How Room Service Works On Royal Caribbean
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- čas přidán 2. 12. 2019
- Hey Cruisers, We are just off our wonderful Royal Caribbean cruise on Harmony of the Seas, and while we were onboard we were so impressed with Royal Caribbean's room service that we decide to make a little video explaining how room service works on Royal Caribbean. We'll walk you through ordering room service on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas step by step, give you a peek at the Harmony of the Seas room service menus, and show you the food we ordered. If you're curious about how room service works on Royal Caribbean, then this video is for you.
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Added notes on Room Service from a Suite:
* the 7.95 charge and extra gratuities are waived
* you can order from the MDR menu at all times but you will HAVE to call to get this menu because it is not part of the tv screen options
* Drinks still aren't offered (outside of lemonade and water and OJ in the mornings) so it's a good plan to fill up your cups before getting back to the room if you wanted something else.
MY THOUGHTS:
I friggin love room service! Aside from the fact that it's a treat I normally can't afford on land based vacations not having to rush out for food in the morning before a port day or wandering around for a snack when I'm tired is great. Also, multi tasking! I once had my mom place an order for a quick lunch while I hopped in the shower - food was there and still warm by the time I got out and I didn't have to wait to dig in!
Ooh! I've never been pinned before! Thanks!!
I've never used room service before. We will be in a suite for our next cruise. Thank you for sharing this information.
@@sharonsmalls6846 So how was it?
On our 23 day transpacific with Royal we ordered room service every morning. It just seemed to work better in getting out of bed, eating, THEN getting ready for the day before leaving our room. We just ordered light ... coffee, fruit, and yogurt type of thing - just enough to feel better about not having to get presentable just to get a coffee even
"Casual Breakfast" sounds great.
What the heck did you do to occupy your time on a three week sailing?????
We ordered room service on the Ovation after coming back from port in Alaska. The Wagyu beef burger was probably the best burger I have ever eaten!
I love your honest and positive, upbeat reviews and videos. Can’t wait to order room service on our 5th January cruise to the South Pacific!
Taryn Turl thank you so much Taryn
WOW, the room service menu and the actual food was amazing!!! Much better than Princess and Carnival for sure! We are searching for a Royal Caribbean cruise and are excited to view these vids!
Just found this 3 year old vlog. So thankful for this information. The unspoken rules of room service on Royal Caribbean are soooooo important to know. Especially call room service desk to remove the trays and drink packages is not included on beverages delivered. Thanks, You are so thorough and helpful!
Love the small camera where he put the food, savvy filming Mr. CCTV!
YUM!! I love room service on Princess (free -except for a few upcharge items) - love having room service breakfast on the balcony!!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We're leaving Dec. 16th to the Bahamas on Mariner of the Seas and we have a junior suite!!!!!!
Great quick review on the room service option. It's been a few years since we've cruise on RC so, this is good to know!
Thanks for the tips! Do you mind making a video on your experience at the spa on any Royal Caribbean cruises if you've ever used their service? Thanks so much in advance!
Hey great video as usual all the food and presentation looks great I was on harmony of the seas earlier this year in January and I enjoyed the Caesar salad, the royal burger, and the hotdog you’re away and the nominal service charge fee is not a problem and I think it helps prevent food waste. Keep those videos, Vlogs and great cruise tips coming thanks again happy holidays
Thank you for the tip. With acccessible needs, we always order room service for breakfast. This info is so helpful.
Great video, appreciate all the good info, you look so tired sweetie, hope your resting well, anyways thank you thank you for taking time out for review 💕
I hope to sail on RCL one day 😊thanks for the information Sherri. It’s a cool way to order room service.
Thanks for the info!!
Will be on Enchantment Of The Seas in May. After a day at Mr Sanchos (Clearing throat) I may not be in “condition” to stagger to the Dining Room.
brad hyman my boyfriend and I went to Mr Sanchos when we cruised in Oct. We struggled to get through dinner. We even tried to go to a show, but had to leave because we just couldn’t do it 🤣
We cruise RCL. We have done room service breakfast many times and it is perfect every time!
Fabulous video as always :D great and very informative thank you :)
Great videos has always Sheri !! 😎👍
We ordered room service on our last night and found out that we really missed out on great food. We were too tired to go to dinner and plus we had to pack up so room service was our last resort for food. What a mistake! Everything was so delicious.
