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  1. not-enough-cruising
    Well of course there is.
  2. not-enough-cruising
    Probably about right, point being, my fees have already paid for the porter’s services.
  3. not-enough-cruising
    Including the embarkation port.
  4. not-enough-cruising
    It’s easy to imagine that there were no porters. Your port fees would go down; that is how these guys get paid.
  5. not-enough-cruising
    Since you are booked with a Travel Agent, Royal will not deal with you directly (at least they will not on bookings I have ever made) Unfortunately, I have never heard many good things about Priceline o their service; I wish you luck and safety.
  6. not-enough-cruising
    last year bad weather made it impossible for me to secure a flight to my embarkation point. Royal Caribbean did not give any considerations (nor were they obligated to). My insurance company handled it. EVERY travel insurance policy I have ever had contains a "political unrest" clause.
  7. not-enough-cruising
    I believe the OP lives in the Israeli region, and can not / does not want to, leave the country to come to the US for embarkation
  8. not-enough-cruising
    No, it’s most people’s opinion. There is a difference between “the bar” and “the lounge”
  9. not-enough-cruising
    Not even close
  10. not-enough-cruising
    I don't need to check again. The bar is for drinking and adult conversation.
  11. not-enough-cruising
    Thank You New York/New Jersey is a massive union hub
  12. not-enough-cruising
    The BAR is NOT a family entertainment event
  13. not-enough-cruising
    People don’t need a corporation to define for them appropriate behavior and decorum for children. Children have no business sitting AT the bar, and I have no problem asking the “parents” to remove them.
  14. not-enough-cruising
    I suppose the difference between myself and others is, I won't accept no for an answer. As stated earlier, however, I have never been told no, be it the 3rd bed issue, or a second visit to fill the ice bucket, or deliver clean towels.
  15. not-enough-cruising
    Luck of the draw, for sure, not dependent on a tip at all.
  16. not-enough-cruising
    But are still union, with all the benefits that go with it. NOT GETTING TIPPED by me
  17. not-enough-cruising
    Over 50 cruises, on many lines, from many ports; I have NEVER had a wayward bag
  18. not-enough-cruising
    BUT they are being paid UNION wages and benefits, and are NOT a tipped position (at least as far as I am concerned) Anyone that gets a collectively bargained salary, health and dental benefits, paid vacation, and a pension; does not get a tip from me
  19. not-enough-cruising
    https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-cuts-back-on-housekeeping-service/95567 not a policy, but a company quote
  20. not-enough-cruising
    No, I don’t have either. It was part of the announcement when the policy changed. I have never had this request denied in 3 cruises since the change.
  21. not-enough-cruising
    We received our room assignment for a guaranteed balcony 2 weeks ago. The cruise is mid January 2024
  22. not-enough-cruising
    I would have called the Hotel Director. Royal’s own policy statement says they will perform this service.
  23. not-enough-cruising
    I assumed so as well, just didn’t have the experience. At most, if not all, of the major ports in the US, you can’t step foot on the docks without a union card. It doesn’t matter if you are a crane operator, truck driver, or janitor.
  24. not-enough-cruising
    All in Florida and Texas are. My guess would be everyone at Bayonne is also.
  25. not-enough-cruising
    Exact same experience I have had with the grands. The steward absolutely will take care of the pullman or hide a way bed.
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