voljeep Posted July 27, 2023 #126 Share Posted July 27, 2023 It was only a matter time, which is now, for the very popular Alfredo's/Gigi's to become a pay per venue, or as now included in the package(s). but PLUS only gets 2 'free' per voyage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnocket Posted July 27, 2023 #127 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Like so many things, cruising on mainstream lines will never be what it used to be. Such a shame, but that is what they call "progress" these days. Customers are still flocking to the cruise lines, so that kind of validates the cruise line's assumption that people will accept the trend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbaed Posted July 27, 2023 #128 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Jeter02 said: Is this a bad time to ask when will they start to update and add on more benefits for the loyalty ranks?!?! I mean if we're going to talk about where we're slacking ... How about Premier for the price of Plus as a benefit? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted July 27, 2023 #129 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Please don't slam me if I go up to the buffet to get a 1/2 dz assorted cookies or extras at IC to keep in my room as all I order from RS is Key Lime Pot & cookies. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted July 27, 2023 #130 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, voljeep said: It was only a matter time, which is now, for the very popular Alfredo's/Gigi's to become a pay per venue, or as now included in the package(s). but PLUS only gets 2 'free' per voyage? Yup. If you want unlimited you'll need to upgrade to the premier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted July 27, 2023 #131 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, dlh015 said: That might indeed be the reason for the big pop in price today... That’s possibly due to Royal Caribbean’s knockout earnings? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubi Posted July 27, 2023 #132 Share Posted July 27, 2023 IMO, its a blatant push to make everyone get Plus or Premium. Then they'll ratchet that cost so far up that it will be difficult to afford and add another level called Scrumpdillious which will be out of everyone's reach. We are just a couple, but you add kids to that mix and its become an outrageous cost What a sad end to what was an amazing vacation experience. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted July 27, 2023 #133 Share Posted July 27, 2023 58 minutes ago, ldtr said: I find the room service charge to be the most concerning. We usually do not use room service, bit it was a nice fallback if one of us was not feeling well for a couple of days. Now feeling ill either pay of go out and infect others in the dining venues. You will probably have to be quarantined by medical to get it waived. That’s what I was thinking too. If you’re quarantined, they don’t charge for RS. Or, is that changing too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted July 27, 2023 #134 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Steelers36 said: Yes, it is more of a reduction to Standard fare guests on the surface. It will in time be a justification for increasing the cost of Plus/Premier. This. Exactly this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted July 27, 2023 #135 Share Posted July 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, voljeep said: what was included in the 'tapas'? We always ate sushi at Vines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted July 27, 2023 #136 Share Posted July 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jeter02 said: Yup. If you want unlimited you'll need to upgrade to the premier Or, why not give 2 per week? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowman Posted July 27, 2023 #137 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, PacnGoNow said: That’s what I was thinking too. If you’re quarantined, they don’t charge for RS. Or, is that changing too? Obviously no one here has a definitive answer to this but my suspicion is that PCL will waive RS charges if quarantined in the same way that they have made ordering from the MDR available to quarantined passengers. Time will tell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted July 27, 2023 #138 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, Steelers36 said: Or, why not give 2 per week? I agree with you 💯% for those on longer voyages, to keep it the same as 2 per cruise not considering the length is wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted July 27, 2023 #139 Share Posted July 27, 2023 As a vegetarian, I’m super annoyed at these changes! Many times I’m failed by the MDR but have backups at Gigis or Room Service. Princess Veg options are sad when compared to HAL and I need to hunt and peck for food. On the CB princess now and the MDR options are minimal. I may start working on my HAL status. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted July 27, 2023 #140 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jeter02 said: 6 minutes ago, voljeep said: It was only a matter time, which is now, for the very popular Alfredo's/Gigi's to become a pay per venue, or as now included in the package(s). but PLUS only gets 2 'free' per voyage? Expand Yup. If you want unlimited you'll need to upgrade to the premier Even doing the 'new' math (7.50 wifi + 15 Gigis + 5 room service + 2×2 mediocre tea = 31.50pd + 15 entire cruise) it still isn't worth it for me. Plus (pun intended) I don't go to Gigis every day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted July 27, 2023 #141 Share Posted July 27, 2023 The new execs are really taking Princess away from its roots and making it just like the nickel and dimer lines. 