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Just read elsewhere that Starbucks IS now included as an allowable drink. Effective in August

The captain on Liberty was hilarious last month. It was held in the Ice Theater, and he walked out next to the cruise director from behind the curtain. He looked sort of scared and said, "This is on the ice?" She replied, "yes". Then he hopped out from behind the podium, took a couple of wobbly steps onto the ice and looked like he was going to fall down. Then he started skating backwards. Seems he is Canadian and according to his bio he gave us, he was born on skates. He was very funny and also gave a lot of interesting info about the shop. They also introduced each of the ice skaters and had each one do a short performance which differed from the actual show I saw the next day. Two glasses of cheap champagne were okay, but I would have gone even without the drinks. So I think it really depends on the crew.

And this is the very reason it is not wise to stop requiring testing pre-cruise. There would be more infected people onboard to spread a very, very contagious pathogen.

I don't see it as a downgrade, as I would prefer to have 4 (soon to be 5 after next cruise) drinks that I can enjoy throughout the day and anywhere on the ship (except perhaps bionic bar and rising tide) than to be able to guzzle as much as I want in 2 or 3 hours. That's not how I like my drinks. Some days I use all 4 by mid evening and then go to the casino if I want another, as they are free there on my prime. I would hate to see them revert to the old DL hours only system. And I always put that on my comments after each cruise----four so far in 2022 and one more in August, one in December.

Loved your cemetery shots! Thought I was the only person who sought them out on trips. My favorites have been Hawaii, New Orleans, and London.

Espresso martini and lemon drop martini without the sugar, just a short rim.

Makes more sense for a line that is 18 and over. It's the unvaxed kids allowed on the ship that concern me for testing the most.

I was very glad in Galveston that they did divide people by arrival time. I had 10:30, arrived at 10:22, and had a line, but got inside the building about 10:40. There were probably 500 or more people with other arrival times waiting. If they had been allowed to just go in when they arrived, I would have been standing outside for a long time even though I arrived at my assigned time. Now if you want to take the chance that you will arrive and there be no line (can't imagine that since they schedule from either 10 or 10:30 at most ports) and you can just walk in, fine. But if there is a line, then you will be waiting outside for a long time. Seems to make more sense to show up when you schedule your arrival. I have a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale in August, got online when the check in opened and got a time of 11 a.m. I plan to be there about 10:50 for my scheduled time. Hopefully the times will be enforced as they were in LA and Galveston and Seattle this past year.

You do earn C&A points, even double points as a solo. I've done 5 in the past year. You pay port charges, taxes, and the gratuity. One time I wanted a cabin near forward elevator on a certain floor on Allure and had to pay an extra $34.00 because it was a bit higher class than the balcony they had in the offer. Most cruises I lose $200 to $500 in the casino, but once I came out $900 ahead. So I figure I am getting some very cheap cruises. Only the high airfares have me not booking more right now.

The two photos look quite different to me. One has a huge dresser, the other does not. One is much wider than the other as seen from the width of the sliders. I would go by the actual dimensions on the RCCL site for the ship. Photos can be deceptive due to not using a normal lens, but rather a wide angle. Realtors do it all the time.

No, not allowed. If no concierge there, might get away with it, but I would not risk my perks,

Glad to hear this, as Royal seems to short-change solos in so many ways. One more cruise and I get D+, so been wondering about that

Almost to D+. On the BOGO dinner, can one person use both on two different days or just give half price on one? If not, this is just one more way that single cruisers are ignored and get no benefit.

I just did this 2 weeks ago on Liberty OTS. I did not know what date I could do, so I did the 200 down (much of which was later refunded) and called later to book. You have 7 days to do so. Interesting thing is it was for a balcony and 250 cash, but when I called they told me I had been changed to 500 cash. Perfect! I lost $570 in the casino, so they give me 500 back and I get a cruise for $70.00 plus taxes and port charges.

No, you cannot bring guests into the DL. Yes, your SO can order and give you his 4 drinks. I want to know how to find an SO that will do that!!! lolol.

I like or love about 90% of what I order in the main dining room. About the same as when I eat out at home. Difference is that when I don't like what I get in the MDR they bring me something else or I can opt for pizza that night or snacks in the Diamond Lounge. I almost never do a specialty restaurant as I am fine with the MDR. I do not do the buffet unless it is a ship with a solarium buffet which I do very occasionally.

Fewer children in the late dining is another huge plus for me!

I always do late dining and go to the shows before dinner and then the casino after dinner, and sometimes the late night shows. I just don't want to eat before 8 or 8:30.

You don't get extra points on Royal Up period..

I have three booked right now and two more available.

iuki and topnole are obviously responsible people who are not the ones responsible for the spread of covid. Because I teach classes to seniors every week, I test myself every single Sunday to be sure I am not responsible for unknowingly causing others who are more vulnerable to become ill. It's simple courtesy and kindness and being a responsible person.

Between Diamond (2 cruises until +) and Prime in casino, I never pay for a drink on a cruise.

Sorry, but whether the child had any symptoms or not is immaterial. If he is positive, he can infect others. And only in the quarantine area can they monitor and be sure people don't leave and that their waste is properly handled.

I am traveling as a single/solo in a few weeks on Liberty OTS. I have done 6 other solo cruises in the past 10 months and have always gone to the main dining room when I board and had them change my table to a solo table with no other diners. Since the dining rooms have been sparsely occupied August 2021 through April 2022, it has never been an issue. I am now hearing that the ships are running close to capacity and likely will be full in June. Has anyone had a recent issue with getting a single table? I have never cared to dine with strangers, just not my thing. But in the current covid environment, I have no desire at all to sit at a table with strangers for 90 minutes. I also only order a couple of things and prefer to eat quickly and get on my way, not sit around while others enjoy three, four, or more selections. It's just not a priority for me, but I hate buffets, so always eat in the MDR.