Rare island lady Posted August 14, 2022 #351 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, orville99 said: And by the time the cruise ends its fourth leg virtually every passenger on board for all four legs will be Pinnacle (or darned close).😇 We are stuck in a regular balcony cabin...no choice to upgrade further. 😞 So...points wise for me, I am on for 1st and 4th leg. 62 nights each 62 + 62 equals 124 points. Currently on upcoming Wonder in a GS this October with the residual double points on 4 weeks. Equals 112...not that much difference. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 14, 2022 #352 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 pins on Adventure right now. Top cruiser 794 points Who says there are too many pins? 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 14, 2022 #353 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, twangster said: 2 pins on Adventure right now. Top cruiser 794 points Who says there are too many pins? 🤣 Amazing spread on different itineraries and ships. Many years ago, we were shocked (and thought it was a joke) on Radiance Alaska when the LA called to tell us we were 2nd top cruiser that week...and were at just under 340 points. 😮 Wonderful wine and dine for over 2 hours dinner in Chops with the 3rd, top (only Pinnacle on board) and with the LA, beverage manager, and HD. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted August 14, 2022 #354 Share Posted August 14, 2022 5 hours ago, twangster said: Anytime you enter the discussion of "it should be included" you force people who have no use for it to pay more so you can get it for "free" (not free). 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I think they should charge for the FlowRider 🤣 Stand up only, though. The boogie board occupies the kids.😉 3 hours ago, Husky1987 said: Damned if they do, damned if they don't. The whiners are going to complain either way..."Fares are too high!!!" or "They're nickel and diming us!!!" Well, as long as we are on the topic of paying for things we don't use, in addition to charging for stand-up Flowrider, can they also add a surcharge for the Rock Climbing Wall, basketball courts and gym? I have no use for those and it's not fair my cruise fare subsidizes those that choose to use it. 😉. Maybe even afternoon trivia and certain shows such as CATS? 😇 It will greatly enhance my cruise experience. 🙂 🤣🤣🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted August 14, 2022 #355 Share Posted August 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, island lady said: Amazing spread on different itineraries and ships. Many years ago, we were shocked (and thought it was a joke) on Radiance Alaska when the LA called to tell us we were 2nd top cruiser that week...and were at just under 340 points. 😮 Wonderful wine and dine for over 2 hours dinner in Chops with the 3rd, top (only Pinnacle on board) and with the LA, beverage manager, and HD. ☺️ Way back in the days when we sailed on Disney, they always asked who had the most points at the top tier party, and they usually started at 5 and worked their way up by show of hands. There were a few cruises where our measly 15 points got us top of the group. That wouldn't even get you an invite to the party on Royal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted August 14, 2022 #356 Share Posted August 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, HBE4 said: certain shows such as CATS? They should pay US to sit through Cats.😵 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 14, 2022 #357 Share Posted August 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, HBE4 said: Well, as long as we are on the topic of paying for things we don't use, in addition to charging for stand-up Flowrider, can they also add a surcharge for the Rock Climbing Wall, basketball courts and gym? I have no use for those and it's not fair my cruise fare subsidizes those that choose to use it. 😉. Maybe even afternoon trivia and certain shows such as CATS? 😇 It will greatly enhance my cruise experience. 🙂 🤣🤣🤣 You are right. Ironically if they dropped cruise fares but charged for Rock Climbing Wall, Flowrider, Gym, CATS! etc. they would be labeled as nickel and diming. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpekiTrout Posted August 14, 2022 Author #358 Share Posted August 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, twangster said: You are right. Ironically if they dropped cruise fares but charged for Rock Climbing Wall, Flowrider, Gym, CATS! etc. they would be labeled as nickel and diming. Speaking of Nickel and Diming ... friends just returned from the Oasis. They bought the 100 photo pkg. HOWEVER .. surprise surprise ... the photo's that were taken in CHOPS .. were NOT included in the pkg .. they had to pay seperately for those.!! Why do I feel someone in RCL got a bonus for that brilliant money making idea!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 14, 2022 #359 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Just now, SpekiTrout said: Speaking of Nickel and Diming ... friends just returned from the Oasis. They bought the 100 photo pkg. HOWEVER .. surprise surprise ... the photo's that were taken in CHOPS .. were NOT included in the pkg .. they had to pay seperately for those.!! Why do I feel someone in RCL got a bonus for that brilliant money making idea!!! No logic there at all. SMH. 🤷♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 14, 2022 #360 Share Posted August 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, SpekiTrout said: Speaking of Nickel and Diming ... friends just returned from the Oasis. They bought the 100 photo pkg. HOWEVER .. surprise surprise ... the photo's that were taken in CHOPS .. were NOT included in the pkg .. they had to pay seperately for those.!! Why do I feel someone in RCL got a bonus for that brilliant money making idea!!! That may have started with Abyss and NorthStar photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpekiTrout Posted August 14, 2022 Author #361 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: That may have started with Abyss and NorthStar photos I WILL check ... such insanity !!! We'll take our TWO free D+ pics ... (if that's even a D+ 'gift' anymore) and be on our merry ole way!! I still like our very first professional photo best from our 1988 Song of Norway to Bermuda Cruise anyway. "Almost" .. kinda sorta .. maybe looks like us today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpekiTrout Posted August 14, 2022 Author #362 Share Posted August 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, twangster said: No logic there at all. SMH. 