Matt

No, in the case of the drink package you have to call. There's a phone number at the bottom of the Cruise Planner page.

That's what I thought too. Then I heard last week they enabled it for guests. And it's definitely on for guests right now on Freedom. Aint no test like in the real world

We've got someone on Freedom this weekend to test out Starlink So far, looks very promising

Yes, you just have to call

Sounds like a great cruise lined up!

There are sales every few weeks, and I'd be shocked if there wasn't a July 4 sale. Regardless, if you want a Voom package, you should buy it now and lock in the price. If the price goes lower on July 4th (or at any other point) you can cancel and rebook under the lower price. But if the price goes up, you are protected. What you paid for Voom last December is irrelevant. It has no bearing on what you may pay for it for your cruise this year.

You'll need to supply your own wheelchair, but the ship is largely wheelchair accessible. While I have no first-hand experience, I've heard good things about the wheelchair accessibility onboard.

Thanks for your continued support!

Yes

I always tip at the end of the cruise

Since your cruise isn't until December, you're before final payment date. So you can cancel, subject to a penalty if you booked under a non-refundable cruise fare. If you booked refundable fare, you can get a full cash refund. Typically Royal Caribbean will charge a solo traveler a single supplement fee, which essentially is like paying for a second person. You could leave your daughter on the reservation and have her no-show with no penalty. No money back, but that might still be a better financial arrangement depending on fare type you booked and price of the cruise repriced as a solo.

Great write up!

It's a gray area. Technically, no, but I've definitely seen them look the other way. First and foremost, don't be that group that is loud and obnoxious to others around. Second, you might consider tipping the cabana attendant in advance "Thanks for understanding" kind of thing. But you should be prepared for a plan B if they call you out on it since the limit is 8.

10 Surprising things you didn't know the Royal Caribbean concierge can do for you

It's okay, @Lovetocruise2002 starts her live blogs like six weeks early

In addition, here's an Alaska packing list https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/01/14/what-should-i-pack-cruise-alaska

I don't see any European ports on the list of exceptions https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-recovered-from-covid-19-need-to-be-vaccinated-or-take-a-test-to-sail

They're definitely checking your pre-cruise vaccine test

Thank you to @Rakaia, @Mr. Green & @Pattycruise for sharing their recent experiences on Oasis. Sounds like they're handling things well.

Great job with this blog!

When I went in February it was. Can't say the darts are in great shape

It does not show up in the app. Don't worry, it'll be on your SeaPass card

Pre-purchased arcade credits are loaded on your SeaPass card. So you just swipe and use them.