Traveler Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 The survey asking if we will pay money for Sorentos made me think why to stop there. Here some more creative ideas for RCL: Weight the plates in the WJ and pay by the pound. Want Emuster ? Pay extra otherwise you are back to the regular crowded muster. All cabin doors to be removed , want privacy ? It's extra, diamonds will get free transparent shower curtains, D+ will get free transparent door and pineapples will get a real door but without a latch. Quest challenge lidt can be purchased the day before , same for Love and Marriage. Tender boat tickets will cost money, people will be able to swim to port for free. For dinner time you can choose between 5 to 5:15 PM , want another slot ? It's extra. Extra charge the comedy show if you don't want to be the star of the show. Jacuzzi will be coin operated, the good news, you can use your key to charge it to you room. The flowrider will still be free you just need to pay if you want it filed with water. At the end of the cruise at the exit you will need to be weight , every extra pound you gain during the cruise will be charged. Charge 4500$ for a 7 hour use of the over the water cabanas , oh wait ... Neesa, Momof4crazytocruise, Jjohnb and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Priority Gangway Service or PGS. Split the gangway with a rope barrier. Regular pre-existing access on the right, premium boarding on the left. Just $19.95 plus 18% gratuity. Priority Bar Service or PBS. A separate station/queue at every bar reserved for guests who purchased PBS. $13.95 per person per day, plus 18% gratuity. Priority Elevator Service. One elevator with an operator who checks for the PES sticker on guest sea pass cards with priority direct floor service. $7.95 per person per day, plus 18% gratuity. Entertainment: Aqua show, $9.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Ice Skating shows, $12.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Broadways shows, $15.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Royal Caribbean original production shows $13.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Two70 production shows $11.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Priority Promenade Viewing areas. Used for parades and promenade entertainment. Dedicated standing areas in premium locations. $8.95 per person per day, plus 18% gratuity. Shall I continue? Montemy2419, Robert M, Linda R and 12 others 3 1 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, twangster said: Priority Elevator Service. One elevator with an operator who checks for the PES sticker on guest sea pass cards with priority direct floor service. $7.95 per person per day, plus 18% gratuity. I'd be happy paying extra for elevators that didn't have the 3 cars nearest to my floor just sit there and play solitaire while the car furthest away does all the work. Robert M and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Take the Jazz on 4/casino space and charge for entry based on if you want it to be smoking or nonsmoking 50/50 raffle every day for cash prize $5 per day for the cooler/mini fridge in the room Charge for a sea pass card/but app is free $ 5 each waterslide $ 1 each minute you speak with Guest Services $10 per day to reserve chairs at pool/solarium I hesitated suggesting these.........Royal is listening Allen2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Not only will windjammer be weighed by the plate but it will be self checkout. Enter the number of napkins you need on the kiosk, as well as number of water glasses. Reserve a table by the window for an up charge. For the rooms they will drop bed linens off at the door, guests will need to make their bed. Full service will be an up charge. Sorrento’s will be an up charge, first toss your own pizza, put it in the oven, weigh and pay. You can bypass this hassle with the pizza package. Pool chairs will cost extra, using the dynamic pricing model. As more guests book chairs the price will rise based on demand until the last chair is $3,000 per day. Coco Cay will use the European model of charging for bathroom use. The paper towel dispenser will be coin operated. Traveler, tingtang, Montemy2419 and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 As funny as this is, i particularly like the flowrider one, stop giving them ideas. SweetPea, Traveler and Montemy2419 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Well, I guess my cruising days are over. Allen2, Starrynight0154, JustMeJoe and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Honestly, something that's common on airlines that I don't think any mainstream cruise line has done....charging for guaranteed early boarding. Want that 10:30 check-in slot? That'll be $50 per person. Yes I know RC kind of does that with the Key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemy2419 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 I can see some low level marketing exec reading thru these and going yes, oh yes, that will work, they'll pay for that. I am going to suggest it at the weekly meeting of "how we can reach in their pockets and get some more out of them". Robert M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Do away with all loyalty perks and benefits. SweetPea and Allen2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Va4fam said: $5 per day for the cooler/mini fridge in the room $ 1 each