FroggyFlo

Thanks for your answers. He will drive eventually.  We are expecting that someday Amtrak would build a fast train line to Miami.
 

Coastal Kitchen BECAUSE...
The food tastes so much better that in MDR. And service is so much better, too. And the dining room feels more cosy and less crowded. And, because you're "suite class", you feel a little bit special (that's my "snobbish side" (?), sorry folks, somethimes I like to be pampered…)

Thanks so much for your experience, I like your "insider tips" I will remember them! I wouldn't have thought of being careful to formal nights, nor did I know of reserving while waiting to get onboard.
I'm not sure however my DH will want to join the reception on formal nights … I love such events, but he hates dressing up and does not care about champagne: 2 things I would die for! But this is another story, which I guess does not belong here on this forum. He actually wears a suit (but no tie) one night within the cruise to please me, and shares a glass of wine or a cocktail with me once or twice.
I won't stand on the show because I've had a backache for 10 days, and I'm worried I might suffer during the very long flight trip from Europe to Florida and/or the cruise. I keep my fingers crossed (and my medicine near).

Thanks for your answers. The reason why my reservation is late was not actually the point...
You're right, on the App I found my dining selection (late dining). 
I'm considering buying online a 3 night dining package. However, I If I'm not too perculiar as to dinner time (eg: I accept to eat as early as 5.30), am I sure to get a seat in all my favourite restaurants, even though I'm making my reservations ASAP onboard? I'm sailing on March 7, so the ship might not be as crowded as in peak season, especially with coronavirus issues...
I've been on Harmony last summer,  I tried the standby line once. It was not as good as reservations, because the front seats at that stage are already occupied, but at least I've been able to see the show. I'll be careful about the aquashow, put it first on my to-do list.
 

Coastal Kitchen BECAUSE...
The food tastes so much better that in MDR. And service is so much better, too. And the dining room feels more cosy and less crowded. And, because you're "suite class", you feel a little bit special (that's my "snobbish side" (?), sorry folks, somethimes I like to be pampered…)

Thanks so much for your experience, I like your "insider tips" I will remember them! I wouldn't have thought of being careful to formal nights, nor did I know of reserving while waiting to get onboard.
I'm not sure however my DH will want to join the reception on formal nights … I love such events, but he hates dressing up and does not care about champagne: 2 things I would die for! But this is another story, which I guess does not belong here on this forum. He actually wears a suit (but no tie) one night within the cruise to please me, and shares a glass of wine or a cocktail with me once or twice.
I won't stand on the show because I've had a backache for 10 days, and I'm worried I might suffer during the very long flight trip from Europe to Florida and/or the cruise. I keep my fingers crossed (and my medicine near).

OK, I'll ask for a change and see what happens then...

Coastal Kitchen BECAUSE...
The food tastes so much better that in MDR. And service is so much better, too. And the dining room feels more cosy and less crowded. And, because you're "suite class", you feel a little bit special (that's my "snobbish side" (?), sorry folks, somethimes I like to be pampered…)

Ok, this is much clearer now...
I was confused because of the description of the package on the official website: "For restaurants with a la carte pricing, package includes a $35 credit towards the food portion of your bill 
I think we will give the 3 night dining package a try!

Thanks so much for your experience, I like your "insider tips" I will remember them! I wouldn't have thought of being careful to formal nights, nor did I know of reserving while waiting to get onboard.
I'm not sure however my DH will want to join the reception on formal nights … I love such events, but he hates dressing up and does not care about champagne: 2 things I would die for! But this is another story, which I guess does not belong here on this forum. He actually wears a suit (but no tie) one night within the cruise to please me, and shares a glass of wine or a cocktail with me once or twice.
I won't stand on the show because I've had a backache for 10 days, and I'm worried I might suffer during the very long flight trip from Europe to Florida and/or the cruise. I keep my fingers crossed (and my medicine near).

Ok, this is much clearer now...
I was confused because of the description of the package on the official website: "For restaurants with a la carte pricing, package includes a $35 credit towards the food portion of your bill 
I think we will give the 3 night dining package a try!

Thanks for your answers. The reason why my reservation is late was not actually the point...
You're right, on the App I found my dining selection (late dining). 
I'm considering buying online a 3 night dining package. However, I If I'm not too perculiar as to dinner time (eg: I accept to eat as early as 5.30), am I sure to get a seat in all my favourite restaurants, even though I'm making my reservations ASAP onboard? I'm sailing on March 7, so the ship might not be as crowded as in peak season, especially with coronavirus issues...
I've been on Harmony last summer,  I tried the standby line once. It was not as good as reservations, because the front seats at that stage are already occupied, but at least I've been able to see the show. I'll be careful about the aquashow, put it first on my to-do list.
 

