scooter6251 Posted August 11, 2023 #126 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 11:09 AM, HicksRA said: Royal seems to be trying really hard to ruin their business. Between watered down meals, reduced cabin service, cutting most specialty dining food servings in half and all their other cutbacks, I’m about done with Royal. I’ve got one more cruise booked (Panama Canal in Oct) and I think it will be my last. (I know - nobody cares - just sayin). We have two cruises booked for 2024 and they are our last ones for sure. Too many other vacation ideas which we've been overlooking because cruises were convenient and reasonably priced. We cannot afford cruises any more. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 11, 2023 #127 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I have to wonder if all the "I'm done with RCI" will end up with the same result as "I'm moving to Canada". 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted August 11, 2023 #128 Share Posted August 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: I have to wonder if all the "I'm done with RCI" will end up with the same result as "I'm moving to Canada". LOL. I have never once announced "I'm leaving" but I have seen a few . As I've seen a lot online, this is not an airport, no need to announce your departure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted August 11, 2023 #129 Share Posted August 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: I have to wonder if all the "I'm done with RCI" will end up with the same result as "I'm moving to Canada". Can’t speak for others, but I’m serious. As B B King said, The Thrill Is Gone…… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted August 11, 2023 #130 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, DamonG said: $20 cover charge and 2 drink minimum at all shows! Remember recently, they attempted to charge for "VIP Experience" at the shows in the main theater? That didn't last long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted August 11, 2023 #131 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 7:09 PM, loman said: Can only be taken by invitation . Wont open . Worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted August 11, 2023 #132 Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 hours ago, FSHLOT said: Seems like some strong opinions on cruise ship pizza. It is kind of nuts that they are thinking of charging for that stuff. I think ships pizza is a step above Lil Ceasers pizza. 😁 Although i hear MSC has great pizza. 🍕 I had heard that before my cruise, but wasn’t impressed with pizza on MSC. It was only good if you got a fresh one straight out of the oven, otherwise like the rest of the food on MSC it was lukewarm. And even hot it wasn’t great - but maybe I was expecting as good as you get in Italy based on what people on cc had said 🤷🏼♀️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted August 11, 2023 #133 Share Posted August 11, 2023 18 hours ago, RyderJ201 said: Specialty or MDR It was for speciality. They asked for feedback on two package options - UDP at $399 or $499 credit for $399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted August 11, 2023 #134 Share Posted August 11, 2023 22 hours ago, robntawn said: I can already tell you how this is going to work. People will either not respond, or indicate that they wouldn’t pay for it, but still be willing to travel with Royal Caribbean. And then Royal will continue to nickel and dime everybody. Until we rise up and tell them “hell no”, it will continue. I replied that I wouldn’t pay for it and it would make me reconsider cruising with them. I have a cruise booked for December that was booked last year, future cruises I will definitely shop around and go with the best combo of price/ itinerary/ quality, whoever that may be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted August 11, 2023 #135 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I am very disappointed that they took away the antipasti selection in Sorrento's. That was my favorite! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted August 11, 2023 #136 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) I didn't get one of those surveys. But, I wonder if they gave people the opportunity to expand on the canned answers. If they did and I got one, I'd tell them that this is one of the cuts in the "Death of a Thousand Cuts" syndrome, and I'd say that this is the "Straw That Broke The Camel's Back/The Final Straw". Edited August 11, 2023 by Ret MP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted August 11, 2023 #137 Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, DonnaK said: I am very disappointed that they took away the antipasti selection in Sorrento's. That was my favorite! Hello, Sorrento's on Independence did a wonderful range of hot pies. Unfortunately for some they did not tell the muppets on the counter what the 'filling of the day' was so what they got was a lottery. Sad to say that I was such a 'regular' I knew what was in them by the colour of the foil. Also they did a roast sandwich/roll of the day with a freshly carved joint before your very eyes. Regards, Cublet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2023 #138 Share Posted August 11, 2023 18 hours ago, Jt4428 said: It is terrible pizza. What in your opinion is good pizza ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2023 #139 Share Posted August 11, 2023 18 hours ago, kruzerci said: Pathetic on Royal Caribbean. Truly pathetic. I prefer Sorrento’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2023 #140 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, boscobeans said: What next?? Coin operated elevators? Pay toilets 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoperDK Posted August 11, 2023 #141 Share Posted August 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Ret MP said: Don't get me wrong, I eat pizza at Sorrento's probably 2 times a day while on an RCCL ship. But, what I really like is their marinated cheeses and olives. Their pizza is less than average as far as I'm concerned. Don't know how long it's been since your last cruise, but on my last 2 cruises, the extras they served with their pizza are now a thing of the past. I loved the marinated grilled veggies and all of the other offerings. Now all they have is the mediocre pizza. I still grab a late night slice once or twice during the cruise because there really aren't any other options. I doubt that the continual price increases while cutting back on services is a good business model in the long term. I'm sure stockholders are happy and the decision makers are patting themselves on the back right now. There are only so many first time cruisers with large bank accounts to go around. Repeat cruisers aren't dumb. They can see that they are paying higher prices for a lesser product. At some point booking behavior will change. Ours already has. On a positive note, some cruise lines are deciding to make changes already. Carnival is improving the dining room menus and bringing back loyalty events that had been discontinued. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2023 #142 Share Posted August 11, 2023 28 minutes ago, DonnaK said: I am very disappointed that they took away the antipasti selection in Sorrento's. That was my favorite! There are many restaurants in Long Island named Sorrento’s and whenever I am in one they are always mobbed,especially the one that was in the Roosevelt Field Food Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted August 11, 2023 #143 Share Posted August 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Ret MP said: I didn't get one of those surveys. But, I wonder if they gave people the opportunity to expand on the canned answers. If they did and I got one, I'd tell them that this is one of the cuts in the "Death of a Thousand Cuts" syndrome, and I'd say that this is the "Straw That Broke The Camel's Back/The Final Straw". There were opportunities to enter your own text 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 11, 2023 #144 Share Posted August 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Pay toilets Apparently some people think you have to pay to wash your hands after using the toilet. 🙄 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 11, 2023 #145 Share Posted August 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: What in your opinion is good pizza ? I hear Princess has good pizza. To me good pizza is made in those hot ovens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2023 #146 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: I hear Princess has good pizza. To me good pizza is made in those hot ovens I have never been on a Princess cruise.I have been on 6 cruise lines and Sorrento’s is the best free pizza that I ever ate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 11, 2023 #147 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: I have never been on a Princess cruise.I have been on 6 cruise lines and Sorrento’s is the best free pizza that I ever ate. I like Sorrento too but am going on Princess in two weeks and looking forward to checking it out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jt4428 Posted August 11, 2023 #148 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said: What in your opinion is good pizza ? We have great pizza places in New Jersey. Sorrento's is not good pizza. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted August 11, 2023 #149 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, RoperDK said: Don't know how long it's been since your last cruise, but on my last 2 cruises, the extras they served with their pizza are now a thing of the past. I loved the marinated grilled veggies and all of the other offerings. Now all they have is the mediocre pizza. I still grab a late night slice once or twice during the cruise because there really aren't any other options. I doubt that the continual price increases while cutting back on services is a good business model in the long term. I'm sure stockholders are happy and the decision makers are patting themselves on the back right now. There are only so many first time cruisers with large bank accounts to go around. Repeat cruisers aren't dumb. They can see that they are paying higher prices for a lesser product. At some point booking behavior will change. Ours already has. On a positive note, some cruise lines are deciding to make changes already. Carnival is improving the dining room menus and bringing back loyalty events that had been discontinued. I wouldn't debate a word of it. My last cruise was in October 2022, Independence of the Seas. It did have marinated cheese and olives. I'm fairly sure that there were other items too. But, I don't eat any other items and didn't pay attention to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoniMommy Posted August 11, 2023 #150 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 10:18 AM, ONECRUISER said: Could be worse, some Lines are charging to eat in Main Dining Which ones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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