Matt

It's supposed to be Summer 2019. Here's the quote from this post: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/11/07/royal-caribbean-announces-new-ship-deployments-2019-2020-cruise-season

Royal Caribbean does not provide that information prior to your sailing. What you can do is look at old Rhapsody Cruise Compass' and see what was previously offered as a ballpark idea of what to expect: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass?ship=290

In a regular room (not suite), there is a shampoo dispenser. No conditioner or shower cap. A hair dryer is provided. Hand soap (a bar) is also provided. No coffee maker in non-suite rooms.

That was my recollection as well.

Adventure Ocean doesn't fill up, especially on port days. So your plan to leave him onboard while you go on an excursion should work without any issue. You should check what time they open on that day. They are supposed to open an hour or two before you dock so those with RC shore excursions can drop off kids.

That's a very ornate gignerbread display!

More details about this sailing here: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/event/royalcaribbeanblogcom-cruise-aboard-anthem-of-the-seas

I've always wanted to go to Martinique. Looks like a great place to explore

Looking forward to following along. If you're on the Dec 11 Indy sailing, so are my parents and for the exact same reason. They got a free cruise voucher for the gambling they do at a casino in Connecticut.

Can't wait!

I wish that were the case, but no. If you buy a pair of jeans for $20 and the price goes up to $25, if you go to return it, you only get $20 back. I think this is universal among consumer purchases goods and services.

Sorry @twangster, but the correct answer for this MDR menu is always the spaghetti bologense! It was life changing when I was on Anthem in March.

The pricing @twangster shared is pretty much the onboard price fleetwide.

If I'm following your example, if you paid $950 and you see a higher cabin for $1600, it is irrelevant what your room is going for now. To upgrade, you'd need to pony up an additional $650.

On Indy, it was the usual red cup

You might say you couldn't see the forest through the trees? Sorry, couldn't resist.

No change to your sailing. The changes referenced are happening in 2019 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/11/07/royal-caribbean-announces-new-ship-deployments-2019-2020-cruise-season

If you start buying new camera lenses, then that is an accurate statement

Wow, that's a great added perk!

The Northeast US 2019-2020 itineraries are released, as of today. Not sure about RC's Swedish site, but as @Boston Babe said, you might consider calling if you aren't seeing the itineraries and prices.

Check out @twangster live blog from Anthem. He was just in San Juan yesterday and reported it's doing quite well

Great advice! I love San Juan, and visiting Puerto Rico has always been a highlight of any cruise I take.

That sounds like Izumi Hibachi, as opposed to Izumi sushi. Here's an overview and review of Izumi Hibachi from Harmony of the Seas, which likely will have similar experience to Mariner: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/09/26/review-izumi-hibachi-harmony-of-the-seas

Izumi is priced a la carte, so you pay only for what you order. So you can order as much as you want, but you will be paying for it.