Slidell_Cruiser Posted August 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2023 The Nickel and Dime Show continues….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted August 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Pathetic 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted August 28, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Slidell_Cruiser said: The Nickel and Dime Show continues….. OMG! Please say another attempt at nickel-and-diming is not happening! We are getting to the point that $2.00 plus gratuity for a hot cookie on Celebrity and $1.50 for a gelato on RCI are becoming the norm. 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision14k Posted August 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2023 This is getting outa hand, but people will still pay these ridiculously high cruise prices and all the extras, so can’t blame Royal really… 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3yorkies Posted August 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Looks like the gelato that was always for sale next to Sorrento's on Allure. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted August 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I wont be buying any cookies or ice cream . 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 28, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2023 That's not the windjammer, and that's not a new charge. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted August 28, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 minute ago, smokeybandit said: That's not the windjammer, and that's not a new charge. So I should celebrate that I never noticed it before because I never considered paying for something so simple. I am happy again. I hope my lack of participation does not cause RCI's stock to collapse. 😁 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterStalker Posted August 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, vision14k said: This is getting outa hand, but people will still pay these ridiculously high cruise prices and all the extras, so can’t blame Royal really… I'm sorry , but this is what I am getting tired of hearing . YES , I can blame Royal 100% !! Just because the current environment says yes people will pay certainly doesn't mean that all these moves are smart business decisions ! A company seemingly lookin only at the bottomline and taking advantage of loyal consumers is certaimly deserving of MUCH blame . JMHO Cheers 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted August 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 minute ago, LobsterStalker said: I'm sorry , but this is what I am getting tired of hearing . YES , I can blame Royal 100% !! Just because the current environment says yes people will pay certainly doesn't mean that all these moves are smart business decisions ! A company seemingly lookin only at the bottomline and taking advantage of loyal consumers is certaimly deserving of MUCH blame . JMHO Cheers You have read many of my previous ideas on this subject. We are going to have to wait about two years for the backlog of long term cruise reservations to reflect these decisions. By the time RCI notices the lack of reservations which are not occurring one and two years in advance, it will be too late to "balance" the prices and then they will finally have the supply being greater than the demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 28, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Shoot I remember when Soda Pop was free with my Meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Been carrying on my own Pop since the 90's when they started charging. That said I don't mind that some places Charge for extra's, long as it helps keep base rates down. Like Airlines, fly about 20 times a yr with most on Airlines that charge Baggage Fees. But last 20yrs had double of most my stuff half at each end my Flights so no Fees. Cruise 6-8 weeks a yr, no shore excursions, no Soda Pop(except what I carry on), no T-shirts/magnets bought and definitely no Gelato for me Edited August 28, 2023 by ONECRUISER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Engineroom Snipe said: OMG! Please say another attempt at nickel-and-diming is not happening! We are getting to the point that $2.00 plus gratuity for a hot cookie on Celebrity and $1.50 for a gelato on RCI are becoming the norm. 😢 Funny thing was when the Pay Restaurants started on Royal 24yrs ago the Fee to eat there was the Gratuity, even at JR's the $5 fee back then inc a Shake... didn't last long 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision14k Posted August 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, LobsterStalker said: I'm sorry , but this is what I am getting tired of hearing . YES , I can blame Royal 100% !! Just because the current environment says yes people will pay certainly doesn't mean that all these moves are smart business decisions ! A company seemingly lookin only at the bottomline and taking advantage of loyal consumers is certaimly deserving of MUCH blame . JMHO Cheers I get it, but at the end of the day they’re a business and it’s only about making money. They really don’t care about any of us. When demand drops, so will the prices. Until then, while people pay the high prices, they will remain high. They offer a “perceived by some” superior product that people are apparently willing to pay for and that likely won’t change. Edited August 29, 2023 by vision14k 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkmaj Posted August 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, 3yorkies said: Looks like the gelato that was always for sale next to Sorrento's on Allure. But don't the signs say Windjammer and that it's ice cream? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted August 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Slidell_Cruiser said: The Nickel and Dime Show continues….. What ship is this? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Many ships sell Ben and Jerry's at a far higher price. What's the difference? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeygirl78 Posted August 29, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2023 On Ovation in May they were charging in windjammer. It looked very much like this display. It was by the bread display when you first walked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 29, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, mets123 said: Many ships sell Ben and Jerry's at a far higher price. What's the difference? RC used to sometimes serve non-Ben and Jerry's ice cream (which is what is shown in the picture, not gelato) at no extra charge. The picture indicates that there is now a charge, at least on whatever ship that is. Edited August 29, 2023 by time4u2go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji56 Posted August 29, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) The photo notes a charge for ice cream, not gelato. Edited August 29, 2023 by basenji56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingerwoppy Posted August 29, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Ice Cream package is coming.......... 3 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted August 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, time4u2go said: RC used to sometimes serve non-Ben and Jerry's ice cream (which is what is shown in the picture, not gelato) at no extra charge. The picture indicates that there is a now charge, at least on whatever ship that is. how long ago was B&J ice cream no charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 29, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, molsonschooner said: how long ago was B&J ice cream no charge? I didn't state that Ben and Jerry's was ever no charge. Edited August 29, 2023 by time4u2go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted August 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, time4u2go said: I didn't state that Ben and Jerry's was ever no charge. so you are saying that the cruise line served B&J ice cream at no charge. Is that when there was a B&J store on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted August 29, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, molsonschooner said: so you are saying that the cruise line served B&J ice cream at no charge. Is that when there was a B&J store on board No. I NEVER stated that B&J was no charge. Please go back and read my post again. Here is what I said: "RC used to sometimes serve non-Ben and Jerry's ice cream (which is what is shown in the picture, not gelato) at no extra charge. The picture indicates that there is now a charge, at least on whatever ship that is." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted August 29, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, time4u2go said: No. I NEVER stated that B&J was no charge. Please go back and read my post again. Here is what I said: "RC used to sometimes serve non-Ben and Jerry's ice cream (which is what is shown in the picture, not gelato) at no extra charge. The picture indicates that there is now a charge, at least on whatever ship that is." sorry, I missed that one word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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