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Hooked, Chops, Izumi, and Jamie’s are all accepting reservations for lunch on boarding day, on the Royal website. Thanks for responding!

We’ve always just gone to Johnny Rockets for lunch on boarding day but wouldn’t mind changing it up. If I book Hooked for lunch and pay the cost today, is the cost refunded once we get on board and our dining package is acknowledged? Was also. Considering hibachi for lunch on boarding day. I know there is small upcharge with the dining package, is the cost to book prior to boarding refunded minus the upcharge? thanks!

Can Uber over to Mt Pleasant, 10-15 minutes depending on traffic or walk over to the Waterfront Park (take a left on Concord St and walk passed the Fleet Landing Restaurant and the new complex under construction), walk down the pier and take the water taxi over to Patriots Point.

Been a hot minute since I’ve sailed out of Port Everglades and was wondering how “strict” is the port security and Royal (sailing on Symphony) about adhering to designated arrival times. Check in opened today and the earliest time I could get is 11:30. Will you be allowed in the terminal if you show up before your scheduled time? Last year in Miami for an Oasis cruise, you had to show your arrival time and if it was early you weren’t allowed to get in line to enter the terminal. My main concern about boarding a little later is that we have ultimate dining package and on the Harmony, early 2022, by the time we boarded most of the prime reservation times were already taken and Chops was already booked solid for the week. Thanks for any input.

Grew up in Charleston and raised my kids here as well. Downtown Charleston is incredible but can be pricey. If you are looking for more moderate priced lodging I’d suggest Mount Pleasant. Easy ride across the Ravenel Bridge into town. Lots of good restaurants over on that side of the harbor as well. My kids used to love to explore Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The walk over the Ravenel Bridge offers breathtaking views well out into the Atlantic. My kids loved to play in the fountains at the Waterfront Park (just past the cruise terminal). Patriot’s Point in Mount Pleasant has several ships you can tour including the aircraft carrier Yorktown. The South Carolina Aquarium is small but well designed. White Point Garden on the Battery is another place to take in the views and let the kid run around. A stroll thru the Market is always fun. Lots of shops on either side of the Market as well. Fall is my favorite time of year here! Temps are still in the 80s but the humidity is way down from summertime, just be aware that Sept and Oct are the months we see the most tropical activity during hurricane season. Any questions please feel free to ask. Scott

Area where Guys BBQ and the adjacent Hero’s Lounge will have games. Carnival has NFL Ticket (at least they did last Dec when we sailed Mardi Gras). I would advise getting there early and securing a good viewing spot for the game you want to watch as it will be packed.