Matt Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Get a drink at the bionic bar? Pay for a suite? Go on the FlowRider? What is one thing on a Royal Caribbean cruise that you will never, ever do on a cruise (that you haven't already done)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClockingOut Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never get a drink from the bionic bar, I'd rather talk with the bartender. I will never pay for specialty dining, I've already spent so much money on the cruise and there is already food included - why spend the extra money? Scooter6251, Sharla, ScottishRobbie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I would never go to specialty restaurants to pay extra money for a meal. WindJammer, solarium, dog house, park cafe, MDR… all free meals are delicious enough to me. Scooter6251, Nate Y, ScottishRobbie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 That "haven't already done" caveat makes it harder. "Won't ever do again " is a lot easier. Falling_Down, DJsMrs, RWDW1204 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I hope not to stir up any trouble here but… I will NEVER take the daily gratuity charge off. The employees (both in front of and behind the scenes) deserve every penny of that and more! sk8erguy1978, FManke, MikeK and 26 others 28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Probably never pay for a Star Class suite...but I will consider it if someone else is payin', jest sayin'. Scooter6251 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I'd never enter the belly flop contest. Trish D, Fuzzywuzzy, Momof4crazytocruise and 21 others 10 2 9 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Multiple things for me. I will never pay full price for the drink package. And odds are good that I will never buy a drink package either. Tea is my main thing and it's free so no big deal there. I will never pay for a suite. And odds are good that I will always be in an inside room. A room is a place to cover the 5 S' sleep, shower, shave, sex, and s... you fill in the last one. I would rather walk around or people watch than sit in a room. I will never pay for a cabana on a private beach or island. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 The one thing I will never do is something like the Flowrider, having an audience to watch me fail doesn't appeal to me. Also pay for any sort of beach related excursions and accoutrements. At $500+ to sit in a cabana on a beach that is already private seems like a pure waste of funds....to me. I also want to add getting an UBP/UDP....I have not done either on RCG. Other cruise lines, yes, and I always hated myself after. I had to drink and eat so much to break even. Now I do a la cart and it works out better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Attend an art auction or buy a watch JLMoran, CaraMiaBelle, dr martini and 16 others 13 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I would not purchase art at the auctions. But I do stop and look and even take a glass of wine and raffle ticket if offered. ( I think they're part of the cruise ship culture.) LifesEz and Firefly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBCcruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never be a chair hog. MommaMcLovin, Vancity Cruiser, dr martini and 5 others 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never go to an art auction, pay for drink package, or go on Flowrider Scooter6251 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Buy Art - I don't understand this aspect of cruising at all... it's very strange to me. Other than that - never say never... especially after Covid. There are things that I said I would never do on a cruise and after missing cruising for so long I've warned they family that we're doing ALL OF IT! lol Except cupcake making, sushi, and guacamole classes. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never sit in a cruise ship hot tub I will never do the Flowrider. I will never go to an art auction Scooter6251 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicDay Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never try the flowrider, I can't afford the broken hip/leg/arm/all the above. sammy79 and cruisellama 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 hours ago, RockerDom31 said: I hope not to stir up any trouble here but… I will NEVER take the daily gratuity charge off. The employees (both in front of and behind the scenes) deserve every penny of that and more! I agree wholeheartedly on how it is set up presently. I would like to be more honest about it. How about paying them a living wage? If that raises the upfront price of the cruise, so be it. Tipping as income is borderline evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I will never do the Flowrider, thanks to mobility limits. Well, that an acute aversion to public embarrassment as a somewhat distant second. I will never pay full / onboard price for a drink package; nor will I ever buy a drink package at all if the price is higher than I think is justified for my personal consumption habits. I will never do the belly flop contest (too skinny) nor the sexiest man competition (see above about aversion to public embarrassment; I know it's all in good fun and spirit, but I'm just self-conscious enough about my legs that I wouldn't have fun). And I will never do the Love and Marriage game, because I'm utterly incapable of convincing my wife to even attend it!! WannaCruise, Ampurp85, PRebecca and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunwoodyDad Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Eat at a Guy’s Burger Joint because that would require me to get on a Carnival ship. cdixon22, loki007, ScottishRobbie and 12 others 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Fall over board ScottishRobbie, teddy, WannaCruise and 5 others 5 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, MrB said: I would like to be more honest about it. How about paying them a living wage? If that raises the upfront price of the cruise, so be it. Tipping as income is borderline evil. If they aren’t paid a ‘living wage’ how can one be a crew member for so long? That snark comment