NutsAboutGolf

I'm just guessing, each room while linked, has a different booking number correct? If yes, makes the most sense you would go into the cruise planner by booking number. If not you'll probably need to call.

It is the the first lengthened ship in the class, though

Elite...

Congrats! I wonder what the 3rd person policy is, often the BCC do not know the rules

Not really, generally if you're betting $50+ a hand, you most likely know what you're doing and most likely aren't splitting face-cards/10s. However, all casinos LOVE slot players...

The general offer is for a free Verandah stateroom, passengers just pays fees/taxes and you do not receive any perks. Some are able to upgrade to CC for $10/night or AQ for $20/night.

Is Fine Cut super loud from the atrium music on the Beyond like it is on the Edge?

Not sure if X had a "fire sale" or something, I believe you it just 700 college kids on any X ship would be an extremely rare occurrence which usually requires a "fire sale".

Excuse the pun, calling the Casino dept is a total crap shoot. Seems like they have folks answering the phone who are unable to do anything, they put you on hold and seemingly have an actual employee book. Also, many times there seems to be like a 10 second delay which is really annoying

It's a personality thing, they can be labeled "enviously frugal"...lol

To confirm, traditional dining no longer exista on the edge?

The OP did state this is their first cruise and based on their name, guessing they're from the Philippines and perhaps have not vacationed much in or around North America

If I were booked, I'd attempt to visit the Dead Sea even if I had to book the tour outside of X

Not sure how true that is, most stores close to the port area will be open

1) Log into the cruise planner, see if you can change your dining to "select" 2) If not, call X and request it over the phone 3) If not, board the ship as early as possible and ask the M'D

Was reported they're doing that on the Beyond. Haven't heard if they updated the policy on Edge/Apex yet wouldn't be surprised if they follow sooner than later

The one thing about Virgin is many have stated Virgin has the best food quality/taste/selection at sea

Unplug and replug. I've had some issues with X's TV before

Didn't say it was a problem, some rules are passenger friendly, some are X friendly. In addition to the carrying on wine, you could throw a dollar in a the penny slots and get a free drink while playing

For some reason the OP is trying to make it sound like the E-Class is a direct competitor to Carnival. You said it perfectly, you're going to have a similar experience on E-Class even if you're used to S/M-Class. You lose some venues like the sky lounge but gain the Eden (Venue, cafe and specialty restaurant). The picture that was shown is the full moon deck party which is usually well attended on any ship

The hot dog is disgusting, I can't think of anything worse on the ship. The burger is just flavorless and can be dry, not worth the calories

Personalized land travel isn't anything new...Also, if the cruise departs from a FL port, roughly half the people avoid flights to drive to the port; will most likely need a flight for a tropical land based vacation

Most newer phones have tracking which can't be turned off if the phone is locked. I generally get the latest iPhone from work and have left it out before without issue while it needed to be charged. It is one of the few areas without cameras Why would you need to bring a purse or wallet, you use your sea card to buy things. Because there are cameras I'd feel fine I have never been pick pocketed but the better question is what would have in your pocket of value? There are cameras everywhere Yes as they're always watching It's incredibly safe on a cruise ship because if something bad happens there's no where to hide and they search staterooms if they need to

You know what they say, "there's no such thing as a free lunch" 🙃

Uber/Lyft: Has dynamic pricing, it CAN be cheaper but is because they have so much demand from all the ships. I don't see how it's a cluster and its fine to use just be ready for it to take a bit to arrive Taxi: I've been there several times from 715am-815am, no problems getting taxi's if you self carry