😏 They tried charging $10 pp for Alfredo’s when it first debuted, and it failed, so they made it free. Charging for the new “prime” burger (that sucks btw) at Salty Dog when you used to be able to get a delicious basic cheeseburger for free is a total fail. Sure, the people who buy packages will be happy, but those who can’t drink alcohol or don’t drink enough to warrant the package are the ones who will be negatively affected. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted July 27, 2023 #142 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, Jadn13 said: As a vegetarian, I’m super annoyed at these changes! Many times I’m failed by the MDR but have backups at Gigis or Room Service. Princess Veg options are sad when compared to HAL and I need to hunt and peck for food. On the CB princess now and the MDR options are minimal. I may start working on my HAL status. Did you ask for the vegan menu?? I do & then add cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo1937 Posted July 27, 2023 #143 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, HaveDogWillTravel said: No mention is made regarding those on standard fare in a full suite where ordering from MDR as room service is complementary. It will be interesting to see if this is eliminated. Wouldn't be surprised if it is eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted July 27, 2023 #144 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, Ombud said: Even doing the 'new' math (7.50 wifi + 15 Gigis + 5 room service + 2×2 mediocre tea = 31.50pd + 15 entire cruise) it still isn't worth it for me. Plus (pun intended) I don't go to Gigis every day If Alfredo's and Gigi's is no more complementary, the only positive is, I may not pack on the pounds, with eating those large pizzas and calzones. 😂 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted July 27, 2023 #145 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Cruises used to be very expensive, and only the upper classes used to go, or ones who had a lot of money. Currently, they are the best value, and dirt cheap compared to land vacations. It becomes a bragging right - especially on CC - of how little money is spent when using the standard fare. There was outrage on coffee cards going away, and not being able to trade Elite mini bar for the coffee card. Sounds like the pendulum is swinging up again to be expensive. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted July 27, 2023 #146 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Just now, Ombud said: Did you ask for the vegan menu?? I do & then add cheese No, but thinking about it. I did the last time I was here April/May and was told there wasn’t one. I worked with the Manager on that cruise for specialty foods but since this is a short cruise just 13 days I figured I could just make do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted July 27, 2023 #147 Share Posted July 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ombud said: Please don't slam me if I go up to the buffet to get a 1/2 dz assorted cookies or extras at IC to keep in my room as all I order from RS is Key Lime Pot & cookies. We’ll be right behind you! 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted July 27, 2023 #148 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Well we are booked on our first Standard fare Princess cruise for 10 years. I am still happy not to be paying the extra $2600 charge for both of us taking premier. I will decide how I spend the money saved and it won’t be on unlimited pizza, pudding and alcohol. But it will cover my hotel bills for the 10 day road trip when we dock! Edited July 27, 2023 by Bedruthen 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted July 27, 2023 #149 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jadn13 said: As a vegetarian, I’m super annoyed at these changes! Many times I’m failed by the MDR but have backups at Gigis or Room Service. Princess Veg options are sad when compared to HAL and I need to hunt and peck for food. On the CB princess now and the MDR options are minimal. I may start working on my HAL status. There's a vegetarian option on every MDR menu. Today's MDR lunch menu has THREE vegetarian options on the Caribbean Princess: Spaghetti, French Toast or Griddled Potato Latkes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowman Posted July 27, 2023 #150 Share Posted July 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, voljeep said: It was only a matter time, which is now, for the very popular Alfredo's/Gigi's to become a pay per venue, or as now included in the package(s). but PLUS only gets 2 'free' per voyage? Agree that I'd like to see more than 2 per voyage - perhaps two per every 7 or 10 days for longer voyages. Regardless, I was planning on trying O'Malleys and paying the extra cost anyway. Now I get to try it for free so I'm happy. For others, YMMV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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