Privee if you are on an O class ship (fee)
GDR ask a day or so before
AFAIK
They only have tables for 8 in the Specialties other than Red Ginger where they could seat you along the wall with the bench seats on one side
The gratuity perk
if you get it from TA or other promotion you will just get $250 OBC once you reach Silver +
It has been that way for several years now
You still get PPG from the O club Benefits
In the 3rd link above there is a link to the help desk maybe try that option
It looks straight for to me for Canadian citizens to apply online
Maybe I am missing something
Maybe they can contact the Consulate in Toronto to see what is needed for their circumstances
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india#entryexit
https://www.india-visa-online.org/indian-e-visa-eligibility/canadian-citizens
They always dispensed to the machine you had to push the button that was connected to the machine you were using on Regatta & Insignia (only R ships we have sailed )
Maybe you are thinking of the O class ships where you had to fill the dispenser from the wall soap dispenser
Just lower your expectations then you will not need to be miffed
Yes they should play AC/DC & other heavy metal, music to change the vibe when relaxing by the pool 🙄
Maybe a few disco tune & throw in some rap during tea time