John Reid Posted March 15, 2017 #151 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I tried to show you how to balance cost, if you don't want to, that's your problem Since you have expressed that the upcharge does not bother you, why have you locked on to to this thread taking continued gratuitous shots from the comfort of your home? Do you get off on this rather sad way to spend one's time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 15, 2017 #152 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Maybe, when implemented, they will waive the $7.95 charge for GS and above. Royal will reach out their right hand and say "Look, we are increasing and enhancing suite perks! (Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain and what he is taking away with his left hand.) " At least continental breakfast will still be free. Until it's not. :( ~ Judy They are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 15, 2017 #153 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just curious. What happens when they start charging for breakfast in the main dining room? I will not be the least big surprised when MDR breakfast and lunch attracts a fee and only buffet or counter service places will be "free", with MDR dinner only being included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famof4togo Posted March 15, 2017 #154 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Can someone clarify for me...we sail on March 26th on the FOS...does that mean for my cruise there will NOT be a room service charge? I personally don't care much for the room service but I have a 6 year old boy who looks forward to room service milk / cookies before bed....he will be sadly disappointed if it effects our cruise... Thanks in advance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 15, 2017 #155 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If folks just take these things like RC sheep, RC will keep taking away included for free items and reducing the quality. Apparently, RCI has not had trouble filling their ships with sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 15, 2017 #156 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Apparently, RCI has not had trouble filling their ships with sheep. Payment is payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 15, 2017 #157 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Can someone clarify for me...we sail on March 26th on the FOS...does that mean for my cruise there will NOT be a room service charge? I personally don't care much for the room service but I have a 6 year old boy who looks forward to room service milk / cookies before bed....he will be sadly disappointed if it effects our cruise... Thanks in advance.... Like some other RCI announcements, stay tuned for the actual implementation or revision or even cancellation of the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted March 15, 2017 #158 Share Posted March 15, 2017 take these things like RC sheep, These guys love the Alaska cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellim1960 Posted March 15, 2017 #159 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Like some other RCI announcements, stay tuned for the actual implementation or revision or even cancellation of the announcement. It starts March 27th, so you get 1 day of room service. This sucks! I bought my cruise to include RS free between 5am-11pm 😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obxMom13 Posted March 15, 2017 #160 Share Posted March 15, 2017 http://www.******************.com/2017/03/15/royal-caribbean-start-charging-room-service Looks like they are going to start charging. Really a bummer. I've always sailed Carnival but wanted to try RCC. I've had a lot of people warn me about RCC nickel and diming cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 15, 2017 #161 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just curious. What happens when they start charging for breakfast in the main dining room? And, then dinner in the main dining room? And, each time they do all of this AFTER folks have paid for the product that was to include these options for free? The time is coming... Eat at Windjammer or pay a fee. If folks just take these things like RC sheep, RC will keep taking away included for free items and reducing the quality. I have never used room service and don't plan to so, obviously, this has no affect on me. But I certainly appreciate that it affects others who like this service and understand their point. It is pretty typical around here for people to not care until something happens that affects them. Then all of a sudden their "it's no big deal" attitude suddenly changes. It is a common theme on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0utpost Posted March 15, 2017 #162 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If you want to make a difference go post on facebook and tweet at the RC sites, maybe they'll see the light. Laura Ward put it nicely. "With our final payment date already past, the news of charging for room service is disheartening. In fact, it's unfair and sneaky. We cannot change our cruise, why can RC change the amenities/perks that we paid for? If you need to do this for future cruises, fine. Begin with cruises in which loyal customers haven't paid in full, as to give them a choice of whether to cancel or not. Those of us with upcoming cruises have no choice, yet we've lost an amenity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivaMI Posted March 15, 2017 #163 Share Posted March 15, 2017 ROOM SERVICE UPDATES The room service menu has had a fleet-wide update, with new menus and pricing designed to deliver the best service possible to all our guests. With the exception of the Continental breakfast options, all room service orders now come with a charge of $7.95 per order, no matter what time of day they are placed. The charges are applied at the time guests place their order, so if they order from the American breakfast menu in the morning