acpalmer

I think South Beach if you are looking for one of the free areas. Beach Club if you are willing to pay, but it can be very pricy. If it’s your first time, use the free (included) beaches and pool. Really no need to spend any money there.

I’ve been able to do it on the app every time. The key is that you have to be on ship WiFi, though, not your phone data plan. But yes, you can do it on the app. The first couple of times I got in line at one of the restaurants in case, but finished on the app while still waiting, so was able to ditch the line. The second time I showed others in line around me how to do it. That cut the length of the line down quite a bit once we all finished and left. 😊

If your household is at $400,000 a year, which is what you said, you are in the top 1.8% of households in America per IRS statistics. You are rich. You are wealthier than 98.2% of folks in the US--there is no way you can tell us you aren't rich with that income.

We have had cabins on both Oasis and Allure on Deck 3 midship. I choose those on purpose because I get motion sickness and I do better if I can be lower and midship. That said, I didn't feel much motion on either Oasis class ship in the Caribbean, so very well may have been fine anywhere on the ship. On our Navigator cruise last Thanksgiving out of LA, the seas were rougher (always true of the Mexican Riviera, I think) and I was feeling sick on the upper decks regardless of the meds I took (which do work for me if I start them a couple days before sailing and take one every morning and one every night). Izumi way up high was the worst on the Navigator. Anyway, I love Deck 3 midship on the Oasis class--it's great for those who are sensitive to motion. And we never heard any noise from either the casino or Studio B above us.

You can also make your reservations on the app. It will tell you that you will be charged, but you won't because the restaurant will see that you have Specialty Dining. I found it much more pleasant to make the reservations on the app while I was sitting with a drink and eating lunch at Playmakers than standing waiting in line.