Noella

 Thanks for letting me know about the concierge helping with dinner reservations.  This is our 3rd RC cruise but first time in Sky class.   There is still so much to learn and this is a great place to find people willing to help.  Thanks again!

3 hours ago, JLMoran said:

As @Kathleen noted, the Cruise Planner should show Coastal Kitchen as an option under the dining section. But many people on many sailings who were in Sky Class suites were unable to get all the way through. Royal's IT department once again mucking up what should be a simple process. 

One thing you can try doing is calling Crown & Anchor and asking them to help with your reservations. They are very helpful and once they confirm you're in a full suite they should be able to set that up for you on their end. Be sure to actually call the Crown & Anchor number rather than the excursions reservation number -- 866-562-7625 -- and have your C&A member number ready. Even if you are Pre-Gold, they'll help you out!

If all else fails, just go to the CK reservations desk when you board and you can make your reservations then. In fact, even if you get them set up through C&A, you may want to go there just to confirm everything.

And welcome to #TeamCK!  

Thank you both for your help.  I will be calling C&A for assistance.   I've been planning this for so long I don't want to take a chance of something going wrong now.   Excited about trying Coastal Kitchen !

We are sailing on Oasis of the Seas on 9/1 to celebrate our 45th anniversary. We decided to make it special and try Sky class.   I know we can eat at the Coastal Kitchen but I can't seem to find where you can make dinner reservations so your are guaranteed a table.  Any information will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you.   Will watch for discount also or try @fonemanbob suggestion. 

Could you please tell me where you found the unlimited digital package for $160?   We are interested in it for our 45th anniversary cruise in Sept on the Oasis.  I just looked on the cruise planner and was $241.99.    

We booked a cruise in May 2018 leaving 9/1/19.  Our TA booked our 2 night pre cruise and 1 night post cruise on 6/14/18 (very next month). Hope this helps

We are going on the Oasis to the Western Mediterranean in September for our 45th anniversary.  I thought the photo package would be a great way to be sure we had photos to remember the occasion.  Does anyone know if it ever goes on sale on cruise planner or if the $249 is a good price?

5 hours ago, Boston Babe said:

Hi @Noella, I have not been of Solstice, but Summit and due to leave next Sunday.  I actually love Celebrity, this will be our second on them.  We go back and forth between RC and Celebrity.  We are a bit older, low key so we like the smaller ships too.  Celebrity doesn't have all the bells and whistles like RC, more sedate if that's the right word. I honestly don't think you could go wrong at all, especially the destination! Bucket List for me!!  

Thank you for sharing your experience with Celebrity.  We too are a bit older and wanted to try a smaller ship.   We are going to book this cruise!  Hope you have a great cruise and thanks again!

We are looking at booking Celebrity Solstice to Alaska June 2020.  We have only ever used RC for our cruises.  If anyone that has been on this ship could give me their opinion it would be greatly appreciated.  I hope to book this in next few days and need some advice.   

I'm still going to look and do more research for Alaska 2020.  I also wish RC had more Alaskan ports as they are the only line we use but I might need to look further. Thanks for the info.  Hopefully we'll both find the right one for 2020.  

Thank you!!!

I am also trying to find info on Celebrity cruises to Alaska. We always use RCI but wanted to try her sister line for a change. We are planning for 2020. Can anyone  give me a quick lesson on which is better (northbound or southbound) and is Hubbard Glacier something we should make sure is on the itinerary?  I would greatly appreciate it.  Others are trying to advise us to try HAL so I'm getting a little overwhelmed.  

Maybe another time.....

We booked Oasis 9/1/2019 from Barcelona.  Is that considered summer season? I'm not sure how that works.   I was hoping the refurbishment was prior to then as some people are commenting on  her wear and tear.  I do realize I shouldn't listen to all the negative comments but it's our first med cruise.   

Thank you!!!

This is the first time we have plannned a cruise so far in advance  (9/1/2019 - Oasis - Western Med).  When can you start purchasing excursions, etc and booking shows and dinners?  Do we wait until 90 days before?  It's our 45th anniversary and I want it to go smoothly.  I really enjoy reading all the tips everyone provides.