🤷♂️ But to 'some' genius ... this WILL make money for RCL !! Sadly .. it probably does .. and has. Wonder if they place THE BEST photographers in Chops ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets07 Posted August 14, 2022 #363 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I think this is a relatively recent thing in the specialty restaurants? They take the photos and then come back within an hour with the printed results and ask you to purchase them. When I asked if we could look at them later in the cruise and consider buying, they said no. We chose not to purchase. But I experienced this at multiple specialties in the last few weeks. Will simply say no thanks to picture-taking in the future at these restaurants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted August 14, 2022 #364 Share Posted August 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, SpekiTrout said: But to 'some' genius ... this WILL make money for RCL !! Sadly .. it probably does .. and has. Wonder if they place THE BEST photographers in Chops ... Photos at Izumi and iFly are also extra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 14, 2022 #365 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Same with us. We did like the photos at Izumi...but had to charge us $$ extra. We opted out. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 14, 2022 #366 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 3:38 PM, vjmatty said: Just so I understand…..people complained about too much variety because of the changing menu? And what happened with North Star, do they not move it over the sea anymore? nope non of the Quantum do this unless it is paid for and it is either at sea or in glaciers. And since the startup, some of the ships only release on a daily basis the free rides. It is so messed up right now IMHO that it makes for some stress. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 14, 2022 #367 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, SpekiTrout said: Speaking of Nickel and Diming ... friends just returned from the Oasis. They bought the 100 photo pkg. HOWEVER .. surprise surprise ... the photo's that were taken in CHOPS .. were NOT included in the pkg .. they had to pay seperately for those.!! Why do I feel someone in RCL got a bonus for that brilliant money making idea!!! and this is why I think the package makes no sense. Any ship photography should go against the plan. these speciality photographers are annoying and I shoo them away. they should ask upon checkin at the restaurant if you have the package and want a photo. Otherwise leave folks alone to eat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 14, 2022 #368 Share Posted August 14, 2022 10 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I think they should charge for the FlowRider 🤣 Stand up only, though. The boogie board occupies the kids.😉 Blasphemy. Pure blasphemy. 5 hours ago, HBE4 said: Well, as long as we are on the topic of paying for things… certain shows such as CATS? 😇 I’m good with that.😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted August 14, 2022 #369 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) The real question is why the pins worn all week. Get over yourself. I have a story about a Pinnacle encounter this past week on Oasis.... Edited August 14, 2022 by Moltar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 14, 2022 #370 Share Posted August 14, 2022 9 hours ago, brillohead said: This, this, this! I don't want to cruise on a "drinks included" line because I don't drink booze much, so I don't get any real value out of an "included" drink package. Same with shore excursions -- I hate ship-sponsored tours with a passion! I have no problem paying for internet, because it is something that I want/need. But I don't want to pay extra for things I won't use. This is why I like the Celebrity and Princess models. You can add drinks, Wi-Fi and grats for about $50 a day or choose not to. If you don’t need all three you can add individually to the cruise only fare. This way no one is paying for everyone else’s included items. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 14, 2022 #371 Share Posted August 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, vjmatty said: This is why I like the Celebrity and Princess models. You can add drinks, Wi-Fi and grats for about $50 a day or choose not to. If you don’t need all three you can add individually to the cruise only fare. This way no one is paying for everyone else’s included items. Didn't take long for Celebrity to back off Always Included and offer No Perks rates. Kind of validates that not all guests want all inclusive. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 15, 2022 #372 Share Posted August 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, twangster said: Didn't take long for Celebrity to back off Always Included and offer No Perks rates. Kind of validates that not all guests want all inclusive. Yes, the new way is a much better model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted August 15, 2022 #373 Share Posted August 15, 2022 58 minutes ago, Moltar said: The real question is why the pins worn all week. Get over yourself. I have a story about a Pinnacle encounter this past week on Oasis.... And??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted August 15, 2022 #374 Share Posted August 15, 2022 6 hours ago, mets07 said: I think this is a relatively recent thing in the specialty restaurants? They take the photos and then come back within an hour with the printed results and ask you to purchase them. When I asked if we could look at them later in the cruise and consider buying, they said no. We chose not to purchase. But I experienced this at multiple specialties in the last few weeks. Will simply say no thanks to picture-taking in the future at these restaurants. We wondered why our pictures taken there didn’t show up with the rest of them. No one came back but we never saw them either. I guess from now on it will be a polite no when asked in the speciality restaurants. We won’t waste our time. Sorry but that’s crazy to have them be a separate “special” charge. Good grief. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 15, 2022 #375 Share Posted August 15, 2022 10 hours ago, little britain said: My last cruise bill was $1.50…. Tips for 7n solo $101.50 - $100 shareholder obc = $1.50 I’m not sure if I should be ashamed or not. That's how mine tend to go, too. I never prepay my gratuities because I usually have a little bit of OBC from my TA that can't be used until I'm on the ship, so I just let it go towards gratuities and I just pay the difference. Other than internet and a soda package that are purchased in advance, I rarely ever spend extra money on cruises. I'm probably Royal's worst nightmare of a customer in that regard! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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