minute you speak with Guest Services I’ve stayed in cabins that didn’t have the cooler, I’d have gladly paid for one. And I’ve stayed in cabins where the cabin was colder than the cooler, would they charge less? $1 for each minute with Guest Services=roughly $15 to lodge a complaint! Allen2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeRriii Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Shower Charge for $5 / 15 minutes. You can pre purchase "Unlimited Shower Experience" for $10 / day. Or you may buy "The Master Key" that include "USE" Flushing poop still FOC. Montemy2419, barbeyg and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 48 minutes ago, TeRriii said: Shower Charge for $5 / 15 minutes. You can pre purchase "Unlimited Shower Experience" for $10 / day. Or you may buy "The Master Key" that include "USE" Flushing poop still FOC. And add to that , it 5$ for 15 minutes but 30 $ if you want also hot water . Montemy2419 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Isn't there an airline that charges for using the bathroom? That's an idea, each time you want to use the bathroom you have to see the room attendant and pony up a buck and he will give you a key to your bathroom. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Pretty confident we can look back at this thread in a few years and see some of these ideas became reality. Maybe we should delete before it's too late Allen2, SweetPea, Pattycruise and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4thewin Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 19 hours ago, Traveler said: The survey asking if we will pay mone for Sorentos made me think why to stop there. Here some more creative ideas for RCL: Weight the plates in the WJ and pay by the pound. Want Emuster ? Pay extra otherwise you are back to the regular crowded muster. All cabin doors to be removed , want privacy ? It's extra, diamonds will get free transparent shower curtains, D+ will get free transparent door and pineapples will get a real door but without a latch. Quest challenge lidt can be purchased the day before , same for Love and Marriage. Tender boat tickets will cost money, people will be able to swim to port for free. For dinner time you can choose between 5 to 5:15 PM , want another slot ? It's extra. Extra charge the comedy show if you don't want to be the star of the show. Jacuzzi will be coin operated, the good news, you can use your key to charge it to you room. The flowrider will still be free you just need to pay if you want it filed with water. At the end of the cruise at the exit you will need to be weight , every extra pound you gain during the cruise will be charged. Charge 4500$ for a 7 hour use of the over the water cabanas , oh wait ... Are these real ideas ( honest questions as some of them it is hard to tell the e-muster and tender boats mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 You know it is really deep when there is a Fuel Charge added to the cruise fare. Already have this charge on several services at home. The only thing I have not seen in the list so far is an upcharge for playing in the Casino. Oh wait... they already take all my money. WAAAYTOOO and Montemy2419 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, dogs4thewin said: Are these real ideas ( honest questions as some of them it is hard to tell the e-muster and tender boats mostly. Hopefully not but hey you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 hours ago, CrznTxn said: The only thing I have not seen in the list so far is an upcharge for playing in the Casino. Oh wait... they already take all my money. Considering the rules and paytables in Casino Royale, there's already a charge for playing aboard versus a land casino. On 8/15/2023 at 3:45 PM, twangster said: Entertainment: Aqua show, $9.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Ice Skating shows, $12.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Broadways shows, $15.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Royal Caribbean original production shows $13.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Two70 production shows $11.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Save up to 40% on shows during your cruise with an unlimited entertainment ticket. Comedy club (on select ships) will incure a $5 charge per visit. Reservations recommended. Shows cannot be reserved in advance of sailing. Traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Please knock it off guys...you're just gonna give them ideas. When it happens, blame yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 4:45 PM, twangster said: Aqua show, $9.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Ice Skating shows, $12.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Broadways shows, $15.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Royal Caribbean original production shows $13.