Archive for February, 2009

Fanmail Friday: February 20th Edition

I have never been on a back-to-back cruise, but was thinking about booking one. What kind of discount do you get for booking a back-to-back cruise?

To be completely honest you may not receive any discount. So much of what cruise lines are willing to do depends on how well the cruise is selling. What I [...]


Suite Perks for Royal Caribbean Passengers

In the midst of the announcements concerning charges for room service and an additional cost menu item, Royal Caribbean is finally doing something to benefit some guest. This week Royal Caribbean has announced a bevy of benefits for their guests staying in suites. These new benefits range from special key cards to VIP seating at [...]


Royal Caribbean ‘s Controversial New Menu Item

Last month I wrote a blog entry detailing Royal Caribbean’s plan to charge for room service ordered during certain hours. This month they have decided to step up efforts to nickel and dime passengers even further by charging 14.95 for a “Chops Grill” (one of Royal Caribbean’s alternative dining restaurants) steak in dining rooms [...]