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Oh Wait I don't think this is what you asked. I somehow read the words "check-in time" Reading comprehension 101. Sorry.

The original check-in time for our 9/5 Freedom sailing was restored today. Today is the day that the new check-in date was changed to. I've read that this has happened to a few people here, so my guess is the original check-in time will be honored.

Wow, I'm not sure how that would work. I don't know how they would ensure an upgrade to an accessible room.

Having a KTN is where it’s at. My wife doesn’t think it’s necessary….even after our flight out of Boston a week or so ago when I walked straight through security then got a cup of coffee while waiting for her to show up at the gate…20 minutes later.

Agreed. I have unmasked, complete strangers closer to me at work than I did at any point on the ship (or during check in it/disembarkation). Everybody on a ship WANTS to be there and has made the personal decision to follow all protocols required.

lol

This crossed my mind. I'm not stressed about it. So many things constantly changing...things will work out whether we check in at noon or 3

Yup. We checked in for our 11/5 sailing a few weeks ago. Only time slot available was 3-330. On the 11th I looked at it and was able to change the time to 12-1230. We got the confirmation email shortly after Today our account shows we can’t check in till 9/21.

Increased gratuities start with Grand Suite. Real world experience: We Royal Upped from a balcony to Junior Suite last week and gratuities stayed the same….$14.50 pp/pd as I recall

Yup here too I just figured it was something on my end

Preach it

Here's our point of view after spending a couple days in a row at CocoCay last week. On both days we utilized the complementary areas and food. We were extremely satisfied and have no complaints. Chill Beach was very enjoyable, and we had no problems finding a set of chairs and umbrella. Getting food was simple. Disclaimer: CocoCay was nowhere near full capacity. Some people we met onboard the first day on the ship spent one of the days at the Beach Club and really enjoyed it. Based on this feedback, we decided to book it if the price ever dropped from >$100 pp. Looking at the Cruise Planner for the second leg of our upcoming back to back, we saw it went from $160ish to $88ish (I can't remember the exact amounts), so we booked it. We are curious how we'll like the experience and want to see if we feel it'll be worth the extra cost when ship capacities start getting back to normal. I'll let you know what our thoughts about it are mid-November.

I remember when Red Lobster tried to make a go of it in Maine.

I missed it by one generation

Not at all. I’m anxious to see our Platinum level show up after last week’s cruise. Even though we got off the ship yesterday, I checked. We made it to Platinum the old fashioned way. Now, with the double points promotion, we’ll be Diamond by the end of 2022.