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Ship - Getaway

Deck - 14

Stateroom # - 14842

Stateroom Category – Balcony

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – NO, NO, NO very noisy stateroom. So much so I asked to be moved with no luck. The buffet is right above you. The banging and chair dragging etc are horrible. Be cautious of this room!

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - NO

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – This is an, "angled" room with a bigger balcony. That was pretty nice. However, the overhang from deck 15 obstructs your view out a bit.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Angled oversized

Was wind a problem? - Not at all!

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Not at all

Any specific problems with this cabin? - Noise, everything else was great.

Any other comments? - Noise is a huge problem here.

I completely understand the theory. As a Diamond Royal cruiser, we have been on enough to have an opinion. Yes, you may call me cheap. I want to book a cruise and pay a rate. I do not want to be forced to now include extra fees because the cruise line is trying to hide costs.

Pay the employee, charge the cruiser. I will admit, I am in line to discontinue the tips. I carry cash on board and tip the employees that I feel go above and beyond the basic service.

I am not a fan of tipping for simply doing your job. The theory of gratuity is based on being thankful for stellar service. I know the story behind many making a living off tips. I don't get tips, I work hard for my living. I don't expect them either. I know I may be in the minority, I am just tired of being nickle and dimed by the line. Our cruise days are rapidly coming to an end. We are booked for what may be our last in March. I'm sad, we have been on a lot of cruises but I don't see the value any more.

Jason

Absolutely worth it! some with me during embarkation some go in luggage. That way not all my "eggs" are in one basket.

OK, in your luggage, make sure you pack in a case that will not allow the sides of the bottles to touch. They will break on you. I usually put a sock around each one then pack them inside the box.

As far as getting them onboard, rock on, no failures yet and we are platinum. Lots of bottles lots of ways. Last time, clear liquor in water bottles that if you practice, you can take the tops off without breaking the seal. The crew might look at them and see they are sealed. It's not easy but it can be done.

Good luck and happy boozing. Buy the all you can drink pop card on board and mix up your rum and cokes!