First and Ten Posted June 24, 2016 #51 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) I was on the Elation back in May and spent most of the days on the Serenity Deck. Never had much of a wait for a waiter to come by asking for a drink. The bars were rarely crowded, but on the few occasions there was a small crowd, put $1 or $2 next to your S&S card and bartenders will literally look right to you for your order. Worked like a charm everytime Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 24, 2016 #52 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Where is the BRILLIANT Jimbo5544/ :D Do you relish my comments that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted June 24, 2016 #53 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job. With the customers suggesting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted June 24, 2016 #54 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job. With the customers suggesting it. "the help". :D Some of us have been tipping extra forever. I can't stand to wait in line and they will always serve me first. Edited June 24, 2016 by gtalum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted June 24, 2016 #55 Share Posted June 24, 2016 "the help". :D Some of us have been tipping extra forever. I can't stand to wait in line and they will always serve me first. When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted June 24, 2016 #56 Share Posted June 24, 2016 When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun. Not my problem. You'll still be waiting after I'm served. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted June 24, 2016 #57 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job. With the customers suggesting it. Bribe? LOL, hardly....its a gratuity TIPS = To Ensure Prompt Service it works :D Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted June 24, 2016 #58 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Bribe? LOL, hardly....its a gratuity TIPS = To Ensure Prompt Service it works :D I do believe that was the first myth Snopes ever busted. And certainly never called a TEP anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted June 24, 2016 #59 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) I do believe that was the first myth Snopes ever busted. And certainly never called a TEP anyway. I get you probably have to save your $1's and $2's for the cigs you are smoking on the balcony....it works for the rest of us tho ;) Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted June 24, 2016 #60 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I get you probably have to save your $1's and $2's for the cigs you are smoking on the balcony....it works for the rest of us tho ;) Wrong again. I don't smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted June 24, 2016 #61 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Wrong again. I don't smoke. but your "partner" does I've yet to read/hear one. I know many still do, including my other half. If they can't see you, they don't know where it's coming from. Smoke gets disapated quite quickly, and can travel up down, forward or backward. Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manualwriter Posted June 24, 2016 Author #62 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I would just like to thank you all very much for your comments to my original questions. It does seem like Carnival is cutting back..along with some other lines. Not what I like to hear at all, but it is what it is.....I will just really check things out more before I pick my next cruise line/ cruise. I still enjoy the service. I hope you all have wonderful cruises...!!!!! Manualwriter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted June 24, 2016 #63 Share Posted June 24, 2016 People with Cheers slamming drinks might have an impact on service. There certainly haven't been cutbacks at the Alchemy Bars that I've noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted June 25, 2016 #64 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just take your own drinks on board with you. If, after all these years, Carnival can't figure out how to distribute drinks through their own network, it may be time for some competition again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted June 25, 2016 #65 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just take your own drinks on board with you. If, after all these years, Carnival can't figure out how to distribute drinks through their own network, it may be time for some competition again. Exactly. If the wait for a drink is too long, or I see other's being served as soon as they walk up, when I've been waiting my turn, I'll go back to the cabin and make my own.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 25, 2016 #66 Share Posted June 25, 2016 When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun. Shocking....but consistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 25, 2016 #67 Share Posted June 25, 2016 It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 25, 2016 #68 Share Posted June 25, 2016 It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival. When are you going on the Victory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 25, 2016 #69 Share Posted June 25, 2016 It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival. Cannot comment on the wait staff around pools and such, but I can say I noticed reduced staff in the atrium bar on the Sunshine last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 25, 2016 #70 Share Posted June 25, 2016 If people are so willing to toss another $1 or $2 per order to get basis service Carnival should just remove the added gratuity since it doesn't seem to engender prompt service and just let people tip how they want. The best tippers will get the best service, just like every where else. I think auto-tips make workers do the least amount needed since they are already "getting theirs". And now all these cruise lines have started pushing drink packages so they have no reason to provide product as fast as possible, they have already "got theirs". Tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping. Just have a reasonable price, enough staff to provide good service, and let people tip what they feel is appropriate. You know, just like every where else in the world. Cruise ships do it so odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 25, 2016 #71 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) When are you going on the Victory? Next fall. You joining? Edited June 25, 2016 by LMaxwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted June 25, 2016 #72 Share Posted June 25, 2016 If people are so willing to toss another $1 or $2 per order to get basis service Carnival should just remove the added gratuity since it doesn't seem to engender prompt service and just let people tip how they want. The best tippers will get the best service, just like every where else. I think auto-tips make workers do the least amount needed since they are already "getting theirs". And now all these cruise lines have started pushing drink packages so they have no reason to provide product as fast as possible, they have already "got theirs". Tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping. Just have a reasonable price, enough staff to provide good service, and let people tip what they feel is appropriate. You know, just like every where else in the world. Cruise ships do it so odd... Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 25, 2016 #73 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;) LOL...have you been drinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJF0507 Posted July 2, 2016 #74 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Literally at the airport after getting off the Glory and although not very pushy, there was NEVER more than a 4-5 minute wait for a drink, anywhere on the ship except my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack22 Posted June 28, 2018 #75 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;) I think this was an incitement to smuggle! I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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