Matt

Love these photos

Ditto

5 things to love about Liberty of the Seas

I like paying off the cruise as early as I can, but, it's best to leave like ~$500 on reservation in case there are price drops

My mom refuses to book a GTY because she wants to be absolutely certain of where the room is

I seem to recall being able to apply the next level balcony discount, but I was at NextCruise and was talking to the rep there. It probably wouldn't hurt to explain the situation to either your travel agent or RC and see what they say.

Here's an overview of getting a discount on a drink package: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/01/17/how-get-get-discount-royal-caribbean-drink-package

I believe the only ship in RC's fleet that has smoking banned in the casino is Empress of the Seas

I'd expect it to be. I took a Thanksgiving cruise on Brilliance of the Seas a few years ago and it was decorated already.

He's on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgiresi1?lang=en

Welcome to the boards @NS8VN! So glad you decided to say hello

I've been to Magens and always enjoyed it. Heard good things about Lindquist, but never been.

According to RC's press release, "Guests booked on the Total Eclipse Cruise can visit Royal Caribbean’s website and reserve their complimentary seats for the concert by logging on to their reservation."

What ship? I see this pricing for Harmony

Not impossible. The issue is if you roll in at 1pm, you may struggle to find one. But in the morning hours, I've had good luck finding them. They may not be dead center, but chairs open up here and there. Absolutely not. MDR food is great, enjoy it! The very back and front of the ship on the pool decks is last to get filled up. Also, indoor pool area (not the Solarium, the general public indoor pool) often has more seating. I enjoyed it quite a bit. They have a great selection and it's a bit different variety of food than in the Windjammer. Yes you can, but timing that activity can be tough. You'd best call Adventure Ocean and inquire about what time it will occur. Voila: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/04/05/top-10-royal-caribbean-anthem-of-the-seas-hidden-secrets

Interesting analysis, thanks Mark.

Thanks for listening!

I can't check because it's not offered on any of my upcoming cruises.

Your SeaPass card will have a sticker already on it to indicate you have the drink package. The cup(s) will be waiting in your stateroom

You're boarded by C&A status first, but regardless of which level you're at (or not at all), the people that arrived first will board first.

Sorry about that, should be fixed now

When is your sailing? Sometimes certain bookable options online take a while to show up.

Yes, $109 per person, $199 for a couple

Mariner is getting an "extensive" refurb, so it's entirely possible.

Employ a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Bring it in your carry on luggage and don't say or ask about it.