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First group cruise!   I actually booked it without knowing it was because this is when it work best for my family to get together but now I’m even more pumped!

First group cruise!   I actually booked it without knowing it was because this is when it work best for my family to get together but now I’m even more pumped!

That would make it much easier if they had us call ahead to tell names or numbers of people.   Thank you for the information!

We just did a Hideout Cabana while on Symphony last month. The confirmation letter we received in our stateroom required us to call Shore Excursions to let them know how many guests to expect. It was just the two of us so not sure of the process with more people, with regard to arriving/checking in. Looks like others on this thread know best. But your guests’ admission is definitely included. The wristbands were in the Cabana already. Enjoy!!

That helps a lot thank you for the information.

I will check with them once on board.  Thank you for the help!

Agreed - what I mean to say is: Wild that it is 2024 and Royal still has these weird copy/paste errors in their products. Not surprised but always wild that such a large company that has a good product can fail so often in disseminating correct information effectively.

$10 for Izumi in the Park ?  That’s pathetic

This is whats currently posted as i went into my cruise planner and looked under my unlimited dining purchase: (June 15 sailing Icon of the Seas)
 
What's Included
Specialty dining for dinner every night of your sailing and lunch on sea days. For venues with a la carte pricing, you’ll receive a $20 food credit — with the exception of Izumi in the Park, where you’ll receive a $10 food credit. Credits can only be used once a day. For ships with Izumi Sushi, you’ll have a choice of a prix fixe menu, or a $39.99 food credit for the a la carte menu. For ships with the following venues, these are included with an additional surcharge: Izumi Hibachi/Teppanyaki — $15 surcharge. Chef's Table — $49.99 surcharge. Empire Supper Club — $130 surcharge. Wonderland by DaDong — $24.99 surcharge. These will be charged once onboard. For applicable sailings, Holiday Celebration Dinners are included with a $49.99 surcharge. This will be charged once onboard.  

Hopefully if I book it ASAP on the ship maybe the price will be lower instead of waiting until game time.  Prices with Royal do vary a lot.  I mean if that $300 came with massage chairs, privet waitress/waiter, and a buffet we might be talking 🤣

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if the price varied... almost everything else does with Royal, lol. I thought I saw a much lower price in the past but I could be wrong or it could be the variability.

Wow ok I might end up watching on the other TV's with everyone else 🤣.  I will check when I get on board I guess.  Maybe its different when its not a tournament or special game.

There is definitely a fee. Not sure if it varies by ship or event or sailing but @Matt wrote an article about paying $350 to rent it out for 3 hours to watch a march madness game on Wonder recently.
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/04/03/review-is-royal-caribbean-playmakers-owners-box-worth-it

Can anyone update this thread with what we know now? I've seen in the cruise planner and on Facebook that many of the items previously not included in the UDP are now included, but it would be helpful to have a full list here. Thanks!

Reservations made. Central Park Balcony.
Looking forward to not only exploring the ship and all it has to offer but also .... seeing it decorated for the holidays.
 

Just booked this cruise and I know it’s early but I’ll start the group. 

Just booked this cruise and I know it’s early but I’ll start the group. 

I think we'll trying talking to them on our first day on board! Thanks for the ideas! 

Sushi to-go sounds like a fantastic idea! We have a late excursion one night so we'll miss our 5:30pm dinner reservation so maybe sushi can be our option that night?! Does anyone know if they ever try to accommodate you on missing your dining time by an hour or so?  I would guess they wouldn't but maybe it depends on how booked the ship is?  Thanks!

Fantastic thank you for the hope that I can.  I didn’t see why it should be an issue but sometimes little things like that become a place where they follow the rules to the letter. 

I was hoping as long as we went to the restaurant and ordered it wouldn't be a problem.

My sister and I are already excited!

Welcome to the sailing!

I'm not upset at not getting the perks.  This is my first cruise to switch levels where I might get something to show it and I just didn't know how it worked.  Thank you for the information and I might stop by and see if we can get our pins but that is no big deal either.  I can wait until the next cruise no issues.  It is good to know though that you might have to let your stateroom attendant know to put the robes in your room.  Thank you everyone for the help!!

I'm not upset at not getting the perks.  This is my first cruise to switch levels where I might get something to show it and I just didn't know how it worked.  Thank you for the information and I might stop by and see if we can get our pins but that is no big deal either.  I can wait until the next cruise no issues.  It is good to know though that you might have to let your stateroom attendant know to put the robes in your room.  Thank you everyone for the help!!