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Did you need to make reservations or just show up for the early access/reserved area? Now 3 days before my cruise and no show schedules. Suite concierge is working on dinner reservations for us but silent on my requests for show schedule.

Just heard from ours today for sailing on Harmony this coming Sunday. How long do they typically take to respond when you email them to set up some reservations?

Was reading other threads where no one was able to even see the show times for their cruise until at least at the port if not on the ship. As a suite passenger, are we able to make show reservations in advance (or back to original question of do we need to)? How would we even know which show is offered when 5 days in advance when concierge emails? Have never done suites on RCCL -- definitely very confused over the perks they advertise.

I've seen mixed answers on whether they are still offering preferred seating for those in Grand Suites and higher at many of the shows? Some have said show up 20 min before, some 45 min, some say they no longer offer this perk and everyone needs to make an advanced reservation. Sailing in a couple of weeks and trying to get stuff organized for our group.

That was the plan although we weren't planning on even having dinner every night in the CK. For my mom's 80th birthday I am trying to arrange us all in Chops -- I had each cabin pay for and try to reserve the same time but we are currently scattered over about an hour. Tried through RCCL dining email but were useless so waiting til concierge contacts us. Another night, everyone liked the MDR menu better. Luckily the young adults (in JR suites) are the least picky of all the group and will be fine with wherever we eat.

LOL -- these are my college age kids who last minute were able to join us on a big family trip. We only booked them in the JR suites so they WOULD be able to join us for at least dinner in Coastal Kitchen. As I said in my first post we have no problem if the answer is "no." There are plenty of other places to eat on the ship and I actually am not all that impressed with the CK menus compared to other choices. But I don't want to take a chance of embarrassing them by asking and being turned away so came here for actual experiences from previous passengers. Seems sad that if we had split them between other family member's rooms, we would have paid less and they would have had access.

I am aware that Jr Suite guests are only allowed to eat in the Coastal Kitchen during dinner times by reservation. We are a group of 11 with 8 in Owner/Aqua suites and 3 in 2 Junior Suites. I'm wondering if exceptions are ever made during the non-dinner hours for the group to eat together -- whether we could pay extra or if accommodations are ever made. Totally understand and respect if the answer is just "no, those are the rules," but getting enough pressure from some in my group to ask if anyone has ever experienced any exceptions.

Has anyone been able to get a reprice when there are no cabins available in the same category? My travel agent said she couldn't reprice my cruise with the latest sale because all concierge cabins were already booked (everything balcony and up is booked). Wondering if she is telling me the truth or just not wanting to call.

Can these vouchers be used on RCCL private islands?

Was wondering if Harmony is running their Escape Room or if Covid has shut it down. If so, can you only book once onboard? Thanks

Virgin Miami Vice (combo of pina colada and strawberry daquiri)

Does anyone know how many people are able to use one of these cabanas? I didn't see it on the booking site.

For Harmony Aug 14 cabanas at Barefoot Beach prices: Over the Water $1499 Standard $999 Hilltop $1099 they are currently 10 percent off these prices, but yes, much more than they used to be (double??)

What has been the earliest check in times (we are on a cruise out of Port Canaveral)?

What time does check in start (midnight EST, PST, 9 am somewhere. etc)?

You might want to call your travel agent and check options. We just dropped the second person in a cabin with no "reprice" for a cruise about 50 days out and we are getting taxes/port fees back. Preferred the "honest option" since we knew second person wasn't going to be able to cruise. Ours was considered a "group booking" through a large "big box" travel agent so not sure if this had an effect, but figured it was worth asking and had no issues.

Does anyone know the price of the Barefoot Beach cabanas?

Most of us are Diamond and in suites, but not sure who to contact to arrange this ahead of time. They don't seem to be available to rent as a "shore excursion"

Are there cabanas for rent on Barefoot Beach (suite only area) in Labadee? Have not seen them at all on RCCL website. I figured even if they were sold out, they would show up. Also, we are a party of 11 with 8 in owners suites and 3 in Jr Suites. I've heard it is GS and above for Barefoot Beach? Any options on getting our extra 3 in (thought maybe getting a cabana, paying, etc?) Thanks!!

We recently returned from a Med cruise. Having the ice cold water in my water bottle while walking extensively in the heat was wonderful. The cold water bottles you can buy become warm very quickly in the heat but I usually still had ice in my insulated water bottle at the end of the day.

You might want to scroll through some of the various threads -- there are MANY recent horror stories related to using Flights by Celebrity.

I think your husband is likely going to be fine getting on the cruise, but I am a little worried about you. One of the questions on the health questionnaire is "have you been in contact with anyone who has tested positive in the last 14 days" (or something very similar) -- this will obviously be yes for the OP and trigger either additional testing or even the possibility of not being able to sail.

So how do the vouchers work if you are staying in a suite? Do the drinks in the suite lounge count against your vouchers or are they included with your suite then you get 4 more for Diamond?

Anyone know if it is running on the Harmony?

Just wondering if Escape rooms are back on RCCL ships. Heard they shut down for awhile due to Covid. Wasn't sure whether they have returned. Will be on Harmony of the Seas in a couple months -- hoping to do one with the family.