Maybe all C&A members will stay on RCL after reading this

[canderson]

11 minutes ago, DennysDad said:

I cannot stand Jenna. Her writing is one sided and her opinions are never well thought out. She never takes the larger broader view of the traveling public into consideration and just writes from her own, one sided opinion.

I think you've just defined a blog - which is what she calls it.  "Royal Caribbean Blog".  Like here at CC, you take or leave a blog / influencer, understanding that it's 100% opinion piece.

 

I haven't ready any of her work on the unfairness of living as a poor South American, though, so can't say what her 'non-blog' writing is like.

 

[DennysDad]

1 minute ago, canderson said:

I think you've just defined a blog - which is what she calls it.  "Royal Caribbean Blog".  Like here at CC, you take or leave a blog / influencer, understanding that it's 100% opinion piece.

 

I haven't ready any of her work on the unfairness of living as a poor South American, though, so can't say what her 'non-blog' writing is like.

 

I've read enough of her blog work to find it very slanted and not helpful. She doesn't have enough cruise experience behind her to be a good reviewer on the subject. IMHO

[island lady]

13 hours ago, canderson said:

Writer needs "extra spice and seasonings" for more than just the buffet food - needs it for the entire experience.  The conclusion was correct.  RCCL is a better fit for that cruiser, and probably a great many from generations that require a lot of stimulation to feel more connected to the world.

 

 

I am putting suggestions for less salt in the dining room food with each survey on Royal ships.  Geezz...sometimes it's all you can taste.  So why have salt shakers on the table at all??!!  😛

[island lady]

6 hours ago, doghog said:

Not true. I do with others. 

 

Me too.  And I wear a watch and use a bedside clock in the cabin.   😄  The old ways are still good enough for me.  😉 

[island lady]

5 hours ago, doghog said:

How's that working out for ya? 

 

I like the way Crocodile Dundee communicated to his fellow mates that were miles away.  😄 

[the penguins]

8 hours ago, kpauley said:

During Happy Hour,  are the sodas in an unopened can that can be removed from the lounge?

Yes, sodas and waters. Available from almost every bar not just from one dedicated lounge. Also the brands vary by bar. Er like Canada Dry Ginger ale and usually pick it up at the Casino Bar. Usually get the water from Al Bacio as there we are most likely to be when Happy Hour starts.

[the penguins]

8 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

Nobody communicates by email anymore. People use Wifi for streaming moves and using social media and text messaging. I'm looking at 500 unread emails in my mail box now which will be deleted unread because they are all solicitations. Even my bills come via a text message now.

Oh dear I hadn't realised that about emails🤣

 CC notified me of your response by email.

I book my cruises with my travel agent by email and she confirms it the same way.

When I book my dining with X they confirm by email 

Yesterday I received emails from friends in the USA, Canada, and Australia, also from my Grandson in Texas. 

I have never streamed a movie.

I am not on Facebook or any other social media platform.

So yes the 240 minutes each we get is a very useful perk and far more flexible than the 2 days each we get on Royal.

Choice is good

 

[doghog]

12 hours ago, zitsky said:

I'm 57 so I use carrier pigeons for emails myself.

 

True story, some people with too much time on their hands found out that transmitting information, bit by bit, drib by drab can, under certain circumstances, be faster with carrier pigeons than with computers.

 

Is A Pigeon Faster Than The Internet? | Hackaday

Youngster. Pony Express. 😁

[Judyrem]

21 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

Royal cruisers are more cult like than any other group I have talked with…

No sorry Cunard is.

[TeeRick]

10 hours ago, DennysDad said:

I've read enough of her blog work to find it very slanted and not helpful. She doesn't have enough cruise experience behind her to be a good reviewer on the subject. IMHO

Bloggers are generally one-sided and it is their opinion.  It maybe is not helpful to you but it might be for others.  By the way, as for cruise experience, she has been on 20 cruises and is D+ on RCCL with now equivalent status on Celebrity.  

[PTC DAWG]

16 hours ago, the penguins said:

Cunard passengers and crew turn "cult" into an art form.

Noted..

[zitsky]

7 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

Bloggers are generally one-sided and it is their opinion.  It maybe is not helpful to you but it might be for others.  By the way, as for cruise experience, she has been on 20 cruises and is D+ on RCCL with now equivalent status on Celebrity.  

I see the value of being on more cruises.  But I like quality of writing over number of cruises.  Maybe that always goes together but not always.  

With bloggers and influencers, I ask myself if they do what they do because they love it or because there is some financial incentive.  I’m not saying money is wrong but it helps to know if money is a factor in what they recommend.  

 

There are well known travel sites that push certain products over others because they have financial incentives.

[PTC DAWG]

I have sailed both lines a good bit…lowly Elite here…I always upgrade to premium drinks…yes, I think Celebrity is nicer, especially for the less kids aspect..

 

I prefer the size of the E Class much better than the larger ships that are so popular with Royal..no show reservations, just less crowded feel overall..