Thanks for your answers. The reason why my reservation is late was not actually the point...
You're right, on the App I found my dining selection (late dining). 
I'm considering buying online a 3 night dining package. However, I If I'm not too perculiar as to dinner time (eg: I accept to eat as early as 5.30), am I sure to get a seat in all my favourite restaurants, even though I'm making my reservations ASAP onboard? I'm sailing on March 7, so the ship might not be as crowded as in peak season, especially with coronavirus issues...
I've been on Harmony last summer,  I tried the standby line once. It was not as good as reservations, because the front seats at that stage are already occupied, but at least I've been able to see the show. I'll be careful about the aquashow, put it first on my to-do list.
 

The ONLY reason not to book a cruise might be money shortage...

I love CK! The food is gorgeous, the place pretty and the staff is so friendly! 
However, some guests unfortunately are rude and/or with bad manners. Some eat "dirtily" (? not sure this word does in fact exist?)  with elbows on the table. Tuxedo is not necessary though, unless you like it. 
Hi JohnUK, I like your queue/line precision. As a French being taught Cambridge English, I had some hard time "relearning" in the US… Maybe good manners are the French obsession?

I love CK! The food is gorgeous, the place pretty and the staff is so friendly! 
However, some guests unfortunately are rude and/or with bad manners. Some eat "dirtily" (? not sure this word does in fact exist?)  with elbows on the table. Tuxedo is not necessary though, unless you like it. 
Hi JohnUK, I like your queue/line precision. As a French being taught Cambridge English, I had some hard time "relearning" in the US… Maybe good manners are the French obsession?

I love CK! The food is gorgeous, the place pretty and the staff is so friendly! 
However, some guests unfortunately are rude and/or with bad manners. Some eat "dirtily" (? not sure this word does in fact exist?)  with elbows on the table. Tuxedo is not necessary though, unless you like it. 
Hi JohnUK, I like your queue/line precision. As a French being taught Cambridge English, I had some hard time "relearning" in the US… Maybe good manners are the French obsession?

I love CK! The food is gorgeous, the place pretty and the staff is so friendly! 
However, some guests unfortunately are rude and/or with bad manners. Some eat "dirtily" (? not sure this word does in fact exist?)  with elbows on the table. Tuxedo is not necessary though, unless you like it. 
Hi JohnUK, I like your queue/line precision. As a French being taught Cambridge English, I had some hard time "relearning" in the US… Maybe good manners are the French obsession?

I posted the same question last summer (about a Carribean cruise on Harmony). The answer I got is straightforward: a 18-year-old can do EVERYTHING on board but drinking alcohool. This includes eg gambling and adult shows.

What a birthdate!!! Congratulations to your son! My kids were born on Dec 31st and July 4th. The youngest one, nearly 10 also, is unlucky: a lame March, 2...
I see you come from Florida, so Orlando theme parks are not an issue. I've been to Barcelona (by my own means) but not to Rome. Barcelona did not seem that appealing to me. I would vote for Rome, since it is a capital city AND  the Vatican is also there. Catholic or not, the Vatican seems some place worth seeing.
 

I expected any cruise line to have a laundry room, since Disney has one.
Well, I guess I'll go wrinkled… My clothes will thus match my forehead...

I was on Harmony with my family last summer, which is an Oasis class ship. I ate in the MDR on the first night, and was very disappointed. The food to us tasted average, and the service was very poor. This was our first RCCL experience, so far we were cruising Disney. We finally had the opportunity to eat at Coastal Kitchen, which was wonderful: "a whole new world".
I will try Symphony this March. This time, I won't have a suite, so I will surely buy a dining package.

I'll introduce myself to this "Mr Pibb" (never met that one before, even in the States) and Mellow Yello. I do not like root beer.

So good to hear that! I'll have much fun trying every single flavored diet coke (in France only regular and cherry zero is being sold. So weird…)

Oh, I just remembered I ordered magnetic hooks also! Never had this idea before! Too bad I couldn't wait before using 2 out of 4 of them at the back of my "emergency door" in my condo, so that I can hang some laundry and at last find a use for that boring ugly door!