jonthomas

All the O sales are different.

Wonderful meal at Jacques tonight.

On marina now...the ship is in good shape. But the food has been awful. Yup I'm picky. It's our 8th O cruise. I should post a new topic.

Yes we had that one booked before turkey and Israel were Removed. No way am I flying from Valetta for that one. Too many layovers. We have been fortunate, in all of our years of cruising we have never needed a TA to intervene on our behalf. But also have never benefitted from a quiet sale. Yes if a quiet sale would become known to me , I'm sure any agent could book it.

Wish I had a TA that knew anything about quiet sales...that's better than a rebate.

Our Alaska for Sept, cat B1 is 600 less than price before sale. We are on the Marina and yes onboard perks are combinable with sale.

Look at the price on line, then call an O rep or your agent. They will give you the new reduced price.

We will do Alaska next Sept again. The sale is 600 off a B1 cabin. Had the O rep book it. Just not sure of the cabin location, will speak with the ambassador since we are on the Marina right now.

Yes Feta, my O rep booked an Alaska cruise for me, 600 off a B1 for Sept. Just not sure of the cabin. We are on the Marina now, so will check it with ambassador. It is mid ship on 6, life boats right below. Because it is with " the booked on ship", we have the best price guarantee, in case a better sale comes along.

Yes wish you were with us Feta...we didn't get to spend any time with you. If Alaska is on sale, we will book it again. It will be our third time there but never get tired of it.. Sept 14. Come with us. Next year we are pretty much staying on the continent.

Yup my O rep called me. It will be on the 14th. No clue what it will be. We are on our way now to Barcelona and will be on the Marina on Monday. So guess it is best to book on ship. Not sure I'd sale is combinable with booking on the ship perks. Will find out next week. Thanks Jan.

Asked last week. He told me he would know something by Tues. Today is Wednesday. Crickets....

I called my O rep. He also knows nothing. I guess there is nothing to know.

maybe too early to know anything ?

Anyone know anything?

Even if the statement " nothing more is expected" was added, there would be those who would still do the palm or envelope to " feel better ". I even witnessed some using their OBCs in the stores to buy merchandise for their attendants. They proudly made that fact known.

You are right of course.

The auto tip is now expected, no longer seen as a tip but part of wages. Next comes, how much is enough in the envelope or palm. Many have said, including me, it seems to never be enough, as there is a competition for who can leave more. I wish I could say, I feel good after extra tipping but more and more it has become a guessing game of how much should I give in order for it to be enough, in order for me to feel good. Of course I see no solution. There will always be upmanship. You can see it even here, those who say how good they feel after leaving an undisclosed amount in the envelope or palm.

Completely understandable that Morocco is cancelled.

Yes we are. Yes Morocco is cancelled. Completely understandable.

Yup and because of that, there is NO ceiling to happiness. Included gratuities no longer have any meaning, no matter how many times they are raised. Greasing the palm or envelopes are expected...can't escape it.

I like auto tip as well, but stateroom staff are no longer happy with that only, since so many still do the envelopes on top of that.

I now see that this topic is only for those who drink and not the tipping for the general staff. Sorry do not mean to highjack the topic.

the tipping issue had gotten out of control... we now feel, no matter that we do the included grat, give extra at the end, it is NEVER enough, we always feel someone gave more and they are disappointed... to always feel it is not enough is very unsatisfying... we thought the included grat would be a good idea, then we just dont have to deal with the envelopes and not have to think about it anymore...nope it is the same old issue..envelopes and still feeling it is not enough.... anyone else feel like that?

yes, we have wasted a lot of years with Celebrity and have come to O very late.