Great tip Sheri; thank you! Although it was with NCL and not Royal, we found that ordering room service for breakfast saved us a lot of time on "port of call" mornings. We were able to place our order the night before and schedule a specific time for delivery; talk about a quick and easy breakfast option when you're attempting to get ready for that day's shore excursion!
Royal has the same thing on offer, and actually delivers a little breakfast menu to the stateroom every night expressly for this purpose. It's how we do breakfast on port days too!
Huh.
I will try to remember that.
Thanks.
I tried their room service back when it was free, and it was pretty good then. I can't wait to try it again in May.
I love room service on my RC cruises in the past. It's been 13 years since I last went and back then it was 100% free. But I loved having breakfast delivered to my room as a wakeup call. After my first meal, I learned the portions were a bit small for my taste so I just doubled up lol. I have my next cruise in December, and I'll def do it even with the $8 fee. Especially breakfast, as long as my girlfriend doesn't mind 😂
I Love the Oasis Class Ships!
I agree with the Room Service fee being worth the money. In March I was on Symphony of the Seas. We ordered a full Pizza, Wings, Dessert and a Cheeseburger. I thought this food was the best food on the ship!
We usually only order room service for breakfast. We fill out the card the night before and enjoy coffee and a Continental breakfast on our balcony with the sunrise and pulling into a new port.
Wow can’t wight for our next cruise to Hawaii but it’s for next year
Thanks for your tip. Cruising soon
When ordering breakfast, are there options for how you like your eggs?
This video really helpful, thank you for make it
Glad it was helpful!
Pre breakfast to have on balcony. Need food for pills, at least that was my excuse. Always got yogurt and a danish and coffee and juice. Even the cruise we didn't have a balcony a nice way to wake up and hubby could relax with coffee while I showered.
breakfast on the balcony is THE BEST! our last cruise, the weather wasn't always nice in the morning so we were only able to do it once or twice on our 7-night sailing. It was a bummer because we LOVE staring over at the water or port while we sip OJ out of wine glasses. lmao
I always order room service when I went on cruises with my husband
Wow room service with a smile very impressive
We've never done room service. Not even for breakfast. 10+ cruises including 3 14-night cruises.
That's a lot of food for ten bucks, and does look really good!
That was some BASIC looking food. Hot dog, chicken tenders and fries? That pedestrian salad. That colorless, dry salmon.
went this summer out of Amsterdam and they charged 9.99 + 19% tip. The menu wasn't like in this video and you couldn't order from the tv. It only had like 10 items for breakfast and 8 things for lunch/dinner. Was a very basic menu. And it's the only way to get food after 11pm to 7am on the boat we were on.
I did not think room service was that good. I will try it on my next cruise on liberty of the seas.
I'm not sure myself if I would want to pay extra for room service. I think I would just go to the main dining room for my breakfast, or lunch. Usually breakfast and lunch there aren't as many people in the main dining room.
This fee is new. I’ll be taking my first RC cruise since 2016 in Oct next year. Last time I cruised with them room service was free.
Stacy L. They have totally revamped the menu room service used to be items that were offered on the promenade but now the items are a totally different new menu just for room service
went this summer out of Amsterdam and they charged 9.99 + 19% tip. The menu wasn't like in this video and you couldn't order from the tv. It only had like 10 items for breakfast and 6 things for lunch/dinner. Was a very basic menu. And it's the only way to get food after 11pm to 7am on the boat we were on.
I thought there were no gratuities and tips for Australian cruises. So if I sail on an Australian cruise with RC, would feed be different?
What is the RCI guidance on empty plates? Leave them in the room, or place outside your door?
They ask that you call them to pick them up. they may sometimes instruct you to leave them outside the door, but it is a danger to others, so usually, it's best to call.
I’m waiting on mine! Haha. On anthem!
room service was good when we went on your cruise
That guy was really really really cute. That's the whole reason I tapped on this video, lol. My fiancé is Indian, also, and I CAN'T WAIIIT to meet him and see him 😍😍😍😘😘😘😋
Thanks for the tip on making modifications (hold the tomatoes)! Royal doesn't really make that clear.
I think the food is of comparable quality to the restaurants and not "a higher quality of food," but it's definitely a higher quality of convenience! And it just feels so... "vacation!"
Thanks!
what if you just want a coffee delivered to the room?
Awesome video. I going quantum of the seas on dec 9. So just to double confirm the room service is 7.95 per order or all the food that you order?
Just one charge for everything. 4 items 16 items doesn't matter still 7.95$us for everything.
It’s just a one time charge for all the food you order at that time.
PLUS the 18% gratuity which is about $1.40.
