Matt

Welcome to the boards! I agree the non-US itineraries have less info. I'd love to hear about the best things in each port to see.

Great point!

You summarized my thoughts each time. I know with the package I would be drinking for the sake of drinking. On sea days I could rationalize it but port days, forget about it.

:lol: Sorry I meant Oasis. I've got Quantum on my brain It's a good question. RC has told me Freestyle machines are limited to US only for maintenance reasons so it would make sense they would remove them or temporarily put them away.

Yes, Grandeur has the Freestyle machines. I've only experienced the machines on Freedom and Quantum and they were pretty much full.

Hi Lisa! If you have a reservation you will be seated first. MTD is open between the hours of 6:00 and 9:30 p.m. Traditional has two times, 6 and 8pm (more or less. Some ships are like 8:30 or 8:15)

Yes, all ships have godmothers. Most are celebs, others are less well known. Oasis of the Seas has 7 godmothers, one for each neighborhood!

I (try to) keep a list of refurbishment info here: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/ship-upgrade-list-and-schedule

Yes, no price difference when you book the package.

I have used resortforaday in Falmouth and they were great

I haven't been there but I did go to Parrot Tree Beach Resort in Roatan earlier this year: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/02/21/excursion-focus-parrot-tree-beach-resort-roatan

All alcohol is extra

The Royal Replenish package is a pretty good deal if you want to drink juices, bottled water, etc every day. Just like the alcohol package, it can be a good deal if you have a few non-alcoholic drinks per day. It's certainly easier to "break even" on this package.

My wife loves the hot rock in Izumi

Great info Michelle!

I can't wait to try it out. The idea is pretty darn cool and it's yet another "only on a Royal Caribbean ship" moments

Have a great cruise! Would love to know about internet prices, your review of specialty restaurants and interesting things to see/do onboard that you discover!

Yes, on day 1 most bars are closed until you reach international waters. There will be a few bars open but it's not like other ships where all bars are open right away. It's a Texas law.

Exploring the ship is always a great idea, for new and old. There's so much onboard, don't miss any of it!

I agree with Steve, have you checked eBay?

Please post LOTS of photos here on the boards for us to enjoy!

I'm going to start paying you to come cruise with me and then gamble for me. It's an investment!

Can we call it Royal Express?

And the casino, right? ;)

Welcome Scott! Glad you found your way here and I hope you will find this site and podcast helpful!