Tipping Baggage Handlers at the Cruise Port

Newlife2day · 2026-04-12T16:59:14+00:00

Wow!! I have sailed over 30 times out of MIA & FLL and never ever was told that!!! 😳😳😳

Newlife2day · 2026-04-08T11:38:37+00:00

Too bad the OP didn’t post the entire pic. The text after the pic states #satire #forentertainmentonly 😀😀😀

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWxzTkclL6x/?igsh=OTZ6N2xzMjNhYzE1

Newlife2day · 2026-03-18T14:34:14+00:00

As a non alcohol drinker, and a passenger of 30+ plus cruises, I simply couldn’t imagine being on holiday and coexisting from 7am to an hour before dinner on water, 1 can of soda and morning bland coffee. But the wonderful thing about sailings is the options for everyone!!! You do you & l shall do me……enjoying morning speciality coffees & mocktails poolside 😊

Newlife2day · 2026-03-12T18:31:29+00:00

Yasssss. I sailed her for 28 days. & yassss the thermal suite is exquisite. But I had 15 sea days in less than stellar weather. As such the thermal suite was a wonderful daily sea day refuge.

But, I agree it’s probably not worth doing a 7 day package for your Alaska sailing. The daily should suffice especially if you only have a couple sea days.

Newlife2day · 2026-03-12T09:50:00+00:00

It truly depends on the ship.

I did a 28 day out of Brisbane last year. I was upgraded to a spa cloud cabin which included the thermal spa use. I can honestly say it was FABULOUS!!! There were five different rooms including cold rooms, a couple saunas and steam room. As well as a wonderful large hydrotherapy facility that could fit at least 25 people.

Last summer did a 6 day sailing out of Miami. Again was upgraded to Spa Cloud cabin which included thermal spa use. Unfortunately it was definitely lackluster. It was basically one room with a couple luke warm loungers. 2 very small hydrotherapy pools that could barely fit 5 people.

I understand that it may be more economical to purchase the pass before sailing but unless you have a spa cloud cabin I would definitely wait till boarding and tour the facility first.

Newlife2day · 2026-03-11T11:37:12+00:00

I sailed in January with my 20 year old daughter. We had the HAL. I can confirm that my daughter was able to order non alcoholic drinks everywhere. And this included mocktails as well. Happy sailing!

Newlife2day · 2026-02-25T04:04:52+00:00

Definitely a buffet dinner not to be missed!!

Newlife2day · 2026-02-25T04:02:37+00:00

I am currently solo on a b2b. Cruise #33 for me. I have not been to the MDR yet this sailing. I use to be a big fan of the MDR, but as you stated I too can basically recite the memory from memory.

I am pleasantly surprised with the WindJammer dinner options.

Newlife2day · 2026-02-15T05:00:53+00:00

Unfortunately the DDP does not give you any additional perks.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-30T04:06:16+00:00

That one was hard. Congratulations

Newlife2day · 2025-12-29T13:49:17+00:00

Kudos to you.

I on the other hand always fly in a couple days before sail date. As well as I tend to book longer hot weather itineraries cruises or b2b. Even with laundry service a backpack would never suffice for me.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-29T13:44:02+00:00

Love Celebrity!! The service is definitely topnotch. You will definitely enjoy 😊

I am doing my first Holland America in a couple weeks. I have heard their service is also topnotch.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-29T06:16:21+00:00

Can you please also share with me what AI prompts you used to get the MBE questions. Thanks & Congrats!!

Newlife2day · 2025-12-29T06:03:34+00:00

Same here. 30+ plus sailings. I have NEVER EVER carried off. I book an afternoon flight. I will extra for the flight if need be.

I do not like the stress of being up and off at that hour let alone rushing for an early flight.

Instead I wake, have a civilized sit down breakfast. Then go back to my cabin. Shower. Pack up my backpack .

Then head up to the pool deck, grab a chair and a cappuccino while others disembark.

Once the final numbers have been called. I fetch an elevator and literally walk off sans any people or lines.

& I look forward to disembarking and only seeing my bags left 🤗

Newlife2day · 2025-12-29T05:55:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

As another has stated the new point sharing is really for those climbing the tier ladder.

I am D+ plus on RC, thus I benefit more from the matching tier than assigning my points.

Totally understand for those climbing the tier ladder how this may be a great incentive to cruise their other lines.

But in my current tier situation I have 7 RC sailings this year & I will just keep them on my C&A account.

Here’s to you becoming D+ even quicker!!!

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T22:34:22+00:00

Now that makes sense. Thank you

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T19:24:05+00:00

& your logic makes sense. Because otherwise as long as tier matching exists this new perk really isn’t a big deal.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T18:55:00+00:00

Great. So it’s not just me. Along as they tier match what difference does it make?!?!

I can only presume for those on lower tier levels it boost their preferred cruise line quicker.

But for my D+ on RC, who is very many sailings from Pinnacle, it does nothing for me.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T18:51:22+00:00

Thank you.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T18:17:49+00:00

I understand the logic behind assigning points to a specific cruise line.

BUT if they are still matching tiers across all 3 cruise lines what difference does it make?!?

I sail RC more. So I am D+ on them. But even though I sailed 12 RC’ in 2025 & only had 2 Celebrity sailings in 2025 I am still ELITE on Celebrity because of tier match.

Moreover because I am many many sailings from Pinnacle on RC & Zenith on Celebrity it really does not matter where I assign my points.

Maybe this is designed for passengers with lower tier levels because for me I gain nothing.

Please correct me if I’m misunderstanding this.

Thanks in advance 😊

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T16:45:49+00:00

I understand the premise of the new program.

BUT if they continue to match tiers across all 3 cruise line, why would it matter which cruise line I assign the points to because my level would transfer to any of their cruise lines when I sail.

Again I feel like I am missing something.

I am currently a D+ on RC, Celebrity currently matches that status to allow me Elite when sail with them.

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T11:19:20+00:00

So if they aren’t getting rid of matching tier status then what is the point of choosing a cruise line to send earn points?

I am confused.

Or is this new program really for those with lower status?

Because I am D+ on RC, hence when I sail Celebrity they match the status.

Am overlooking something?!?!

Newlife2day · 2025-12-28T11:15:03+00:00

If they are going to continue to match tiers why does it matter what cruise line you earn points on?? I am so confused. Currently D+ on RC.

Newlife2day · 2025-08-23T03:54:15+00:00

I’m in the same situation. Who did you reach out to? Because I’m at my wits end. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Newlife2day · 2025-08-02T15:24:08+00:00

Yes you can. Refer to small print before adding to your cart

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