dashel

Please don't think all Brits are "tight as two coats of paint" when it comes to tipping. I am certainly not, but we have a goodish minimum wage that all staff should get in the UK and a lot of our waiters and bar staff here don't go the extra mile and some hardly smile and so it can be a bit of shock to first time cruisers to get the level of service you get on the ships.

Our first cruise I refused to pay the tips upfront as I thought it cheeky but after 48 hours onboard the tips were added to our account and we always pre pay them now and give extra tips on top.

I am 33 and hate loud music, it is one of the reasons that I don't cruise on RCI as the loud music around the pool gave us a head ache. I like it that X is quieter and has classical music (although not enough IMHO). Not all youngish People want loud music and if we did I would only want to dance to it and not relax by the pool.

We have booked a lovely cabin and did get the drinks Package with it but unlike some of the older cruisers we don't do a lot or any of the organised trips. I really hope that our next cruise is nice and quiet as we go to relax not party.

Hi,

Does anyone know of a good card for the UK for RCI or Celebrity? I can only see ones for the US.

Thanks very much!

Or sneak them out of the ship for day trips:p