Hi CJ.

I only want to sail on ships that have open seating. Only way to cruise.

The tipping policy JimB was referring to is that he and many of the RSSC faithful prefer the completely no tipping policy that RSSC offers. I do wish Oceania would go this way but I doubt that will happen.

All cruise lines have their pros and cons nothing is perfect. We all make choices and no one is wrong or right just doing what they prefer.