SpeedNoodles

Being Diamond members in a full suite, did you find any benefits from The Key?

I'm just going to lock this thread because there's no connection to cruising other than pure speculation.
If/when a line change policies due to Omicron, feel free to start a thread. But we're not here to discuss Covid outside of the cruise industry.

I can tell you with 100% certainty after speaking to Royal about it, that T&L is the one that did wrong here, not Royal.
T&L was told about the info in advance (known as embargoed news), but they posted it early without authorization.
Royal decided to pull the plug before the embargo date, and T&L didn't care.
No other media outlets posted it, including this site.
The unethical party is T&L for being lazy and ignoring the instructions Royal gave them to avoid any kind of situation like this.

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to? 

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to? 

We just disembarked from the Independence. There was one gentleman enjoying a cigar in the smoking section on the pool deck. Unfortunately, I could still smell it in the Solarium and found it quite bothersome.

That is a flat rate for your entire sailing.

It's also often called "reef safe".

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to? 

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to? 

Walgreens and CVS are the most popular.  Additionally, many people prefer ordering the home tests as you don't have to worry about finding an appointment.  
https://store.optum.com/royal-caribbean/

Speednoodles I’m wishing the best for your husband and your horse. 

I hope your husband and horse recover quickly and fully. 
You guys do a great job covering this forum. Thank you. 🙂

…add a pickup truck to that line and you’ll have a great country western hit!
Seriously…I wish your husband, and your horse, full and complete recoveries. Many thanks for administering these forums.🤩

@SpeedNoodlesi am sorry for the stress in your life right now.  I hope that both your husband and the horse recover quickly and fully.  Please let us know how they are progressing.  Also, remember to take care of yourself.  

@SpeedNoodlesSorry about your horse and husband...why did I put horse first?

I’ll do google flights and set notifications on price drops…but like the others, I book directly with the airline.

Walgreens and CVS are the most popular.  Additionally, many people prefer ordering the home tests as you don't have to worry about finding an appointment.  
https://store.optum.com/royal-caribbean/

100 % agree
If you dont mind me asking what did the young man say when you approached him about his behaviour? 
Or the crew members when you reported this matter! 
I mean you just said you were concerned so im presuming concerned enough to do something about it while onboard not just wait until youre home then post on a forum. 

Gratuities are a per person/per day flat fee based on your stateroom type (in your case $14.50 is correct), not a percentage of the cost of your cruise.  Suites pay more per person per day than non-suites.  Other than that, they are the same whether you have an inside or a balcony, or what price you booked the cruise.  You're complicating it.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense

Gratuities are a per person/per day flat fee based on your stateroom type (in your case $14.50 is correct), not a percentage of the cost of your cruise.  Suites pay more per person per day than non-suites.  Other than that, they are the same whether you have an inside or a balcony, or what price you booked the cruise.  You're complicating it.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense

Gratuities are a per person/per day flat fee based on your stateroom type (in your case $14.50 is correct), not a percentage of the cost of your cruise.  Suites pay more per person per day than non-suites.  Other than that, they are the same whether you have an inside or a balcony, or what price you booked the cruise.  You're complicating it.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to? 

Gratuities are a per person/per day flat fee based on your stateroom type (in your case $14.50 is correct), not a percentage of the cost of your cruise.  Suites pay more per person per day than non-suites.  Other than that, they are the same whether you have an inside or a balcony, or what price you booked the cruise.  You're complicating it.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense

#1) all posts by new members are hidden until approved by admin or a moderators for a certain period of time.
#2) this is a volunteer position.  Some of us are on the Group Cruise, and some have other things going on in our lives.  I have a sick horse and a husband home with Covid, and today was not a day that I could check for post approval every hour.  It's not a personal thing, so don't make it one.
3) Mistakes on "your part"?  What ever-loving mistakes are you talking about? What do you think we here have to admit to?