Jan the City Fan

The 7 mile beach sounds good from reviews I Have read on here, Also fancy the falls, but not sure as there seems to be quite a lot of travelling to get there.

We are flying into Houston IAH, but have friends in Houston so staying with them for a week , & they also have a house on the beach in Galveston so they are taking us down there for a few days aswell.

Thanks for the swift information, every bit helps in planning.Cant wait now. Xxxx

Hi,

I am sailing on Magic, 22nd March 2015, western carribean, with my boyfriend. Only our 3rd cruise & we have never been to Carribean before.Also first time on Carnival.

Does anyone have any tips on what type of weather to expect, & best things to do in ports of call. Cayman, Cozmel & Jamaica. We are matured couple in our late 50's, not really interested in sight seeing, enjoy beach activities, eating & drinking.

Any tips on the ship & what to expect. Looking forward to the food choices & entertainnent on this ship, seems loads more than QE2 & R.C. Splendour.

Thanks Jan.

Then take them on another holiday if you don't want to pay. Seriously, they'll be sleeping on the floor with no bedding? I don't think so. Not using towels? No one will be removing their stinky diapers from your cabin? Or serving them food and cleaning up the mess they make?

 

I really wish the mainstream cruiselines would raise their prices to cover gratuities for people like you, but it is what it is - enjoy your trip but do be decent enough to inform the staff that you don't feel they are deserving of the portion of their salary you choose to withhold.

Why should we go on a different holiday to please you. The amount of money we have paid for the children will more than pay for the staffs wages. Royal Caribbean need to give the staff some of the money we have paid them, why should we pay their wages. Very rude of you, we will tip for the adults but certainly not getting anymore money for the kids.

I look after children & on a low wage, which I chose to do as I enjoy it.. No one has ever given me a tip every time a change a nappy or clean up after them, & I certainly dont expect a tip for that. Royal should pay their wages not us.

Outstanding i could not agree with you more.Don't worry about the Royal Caribbean cheer leaders.:)

Well said .

Gerif,

 

I think I'm as much entitled to a RC cruise as anyone else.

 

When booking RC should let people know this is the case with gratuities.

 

The level of tipping is the same for children or adults.

 

Is it fair that 2x10 year olds should have $300 dollars added for gratuities as well as their parents ?

GLENBOY,

We have 2 babies aged 1 & 2, who have had to pay the same ammount for this cruise as anynother adult. We certainly wont be paying tips at this rate for them, they would be free on any other holiday , so give some of their fare to the staff for their tips.They dont even have a bed.

We will have them removed & at the end tip the recommended ammounts for the adults.

Thats great, didnt think mini bar would be included. Thanks for quick response.

Hi,

Is there any where on the ship where you cant use the drinks package, and is it available at any time. For example after midnight are the drinks still free with this package. We are sailing SOS on 24th May, & have pre booked this.

Thanks

Jan