Thank you for this! I was wondering how it works. This is actually a pretty good deal. I’ll definitely use this after my first night of being drunk on my a**. LOL!
How does it work when you’re going with two friends in the same room one is going down to the dining room and the other one month room service. Who’s car does that get charged to?
Sorry, can help me understand,
Is the food all free? Just need to pay the 7.99 + 18% per each room service ordered?
I guess you get what you pay for. We travel Azamara - Royal Carib's upper tier. I don't know if you can order via TV, but there is no surcharge, ever, or tipping. Very broad selection of food, from shrimp platters, to cheese platters, to burgers, pasta, salads. AND, when it arrives, there is a table cloth put down, meals are plated out for you. Sadly, I've been spoiled, and refuse to travel any other way. (Yes, there is a liquor charge in the room, even though alcohol is included throughout the ship at the bars, or in the dining areas.)
RC was the best cruise I've been. Sad that i wasnt rich enough to go on longer trips. Couldn't get to taste everything they offer. And the fact that you can just bring food from any of their eateries back to ur room.
If i wont the multimillion lottery i would love to live on their cruise ships for a year traveling.
Room service was great. I have some bathroom pet peeve and the guy serving didn't make me feel weird for asking for more floor mat(needs to be dry). I had internal struggle when i have to ask for cleanup. To my surprise, he replaced exactly the amt of floor mat in their origianal locations. Im only a normal balcony customer not suite or whatever and got such treatment.
Hey hun I thank you very much for seeing that can I sak you something how much is wi fi on the cruise
It depends on the ship and sailing date. On Royal Carib, check in your cruise planner. Happy Planning!
If you just order the continental breakfast is it customary for them to leave it outside your door or or you can ask for that ? Would e nice to have that ready for you when you wake up.
No, they typically have to put it inside your room
The most important thing to me is how long did it take for you to get your food from the time that you ordered it till the time it got to your Room because that would make a real difference to me no matter what you pay for it
It varies a ton on these ships, usually between 20-45 minutes.
I noticed on the price on the right it says no charge on all the items is it a special deal that you bought with the room for the stay?
No. There is no charge for room service on RCCL. Just the one time per order surcharge.
Dec15th I board oasis of the seas
How long did it take your food to arrive from the time you placed the order?
Wendy Roberts I think it was less than 45 minutes
thank u 💓
I remember when RC had no charge for room service.
It’s still worth the 7.95 to have it delivered. No matter what you order everything come hot/cold and delicious.
Rochelle Deehl I remember that too, and on the formal night was all just ordered the lobster dinner to our room it was great
I have no issue with the $7.95 charge +Gratuity for the service. Always wondered why it was free when it is an added service. I do NOT to this day agree with the auto-gratuities (tips) added to your cruise. When I first started cruising back in 1990, we always allocated cash we brought with us and on the last night of the cruise, give those envelopes to crew we dealt with on a daily basis during our cruise that we felt deserved it like waiters, assistant waiters, cabin stewards and the Maitre D'. It felt more personal. Now, the crew just expect it automatically and I have noticed a decline in service since. Sure, you can wait in mine at the customer service/pursers desk to remove individual tips but why should I have to work on vacation?
@@sarge6870 Good points.
Can you elaborate on what you mean by “higher quality of food”? It can’t be better than what’s served at the specialty restaurants, or in the MDR which is already included in the cost of the cruise.
Higher quality than some cruise lines “free” room service. The fact that they include more variety - hot food, salmon, pasta, etc makes it more “worth it” vs. the only option being low quality room service items. I would agree it is not better than the MDR and buffet, but it’s certainly nice if you don’t want to leave your room.
CruiseTipsTV oh, right! I didn’t think about comparing it to the quality and variety on other cruise lines. Sometimes it is nice to just have a night in, especially on longer cruises, and I’m happy to hear RCCL maintains good quality food for such occasions. Thank you for elaborating. :D
@@CruiseTipsTV when you spoke on "better quality of food" I took it to at least mean that, it was far better than self-serve buffet options, where it's been all picked through. The presentation was certainly better! For what you ordered, just TRY to haul all of that food and beverage back to your room by yourself or even with the hubby!!! You're on a cruise, that was $10 bucks well spent!!!
Did you give him an extra tip beyond the 18%? An upscale lady on my last cruise said you should give them an extra 5 in cash because they don't get the whole 18%. Also people always leave their dirty trays in the hallway. I constantly see them, particularly around 9pm at night. I feel like I walking through a hallway obstacle course.