 

I think what bothers “some” Celebrity cruisers, are the Royal cruisers coming over here and wanting Celebrity to offer the exact same things as Royal..if you want Royal and their benefits sail Royal..

 

 

[Team Stag]

53 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

I have sailed both lines a good bit…lowly Elite here…I always upgrade to premium drinks…yes, I think Celebrity is nicer, especially for the less kids aspect..

 

I prefer the size of the E Class much better than the larger ships that are so popular with Royal..no show reservations, just less crowded feel overall..

 

I think what bothers “some” Celebrity cruisers, are the Royal cruisers coming over here and wanting Celebrity to offer the exact same things as Royal..if you want Royal and their benefits sail Royal..

 

 

👆 This is 100% accurate for us.  I couldn't have said it better @PTC DAWG.  

[DaKahuna]

15 hours ago, DennysDad said:

I cannot stand Jenna. Her writing is one sided and her opinions are never well thought out. She never takes the larger broader view of the traveling public into consideration and just writes from her own, one sided opinion.

 

 But isn't that her perogative?  It's her blog and her review, seen from her eyes.  Just like my review or anyone else's.  It's their experience in their own world.  You just have to take it as that and not as gospel. 

 

[DaKahuna]

5 hours ago, doghog said:

Youngster. Pony Express. 😁

 Youngster.  Smoke signals. 

 

[DaKahuna]

4 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

I have sailed both lines a good bit…lowly Elite here…I always upgrade to premium drinks…yes, I think Celebrity is nicer, especially for the less kids aspect..

 

 Agree 100%.  We are D+ and E+ on each through points and not status match, although we did start off with 0 points and Elite on our first Celebrity sailing. 

 

4 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

I prefer the size of the E Class much better than the larger ships that are so popular with Royal..no show reservations, just less crowded feel overall..

 

Celebrity S-class is our sweet spot.  We normally sail in Suites on both lines and it's the superior food and service on Celebrity that has kept up coming back, although they have not just about priced themselves out of consideration for us. 

 

4 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

I think what bothers “some” Celebrity cruisers, are the Royal cruisers coming over here and wanting Celebrity to offer the exact same things as Royal..if you want Royal and their benefits sail Royal..

 

 I agree 100%.  Sail where you get what you want.  Do not try to change something to your way, others may not want it changed. You have a choice, when you make it, understand what that choice will bring you and accept it, do not try and change it because you like it some other way.  

 

[Random Cruizer]

I thought it was actually quite useful--really good comparison so readers can make a choice. 

[zitsky]

50 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 But isn't that her perogative?  It's her blog and her review, seen from her eyes.  Just like my review or anyone else's.  It's their experience in their own world.  You just have to take it as that and not as gospel. 

 

If only the bloggers and influencers would realize that they are not the center of the world.  
 

 

[zitsky]

57 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Agree 100%.  We are D+ and E+ on each through points and not status match, although we did start off with 0 points and Elite on our first Celebrity sailing. 

 

 

Celebrity S-class is our sweet spot.  We normally sail in Suites on both lines and it's the superior food and service on Celebrity that has kept up coming back, although they have not just about priced themselves out of consideration for us. 

 

 

 I agree 100%.  Sail where you get what you want.  Do not try to change something to your way, others may not want it changed. You have a choice, when you make it, understand what that choice will bring you and accept it, do not try and change it because you like it some other way.  

 

I wish people would stop trying to make one cruise line more like another.  You like ABC?  Well go cruise on ABC.

 

We have no kids but we like kids most of the time but not 24/7.  That’s why we are on Celebrity not Viking or Virgin or Royal Caribbean or Disney.  But also we don’t like pretentious people which is why we stay away from (rightly or wrongly) Regent, Oceania, Cunard and the like.

[hrhdhd]

19 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

Neither should you.

I'm not. I'm providing counterexamples to your "nobody" argument. It's no longer valid.

[doghog]

3 hours ago, zitsky said:

I wish people would stop trying to make one cruise line more like another.

Tell Jason Liberty that. 

[hcat]

On 8/19/2024 at 6:11 PM, Iamcruzin said:

Nobody communicates by email anymore. People use Wifi for streaming moves and using social media and text messaging. I'm looking at 500 unread emails in my mail box now which will be deleted unread because they are all solicitations. Even my bills come via a text message now.

can't say everbody.. we do fine with e mail and selective texts..More control!

Edited August 21 by hcat

[hcat]

9 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

I have sailed both lines a good bit…lowly Elite here…I always upgrade to premium drinks…yes, I think Celebrity is nicer, especially for the less kids aspect..

 

I prefer the size of the E Class much better than the larger ships that are so popular with Royal..no show reservations, just less crowded feel overall..

 

I think what bothers “some” Celebrity cruisers, are the Royal cruisers coming over here and wanting Celebrity to offer the exact same things as Royal..if you want Royal and their benefits sail Royal..

 

 

Yes.. that is the point.  Folks come from other lines  and  then want X to confirm to  what they had on the line they left!

[zitsky]

34 minutes ago, doghog said:

Tell Jason Liberty that. 

Did all his money come from executive compensation?