alamode123

I dont drink coffee. Get my caffeine from diet Coke.

Looks like the black Friday "deal" on the drink package isn't much of a deal. $72.99/day

Wondering what people's favorite mocktails (and cocktails) are. Getting the refreshment package this cruise at $19.99 (if the web site ever allows me).

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Better the web site going down than a ship.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/17/health/fda-vaccine-authorization-younger-kids/index.html

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

Want some cheese with your whine? OMG.

In January I have 6 nights on Scarlet lady followed by 8 nights on Odyssey of the SAeas.

I know things could change between now and then, but as of now, how would Covid testing work in that situation?

That's like people in Europe call elevators "lifts".

It's because we were raised differently.

Wonder if they have Royale with Cheese on board.

As extensive and accurate as your response is, I'm guessing the OP won't read it. Seems they just like to complain and deflect their lack of research onto others.

I admit it. When it comes to cruising, Im a food snob. Ultimate dining package every cruise.

That said, the best food has to be the roast beef sandwich on a Kummelweck bun. washed down with a lave flow.

As extensive and accurate as your response is, I'm guessing the OP won't read it. Seems they just like to complain and deflect their lack of research onto others.

Wonder if they have Royale with Cheese on board.

I admit it. When it comes to cruising, Im a food snob. Ultimate dining package every cruise.

That said, the best food has to be the roast beef sandwich on a Kummelweck bun. washed down with a lave flow.

That gratuity is shared among many levels.  Do you leave your dishes in the WJ at your table? No, well that person cleaning up after you is part of the gratuity you refuse to pay. 
  Are you washing them?  No.
Taking out the trash you make and leave at the WJ? No
At the pool  do you always bring your drink and never go to the bars even to get a glass of water? The bar staff is responsible for filling the water container at the bar.  Do you say no to the wait staff when they walk around picking up empty glasses, but instead do it yourself? Again, do you empty the trash on the pool deck where you tossed your trash?
Are you making your bed daily, and replenishing your towels, toilet paper, etc?  No.  
Do you eat at the MDR for lunch or dinner?  Would you not tip your waiter at Applebees? So why not them?  Your tip at Applebees is like on the ship...a waiter/waitress in the food business shares it with the person clearing your dishes.
People do not understand that the gratuity you pay includes not only food but cabin attendants.
You may say RCCL should pay their staff more. Sure, but the fact and reality is this is a common practice among their industry.  
My husband and I worked through college in the food and beverage industry.  I get not tipping for poor service, but anyone that has worked in the industry knows they live by tips since they are not paid min wage.
I am totally opposite than you.  I respect your opinion, but disagree with it.  We are like many and tip personally certain staff on top of our tips added via RCCL.  For example, we tip about 100 to our cabin attendants for  7 nights. Day 1 we ask for pillow toppers if we are below a suite.  They have made the bed and now have to remake it again . I request due to a knee issue that I need 2 more pillows.  They have to get them.  They went out of their way to make me happy, impo they deserve a reward. 
We tip our MDR staff at the last night we eat in there , we do specialty so we're not in there every night.  However, when we show up they immediately remember our bevs. and ask if we would like that again.  
Finally, look at the hours the wait staff works.  If you only eat in the WJ for all of your meals you probably don't know that the wait staff picking up your dishes also work in the MDR on sea days for lunch and dinner.  When you hit Coco Cay or Labadee  before you get to debark you'll see staff leaving.  They will be your bartenders, wait staff at their private island.  They will than return to the ship and start their shift that night.   
These are people that live on the ship for 9 months in cramped quarters and long hrs.  Yes, they chose this life, but many do it to support their family. They work probably 12 hrs a day.  In essence for your tip, it equals to a dollar or 2 per hour. I don't know how  anyone
Done with my rant and only hope you see