pickle11

Who are you responding to?

You will still wait in line somewhere. As there is always someone else who is ahead of you.

points are winning

I probably would too.

I may be wrong. Is Teppanyaki the type where people sit 3/4 of the table and the chef cooks for all? Flipping spatulas, stirring veggies, slicing meats. You know the show. If so, I do remember tipping at the Japanese style restaurant. Benihanas just comes to mind and it was 20 years ago. And then who does get the 20% go to if it is just the chef. Do they have waiters? Or just someone who gets drinks. Never been to Teppanyaki.

And I have a question too. Is it customary to tip the chef after the show like I did at Benihanas 20 years ago? Sorry another tip question.

Never been to Teppanyaki. But did Benihanas 20 years ago. Food was good but the show, oh well. Just not for me and haven't been back. Diamond on NCL and have never used Teppanyaki. I cruise solo and hate reservations. Now for Cagney's I live there because of my perks. I'm a meat eater. Meat, meat, meat, and a little seafood and salad. Now if you like all u can eat my go to is Moderno. But not all ships have Moderno.

It's like a boxing match. Back and forth. Go get that extra point. I'm rooting for the extra point.

Welcome to the club. You are getting a hand at this.😁

No lobster night either.

Took my picture on my laptop when checking in this morning. Took me three tries. First time glasses(duh). Second time to blurry. Third time priceless. Just follow the instructions. Whole check-in process takes about five minutes. Also have your passport number handy. Why go back to the bedroom.

What were your experiences on other cruise lines? NCL is usually good getting people of the ship according to itinerary. Same getting back on the ship. Unless you have some pier runners.

The two free wheels get free air. Way to go NCL

You should be able to dine anywhere on NCL. By the way is it time to eat again?

It takes time and patience. I have the time but not the patience. That is why I book one to two months out. If I had to wait six months, I would pull my hair out with anxiety. I only pay attention to CC when I have a pending cruise. I'm still learning. But I will be here until your cruise starts. Thank you for keeping me interested.

I won't, and I positively won't. Yeah that is positive.

I like you. Nothing wrong with asking questions. Keep them coming. I just might reply with a little sarcasm. 😛

Another positive comment. You must be a t-shirt and short diner. I will dine anywhere if the food is good. I will just show up in a polo shirt and slacks which is acceptable in the Manhattan room. Or it is now time for specialty dining. I can dress casual there. Oh wait I am already dressed casual. I can dine anywhere on NCL.

NO. But it has been a topic. Taking away DSC. So I believe that if it has been discussed, it has been done. I learned it here on CC. I am Diamond but I did it once 10 years ago ( I was gold and I was cheap and lacking funds). I received very bad service the cruise lines quit handing out tip envelops. It was then I started tipping the stairwell and elevator cleaner, the deck hand who sets us the chairs. And remember washy-washy. They always got a $20 out of me. Well I am still cheap but do recognize just even good customer service. I have 30 years in the customer service business in restaurants and grocery stores. Like I mentioned, the tip is between you and the crew member and nobody else. Maybe if I cruise with you one time I can receive a tip for my wonderful thoughts here on CC. I remember when we used to tip the omelette maker. And some still do out of habit.

And that is just on my posts. Bring it on.

All depends on how you book. Or if you prepay during checkin. Otherwise the DCS will be a daily charge to your on board account. And towards the end of your cruise and you think you received minimum service you can go to guest services and have them all removed. You can tip all you want or you can be cheap and not tip at all.

If gratuities are included then what are the additional DSC costs? Do what you think is right. 7 drinks a day by 7 different crew members per person. One to two dollars each time. Does a bottle of water require a tip? The dining room. Will you tip after each meal? $10 to $20 Fine dining, will you tip special because it is supposed to be. Over a seven day cruise. Only you know your budget. Tips are between you and the person who receives it. No other cruisers care what you tip. It is private.

I agree. I too have been able to get better value on Carnival. Some of their VIFP specials have been ridiculously low. Even for a solo cruiser. Celebrity also has been offering better deals than NCL. NCL has given me the opportunity try re-try other cruise lines. Acquiring more seadays with them. My cruise next month on the Bliss the prices have gone up.

Yes, I will. First, I hope no one was seriously injured. Was I supposed to start my reply this way. Second, I hope all involved were able to continue on their cruise. If someone wasn't able to continue, I know it will be extra burden on the family. Third, when ship happens someone is usually held accountable. Now I'm sorry at face value my reply didn't satisfy to you. But like all of us on CC we hope for best for all involved

Thank you for your kind thoughts. I like the smiley face.