DAVE(Darkcabbie)

Dude, the honey stung chicken does me in every single time!

You are so right Don :)  the Med is amazing and we are planning to cruise there on the Anthem next year. 
 
We did think about it this year but opted for the Canaries on the Independence again as this is her last year in the UK and as we are going on her last full cruise we are hoping they may have a party  :D  :D .

I always aspire to try the greek salad but get easily distracted elsewhere

Tuesday done , I'm keeping everything crossed for you Matt :) :)

I think most excursions will be fine to wait.  I would however book them early once you get onboard.  There's a risk of selling out but I think in general most excursions do not sell out that quickly.

Monday done  :)  :)

Dan, Monika, Cassie (16 y/o daughter) and Trager (7 y/o son) from the Tampa, FL area here.  We have cruised with RCI in the past and are planning to go on Freedom in March 15'.  Cannot wait.  Glad to have found the blog and plan to be a regular visitor.  Happy cruising!

I can't wait to sink my teeth into one of these bad boys when we go to Chops Grille on the Indy in October  :D  :lol:  :D
 
 
 

Saturday done :) :)

Done Friday's :) :)

Install automatic doors in the restrooms to avoid contact with the doors after washing the hands.

I always register as "Bradley Pitt"

Perhaps if i put my name down as SLY STALLONE on my next cruise it may swing it....... LOL  :D  :D

soooooo done.
 
Matt you deserve this for all your hard work. Good luck mate  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)

Fantastic cruise -- Med is indescribable!

Hi Don welcome back  :) hope the Med cruise was Awsome

I agree. Not tipping extra is not going to result in poor service.  I also do not believe in tipping in advance for good service (that's called bribery LOL).

My first ever cruise will be Sydney to New Zealand to Sydney cruise on board the Radiance of the Seas in February 2015, A cruise is long overdue for me as I have always loved watching the ships come and go, now my wife and I will experience our first.
Peter

Hi Peter welcome to Matt's blog :) .

Tylor is right tip when you feel it is necessary and it does not matter what job they do , if they have gone above and beyond it's good to say thank you.
 
If your toilet was backed up and you had been desperate for a few hours man would you be sooooooooooooo pleased to see the maintenance guy :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :D  :D  :D  

Often the porter is lugging my stuff around out in the sun and making sure it goes on its way.  I make sure that I dont lift a finger, so they take the luggage from my car/taxi to where it needs to go and I tip him/her for the service of not having to do it myself.

My son arranged the cake - It was made by his friend's sister's best friend who runs a home based cake making company called "Tiers of Joy" - Great name!
 
He told her I loved cruising, Royal Caribbean is our cruise line of choice, and our favourite cruise as a family was on Vision (Baltic in 2010). 
 
My wife and I are cruising on Liberty in October.

It's a concept of goodwill and courtesy. It's a concept that not everyone gets, especially if you're not from America. We tip for simple things like someone taking our luggage for the same reason we give clothing and other items to shelters, and resale stores or put cash in the Salvation Army kettles at Christmas. Whether the porters are wealthy or not is irrelevant.
 
Personally, last time I cruised I gave the guy a $20 and the smile on his face made my day. I feel like if I can afford to fly from Michigan to Florida and board a billion dollar cruise ship, then I can give up $20 to a stranger.

I personally tip the porter $10.00 and I usually have 3-4 bags. 

135 days till we go and a couple more days after that HELLO CHOPS GRILLE   :D