Ret MP Posted November 8, 2022 #76 Share Posted November 8, 2022 4 hours ago, ballarinamom said: Obviously, cruise lines are finding it to be an issue, or they would not be implementing these surcharges. We've been on many cruises where the waitstaff has said its an issue. And now, post covid, cruise lines are experiencing staffing issues with the backlog in immigration paperwork to get more staff on the ships. People are complaining about a $5 surcharge. If you dont like it, dont eat more than two. If you're still mad, look at the reason why. LOL, this is about Royal, is it not! I couldn't care less about what Rustbucket Cruise Lines is doing or not doing. As of right now, the $5.00 - $8.00 surcharge on Royal for extra lobster (or is it crab, I can't keep up) is just a rumor. And I'm so glad that the wait staff has come to you to complain about the excessive eating of lobster (or is it crab, I can't keep up) and/or you though of it to ask about it. But, go ahead and have the last word, I really don't care, I've had my fun. I'm out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted November 9, 2022 #77 Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, ballarinamom said: Agree! We just got off of Carnival in July and the food selection outstanding and the quality very, very good. And it was on an older, smaller ship. Im actually a little disappointed in our options on the Explorer and considering some of the specialty dining options. But again, I have the choice to pay or not. I agree as well. I find Carnival's food to be better than Royal's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted November 9, 2022 #78 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 2:18 PM, ballarinamom said: But really, these people that try to set the record for how many lobsters they can eat are ridiculous. DO you really need more than 2 plus the appetizers, sides and dessert? Especially on the heals of cancellation of Alaskan crab season due to overfishing. If you can find them it will be expensive. I'm struggling to understand how you're linking lobsters to Alaska crabs. Should they stop serving all seafood because there's a crab shortage in AK? 6 hours ago, ballarinamom said: "One year" wasnt during a time of supply chain issue and record inflation. Also, depending on where you live, limes were plentiful and cheap. I had a lime tree in my back yard. None of us have a deep, cold body of water at our house The lobsters served on board are warm water rock/spiny lobsters. I'm from the Florida Keys. At any given time, I could pull about a dozen of them out of my seawall. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted November 9, 2022 #79 Share Posted November 9, 2022 16 hours ago, ballarinamom said: But would you want your overall price raised because of people who want to post on social media they ate 20 lobsters? Has this happened? Wow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted November 10, 2022 #80 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/8/2022 at 6:49 AM, robmtx said: It's amazing how nice and quiet the Windjammer is in the evening. We've gone from MDR to WJ for desserts or a snack after having dinner, and it's definitely less stressful feeling in there! We have not eaten MDR for our last 5-6 cruises. WJ is much easier with excellent choices. The pasta bar is a favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted November 10, 2022 #81 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I will be needing the 😲 emoticon for this thread please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingHogFan Posted November 10, 2022 #82 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 3:33 PM, Another_Critic said: If people don't voice an opinion, the upcharges will continue. Upcharges?? I think 2 meals is more than enough for everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted November 10, 2022 #83 Share Posted November 10, 2022 10 hours ago, CruisingHogFan said: Upcharges?? I think 2 meals is more than enough for everyone. My comment wasn't specific to MDR meal upcharges. It's the "nickel and dime" creep that is occurring. Soon to come ... $10 cover charge for MDR. One plate limit at WJ. $5 for preferred theater seats. No, this is just hypothetical. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STIguy Posted November 10, 2022 #84 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 8:25 PM, blueslily said: Oh, I've seen many people order 2 or 3 entrees. I wonder where all that food fits. That's just the entrees. Thankfully, the shipyard plumbing engineers are geniuses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted November 11, 2022 #85 Share Posted November 11, 2022 21 hours ago, Another_Critic said: My comment wasn't specific to MDR meal upcharges. It's the "nickel and dime" creep that is occurring. Soon to come ... $10 cover charge for MDR. One plate limit at WJ. $5 for preferred theater seats. No, this is just hypothetical. 7+% inflation. Prices will go up. The question is, would you rather pay higher cruise fares or let those people who eat 3+ meals pay a bit more? There are lines where EVERYTHING is included, including excursions, even if you don't take them. Of course the fares are higher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted November 11, 2022 #86 Share Posted November 11, 2022 11 hours ago, SRF said: 7+% inflation. Prices will go up. The question is, would you rather pay higher cruise fares or let those people who eat 3+ meals pay a bit more? Let those people who eat 3+ meals pay more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted November 11, 2022 #87 Share Posted November 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, fredmdcruisers said: Let those people who eat 3+ meals pay more! Let them eat cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted November 11, 2022 #88 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ret MP said: Let them eat cake! They can eat what they want, but just pay extra if you are going to eat 3x or more what a normal portion in the MDR. Maybe, rather than appear pigish, stop at the WJ for anything you like after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappledumpling Posted November 12, 2022 #89 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, fredmdcruisers said: They can eat what they want, but just pay extra if you are going to eat 3x or more what a normal portion in the MDR. Maybe, rather than appear pigish, stop at the WJ for anything you like after dinner. Im one of those evil people that eat 3 meals plus app (no dessert) for dinner... I eat OMAD (one meal a day) so breakfast lunch and dinner at one shot. I request 3 meats and steamed veggies.. boring diet but it works for my health.... Hope this helps see another side.