and then the All-Day menu in the afternoon they will be charged $7.95 both times. The complimentary Continental breakfast menu offers a wide and delicious range of options, so guests can still take advantage of room service without additional fees in the morning. ( Info Royal Caribbean UK) Can you be more specific when you make a comment like that. We need to know what ship or cruise line you are taling about and is it for the UK only. More information would be helpful so that people don't get upset for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUNole Posted March 15, 2017 #164 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Can you be more specific when you make a comment like that. We need to know what ship or cruise line you are taling about and is it for the UK only. More information would be helpful so that people don't get upset for nothing. Its all RC ships, starting March 27th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted March 15, 2017 #165 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Can you be more specific when you make a comment like that. We need to know what ship or cruise line you are taling about and is it for the UK only. More information would be helpful so that people don't get upset for nothing. The information she posted states that the change is to be "fleet wide". That is specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra* Posted March 15, 2017 #166 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If you want to make a difference go post on facebook and tweet at the RC sites, maybe they'll see the light. Laura Ward put it nicely. "With our final payment date already past, the news of charging for room service is disheartening. In fact, it's unfair and sneaky. We cannot change our cruise, why can RC change the amenities/perks that we paid for? If you need to do this for future cruises, fine. Begin with cruises in which loyal customers haven't paid in full, as to give them a choice of whether to cancel or not. Those of us with upcoming cruises have no choice, yet we've lost an amenity." I so agree with this. I feel cheated that I was promised a service and have paid in full for it and now they are taking it away. I think I will be looking at other lines if this is the new RCI policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenIsLobsterNight Posted March 15, 2017 #167 Share Posted March 15, 2017 For those that are blindly supporting this change, what will you say when the main dining room has a charge? It is only a matter of time. Windjammer or pay a fee. Honestly, I have almost no doubt one of the major cruise lines will try and pull this within the next 5-10 years. Hopefully it will not be RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooldri Posted March 15, 2017 #168 Share Posted March 15, 2017 RCI keeps cutting costs, rates go up. They add more "pay for" restaurants, rates go up. Bean counters at work. Just wait a few months for another Gratuities increase, they seem to be increasing every year now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggy Posted March 15, 2017 #169 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I am pretty sure it's true. I saw an article on Facebook this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyl Posted March 15, 2017 #170 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Was looking forward to try room service in my upcoming cruise, never have in the past on land base hotel because of extra charge. Guess I will have to wait until we try a cruise line that doesn't charge extra. Not a huge lost, but still disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted March 15, 2017 #171 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I so agree with this. I feel cheated that I was promised a service and have paid in full for it and now they are taking it away. I think I will be looking at other lines if this is the new RCI policy. I also feel cheated here. We sail Easter week. I think that this should apply to new bookings only. I have considered writing to RCI about it actually (we don't FB), but just not sure that I should. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooldri Posted March 15, 2017 #172 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Solution>>>>Just go to guest services and reduce your daily gratitude's by the amount of room service charges for that day. They might get the message.:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted March 15, 2017 #173 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I am pretty sure it's true. I saw an article on Facebook this morning. That's where I saw it this morning. The article said it starts after March 27, 2017. There were at least 100 comments already. A lot of very unhappy cruisers! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLSteve11 Posted March 15, 2017 #174 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have never used room service and don't plan to so, obviously, this has no affect on me. But I certainly appreciate that it affects others who like this service and understand their point. It is pretty typical around here for people to not care until something happens that affects them. Then all of a sudden their "it's no big deal" attitude suddenly changes. It is a common theme on CC. I think that's a pretty typical attitude for most things in life, not just with cruises and on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 15, 2017 #175 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If this follows the path of Johnny Rocket's history the price won't be $7.95 for long. J.R. used to be included in the cruise fare. Then, if I remember it right, the first implemented charge was $3.95 and it has gradually kept going up. And then you get the people who proclaim they don't care as they will gladly pay for a good burger. There are definitely some folks around here who are a C.E.O.'s best dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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