sarahksmom Posted August 12, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I have read many of you have made special requests of the cabin stewards...what types of things do you request? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted August 12, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've asked if there was a foam to make the bed softer. There wasn't so the steward brought an extra comforter to put under the sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 12, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Extra towels is all that we ever need....they will supply ice 2 times daily...what else might you need? We always hang our towels up (indicating that we can re-use them), but we always have fresh ones everyday. I do request a bedding change about every 2 days....(I like crisp, fresh sheets!)..and have never had a problem. We don't request a bunch of bull, just because we can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addict Cruiser Posted August 12, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've requested the comforter to be taken out of the room. That thing is so huge and just gets in the way...plus it sure is hot. Looks nice, but is not needed for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanslovetotravel Posted August 12, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We ask for 2 wine glasses on the first day and we have always gotten fresh ones daily after that without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmacruiser418 Posted August 12, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2010 extra ice! DH drinks lots of water and we go through it. this time i'll bring a soft sided cooler to add more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted August 12, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2010 In 6 cruises I think we have only asked for ice once and hangers once. We are not high maintenance so don't have any special requirements. Oh, I forgot one. Our TA sent a bottle of wine to the cabin and we requested cork screw. Now it goes with us on every cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselovincouple Posted August 12, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2010 An eggcrate foam for the bed if needed and EXTRA PILLOWS!! I have some back problems so a few extra pillows help out immensely. We're also low maintenance and as long as our trash is emptied before the cans overflow, we're happy campers. We see having a room steward as a wonderful perk and enjoy just having them make our beds for us. Anything else is icing on the cake. One cruise we asked for dry pool towels since ours didn't seem to dry out in between uses and the steward didn't automatically replace them. Most other cruises the steward proactively replaced wet towels that weren't hanging up so it's not the norm in our experience. ~Lisa :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted August 12, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Extra pillows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted August 12, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I have read many of you have made special requests of the cabin stewards...what types of things do you request? Thanks! -extra towels -restock the diet coke/bottled water if need be (we leave a post-it if we need more) -we have friends who always ask for two ice buckets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJean Posted August 12, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I have to say that the ODDEST thing I have ever requested was a safety pin. My sister had just given me a new dress for my birthday and I took it on my very first cruise to wear on formal night. It turned out that it was just a little more low cut than I thought it was going to be. I was in a panic because I didn't want to miss meeting the captain and I certainly couldn't show up with a wardrobe malfunction. I stuck my head out into the hallway and my steward just happened to be nearby. I asked her if she had a safety pin and low and behold she came to my rescue! I honestly don't think that I've ever had to ask my steward for anything else after that first cruise. All my needs were anticipated and taken care of in total silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex_Jen Posted August 12, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2010 All I've really ever asked for is a feather pillow. Ever since they replaced the mattresses, I haven't had to ask for the eggcrate. I'm fairly low maintenance and have always felt very spoiled. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willing292 Posted August 12, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2010 lounge chairs for a JS balcony. we had them within a couple of hours and rewarded our steward accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamInWa Posted August 12, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I usually let them know I'm moving the soda from the fridge to the vanity, but not consuming it to make room for my water bottle. On the last day I put it all back. (never been charged by accident) I ask to please leave the fancy pillows at night since I use them to prop up while I read. They usually put them away each night when they turn down the bed. Sometimes extra ice, but the last several times it was full all the time, though I used it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted August 12, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I cannot sleep with a tucked in blanket, sheet, etc. I also ask that the comforter be removed. It weighs a ton and is WAY too hot to sleep under. I bring my own blanket and Garfield pillow - comfy! I also ask that worn down soap not be thrown away. What a waste when it can still be used or, if very thin, slapped onto a new bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenee Posted August 12, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I always ask for the duvets and feather pillows be removed. I'm alergic to feathers and can't breathe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailawayjack Posted August 12, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I have read many of you have made special requests of the cabin stewards...what types of things do you request? Thanks! :cool: I only ask for one thing, and expect one other. Please keep my Ice Bucket full at all times, and DON'T MESS WITH MY RUMRUNNERS:cool: LOL JACK IS SAILING AGAIN:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 12, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 12, 2010 An extra filled ice bucket and an extra set (or two) or towels. That's it! As I "cruise" these boards, I am amazed at some of the requests passengers have asked over the years. I recall one asking the room steward to pop their microwave popcorn, as they liked popcorn at night! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted August 12, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I always ask them to empty the refrigerator and ask for a couple of extra towels and an extra pillow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin J Posted August 12, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Extra pillows Extra Towels REMOVE all items from Mini bar / Fridge - that way no one is tempted when they had been drinking a little and :mad:"forgets" and I end up paying for an overprice bottle of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted August 12, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 12, 2010 On all of our cruises we ask our room steward to come to our room when we return from our late dinner. We rarely eat dessert and each night we order the dessert to go and give it to our steward. I've been told many times that they don't have access to some of the same desserts we do, so I've yet to have a room steward who didn't love this treat at the end of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsGermy Posted August 12, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We only ask them for a few things: - Refer to us as "your highness" when you enter our room - Must perform at least one musical number while changing our bedding - Never make eye contact when in a public place - Towel animals must be animated and follow a story line, new story each night Ok... ok.... seriously, we're pretty easy. - 2 lounge chairs - Ice refilled regularly - Plenty of fresh towels We take pretty good care of our steward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maweberpa Posted August 12, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We have a hump JS on Oasis and are really hoping to get at least 1 one lounge chair, ideally 2. We were planning to ask right away and grease the steward appropriately. How likely is it that this request will be honored? Should $50 do the trick or is that being cheap? I have absolutely no frame of reference for this type of request. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miishaka Posted August 12, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 12, 2010 One night DD had thrown-up on both her baby blankets. Our steward was able get it washed and dried for us before we left for dinner. The time the incident happend it was well over noon. So he came thru by getting it back in the short time. Other thing was extra ice for dd baby bottles with carton of milk. The milk we never asked for but he noticed i had left a carton on the first day so the rest of the week he did the same for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted August 12, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I don't think I'm high maintenance, but apparently at least one steward did. - Every cruise, I ask for an extra towel for my hair. So far, only steward has told me that was not allowed. - I like to have ice left both in the morning and evening. Usually stewards will do that without an issue. One steward (see above towel reference) said she would only leave ice if I left a note specifically requesting it each time. She was serious, too. If I didn't leave a note, no ice. - My husband likes to sleep in a fridge. When RC had blankets on the beds, I would use that to keep warm. Since RC switched to duvets, they don't have blankets in the cabins anymore. On my past couple cruises, I have requested a blanket because the duvet is too hot. Once I got one. The other time the steward (see above comments about towels and ice) said she couldn't bring me one. Other than the above items, I can't remember asking for anything special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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