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I'd be surprised. I was on a short cruise with them several years ago and both ports were cancelled and we had a sea day and a different port. No compensation. It was disappointing but still had a fun time.

I've switched over to using this now instead of the microwaveable one. The other day though it kept turning off when I tried to use and I remembered... oops, it needs to be recharged! I love it. The blue one is cheaper for some reason. My sister ordered and is enjoying that one. She also took out of the fabric casing.

It's official accepted practice to drop off your bags in the cabin. As someone mentioned, your seapass card(s) will be outside the door. You're supposed to then leave and wait until the official cabin ready announcement before returning.

No self serve laundry. You can go straight to your cabin and drop off bags but cabins might not be done getting cleaned and they aren't officially available for occupancy until later (there will be an announcement when they're ready). It's so nice not to have to drag carry-ons around while getting lunch/exploring the ship.

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I bought it right away. I daily use the TheraPearl eye mask that I microwave at home and bring a small rubbermaid and warm in 'tea' hot water when I cruise but it doesn't get as hot or stay as warm as long as microwaving. I took this one out of its fabric casing and it worked great! I just use under my eyes to warm up the glands to make the oil flow and not on my eyes. I did the first half on high and then went down to medium for the second half of my 8.5 minute morning eye session.

Thanks for taking us along and posting all the pictures.

The free beach to the right at the end of the pier is quite nice. Super soft white sand and clear water. Of course I always try to get in the ocean if I have a chance.

I got the email at 5:08 eastern. Just finished watching.

There have been other threads on the comparison... here are a few... just google "reflection vs beyond"

Folks... the OP said thinking inside... didn't ask ask about suites. The itinerary doesn't matter? I was on Ascent (basically twin ship of Beyond) Nov 2023 and Reflection Apr 2024. I loved both the ships. Ascent was gorgeous and I liked all the outdoor areas, many with shade. Eden Cafe had free desserts at lunch which rilvaled Cafe al Bacio. Reflection was the nicest of the 3 S class ships I've been on with the extra deck and larger outdoor seating area for the buffet. It also has access for everyone at the front of the ship and plenty of outdoor space. I have trouble getting away for longer vacations so if I had the time I'd definitely do the 6 night on Beyond. You probably get more bang for your buck, especially if you're flying to the port. And it will feel more like a vacation with the extra two nights. I was in a sky suite for Ascent (just 2 day pre-inaugural cruise to Nassau - I was on it FOR the ship and to try out the suite areas) and in a concierge huge slanted off the hump balcony for Reflection (3 night to Key West/Bimini). I've got another cruise booked in a slanted off the hump concierge on Reflection for Nov to go to Coco Cay, which I like and have been to twice with RC. Hope you have a great Anniversary whichever you pick.

Glad you and DM had such a wonderful trip and time together. The free beach at Bimini just at the end of the pier to the right was lovely when I was there earlier this year. Such soft white sand.

I was on Reflection first time end of Apr and thought she looked fine. Been on 2 other S class - Solstice and Equinox - and liked the deck plan/layout of Reflection the best.

I had to look these up... They're small portable individually wrapped... and Nashville. I'd be happy to take some! Some of my family went to China to visit my sister-in-law's family. They took local candy and it was graciously accepted. But it could have been thrown out later. 🙂

Maybe the taxes and fees were less than the $250 deposit in that case.

I did a 3 night on Reflection in concierge for the large angled off the hump balcony location. I'm doing concierge again on another 3 night in November, similar cabin. You might want to compare the price difference with booking your own specialty restaurant reservations compared to eating in Blu. I would be surprised if they ran out of adult hideaway passes. I've done the Beach Club once when it was an almost reasonable about $79. I'm not wiling to pay the current prices or anything for the adult hideaway area.

Looks like off to a great start! Will be following along. Hope weather is awesome for you.

I had never heard of this benefit for Elite or above. Is it documented somewhere?

You don't have to spend any money to have shade. Chill Island Beach was quiet with plenty of umbrellas over the loungers and close access to snorkeling (brought own equipment). The included lunch buffet is tasty and Snack Shacks have more free items. The sandy beaches are very nice and I'm more a fan of ocean water than pool. Great for a laid back beach day.

My sister and I each had our own cabin on our last cruise together. I still don't think some people are understanding. @michedI don't object to paying the full price for double occupancy as a solo. I object to paying a lot more than the full price for double occupancy. If the total cabin is $2000 and average is $1000 (double occupancy) I'm fine with the $2000... but I object to paying $2500. I certainly don't feel like I'm cheating to book a no-show and pay the $2000 instead of $2500.

You aren't paying the same price per person if you have a roommate. If there are two people in the room your share is 1/2 the total price. Not everyone who travels shares a room with someone they share expenses with.

That hasn't happened yet. Plenty of folk have had the same experience as me. Will it in the future? I guess before that happened they'd state as a policy that it would take effect. The folk who do this on purpose are probably very very small compared to folk who actually have an unexpected life event. I had never booked a ghost person before they made the pricing so unfair. I don't mind paying the same price for my cabin as a couple but I don't think I should pay sa lot more than they pay together.

I just checked as I hadn't looked at my points since the cruise. I made elite before this one so it will be a while before the points matter. I was awarded double, the same as when I book solo. This was my first time with a planned 'no show'. I was in concierge for a short 3 night cruise and I did the GoGreen program. So 5 pts a night * 3 nights =15 points + 5 points for GoGreen + 15 points for being solo with husband as 'no show' = 35 points

My sister and I were each solo in next door non-connecting rooms and we each got a key to the other's room... made it easier to just walk in if the other was busy showering or something.

As a solo I look often at the prices and compare. I have a Nov cruise that I booked with a ghost person in the room but then there was a drop and the new solo price was less than $30 more than the total double price minus one person's taxes/fees so I changed to solo. I didn't feel badly creating an account for my non-cruising husband for my Apr cruise and sadly 🙂 having him 'miss the boat' to get the much cheaper final cabin price with double occupancy instead of solo. They were very prompt returning his taxes/fees.

delete... I see the status for Royal for me is correct in the app and still the 'accrued on Royal' status on the webpage.