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted November 12, 2022 #90 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 5:33 PM, DaKahuna said: I had a grandson eat 15 lobster tails in the MDR on Allure. .. How embarrassing for you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted November 12, 2022 #91 Share Posted November 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, F27TW said: .. How embarrassing for you. Yes, and his parents (daughter and SIL) sit there and encouraged him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted November 12, 2022 #92 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Just now, DaKahuna said: Yes, and his parents (daughter and SIL) sit there and encouraged him. Classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke gs Daddy Posted November 12, 2022 #93 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Bottom feeders, yuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted November 26, 2022 #94 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 10:02 PM, Ret MP said: If they are the tiny, cut in half, long ways, I don't have a hard time believing it. which they are on Wonder OTS. I had them last night in 150 CP and I could have eaten at least 8-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWP-001 Posted November 26, 2022 #95 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 5:44 PM, ATSEAMYLIFE said: Because of all the people who come with Ziplock's in their purses. So about 5 or more years ago, having a quick lunch at the upscale, expensive buffet at a local casino, I spot an elderly couple walking to their table with plates full from the buffet. The wife had this INCREDIBLE AMOUNT of food on her plate the my mind couldn't reconcile with her frail petite stature. Stunned, I watched her sit her plate down at a table close to mine and facing me. Next she pulled out a gallon sized ziplock back and started to fill it up. Her actions and manner where "matter of fact" and not at all discrete. The voice from one shoulder shouted: "Say something to them!" But the other voice won out by telling me "they could be living on a limited budget and this is part of their plan to make ends meet." Yet I was shocked. But nothing like the shock I got watching RCI passengers bagging up mozzarella sticks and chicken sandwiches from Coco Cay to take home! Here's the video where they mention what they're going to do in the first few minutes of the video, and then it's about 10:00 that they pack the food up and groan about how good they will be in the air fryer at home (in their trailer?) So while I haven't seen zip lock bags in MDR, I wouldn't blink an eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted November 26, 2022 #96 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 12:53 PM, nelblu said: I wonder what it would be for lobster night. On our recent Oasis cruise it was one lobster order per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted November 26, 2022 #97 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 12:36 PM, ValerieJo said: I read on another site that Royal will start charging $8 per additional dinner plate in the main dining room for dinner beginning in February. Has anyone else heard this? What are your thoughts? Hopefully, it's not true. I hope it is a rumor. It is not uncommon for our table to receive some "speciality of home" to share in addition to the entrees ordered. Also pretty common for someone to order a pasta dish for the table to share. But I guess what might bother me most is that the cruise line is hard pressed to the point they need to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted November 26, 2022 #98 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 3:36 PM, ValerieJo said: I read on another site that Royal will start charging $8 per additional dinner plate in the main dining room for dinner beginning in February. Has anyone else heard this? What are your thoughts? Hopefully, it's not true. I heard this rumor on the Celebrity web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted November 28, 2022 #99 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/26/2022 at 5:45 PM, PWP-001 said: But nothing like the shock I got watching RCI passengers bagging up mozzarella sticks and chicken sandwiches from Coco Cay to take home! Here's the video where they mention what they're going to do in the first few minutes of the video, and then it's about 10:00 that they pack the food up and groan about how good they will be in the air fryer at home (in their trailer?) So while I haven't seen zip lock bags in MDR, I wouldn't blink an eye. Usually, I do not care what other people do as long as it does not affect me. However, I have to say, that this is disgusting. I have never thought, nor would I want, to bring food back from a cruise. I'm not sure what is worse.. them actually doing this, or the fact that they filmed/posted/bragged about it knowing no one would care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted November 28, 2022 #100 Share Posted November 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said: Usually, I do not care what other people do as long as it does not affect me. However, I have to say, that this is disgusting. I have never thought, nor would I want, to bring food back from a cruise. I'm not sure what is worse.. them actually doing this, or the fact that they filmed/posted/bragged about it knowing no one would care. It was also a really boring video, yet gets loads of positive comments and is making them money to fund their trips! I don’t get it….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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