If they eliminate the current policy of, essentially, board when you like after noon but don't expect your cabin until 2:30 for an early boarding premium and everybody else waits until 3:00, it will really alienate a lot of folks. The first (and therefore lasting) impression we had on Radisson was when after a Holland America cruise where we were sorted into groups and sat on plastic chairs for an hour or more before we could board (and this was at the stated time) we showed up early (about 1:00 as I recall) to the Mariner. No waiting, "welcome aboard", "have some champagne", "lunch is being served", "enjoy exploring the ship" and "your suite will be ready by 2:30". That was our first impression of a six-star cruise line. Imagine the zoo if everyone (except those who'd pay the surcharge) show up in a narrow window. Huge mistake! I hope someone from Radisson is paying attention.


Scott

Ren R7:'01
HAL Volendam:'02&'05
RSSC Mariner:'02,’05,’09
RSSC Voyager:'03,’05,’06,’07,’08,’10
RSSC Diamond:‘04x2
RSSC Navigator:’08
Silversea Spirit:’10
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