OCSC Mike

Funny you mention that. We chose a beach daybed on the end (#14) for July. I was checking my reservation online a few days ago (they have a map on their website that lets you choose your daybed and you can switch it yourself after it’s booked). Anyway, suddenly there’s a new daybed next to ours (#22) and two other new ones by the pool (#20-21). I emailed them about it and they got back to me very quickly and said those 3 new ones are being installed in the next 2 weeks. They offered to switch us to #22 but I didn’t want to do that without seeing the view (you can click on any of the numbers & it will show you the view looking out from the daybed). The woman said as soon as they’re installed she would send me a pic from #22 & then we can decide to switch or not. I’ve been very impressed with their pre-trip customer service thus far.

Try Giovanni’s Wine Bar in Central Park (next to the actual restaurant). You can also buy pizza & a few other items there.

That's the part I liked. Everything leading up to that, not so much, but I'm not into Broadway (or stage shows in general) so that's likely as much on me as anything.

Keep checking. You have a lot of time until you sail. People may cancel, upgrade, move, win RoyalUps, etc. I've moved my GTY assigned cabin 5 days before sailing in the past b/c a cabin popped up in a location I liked that wasn't previously available..

+1 to that.

That’s encouraging. Maybe they’ll crank up the a/c in June/July. If not… back to our new spot.

I get off-topic all the time, lol, and I’m gonna keep it going here. Some of the singers on Wonder were on AGT based on the description but that’s all I can tell you. Thanks for the Edge recommendation but I’ve never ever sailed anything but Royal. I’m a creature of habit & enjoy knowing everything about Oasis class & having a routine (plus I love the tweaks they made to Wonder aside from the warm, enclosed Solarium). Other people may find that boring but we all like what we like. We don’t mind sailing with kids. My wife is a teacher so we’re used to it. We also just hit D+ on our last cruise so I’m looking forward to some of our new perks. Obviously I’m not thrilled about the recent pricing but at least for the last one & these next few my group rates weren’t too horrible (especially the ones in March).

Cabin location is personal preference. Personally, deck 3 is the last place I’d want to be just b/c it’s so far away from the upper decks where I spend a good amount of time. If there are other cabins available in the same exact category, you can switch for free (by same exact I mean 4V to 4V or 2V to 2V, not just interior). If you’re interested, your TA can do it or you just call RC if you booked direct.

Have you looked into an SE? It’s inexpensive and more similar to an 8 than anything but runs the latest software & is expected to run iOS 18 which I believe will be a big update.

What type of headliners does Celebrity have? I’ve been checking Wonder’s headliners for a while since I had/have several cruises booked on her between last month & July & while we had a comedic juggler last month (not a fan) it has been mostly singers.

Agreed on all counts. I think the skaters do a great job in all the shows but the special effects put that one over the top. The aqua show is called InTENse. I can appreciate what they did with it but we prefer more diving as well. We’ll be on Wonder for the 3rd time in June & the ice show is the only one we’ll definitely see again (we always go to comedy but that’s obviously different depending on the comics).

Agreed. Since you like margs, there’s a new one in the Schooner Bar I tried for the 1st time last month on Wonder that I liked… Desert Pear with a black salt rim.

Food is VERY subjective. I can tell you what I like but that doesn't mean you will. My standard advice is to choose based on what looks good to you (and your party). We don't do a ton of specialty dining and Harmony actually only has one restaurant I've been to so I can't give much of a personal opinion anyway. I like Sabor (many don't) but that's mainly just for the guac, the bacon jalapeno chicken app, and the desserts. Not a big fan of the entrees but it's inexpensive compared to other specialty restaurants so I'm content eating chips and guac, a bunch of those jalapeno chicken apps (our server on Allure in October brought me a triple order when I told her how much I liked them, lol), and desserts. First time on Oasis class has that effect. Just do your research, watch YouTube videos, ask questions like you are, and don't get overwhelmed or drive yourself nuts worrying about missing something.

No set time these days. It used to be early in the month before your cruise month but my 6/2 Wonder entertainment opened 2 days ago (50 days out and 2 months before my cruise month). You can purchase now and, if you see a lower price, cancel and re-book.

Yep, been doing that for a while now.