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The timescales involved for testing were/are shocking!
I flew from UK to Gibraltar last week, landed went and got our luggage then went to testing point at airport, got test done, jumped in a taxi to hotel ( 5 minutes ) checked into hotel went to room and my phone pinged with test results. Result...all clear so it was out to play lol 

If your neighbors are making a lot of noise, that might just be me and my family. We are in 12648. I have almost the exact story about getting a great price on the 2br grand suite, incredible for a holiday cruise.
I'm sure we will cross paths in the suite lounge! 
 

My final hours spent in the sun and stuffing my face.
Booked a 4 night out of Jersey on Adventure OTS for June. Then signed up with @Sharla at MEI so we can track it. 
Had izumi for dinner and it was OK.  I gotta say im not impressed with any of the specialty dining. Maybe my NY taste buds have spoiled me. 
Surprised they only had the late showing for the Coral Theatre tonight. My bag is ready.
Weather in Miami sux for next day or 2. Will try to get out onto Miami Beach for whenever sun breaks. 
And then count the days until Freedom...98. 

Good point!  I didn't even think of checking Cruise Mapper to verify it -- smart move 🙂  Thanks!

Yaaaaay everyone in our traveling party has officially tested negative so the biggest anxiety is gone! We all had the at home test kits as back ups but I was able to get a super convenient time at CVS which is on my way home from work. So….it just seemed easier than worrying if I would have one of those faulty test kits. 

KOP was the first mall I ever went to!

Of course! And omg what a small world!! I’m in KOP currently 😊

Absolutely! I have plans to post pictures of not only the entertainment schedule but of the cruise planner daily. 

@AHollyS, @Ampurp85is correct; that's what my The Key email specifies.  That said, when I asked an RCL Rep if the 25% discount would apply to already discounted prices onboard (like when they have a "special price" offer, he indicated that it would.  I'll be able to report back in about 11 days!

150 CP has consistently been the best on Oasis class ships.

Our favorites on Allure (most favorite to least favorite):   150 Central Park, Izumi, Sabor, Chops, Giovanni, Samba Grill.  Honestly, we don't mind skipping the last 3 at all.  

I took pictures of the included drinks at the Windjammer
    
  

I read that the 25% only applies to onboard specialty dining reservations.

Correct…I booked all speciality dining (we had the UDP) directly on the app as soon as we got on the ship. I wanted to review the one sheet with all the major showtimes before booking. Couldn’t have been easier. 
 
I can’t speak to the linked reservations functionality unfortunately. 

The ID-NOW one that says 24 hour turnaround is accepted by Royal. You may want to consider that one.

Thanks, @AshleyDillo!

Day 5! Final full day.
From the daily cruise compass qr code i selected a late departure. Last night i got my luggage tags with a number on it corresponding to my departure group and timing. The RC tv channel and the departure instructions sheet is very informative on what to do in preparation. 
Spending last day soaking up the intermittent sunshine on way back to Miami. 
May go talk to nextcruise team to plan an alaska cruise for next year. 

The first night was crowded at MDR. Set your reservations now for MDR if you can. 2 lines - one for reservations and one for without.
Also i never stayed at same waiter either due to the time i showed up at MDR or just due to people taking longer at my table. So i had 3 diff waiters. 
Windjammer was just like any buffet. No issues getting food or seats. 

Freedom sails from Terminal A.

I only knew because i was following the marine traffic and cruise mapper which showed its location at the port. And i watched the YouTube channel showing live miami port. I guess if a larger RC ship is in port dame time jewel willbe at a secondary one.  

I could taste the alcohol on the ship ones. 
The only frozen one i did taste wss the margarita cuz tequila. 🤮
 I cant believe tomorrow is day 5. 

Dinner at Giovannis Table. Was ok. Not overly impressed on the 2 pasta dishes or deserts that i had. I probably wouldn't pay for this specialty restaurant in the future. 
They are doing scavenger hunts on Jewel. 
The eveninh production was fabulous!  Singers and dancers show. Very talented and the background scenery was great. 
I retired early because we hit some waves into Mexico. Took a motion sickness tab and went to bed early. 

50 % capacity i heard.
Tried out the fitness center. Have to attempt to burn off some of this food. 
Sun was peaking out as we travel past Cuba. And boy is that sun piercing!
Breakfast and pre-lunch at Windjammer.
Took a casino break and won $16 on the slots! 
Regular lunch at Chops Grille. Delish! Warm rolls with garlic butter. The meal was very good. 
Going to digest on deck. 

I love travelling solo. Jewel is rather small so I can imagine she seems pretty full. They didn't do social distancing with tables at the Windjammer or MDR on Allure, luckily she is a big girl. But they seem to seat everyone close together when they had the tables to space out.

So guest services os super helpful. I got a case of canned water. 
MDR was delicious. And Packed! What Social distancing? No savory bites. Had to request them for another night. 
Internet has not been too strong on Jewel. They could use a few more boosters. 
My balcony room is nice but smaller than i imagined. Make use of under the bed for sure. 
Jewel is a beautifully decorated ship but she is old looking and they could have washed her after the Greece trip. Like the glass windows and railing glass.