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We do MyTime dining but haven't cruised since Covid. We depart January 30 on Radiance for 10 nights. Earliest dining every night was 7:00.. Before Mytime we had several uncomfortable or poor dining experiences with the table mates ...A table of constant. complainers, a table of old, hard of hearing complainers, a table of a family who only wanted chicken wings every night, a family of 8 and we were the 2 outsiders, etc. etc. etc. For MyTime we requested a table for 2 and were very happy. Now I am concerned that MyTime will be a bust if we have to wait a long time and possibly be seated with strangers who are not a good match. We have done 20 RCCL cruises so we are not newbies.

I know that heating pads etc are not allowed onboard, but CPAP machines are. I use a heated eye pad for dry eyes. It is a plug in electrical product. I need to use this since there is no microwave to warm compresses for my eyes. Who do I need to call to get permission to bring this onboard? What is the correct number?

I asked this same question on a Facebook page and received a different answer. I was told the gratuity is added to each drink (as well as a suggestion I should give an additional tip to the bartender.) When I got my free drinks from the Diamond club, I always gave the bartender at tip. Now I am not sure.

1. "saved" seats anywhere 2. unsupervised unruly kids-anywhere 3. impolite people on elevators-anywhere 4 ******** People in the Diamond Club who try to impress you but wind up boring you with all their past and future cruises.

Our fourth time on Radiance, Mary Lynn and Tom!

I don't want to scare you out of taking your grandmother, but be aware that the ships are moving vessels. We have been on many many cruises when passengers, especially elderly ones with walking issues, have fallen and had to be airlifted to land because they have broken limbs or hips. Also, keep in mind that the ports you are visiting are most likely not ADA modified. We discovered that on a recent trip to the UK-lots of steps, rocky or brick uneven walking paths, bathrooms up or down stairs without handicapped toilets. Do your research and consider staying in and enjoying the ship on port days.

I haven't been on this blog for several weeks for obvious reasons-no cruise in sight! Without having to troll through hundreds of posts, my April 12 cruise was cancelled and I applied for a refund. My understanding is that the refund will show up 30 days after my cancellation date. I would appreciate hearing from people who receive their refunds before me. Isn't today the day, the first round of cancellation refunds are due to be sent? TIA

My cancellation email also came last night.

@Michael B. I agree with you! We are booked on a Transatlantic from Cape Liberty to Southampton, UK, departing April 12. The entire UK is buttoned down today. The entire NY area is a "hotbed." Hotels and flights closed and canceled. I am waiting for a cancellation. I am sure they want to use my money for as long as possible-but in this economy and circumstance so do I!

@twangster This sounds like @Daren is saying his travel agent is withholding some of the payment. I guess that could be true, depending on the agency-a transaction fee so to speak. Our cruise is April 12 and our 75% refund expired March 13. Now we are at 100% penalty. We are still waiting to see if it will be canceled at a later date so we can get a full refund or 125%.

What are you talking about? I never heard of such a thing. Explain please. Is that in the fine print from the agency?

Yes, my change is I will never book an inside cabin no matter how cheap it is! Just the thought of a possible quarantine in an inside cabin scares me?

I would get a coronavirus test.