Yes, a few dollars usually.
Is this still true since Covid? Sailing in a few weeks
I have 2 kids that are 15 and 11 super tiny but can throw down the food. Can you basically order as much as you want or do they limit how much you order. (Like 1 entree per person)?
Yep, that’s right. Basically as much as you want!
CruiseTipsTV ty
Why is the food a higher quality?
1st world problem: I like my food hot. Even very warm. I rarely do room service for this reason. I wonder - was the breakfast, salmon, etc served reasonably warm?
I do too, and sometimes it is, and sometimes not so much!
I’m just curious - there’s already an 18% gratuity. Did you add more when he handed you that piece of paper? If so, what do you suggest is a fair amount?
I wouldn't anymore. When room service was free on cruises, I would give the server a tip but now with the 18% grat, I feel like it's already included.
It ain't gonna kill ya to give the guy 5 bucks and that kind of money is a big deal to them...think KARMA.
So even if i order complimentary items i will still have to pay 18% gratuity?
18% of 0 is 0 you know.
How do you get to the room service menu on the tv
A James just follow the prompts 👌
Thanks
So you can order whatever and it's be 18% gratuity off of the $7.95 delivery fee?? So around 10 bucks for all the food you get?
I’m not sure if the delivery fee is still 7.95 but yes, when we were on this cruise that is exactly how it worked
@@CruiseTipsTV that's super cheap for all that food and less than 10 bucks
Is the 18% gratuity the one we prepaid already when booking or it's another 18% on top of that and delivery fee?
Can you bring food from the buffet into your room?
nerdypinkglasses - yes you can!
Can u pay in cash?
Just go down to the buffet food is the same
Lol, you said that room service was delicious.
Where did you eat it
On the bed?
You could but they do have a coffee type table in the cabin.
How late can you get room service?
Usually 24/7
My homie slaving
Where else can you get room service for $10?
Great point!
If there's going to be a phone call to confirm an "online" TV order then there's limited value in placing that order on the TV. You might as well call in the first place.
One of the biggest ships in the world, 2 flo-riders, a casino, laser tag, a zip line, 22 bars, 20 pools and tubs, a basketball court, crazy golf, a slide, a sports bar, a boardwalk, a rising bar, a casino yet people order room service for their room.
i HOPE YOU GAVE TIPS:)-
Do you tip in cash?
Potato chips! I'll never understand why Carnival don't have chips on their ships!
As bartender on CCL I clearly can see he gives her a check without check presenter, which is unprofessional, butt he still get 5$ tipp 😁
The cheese platter
Is that $7.95 every time you order room service and you just order what you wont
Yes, correct.
Do room services offer alcohol?
Yes generally they do - for a charge.
@@CruiseTipsTV thanks 🙏
How long does it take for them 2 bring it??
It varies- 20-45 minutes. for us I think it was about 30 minutes.
@@CruiseTipsTV Thank you.
Hmm, $7.95 charge with an 18% gratuity? Isn't room service on most cruise lines complimentary? I guess they have to pay for their amusement park rides somehow.
I agree. We were just on HAL and it's free. Perhaps a bit limited from RCI but they did have an omelet and scrambled eggs for breakfast and we just wrote in a couple items not on the menu - plain yogurt and banana and it was always delivered. You can even get dinner off the main restaurant menu delivered free but you have call by a certain time (5:30PM?). I would never order yogurt and juice and pay $10! I'll walk upstairs and get that myself.
They all used to be free but Carnival and NCL also have charge now.
I’d prefer the dining room
Comparing the food to Fred Olsen cruise lines, the food you received looked extremely ordinary
It's not about 'looking' tacky more about convenience. I put my tray or trays outside the door and by the time I walk out or return It's gone. Besides everybody else does it!!!!!........Karen
Is this the same cruise line that dump their trash straight into the Pacific Ocean? I guess its cheaper than to haul the trash to their nearest landfill.
You ordered all dry foods 😕
That food looks like gas station meals
P G I wouldn’t ever get room service
You must go to some great gas stations! I never went to one that offered Salmon or fresh made bread!!
@Anthony Miceli must be at a truck stop
@@snapcrrracklepop 😔
I've NEVER seen salmon, asparagus, Chicken Caesar salad or anything else they ordered at a gas station. U don't have to be so negative and rude. A**hole
hi
RIP offf. Cunard for the win it’s free
What is wrong with this persons eye's?
Why did I just torture myself with this video 😢?
They charge for room service? That's a rip off,