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earl_m
Guest
Beginning January 2009 there will be a service charge of $3.95 for room service ordered between 12-5am, this includes the gratuity.
another way to make you pay!!!
another way to make you pay!!!
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jetblue
Guest
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Please tell me it's April Fool's Day!!! That's horrible news! The only thought I have is that maybe drunk guests order room service and don't tip the crew and are rowdy in the process.
Please tell me it's April Fool's Day!!! That's horrible news! The only thought I have is that maybe drunk guests order room service and don't tip the crew and are rowdy in the process.
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earl_m
Guest
I am afraid its true!1 They are trying to find ways of generating revenues!!
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Jim
Guest
It may be a way to generate revenue, but I would wager it has more to do with the passengers stiffing the room service crew.
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jetblue
Guest
Where did you hear about this earl?
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nolimits
Guest
I have become very used to cashless society in life especially on ship Late at night if ordering i bring chip from casino for tips .last cruise one night no small chips no small bills in safe FELT BAD never got same server again . Happy to be charged if goes to staff actually there a buck short
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phinnb
Guest
At least this is a charge I can live with. I make the choice whether or not to call room service or not. I'd rather have that additional charge than see the general price go up. Besides, doesn't some of the staff seem to be on call 24/7?
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Cruizer
Guest
How many people are ordering room service between midnight and five in the morning?
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Corky
Guest
Cruizer said:
Not me. :lol
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frito
Guest
I would guess it has something to do with kids ordering room service all hours and wasting food and the time of the waitstaff.
I sure have no problem with it--I can't imagine eating dinner ( we always eat late ) and then turning around at 1-2 a.m and eating again ! =huh
I sure have no problem with it--I can't imagine eating dinner ( we always eat late ) and then turning around at 1-2 a.m and eating again ! =huh
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Mbandy
Guest
(Posted on Q&A thread too)
While I hate to see "nickel and diming" as much as anyone, I'll come to the defense of Royal Caribbean on this one.
I was recently in a meeting with an executive from Royal Caribbean who mentioned that this surcharge was going to be implemented. The reason is much the same as when they implemented the surcharge for Johnny Rockets, namely wasted food. There has been a high instance during the 12 a.m to 5 a.m time frame of people coming in from an evening of cocktails in the lounges, then ordering room service, then falling asleep. When the room service arrives, nobody answers the door and the food is wasted. By implementing the surcharge, Royal Caribbean feels that is enough of an incentive for people to stay awake until room service arrives.
I'd tip at least that much anyway so it doesn't really bother me.
While I hate to see "nickel and diming" as much as anyone, I'll come to the defense of Royal Caribbean on this one.
I was recently in a meeting with an executive from Royal Caribbean who mentioned that this surcharge was going to be implemented. The reason is much the same as when they implemented the surcharge for Johnny Rockets, namely wasted food. There has been a high instance during the 12 a.m to 5 a.m time frame of people coming in from an evening of cocktails in the lounges, then ordering room service, then falling asleep. When the room service arrives, nobody answers the door and the food is wasted. By implementing the surcharge, Royal Caribbean feels that is enough of an incentive for people to stay awake until room service arrives.
I'd tip at least that much anyway so it doesn't really bother me.
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earl_m
Guest
You can be sure if there is not too much of a protest, they will make it for 24 hours service.
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frito
Guest
Earl, Earl, Earl, me boy--- me thinks you have a twin --there's a fellow on another site that goes by Earl who is going on RCCL in Feb. and has posted about RCCL rebating back to him $ 1200.00 from the original cost of his cruise---
Now why would RCCL be trying to be sneaky and nickel and dime everyone--maybe to make up for that $ 1200.00 rebate ??? =huh =huh :lol :lol :lol
Now why would RCCL be trying to be sneaky and nickel and dime everyone--maybe to make up for that $ 1200.00 rebate ??? =huh =huh :lol :lol :lol
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sealover
Guest
"IF" this new charge is in fact true how many people REALLY belive it will not be extended to ALL room service orders in the not to distant future... yeah... that's what I thought...guess I will just book a cabin closer to the windjammer... call me cheap..but I'm not paying an extra $4 for my morning coffee...
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earl_m
Guest
Yes thats me and I am on 4 cruises sites. One as nothing to do with the other. probably because the
cruise was not selling. so they lower the price of the cruise.
cruise was not selling. so they lower the price of the cruise.
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CRUZINQUEEN
Guest
No problem here, eating all day is enough.....I agree, that privilege has been abused, and the tipping thing, don't get me started.....the staff mostly works for peanuts, and I am often embarassed by my fellow cruisers, the appropriate tip has been welcome and my cruising experiences enhanced !! Cannot wait to embark !! 2-2-09 Granduer....=docdance
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Calgon1
Guest
I can understand where they are coming from. For me, I'll just make sure I place my order for warm cookies and ice cold milk by 11pm. What a wonderful way to end a day at sea...
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frito
Guest
Earl, $1200 back in the ol' wallet is about as good as it can get !
Spread it around--help the economy !!
Spread it around--help the economy !!