RC Ships .. Kinda Sorta All The Same ..

[Paulette3028]

The thought alone costs Money!

 

We are not talking about a small Business here. We are talking about a large corporation here. Changing even a small item like this will involve $$$.

 

Someone has to start thinking about a replacement, Options have to be Chosen, a Team will have to Review, they Need to find a Company providing the items in the Quality they Need, Prices have to be negotiated, Messages sent to every ship and everbody involved, etc.

 

All of this cost them Money. We all know Labor ain´t cheap. So all this Money for just a few People affected and not to Forget most likely as many of them will complain about the new GIFT as there are complaining about the old one.

 

The thought isn't the cost, the implementation of the cost might be. But they could use the travel coffee cups, with the Royal name on it (which they already have or some other item they already have). It would not require a new product line and all the accompanying market research for implementation. Just like they go through more note pads and pens, they would go through a few more of the 'other items utilized' for the give away.

 

Lets not make sure a big deal out of this idea.

[Paulxyz2004]

The thought isn't the cost, the implementation of the cost might be. But they could use the travel coffee cups, with the Royal name on it (which they already have or some other item they already have). It would not require a new product line and all the accompanying market research for implementation. Just like they go through more note pads and pens, they would go through a few more of the 'other items utilized' for the give away.

 

Lets not make sure a big deal out of this idea.

 

It´s pretty obvious you don´t understand how decisions in big corporations work.

 

I appreciate you would be happier with a Change in M&M gift given to you, that´s OK, just don´t be fooled into the "they could do it easily at no cost" thought.

[KPLIONMA]

You don't even get a gift at the Meet & Greet on Princess. Nor do you get any food.

[Paulette3028]

It´s pretty obvious you don´t understand how decisions in big corporations work.

 

I appreciate you would be happier with a Change in M&M gift given to you, that´s OK, just don´t be fooled into the "they could do it easily at no cost" thought.

 

I was originally responding to someone else who brought up the idea.....and I don't need you assuming what my business background is.....so let me clear that up....I have had plenty of years of corporation life....and know well enough the 'roadblocks' that exist in making some decisions.

 

Yet, in some corporations, decisions can and do get made for the better, without the same level of 'corporate dancing' as I have been known to call it.

[Paulette3028]

You don't even get a gift at the Meet & Greet on Princess. Nor do you get any food.

 

Each cruise line handles them differently.

[Tyler80]

I know I WILL be reamed and nailed to the cross on here for saying this, but hear me out before you start swinging ..

 

We were on Explorer recently and have also sailed on Liberty and Monarch and they were all great cruises, but I noticed (also from pics of other RC ships in the Cruise Reports on here) how overly similar the feel is on all of them.

 

The décor and the names of all the venues are the same on each ship (Schooner, Boleros, etc) , the room décor (those dull drab mauves, beiges, blues), the corridors, the WJs ... even the MDRs on the bigger ships .. everything kinda looks the same ..

 

Wouldn't it be a little better if they gave more individual personality to each ship? I know they vary by class as far as certain amenities (like Oasis class .. and how some have the Flow Rider thingy) ), but I was struck by how similar Explorer felt to Liberty and how even the Monarch had the same feel in some ways.

 

Im not saying that they should ever go over to the gaudy crap Carnival does .. but wouldn't a little bit of individuality for each ship make it more interesting for repeat cruisers?

 

Anyone else get what im saying?

 

I agree with what you are saying and have observed the same on the cruises I've been on. For me, I prefer this. No matter what ship I sail on in the fleet, I get a consistent cruise experience and am familiar with the venues onboard.

 

Not that I know for sure, but I'm getting the impression that Quantum class might look significantly different than the previous Royal ships.

 

You are right Bob. If you have ever sailed on a Celebrity Solstice class ship, or have looked at the deck plans, you will see many similarities. From the exterior shape of the ship, to the stateroom layouts and design. Even to the shopping and restaurant areas. I think Royal Caribbean is most likely going in the right direction with this class of ship. More upscale, more unique with a higher quality of materials, and a better over all cruise experience.

