Matt

Yes, theoretically C&A members get a head start on booking by a day or two.

Disney being there was a list minute change due to the storm.

When you purchase a drink package, gratuity is included with the package. Any beverage purchased with a drink package will cost nothing additional.

They have already said they would give OBC and refunds for missed days. For Empress, "As a gesture of goodwill, we will also be providing all sailing guests with a 25% future cruise credit." Not sure what they will offer to guests on the canceled Majesty sailing.

Thanks for sharing this!

I love the CP balcony rooms. Here is my info on them: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/01/21/royal-caribbeans-central-park-everything-you-need-know I would love to see your review of what you end up with and the ins and outs of it all! Not surprised to hear that. Anytime there is free spa, dining or excursions, it is almost always an OBC credit to just make things simpler than coming up with a means of validating discounts for certain situations.

Majesty Oct 8 is now canceled: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/10/06/hurricane-matthew-forces-royal-caribbean-cancel-majesty-of-the-seas-sailing

Here are drink prices that we have found: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/royal-caribbean-drink-prices

Cancellation is unlikely. As Raye indicated, they will more than likely delay the ship's return. You should also know that forecasts more than 24 hours away are not good enough for the cruise line to act on. There are a lot of moving parts, but what if they canceled and then the storm moved away? Honestly, this is a no-win situation for RC or any cruise line. Cancel, and you have some people upset. Delay, and you have some people upset. Do nothing, and you have some people upset. There is nothing they can do that wont have some folks second-guessing what RC did.

Theoretically, any news for Labadee should come out first. I think that attention for these kind of issues may be deferred until after the storm passes by Florida.

Usually we will be talking about something unrelated, like what to have for dinner, and then she will ask about dinner "on the big boat"

I don't think you can go wrong with times. It's quite spectacular no matter when you go up.

Chichen Itza is the Central American ruin to see.

My kids put most questions into context of being on a cruise.

Here's a map of CocoCay

Correct. After final payment, there can be a penalty for cancelling, which would most likely negate any savings by repricing.

I wonder if the layout is like balcony layouts with the couch near the balcony or the door. With balconies, it alternates, so if you can find one room with a layout you are certain of, just start counting every other room to figure out the layout.

I fell asleep in the Solarium once on Brilliance and when I woke up, the lady next to me asked if I slept well, because they all heard me :wacko:

Great report, Mark!

$35 for dinner on Freedom

When you and I were on Freedom last month (sigh), it was $19

I would think DD or not should not affect having specialty dining packages or not.

Only if it's part of a group cruise

More info on bringing wine on your cruise: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/02/04/bringing-wine-your-royal-caribbean-cruise