Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean
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The only thing i noticed on Royal Caribbean is there are surcharges on alot of the restaurants as opposed to Carnival so it would be more expensive. I personally like the way cruises were with everything included not being nickeled and dimed to death!!!!
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There's only one restaurant on the Explorer (or any Voyager class ship for that matter) that charges extra - very similar to what they do on the Millenium class Celebrity ships. These are very upscale restaurants that are there for special occasions. They run between $20 and $25 per person and they don't expect more than 100 guests per evening. There are no alternative restaurants on the generation of RCCL ships prior to the Voyager class (Majesty, Enchantment, etc.)
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You do not have to pay to eat in an alternative restaurant. It is available for your enjoyment but eating in the regular dining room is fine.<BR><BR>Cruise lines are attempting to make up for lost revenue. Cruises are a real bargain. You will find more "things' to pay for as time goes on.<BR><BR>You see, there are too many ships and the cruise lines must fill the berths. Once they get you on the ship then they will find ways to get you to spend more money.<BR><BR>Bottom line. It is not necessary to indulge. Don't spend your nickel and dime.<BR><BR>Paul