[cruzinlady1947]

I was originally responding to someone else who brought up the idea.....and I don't need you assuming what my business background is.....so let me clear that up....I have had plenty of years of corporation life....and know well enough the 'roadblocks' that exist in making some decisions.

 

Yet, in some corporations, decisions can and do get made for the better, without the same level of 'corporate dancing' as I have been known to call it.

I was the poster that brought up the subject about the gift at the M&M. Sorry about all this. :o I was only making a statement. I am tired of the gift and have stopped taking them, but am thinking maybe I better start taking them again and giving them to others on the ship that don't know about CC. That will also help in depleting the supply of them. ;)

 

Gwen :)

[gelli8112]

I agree with what you are saying and have observed the same on the cruises I've been on. For me, I prefer this. No matter what ship I sail on in the fleet, I get a consistent cruise experience and am familiar with the venues onboard.

 

 

 

You are right Bob. If you have ever sailed on a Celebrity Solstice class ship, or have looked at the deck plans, you will see many similarities. From the exterior shape of the ship, to the stateroom layouts and design. Even to the shopping and restaurant areas. I think Royal Caribbean is most likely going in the right direction with this class of ship. More upscale, more unique with a higher quality of materials, and a better over all cruise experience.

 

Individual ship personality could be a good thing, but I doubt it will ever happen. Outside of the different venues on the Mega ships, the excursions, and the ports of call, all cruises are pretty much the same, but I think that's the reason most people cruise. They know what to expect. Casino, love and marriage game show, belly flop and the quest if you're feeling adventurous. Cruising is doing the things that you like with different groups of people.

 

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If RCI changed the atmosphere on their ships, the line would be out of business the next day due to mass suicides of top tier members. Happy cruising.

[cruzincurt]

To try something new, a couple of cruises ago we went on the EPIC. I never felt so out of place.

[Paulette3028]

As I think of it the layout of every Royal ship isn't the same. I was just chatting with my DH about the location of the Diamond Lounges. Many ships have it in the Viking Crown; some have a dedicated lounge on the Viking Crown level; others have a dedicated lounge in another area (Allure had it overlooking the Promenade -- which was wonderful).

[temple1]

To try something new, a couple of cruises ago we went on the EPIC. I never felt so out of place.

 

I will be leaving the nest next year for the first time, we will be on Coral Princess, twice. I've been studying the deck plans trying to figure out where things are.

 

What gets me and completely off topic - their use of 43 different labels for the same cabin! :eek:

[blonde375]

I completely agree that Royal has done a good job of creating differences yet keeping things familiar so that it feels like a new experience yet you also feel like you are returning to a favorite place. I love experiencing a new ship, but, do not like the "lost" feeling of not knowing my way around. So anything that makes me feel like I've been there before helps me a lot.

Edited August 5, 2014 by blonde375

[dacsmom]

I think they stay with what works. I think the Monarch and the Freedom were more different than alike though, a totally different feel. I stay with RCI because I like the thought that I know what I am getting for the most part. For example, I know what Sorrentos pizza will taste like even though I may never have been on that particular ship before. I do not know how much brand loyalty RCI would cultivate if each ship was totally different.

[caribbean sailor]

I agree that they are very alike, but, for us thats the thing that we love about cruising with them, that sense of familiarity, Different strokes I suppose.

 

 

I agree i was thinking the same thing,you said it for me. Have a great next cruise. :)

[Aquahound]

The Epic had an eletronic map that told you how to go from point a to point b...also had a computer telling you how busy what restaurant was busy in real time...interesting

 

A lot of RCI ships have those now. RCI introduced them on Oasis Class and later added them during ship upgrades of the other clases.

[MichaelCMTX]

With 2 Voyager Class and 2 Radiance Class trips, it was similar enough to feel like I'm in a Target store, but not the exact same Target store.

 

As others have pointed out there is value in a 'family resemblance.' Carmakers are big on that, so you are comfortable sitting behind the wheel of any of their products, and it's not a completely different experience.