We are also on the Anthem in October. The shore excursions on TA’s tend to sell out quickly. We purchased ours last year. I hope that you are able to book some, hopefully there will be some cancellations. I would make sure to watch everyday.
You will be able to text from the Royal app. Both of you need to be connected to the Oasis/guest Wi-Fi. It doesn’t always alert you that you have a text, but as long as you are both on the ships free Wi-Fi, you will be able to text back and forth.
It’s only actually nice if they clean your room. We were on Infinity in February for an Antarctica cruise and had to complain about our room not being cleaned(from the last occupants) and it didn’t happen until 3:30. We honestly had the worst service we have ever had on a cruise and we were so disappointed. No one cared at all.
We have been on Celebrity twice in the last 6 months. When we booked the cruises everything was included, but the one that we have booked for November does not. You can add it, but it is no longer included in the fare.
I think at 10, it would be ok on the smaller ships, but the Wonder? We only take stairs and walk everywhere, but that is a lot to navigate for a 10 year old.
I have been on 25 cruises in the 2 years and have received them right at 6 days. I would contact Royal if I was missing points from April. We received ours from April.