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CRUISE NEWS! Sodagate Returns! Gratuities, Embarkation Day Southampton British Isles Group Cruise

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👁️ 6K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 11:27
What This Creator Said
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👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Summer · 12 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We just embarked on the beautiful Regal Princess here in Southampton, England.

I prefer a can of soda over the fountain soda. Can I please have that? I have the plus package. Can I have that without charge? Nope.

I have called the D lines multiple multiple times. They will not make a reservation. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.

Will you be removing your gratuitities? That was a question. That was a question.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Schedule your taxi the evening before embarkation in Southampton due to high demand.
Give porters a tip regardless of the country you're in.
If you are not elite, arrive earlier to get on in the first embarkation group.
Tamper your expectations for dining reservations via the D line, as they may be cancelled.
Do not remove gratuities, as they support crew members beyond just your cabin steward and waiters.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation processSchedule taxis early, arrive earlier if not elite, and follow porters for luggage.
Dining reservationsTamper expectations and monitor reservations, as they may be cancelled.
Gratuities removalDo not remove gratuities, as they support a wide range of crew members.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow was the embarkation experience at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton?
QWhat is the latest on 'Soda-gate' regarding canned soda with Plus or Premier packages?
QWhy should you temper expectations for D line dining reservations?
QWhy is it important not to remove gratuities on embarkation day?

Topics Covered

Drink Package2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Sad BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’ve just embarked on the beautiful Regal Princess here in Southampton for our 12-day British Isles cruise, and I have so much to share from Day 1: Embarkation experience at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal and tips for booking taxis in Southampton The latest on “Soda-gate”—why you may still be charged for cans of soda despite having Plus or Premier Dine Line dining reservation frustrations and why you should temper expectations A surprising embarkation day question about removing gratuities—and why I believe it’s important to leave them on We’ll also be attending the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo next week, so keep an eye out for that coverage! Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis