longer than 24 hours, and/or is transmissible, then you could BOTH be a long a way from home and sick.

Don't think so. Not every state does raised seals. It needs to be an "official" document.

Wait, you're getting 14-21 outfits into a carry on bag? Plus four pair of shoes, and toiletries bag? You need to do a video to show how you do all of that. Thats 2-3 times what I fit into a carry on.

Heck, kids don't "know" phone numbers any more. They're pre-programmed. In which case, an office number can be preprogrammed. Or, set up autoforwarding on your phone. Having a cell phone available 24/7 is NOT a "necessity", even today. There are still places with poor (or no) cell coverage... and before you say "rural areas", the hotel I stayed at in St. Louis last week had poor coverage, as did my work site. I was only able to use my phone because of wifi. There are also jobs where there should be limited, if not no, outside distractions.

Not disagreeing on any of that. It will take time (years if not decades) to see if their decisions have a negative, neutral, or positive impact on the company.

As you mention in your last sentence, it's not part of the experience any longer. Period. End of story. Just like chocolates on the pillows, midnight buffets, unlimited lobster, etc. Yes, a handful of folks are happy with once a day housekeeping. Others are "it is what it is" (that's where I fall). Still others are gnashing their teeth and getting their pitchforks out. Will enough people "jump ship" because of the "thousand cuts"? So far, the answer is "no". If enough people stop sailing, either prices will drop or services will improve. If they continue sailing full, what motivation is there to lower prices or improve services?