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How to get the most out of a Royal Genie

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πŸ‘οΈ 72K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 10:25

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides advice for travelers considering the Star Class experience on Royal Caribbean Oasis and Quantum class ships. He explains that Star Class guests are assigned a Royal Genie, a crew member who manages the needs of only three cabins. The creator emphasizes that the service is highly personalized and varies depending on the individual Genie's style and approach. To maximize the value of this expensive investment, he suggests utilizing the Genie for basic tasks like cutting lines for onboard activities, making dining reservations, and delivering food or drinks directly to the suite. He also highlights underrated benefits such as easy terminal check-in, complimentary laundry services, and the ability to enjoy specialty dining. Regarding gratuities, the creator notes that tipping is a complex topic because Genies receive salaries rather than a portion of automated tips. He concludes that while Star Class is a significant splurge, guests should focus on utilizing every available perk to ensure they get the most out of their stay.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've had the opportunity luckily enough to try two different realy Genies so far so my takeaway has been there's a bit of a learning curve to being able to fully utilize what realine packs into the experience

ask for everything one of the early mantras I learned from others that book star class is to rely heavily on the genie to provide pretty much everything

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Let the genie know about any onboard activities you want to do to cut lines
βœ“Ask the genie for everything, including food, drinks, and reservations
βœ“Send laundry out daily rather than in a huge bag at the end of the cruise

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Learning curve to fully utilize the genie experience β€” Be vocal and ask for everything to maximize the service
Tipping is confusing and frustrating β€” Consider the genie's salary and tip what you deem appropriate

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get the most out of a Royal Genie experience
QWhat are the benefits of staying in Star Class suites
QHow to maximize the value of a Star Class cruise

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