Matt

Spill curry here --->

Thank you for listening!

Bottle of water is roughly $2

You can get a small preview in my Anthem of the Seas Live Blog I did earlier this year: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/anthem-of-the-seas-live-blog ...and also probably much more expensive

You are among many other folks on these boards that really enjoy the curry selection.

How long ago was this and what company? I'm not aware of any company that can do on-ship deliveries other than RC's gifts service.

I think you'd find this post helpful: First time cruisers: The most important things to pack for your Royal Caribbean cruise

Was going to say the same thing. You certainly wont be the only person to decorate a door.

These days, I wait and space purchases out. I used to jump on buying things early, but unless there's a weekend sale going on, I bide my time.

In general, drink packages you get for free are not upgradeable. I know that is true of the free soda package given to guests who stay in a Boardwalk balcony room.

Yes you can. All you need is the reservation number and last names of the people in the other rooms. When you go to purchase a drink package on the Cruise Planner website, there is an option to add guests from other reservations.

Unfortunately, you cannot. Local laws forbid that sort of practice in general. In fact, travel agents get their hand slapped for selling out of their country/region unless there is a good reason (like a group cruise).

Great deal!

Yes you can. There's a walkway that leads to the bridge that leads downtown. Easy and enjoyable walk.

Reservations just make your life easier. I'd say they are a really good idea for formal nights, holidays, or a special occasion that you do not want to be locked out of. In general, if it's some random night that doesn't fall in those categories, I've had very good luck with walk up reservations. I think in all my cruising, I've been told "Sorry, we're totally full" perhaps two or three times.

Looking forward to following along!

Agreed. When you buy the dining package, you are trading advanced planning for saving money. If you are flexible, it can work out quite well in your favor.

Having been to Curacao, I'd go back and just explore downtown. It's an easy walk and there was a lot to see there.

I like it both ways. The new MDR menu on Anthem did a good job at blending traditional dishes with some new options. The MDR will never be haute cuisine. Places like 150 CP, Wonderland or Chef's Table take up that mantle. That being said, I feel like the new menu offers more than just steak, chicken and a pasta. Applebees, it is not.

Likely not. In my experience, they have never recorded how many you bring on. That being said, can't promise anything and having to throw away bottles would be pretty awful.

Yes, Cafe @ 270 and Cafe Promenade will be open

Lyft/Uber should be cheapest

Ah, I see what you're referring to. The issue is a room for 1-2 passengers may not fit 3-4 passengers, so when you add a third passenger, you have to book a larger room. That's why the price jump

If you don't want to feel rushed, do 2:50pm. 11am is doable, but I think you will have some pep in your step.

Serenade is a great ship. The most important thing to know is that it lacks some of the "latest and greatest" features found on a ship like Anthem. That's not to say you cannot have a wonderful cruise on her.