aside, I recommend talking to a crew member about their weekly net cruise wages compared to the average weekly wages of their home country for a similar skill set job. I have been told by many crew that net cruise wages are 5-7 times their home country. This is why so many are eager to work on a ship and are so serious about maintaining their employment. Think of the sacrifices they make being away from home and often family. If you think that all crew should be paid what is considered a living wage in the U.S. the cruise fare would increase tremendously and thus less people able to afford cruise travel. This lowers demand for crew as less ships are needed. Thus leaving more people in impoverished countries on a waitlist dreaming for a cruise job, likely never getting one, enabling them to forever improve the opportunities for their family. I consider this scenario evil. My masters in economics likely influences my thinking. Consider the unseen when making economic suggestions. sammy79, CruiserNic, Jill and 9 others 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Never stay in those fancy suites....especially Oasis class. Would love to as they look amazing but can't justify the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I’ll never sign up for an exercise class. Just. No. rjweber3, DublinFC, Temeculaguy and 12 others 6 1 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'd never enter the belly flop contest. Same here. Although I'd probably win. JLMoran, AlmondFarmer, cruisellama and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Walk around the Centrum (or Promenade) with only a robe and sneakers on. We saw this on Vision a couple years ago. rjweber3, cruisellama, cdixon22 and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, teddy said: Walk around the Centrum (or Promenade) with only a robe and sneakers on. I saw this a while back too. I suspected the likely reason but decided to ask anyway for fun. Yes, they did accidentally pack all their clothes and put their suitcase in the hall the night before debarkation. Interested if what you saw was also on debarkation morning. teddy and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, AlmondFarmer said: Interested if what you saw was also on debarkation morning. Nope. Just a hairy dude walking around with a cup of coffee. CaraMiaBelle and rjweber3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I would never sign up for the "Friends of Twangster" club. Jill, ScottishRobbie, AlmondFarmer and 3 others 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Floski said: I would never sign up for the "Friends of Twangster" club Is there such a thing???? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I'd never order room service (other than morning coffee). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomle Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 YOLO guys! "Never" is not in my vocabulary. When I die I wanna say "I've done it all". cdixon22 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 The only thing I can think of is I will never steer the ship. Everything else onboard is a possiblity, especailly after visiting the bar, LOL Kirsten, WAAAYTOOO, cruisellama and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I know, I can assure you I will never NOT drink while on a cruise, promise JLMoran, AlmondFarmer, DDaley and 4 others 1 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa77 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 This is not technically and on the ship thing, but I will never do a ‘resort for a day’ excursion. You leave the ship where you have a pool, free flow drinks (if you’re like me), all inclusive food and great service to pay to go to another place that has……a pool, free flow alcohol, all inclusive food, and great service. I just don’t get it! It seems like you are paying for something the ship already provides. Sure, sometimes there is a beach involved, but surely you can go to beaches without this pay charge. And if you don’t like beaches then why not just stay on the ship? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ JimnKathy, 4ensic, BrianB and 8 others 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I will never pay extra for something that is otherwise included in my cruise fare - e.g. dining. There are plenty of excellent options included so there is no need to purchase "specialty" dining. I also suspect that I will never sleep late enough to miss a sunrise while cruising. I am an early riser anyway and sunrise at sea or nearing a port is almost always spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 ONE thing? That's a bit tough to narrow down, so here's more than one. 1. Buy art. 2. Buy the drink package on board. Those on board prices! 3. Volunteer for The Quest! Linda R, Nate Y and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Karaoke. I have the voice of a cat caught in a garbage disposal. And you won't ever find me at the Dog House either. I hate hot dogs. I will never stay in an inside room. Forget that I'm a suite snob. We actually use our room. DD is on the spectrum, and we need a space she can use to process all the stimulus of the day for an hour or so in the afternoons. Linda R, WAAAYTOOO and CaraMiaBelle 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck586 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I will never wear a tie. Formal night seems more like work than a vacation for me. I have enough of the ties at the office -- vacations are for getting rid of ties. But to each his (or her) own!! MikeK, stevendom57 and Yo2slick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 11 hours ago, teddy said: Walk around the Centrum (or Promenade) with only a robe and sneakers on. We saw this on Vision a couple years ago. I think I know some guys in another group I'm in making this a cruise "tradition" rjweber3 and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisMA81 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 I don't think I'll ever eat in the MDR again. It's way to crowded and loud for me. Also it takes forever to eat. Sharla, Nate Y, Poolside and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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