NutsAboutGolf

When the next anti-food thread is created, will you post your opinion on it? How about the one after that and the one after that, etc., etc.? I seem to recall a term where if you're doing the same thing over and over and expect different results... 🙃

FB groups are generally the most popular place for passengers to share their opinions and often do so in real time Since you mention youtube, you might enjoy this:

I understand you're pointing out the paint below the waterline. Just comment above the waterline I see them paint the hull (I guess it's usually a touchup) all the time when docked in port

Maybe it would be helpful to some, what kind of phones and what settings?

If you have an existing comped offer whether land or sea, you submit that offer to them and they'll reply with various discounted-comped offers you qualify for. If you have specific questions I would recommend googling URComped's FAQ

Please let us know the outcome

In 2024, NCL is selling four sailings that go to Bora Bora on two ships with a capacity of 2000+. Entirely possible they are limiting capacity or were grandfathered in. Whatever the case, if one wants to go to Bora Bora on a mass-market cruise line, it is possible on NCL and is seemingly fairly inexpensive (insides for under $100/night PP) for the non-suites relative to the number of nights which makes me wonder if they limited capacity

An easy way to access those channels, go to channel one and press the channel down button

This isn't much different with land-based places but if he wants to get a good seat ensure he arrives early as the issue isn't always finding an open seat but rather finding an open seat with a view of a TV showing the game you want to watch

Thanks for sharing. Highlighted, was X really losing that much revenue? Remember that it only costs X what they paid for it at wholesale prices. A 1.75L bottle of Smirnoff Vodka bottle retails by me for $17, you get 26 drinks if using standard pours out of it so it costs them $0.65 per drink in vodka in addition to the minimal costs for mixers and labor. Pretty safe bet at wholesale pricing, it only costs X no more than a USD dollar per drink. We also have to consider the alternatives, if they knew they couldn't get free drinks do we think they would have bought those exact drinks individually, would they order doubles which is/was cheaper than two drinks, would they just head to the casino to get free drinks or would they purchase the drink package and ensure they get their money's worth? The overall point is that it generally costs X less for drinks than one thinks

They claim demand is high. Many would prefer to never hear the term "cookiegate" again, yet some theorized it was the catalyst that got them to look at social media and forums like CC more seriously. Some have claimed to have never complained to X before but that cookiegate triggered them to write a complaint email about every topic that bothered them and not solely a cookiegate complaint. Regardless, all over social media and review sites for 2023 with X, there are complaints everywhere, and now X has decided they can no longer ignore which IMO is a good thing

Cruise fare increases/decreases are a moot point because, like most of the travel industry, there isn't fixed pricing, it's demand-based dynamic pricing. The sailings they have difficulty filling are sent over as "Exciting Deals"/"SELECTS"; they could claim "See? We DID lower the pricing!"

https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2023/07/27/royal-caribbean-cruises-rcl-q2-2023-earnings-call/?awc=12195_1695522404_eae4f8bd81262b21c42e97a911daab0e&utm_campaign=78888&utm_source=aw With the RCG Q2 earnings call, transcript above, there are multiple references to them raising prices; yet this is the quote that's the most disappointing:

Now I'm curious, what are some other special requests?

Unlimited at no charge yet the menu is limited

With LLP who was the CEO and President, you hardly ever saw the RCG (parent company) logo anywhere. When Laura came on, they stripped the position's title of CEO, Laura is only the President of X. RCG's CEO is Jason Liberty, a former CFO, and now we see the RCG logo everywhere. We'll probably never know for sure but it wouldn't be surprising if RCG is behind the cutbacks Social media seems convinced updated MDR menus are coming yet that could be nothing more than reversing some of the cutbacks

With low expectations, ask the Captains Club concierge if they'll add benefits to your friend as they have made exceptions in the past

The parent company, RCG, eliminated the CEO title of X, while LLP was CEO and President, Laura is only the President

Bora Bora has lots of ships visiting including NCL, unfortunately, none are X. When it comes to cruise ship stops, it's often the local governments who collect port taxes and local businesses who want ships to visit versus lodging/hotels and locals who don't want the congestion

When Carnival bought a newer Costa ship they called it "Costa by Carnival" so with X, will probably just be called "Celebrity by Royal Caribbean" well before it flounders

Too bad they don't offer takeout! lol

Thanks. Sounds like there could be some passenger-friendly changes coming. Cruise Critic is the best source of info in a summary format as some of the FB groups have little-to-no moderation. Reading the 100+ comments about Cookiegate on the Sailing Group was exhausting

@fstuff1 If anyone on board could order the double cheeseburger and post a pic and how it tastes, it would be appreciated as I am curious if it's more gourmet than the mast grill/buffet burgers. Otherwise, great detailed review!

MInd sharing the Q&As?

Absolutely great news. Laura and her team surely had an accurate representation of the food quality and taste. I do hope her team grabbed food items from the kitchen at random as it's not uncommon nowadays to receive food that is both overcooked and served lukewarm. Otherwise, I'm sure she was served perfectly cooked food served piping hot food items. I also doubt she experienced a long wait for her dishes which is the least of MDRs concerns as most are willing to wait for good food