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Wondering the same thing.

Years ago shorts were not allowed. Now you most definitely can wear a nice pair of shorts to dinner

I could live off that menu and be happy. LOL.

And that's just all kinds of wrong.

Targeted at who?

The problem I see is giving them that kind of power. We except this (over booking) from airlines because it has become common place. Once you become excepting of this type of business practice (as you have with explanation) it's a slippery slope. I can see eventually not targeting locals, not having enough volunteers, not making offers so good, and randomly picking people to cancel. Just like airlines do. Basically not a good road to start going down. And please everyone don't tell me that hasn't happened. I'm not saying it has, but how do you think this kind of garbage started with the airlines. I'm just very hesitant to find any positives in something that I fear could become out of control given time and acceptance.

When there are 40 ships a day departing to and from your destination, you can compare this situation to airlines. Till then it's nothing like airlines. The amount of things to change, refund, rebook, etc. It's just too much for some. Flights, hotels, car rentals, pet accommodations, tickets to pre and post cruise events, WORK. No, this kind of "mistake" just doesn't fly for some.

I read about this days ago and have been wondering why no chat here? I don't drink so doesn't effect me, but everyone talks so much about what liquids they bring.

For me if it's just a place the night before a cruise it's about clean, clean, and oh yeah clean. I don't need frills on a one night stay, but I don't need to bring bed bugs on my cruise either. Much rather spend a few more and start my trip off safe.

Still. Pick a time frame 60 days, 45, 30 and stick to it. This kind of inconsistent thing is getting so old.

I hate they can't even stick to a 30 schedule with this.

I couldn't let the mustard attitude slide. I wouldn't have stopped until I spoke to someone in authority. Not about the mustard, but the way it was handled. The cut backs, lack of quality, and poor customer service requires push back or nothing good will come of all this. I see I'm gonna save a fortune in tips in May.

See that stinks. If I was gone 30 minutes out of entire day to grab a burger at lunch, I would feel bad. But 4, 5, 6 hours really stinks. Also, where were the crew that's supposed to monitor and remove stuff.

Different tone in reviews vs the rants. I think I can tell the difference. I take everyone with a grain of salt.

Well people reviewing seem to feel it unnecessary drags things out. And they do not like having their meals micro managed. Been reading this all morning long.

Just read a trip review on CC. The one plate at a time thing slowed down the meals for the poster (and others I assume). So much for making cut backs in the name of speed. Poster who has traveled often with Royal decided to pass up next cruise and have a think about what next vacation will be. Stupid policy.

Has anyone had any luck at 8am saying to crew "hey all those chairs are empty, can you remove some stuff for me"?

Wow. OK, so really not worth the $9.99 then.

Is it the chair first then breakfast thing? I can't decide which I will/should do first. Don't want to be a hog, but you also kinda gotta play the game that's going on.

And I will add lunch becomes an issue. If they served burgers poolside, I wouldn't be away for more then 5 min tops. Also, please remember us over 50 do go to the restrooms often. That doesn't mean we have abandoned our spot. LOL.

Not in my book your not. That's me. A quick breakfast and I'm at my seat/pool till 4pm. Some of us really do spend the day at the pool. OK, I'll add I've been debating chair first or breakfast first, to not break the 30 or 45 min rule. Not sure how that will go.

Not me. My bite is way worse than my bark. I won't put up with it. And it will ruin my entire week if I don't fight back against and call bull****. That's just how I operate. Give us an update when you return.

Oh see....I would have said to the head waiter....Tips are not an absolute guaranteed given, neither is your job. Bring me the plate now please. Thank you very much. And have a great day. (With a smile) I refuse to play this new game they have going. I just won't do it.

Always be careful though. If you touch my things thinking they have been there for hours, but in reality I just stepped away to use the bathroom....I will do time for you. LOL. No really.

So you still have to carry your card around anyway?