Stormy15 Posted August 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I wonder how Disney's 2 new policies will affect Royal Caribbean. Do they usually follow each other? For those who don't know shorts are now allowed in the main dining room and smoking is not allowed on the verandas effective in November 15th on Disney cruise line. Any thoughts if Royal Caribbean will follow based on past policies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think that the people who run RC make their own decisions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted August 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think that the people who run RC make their own decisions. :) Agreed. Just think - Celebrity is owned by the same parent company and has not allowed smoking on balconies or in the casino for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy15 Posted August 14, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good point! I always hear people comparing Royal Caribbean to Disney but don't really hear as much about Celebrity so I didn't think about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted August 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think that the people who run RC make their own decisions. :) But they will monitor customer reactions to this change to see if Disney gains any market share and more importantly if the Royal brand loses any market share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted August 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My guess is that you'll see shorts in the dining room at dinner policy changed before the smoking on balconies one. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorman23 Posted August 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think that the people who run RC make their own decisions. :) LOL, I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabs Posted August 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If you check the rules shorts are only allowed at breakfast and lunch. No shorts at dinner time. It has always been the rule. It is people that do not follow the rules. Biggest rule breaker for me is men that wear hats in MDR. That is the rudest!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted August 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If you check the rules shorts are only allowed at breakfast and lunch. No shorts at dinner time. It has always been the rule. It is people that do not follow the rules.Biggest rule breaker for me is men that wear hats in MDR. That is the rudest!!!!!! The OP asked if people thought the rule would change given the rule change at Disney. So what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My guess is that you'll see shorts in the dining room at dinner policy changed before the smoking on balconies one. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app P&O and Cunard have just announced a ban on cabin and balcony smoking from April 2014. It's in the wind. ('scuse pun):( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabs Posted August 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It was asked if you thought dress code would change to no shorts in dinning room and I answered that rule is already there. The question should read will they start to enforce the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted August 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2013 We don't smoke anymore, and it's usually to friggin cold in the MDR to wear shorts anyway;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted August 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It was asked if you thought dress code would change to no shorts in dinning room and I answered that rule is already there. The question should read will they start to enforce the rule. Read the OP again... they said Disney now ALLOWS shorts in the dining room. Smoking on balconies is NOT allowed. They wanted to know if RCI will follow with new rules themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted August 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It was asked if you thought dress code would change to no shorts in dinning room and I answered that rule is already there. The question should read will they start to enforce the rule. And that was not the original question from the OP. Disney has made a change to their policy regarding shorts in the MDR and smoking. Shorts will be allowed and there will be no smoking in the cabins to include the balcony. The OP was asking if we thought Royal would follow suit and change their rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted August 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Read the OP again... they said Disney now ALLOWS shorts in the dining room. Smoking on balconies is NOT allowed. They wanted to know if RCI will follow with new rules themselves. Sorry. Didn't see your post as I was reading too fast and just gave the same answer as you.....:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted August 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sorry. Didn't see your post as I was reading too fast and just gave the same answer as you.....:o No harm!:thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted August 16, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If you check the rules shorts are only allowed at breakfast and lunch. No shorts at dinner time. It has always been the rule. It is people that do not follow the rules.Biggest rule breaker for me is men that wear hats in MDR. That is the rudest!!!!!! Tacky and rude, but all you can do at this point is grin and bear it. Our group always gets a laugh out of it when we see someone come to the MDR in a baseball cap! Personally I'm actually embarrassed for the guy that comes strolling into the MDR in a baseball cap!....K.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoocruiser Posted August 16, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 16, 2013 It was asked if you thought dress code would change to no shorts in dinning room and I answered that rule is already there. The question should read will they start to enforce the rule. Given that RCCL does NOT have a mandatory dress code and states so website by using the phrase "SUGGESTED GUIDELINES" makes it's hard to enforce. Here's the link http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gon2hwe Posted August 16, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 16, 2013 All the cruise lines that are banning smoking are just handing over customers to the ones who do. And they will be adding 25% more to their cruise fares to make up the difference. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcd2745 Posted August 16, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I wonder how Disney's 2 new policies will affect Royal Caribbean. Do they usually follow each other? For those who don't know shorts are now allowed in the main dining room and smoking is not allowed on the verandas effective in November 15th on Disney cruise line. Any thoughts if Royal Caribbean will follow based on past policies? In most industries, there is an element of a "copy-cat" mentality. Both of those policy changes reflect the preferences of the cruisng majority (and a growing majority at that). Probably just a matter of time until RCI and others follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagentone Posted August 16, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Why oh why do all the cruise lines have to be the same. Why can't there be smoking on the balcony its outside for heavens sake. There is no tolerance anymore its very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted August 16, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 16, 2013 All the cruise lines that are banning smoking are just handing over customers to the ones who do. And they will be adding 25% more to their cruise fares to make up the difference. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! Why would the prices go up? Not as many people smoke as you think. Here in Massachusetts, I find it difficult to name a person I know who does smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted August 16, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Why can't there be smoking on the balcony its outside for heavens sake. There is no tolerance anymore its very sad. Tolerance? You mean for people who simply cannot stand the stench of smoke not only travelling onto their balcony, but filling the room with that awful smell if you happen to leave your door open for 30 minutes to enjoy what you thought might be fresh sea air? For those who are allergic to smoke (like myself) does that mean I have to endure it because we need to be tolerant of smokers smell? I think that RCCL will eventually ban smoking on balconies, which will mean that I will most certainly travel with them even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted August 16, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 16, 2013 All the cruise lines that are banning smoking are just handing over customers to the ones who do. And they will be adding 25% more to their cruise fares to make up the difference. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! ...and this is based on what verifiable data? Celebrity has had smoking restrictions regarding balconies and casinos for some time now - there rates have remained competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted August 16, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ...and this is based on what verifiable data? Celebrity has had smoking restrictions regarding balconies and casinos for some time now - there rates have remained competitive. It is based on the typical ignorant reason that people have. Their sample size of one. They smoke so they believe that every cruise line should allow smoking everywhere. Or it might be based on the fact that perhaps around 1/4 of the country smokes, and that entire population will no longer cruise, so therefore the population that cruises has significantly shrunk so they can get more money from the remaining customers. But in either case, it is not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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