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Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I have no idea. However, I think the entire discussion is more indicative of the main stream cruise industry rather than RCI specifically. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Gratuities will never be eliminated even if they are built into the cruise fare or taxes and fees. We have already seen this. Soon after auto grats were introduced the posts began from the protectors of the exploited and down trodden that we should be tipping extra on top of the autograts. RCI soon joined in by reinstating the envelopes being left in the cabins once again with a gentle reminder that you might want to consider a little extra "reward" for the hard working crew. RCI then came up with the bright idea to try to get people to pre-pay for service that had not even been received. I suppose by the time you get on the ship the memory of something that you paid for 90 days ago might have faded and you might be more inclined to fill those envelopes especially when your seapass account isn't showing several hundred dollars in gratuity charges. The point being that no matter how they bundle those "gratuity" charges there will always be the clamoring from the self righteous that we should give more to the exploited hard workers and those envelopes that RCI supplies for our "convenience" will never disappear. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Well, we have already seen the "cruise lines raise fares" part of your wish come true. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Sounds to me like your issue is with the cruise industry, that generates billions if dollars in revenue on the backs of the hard working crew, all while exploiting their employees. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
RCI seems to be moving more groups of people off of payroll and into the tipping pool while sky rocketing the cruise fares that they charge yet you say the passengers are doing the screwing.🤔 -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I couldn't tell you who uses vouchers, pays for drinks, has a package, etc. They all hand over a seapass. I also have no idea who tips or not. I have better ways to spend my vacation than paying attention to what is none of my business. -
They will know when you urinate on your own. Over time doctors are actually able to learn what does, and does not, work. Your urologist is certainly aware of time frames for what is usually necessary for a catheter to be in place. This just like we know time frames for all sorts of other conditions and treatments.
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Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
And customers justify the action. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I guess if someone chooses to go to a school with a $60,000 a year tuition in a city with a very high cost of living and couldn't pay the bills by bartendering then they would have to fine another way to make ends meet. -
Gratuities Are Going Up Again, Effective 11.11.2023
Ocean Boy replied to ace1zoe2's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Also, when RCI cut back cabin service and increased the number of cabins per steward they effectively cut back the number of stewards that they need to hire. Why is no one up in arms about those people who now don't need to be hired at all? All I keep reading is people saying they are fine with once a day service. Come on folks, you need to stick up for those unemployed people. We need twice a day service so RCI will need to hire more help. It's time for all you once a day service proponents to step up and do your part to help these now unemployed former, and wanna be, crew members. -
Voom internet pre-cruise purchase
Ocean Boy replied to gizbug's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Yes, if you plan to buy for the entire length of the cruise then pre purchasing one two device package will save you money. -
Voom internet pre-cruise purchase
Ocean Boy replied to gizbug's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Why? -
Voom internet pre-cruise purchase
Ocean Boy replied to gizbug's topic in Royal Caribbean International
What price do you see in the app? -
Voom internet pre-cruise purchase
Ocean Boy replied to gizbug's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The going rate seems to be around $26.99 per day for one device. This can vary between ships and sailings. I don't know the price for two devices.