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. Two70 production shows $11.95 per person, plus 18% gratuity. "The Gift" ... still included at no charge Linda R, WAAAYTOOO, Mike6453 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Saw it. At free it's still overpriced. barbeyg and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Ogilthorpe said: "The Gift" ... still included at no charge The Gift will be for free , 100$ for explaining it. Also Cats will be free but a 500$ fine for whoever leave it before the end. SweetPea, Robert M, Ogilthorpe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Charging for passing wind in the elevator. $10 per half hour where an unattended towel is on a sunbed. fee for taking bedsheets or cushions home. SweetPea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 11:21 AM, RCIfan1912 said: Isn't there an airline that charges for using the bathroom? That's an idea, each time you want to use the bathroom you have to see the room attendant and pony up a buck and he will give you a key to your bathroom. I believe this was Ryanair! Not sure if it stll happens but I'm sure it was £1 RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Ray said: I believe this was Ryanair! Not sure if it stll happens but I'm sure it was £1 I thought it was an Irish airline, that's insane. Total insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombia20102018 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 $10 a day to use the app or you can always go back to the paper version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: I thought it was an Irish airline, that's insane. Total insane. Yip!! There were definitely taking the pi$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Ray said: I believe this was Ryanair! Not sure if it stll happens but I'm sure it was £1 Ryanair does not charge to go to the bathroom. They once "considered" it but it never got past that. Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 $5 per complaint sent by e-mail. $5 per complaint made in person onboard. $5 per minute for those parties of 10 or more wanting to take 2 dozen pictures on the grand staircase. $5 per item confiscated during boarding including, but not limited to, hair dryers, extension cords, huge box fans. $5 per minute for pool chair claim while the person is not at the pool. $5 per minute for anyone boarding late during port stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Ryanair does not charge to go to the bathroom. They once "considered" it but it never got past that. Thanks for clarifying that I Never fly Ryanair, i just remember all the news articles in relation to them planning on charging £1 to take a leak! Obviously they never went ahead with it due to the bad press they got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 RyanAir is the Spirit of Europe. They charged for basic boarding documents. However, I once flew with them round-trip with bags and all that priority jazz for like $71. Ray, RCIfan1912 and Traveler 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 And now, as a lesson learned from the Pizza survey fiasco, 10 $ to answer surveys, 500 $ to publish the survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 8:58 PM, Ampurp85 said: RyanAir is the Spirit of Europe. They charged for basic boarding documents. However, I once flew with them round-trip with bags and all that priority jazz for like $71. There's no doubt you can grab a bargain flying Ryanair! I have saw prices from UK to Europe being advertised for as little as £9 one way. If you are flexible with dates and travel light then you can bag a really cheap return. My daughter flies with them and Easyjet often and has never had any issue's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Have we covered emergency evacuations yet? Extra wide seating, guaranteed to be adjacent to your next of kin on the lifeboats for a nominal fee. Better yet, loft suites on lifeboats that include Fiji Water and a Genie to ensure a seemless lifeboat experience? Maybe swimmies are free. Life jackets extra? fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Maybe charge a fifty thousand dollar fee to people who require the ship to return to port for medical emergencies. Keep people who know they are too sick or old in the first place from traveling. Keep ships on schedule. Allen2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 7 hours ago, SweetPea said: Have we covered emergency evacuations yet? Extra wide seating, guaranteed to be adjacent to your next of kin on the lifeboats for a nominal fee. Better yet, loft suites on lifeboats that include Fiji Water and a Genie to ensure a seemless lifeboat experience? Maybe swimmies are free. Life jackets extra? With my luck I'd opt for the adjacent to kin lifeboat option and then have to stand in line at lifeboat guest services when they don't put us together. I'll come here and rant when they try to soothe me with $50 OLBC (On Life Boat Credit). SweetPea and Robert M 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Preferred seating in the lifeboats. Modeled after the airlines, wider more comfortable seating up front, maybe add a drink package option? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babsy47 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 In all honesty, I get the need to make money. Doing so by reducing quality, however, is not the way to go. RCIfan1912 and CanHardlyWait 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Babsy47 said: In all honesty, I get the need to make money. Doing so by reducing quality, however, is not the way to go. I agree, the easiest thing to do and make me people say great things about your cruise/cruise line is "the food was fantastic". Don't cut corners on that. It's why a lot people go on cruises and they will know if it's bad and crappy and corners were cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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