Ray
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i would have everything tidied up into black bags and put out onto the street for them! Either for binmen to take away or for them to move out and find their own place!
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ScottishRobbie reacted to a post in a topic:
Tipping Stateroom Attendants
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Tipping Stateroom Attendants
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Tipping Stateroom Attendants
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Tipping Stateroom Attendants
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Not my problem! No matter where I am in the world I do what I want and no one ( apart from my better half ) will tell me otherwise! Poor service or food in US, UK or Outer Mongolia gets the same tip! Nothing...couldn't care if its making up someone's wages im not rewarding poor standards If things are good then I tip and usually above the recommended but im not going to tip just because its the way
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PhillyLady reacted to a post in a topic:
Euro vs dollar question
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You seem to think Europeans don't tip! We do! but only for good service or good food! We do not to tip extra just to subsidice someone's wages! And as someone who previously worked in an industry dealing with tourists I can tell you that Americans are tighter than 2 coats of paint when it comes to parting with their money. If a taxi driver gets out of his cab and assists you with luggage or any other items you don't think they deserve a tip? Cabbies in NYC just push a button to open car boot and leave you to lift luggage in yourself and still expect a tip!
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Royal building new port 20 minutes from Rome?
Ray replied to Jill's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Was 1st reported and all over the news on 6th of March. Planning permission has not yet been granted, as this plan which has been ongoing with other companies trying to build a port since 2010 has objections, which is to be expected. -
And here is why we are loyal to the RCL brands!
Ray replied to Shari's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
No cruiseline is perfect! Me personally I would rather have people fighting in a bar than a cabin steward hiding under a bed filming my kids undress while masterbating! https://nypost.com/2024/10/21/lifestyle/royal-caribbean-crew-member-filmed-nearly-1000-passengers-in-bathrooms-using-hidden-cameras-hid-under-their-beds-lawsuit/ -
King of Wales reacted to a post in a topic:
US tariff impact on cruising
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US tariff impact on cruising
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Shouldn't make much of a difference as Americans have been disliked across the world for years due to their arrogance and looking down on everyone else .
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Says offer ends on 16th Feb however when you click link on Avios to open up and read fully (that's where my original screenshot came from) it shows last year's dates as per screenshot.
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Doesn't make any sense as it Says bonus is only for bookings made between 28th Nov and 3rd Dec last year on T&Cs Also it says bookings must be made through website or by phone, no where does it say bookings can be made at guest services onboard
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Mexico votes for a $42 pp cruise passenger tax
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Mexico votes for a $42 pp cruise passenger tax
Ray replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Europe and the rest of the world are just catching up on the Good old U S of A who's government have been charging tourists to enter since August 2009 -
Southern Dan reacted to a post in a topic:
How long does it take you to break your pre-cruise diet once you board the ship?
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bobroo reacted to a post in a topic:
Embarkation in San Juan Puerto Rico
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I had to laugh when I read about this on the blog home page as I get more points per pound for my just eat takeaway delivery lol T&Cs on Avios page say bookings must be made on RC UK, ireland or Spain site so I'm not sure how you can pay in $ as was mentioned on blog homepage. Also no Casino, military discounts etc can be used! In fact I'm sure you cannot even use Tesco vouchers if claiming Avios. Avios flights are direct only( no connections) with AIG carriers.
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Is it a tent or is it a operational unit where the outer structure is made of canvas? If you purchase an excursion or transfer your luggage tag number is also the number of the bus you get onto. Once your disembarkation number has been called you disembark ship and walk about 50 metres to collect your luggage ( sorry no porters to do this for you ) once you locate your luggage you follow sign for exit and walk about 50 metres back towards ship and board bus with same number as your luggage tag. It's very simple and very well organised.
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We quickly realised that most independent shops in Croatia, Greece and Italy preferred cash! We got a lot more discount if handing over cash instead of using plastic!
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On the brightside, no porters saved you 5 bucks not having to bribe, sorry I mean tip to ensure your cases make it onto the ship
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Not sure why no porters is a big deal! You get out of taxi/bus/Shuttle/private transfer, walk 20 metres with your cases across carpark and leave your them at a table with RC staff present for port staff to collect. Was the easiest check in we had! From getting out of private transfer onto ship took 15 mins. We actually considered getting off the ship and going to the beach about 200 metres away. As for Ravenna we loved it, lots to see and do
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Enjoy your cruise Be prepared for constant upselling of everything onboard. Even when eating breakfast, lunch or dinner in windjammer or MDR staff were constantly coming round tables trying to get people to purchase speciality dining, WiFi etc ..even on the day the search and rescue was going on for the young lad who jumped overboard! A lot of people on board were complaining about being harassed while eating! It was constant!
