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WAAAYTOOO reacted to a post in a topic: NextCruise appointment
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Most of the ship's I've been on recently, no longer have sign up paper sitting outside, you had to use the app to set up an appointment
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CruiseGus reacted to a post in a topic: Switching reservation back from TA to direct booking
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CruiseGus reacted to a post in a topic: is it possible to ask another traveler to switch rooms?
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CruiseGus reacted to a post in a topic: GigSky eSIM - Voom Alternative Review
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CruiseGus reacted to a post in a topic: GigSky eSIM - Voom Alternative Review
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Sometimes online they advertise prepurchase specialty resurants with gratuities included in the advertised price, not often but I have purchased it that way. They Never add a gratuity separate from a prepurchase once onboard
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CruiseGus reacted to a post in a topic: Coastal Kitchen
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Pre-Cruise Purchase record on APP
CruiseGus replied to CruiseGus's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Thanks I was hoping I just missed it. I will quiz the Voom guy as my granddaughter is to young it have a login, but I had purchased voom for her and had hoped her mom could see it on her app under their reservation #. It does show on the website site -
Pre-Cruise Purchase record on APP
CruiseGus replied to CruiseGus's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Yea i know that. I am specifically looking for that same info on the app -
Anyone know if you can see a record of pre-cruise purchases that were made on the website on or in the app. I can't find anything myself.
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Ampurp85 reacted to a post in a topic: Negotiating specialty dining prices
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My TA has always told me "group rates" require the full deposit. After booking next cruise on board, I have had to come up with additional deposit to move to group rates
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I still have pretty good luck getting my last voucher of the night as an unopened beer on all cruises this year
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JustMeJoe reacted to a post in a topic: Negotiating specialty dining prices
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You can always ask, as you might miss the specialty waiters out drumming up business. Just know it is only when that cruises capacity appears low, it is also up to the F&B manager who approves this activity, not necessarily each transaction, but the fact that they approve of discounts being offered. All of this is similar to they allow me to pay for my BOGO night 1 or 2 and eat another night. Some do, some don't
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That's pretty much what's common on most ships
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Suite Lounge Wine on Independence
CruiseGus replied to Dawn T.'s topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
In the suite lounge during the 5-8 happy hour on Independence, if they see a package included wine elsewhere on the ship, they should ask the bartender to have one brought up for the next night. Normally they will accommodate you -
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Ampurp85 reacted to a post in a topic: Hooked seafood
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Most of the comments here just prove how subjective food is. Some I agree with some I don't. Add to that, each ship may have a different preparation of the same dish, which can be highly dependent on the chef on staff. I've seen differences in the same specialty resturant dish week to week when chefs rotate.
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First Time Disappointment on Brilliance OTS
CruiseGus replied to Jonathan Hardwick's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
In the MDR we set out our expectations the first night. We arrive on time. We know what's on the menu and what we want when sitting down. We expect to order immediately. We don't eat desert. Normally in and out 30-40 minutes -
Just had Royal cancell my reservation today for Escape the Rubicon for Oct 2025 Looks like it has been closed for a while and will continue to be
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The OP is all BS The way is works is there is a minimum salary set by international law standard for anyone at sea. Then there is a contract guarantee for each employee which may be above that minimum international level. The gratuities MAY be used to meet that minimum (I'm unsure of this part) but anything in the gratuities pool over that amount does go to the employees in that pool. Also NOTE if you remove your auto gratuities pre-paid or not and give cash, say to your cabin attendant, they have to turn that into the pool (fireable offense not to) yes cash given above the daily gratuities is theirs to keep. So yes they get the auto gratuities from the pool that are over their minimum guarantee wage. QUIT Encouraging cheapskate from removing gratuities and get your Facts straight
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Rental Car return at Port Miami?
CruiseGus replied to Fairlynewcruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Rented Avis at airport, return to airport 5 Jan (Sunday). Went up two floors to the South entrance at MIA rental car center, was an Uber dropping people off, so I grabbed her, $15 to Terminal G, + $5 tip. Much smoother than I expected.