Biker19

Yes and yes.

The logistics of the S2S from Rome is a bit easier (fly in-out of the same airport), but Voyager might be the better choice. You can't say for sure which way the ship will point at sunset, so that should not be a criterion. If you want to see the sunset, go up on deck.

Knowing the title really eases the search:

If you want more, a CC poster had it on his blog: Quantum of the Seas Menus – cruise with gambee

You can find lots of things via a search engine:

When was the "normal" final payment? Very unlikely final payment has any bearing on Royal Up wins with US bookings where final payment is usually 90 or 75 days out.

Welcome to CC. Typically, when you try to cancel for a positive COVID test to get a refund, the entire cabin is cancelled. Some may have had luck getting a refund for just one person and have the second person still sail.

Decadance.

The thing is, Starlink won't fix network issues on the ship (like poor reception in your cabin), weather or other caused outages, increase the download speed - the main thing Starlink will do is considerably lower latency (which many will perceive as a performance increase). On a properly working O3B equipped Allure, you should have been able to stream the same way you did on Freedom - it's very unlikely Starlink will fix other issues which occur with O3B or legacy sat internet.

Biker, who is killing at least three birds with this one post: This month, Royal Caribbean Group is celebrating 30 years of Save the Waves, the cruise line’s first (and ongoing) environmental initiative. Initiated in 1992, over the past 30 years, Save the Waves has grown into a global commitment to engrain sustainability practices into every part of Royal Caribbean Group’s business and culture. “Save the Waves has served as the strong foundation for what we have accomplished and the ambitious sustainability efforts we are committed to at Royal Caribbean Group,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “The program, for decades, has helped us create a culture dedicated to environmental performance and our commitment to protecting our oceans.” When it was introduced, the Save the Waves initiative was primarily focused on waste management and reduction, the company said, in a statement. Since then, it has evolved to include a range of policies, activities, and innovations. “Decades ago, when we introduced Save the Waves, we made a commitment to continuous improvement that we live by today,” said Nick Rose, associate vice president of environmental programs at Royal Caribbean Group. “Throughout my 15-year career at Royal Caribbean Group, including four years as an Environmental Officer, I have been proud to be part of our continual progress in this area, which wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of thousands of crewmembers and millions of guests.” Since introducing Save the Waves, Royal Caribbean Group has reached multiple milestones including: Introducing dedicated onboard Environmental Officers to ensure waste management standards are met Becoming the first cruise company to be ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Certified Using its Green Hub waste vendor program to divert 87% of its waste from landfills Equipping all its ships with modern waste management facilities and processes to prevent waste from ending up in landfills Installing wastewater purification systems across 88% of its fleet Training every new member on Save the Waves rules to ensure proper waste management protocols are followed Royal Caribbean Celebrates 30 Years of Save the Waves - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News

“We’ve over-scaled the amount of lounge space for guests on theIcon of the Seas versus any other ship. That is purposeful to give more space,” said Jay Schneider, senior vice president and chief product innovation officer for Royal Caribbean international. “You’ll find more share and more deck chairs,” he added. The 250,800-ton ship will have capacity for over 5,600 guests at double occupancy, becoming the largest cruise ship in the world when it debuts in Miami in January 2024, sailing week-long cruises. Guests will first be “wowed” by a massive multi-deck pearl structure when boarding the ship, which Schneider said would provide a jaw-dropping moment. Royal Caribbean’s neighborhood concept will also be back, with new five areas and returning favorites, plus some tweaks. The popular Central Park will be lusher, said Schneider, with 20 percent more greenery. “Guests will also be able to see the ocean for the first time,” he said. Currently, on Oasis-class ships, Central Park sits in the middle of the superstructure, without ocean views. Central Park will also feature a dedicated entertainment venue and Izumi, the company’s sushi and hibachi restaurant, will be in its biggest ever form in Izumi on the Park. Guests can dine in and there will also be a takeout window for a bento-box style experience. In addition, the cruise line has worked hard on passenger flow, Schneider said, really trying to eliminate dead ends. “There are dead ends on every cruise ship,” he continued. “We’ve tried to solve that here. The upper deck six mezzanine of the promenade is a complete 360.” Icon of the Seas: More Space, Innovative Design for Royal Caribbean - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News

Yes, the free beer/wine in the SL only applies to O class.

Usually around 7 and 9:15.

The free bar is in the CL during happy hour, aft on deck 12. The CK menu can be found in the app - look at the current sailing and assume some of those will repeat on the TA.

There are some minor differences but very unlikely to warrant the "new ship" premium. For better discounts and possibility of price drops, book with a US TA.

And of course, there's the issue of TA commissions - they usually drop with price drops (and perhaps any OBC they promised you).

She may have that confused about not being able to transfer a booking to a TA if it's paid off. She may not want to deal with a paid off cruise and asking RCI for a refund outside of final payment.

It is a bit more complicated, but even if paid off, you should get price drops outside final payment - just one of the reasons not to make final payment till it's needed.

I think some previous version of that had the "rate adjustment outside final payment." missing - I was mainly commenting on the inside final payment portion of it which confuses some folks.

Not quite sure what you are looking for and BTW, Grandeur still has a CL not an SL, so you might have some D+ in there with you. Take a look at both lounges and you decide which one is the best fit for you - or maybe go to both.

Not sure it is posted in an unambiguous form on the site, but all the reporting here confirms it. There's no time limit on the price drops outside of final so by inference one can also deduce that what you quoted must apply to inside final.

That only applies to booking inside final payment and good luck finding any Star class suite then. Outside final payment, you get price drops like everyone else - again, good luck finding one of those.

Did you do a speed test? It was very unlikely as the poster listed a few months ago. The "normal" 4 Mbps limit on most ships is enough to stream like that. Most apps/browser adjust to whatever BW is available and display that - on small screens, like phones/tablets, it's probably difficult to see the diff.

I seem to recall one report several years ago when the poster got booted anyway, though I don't recall the specifics. When oversold, even folks without a GTY booking may get the offer to move to another sailing. For folks with flexibility, it can be lucrative.

That may vary - some ships/cabins have a vent right above the shower tube and things may dry as quickly as out in the room, though perhaps not as quick as a balcony.