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We recently went to the Club while on the Mariner when we stopped.  We were the only ship in port and I had a pretty good deal on it (all things considered) at $79.   We LOVED the experience.   This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  To give a bit of perspective, we are a middle aged couple, NOT high maintenance and just love to cruise and chill out.  We arrived early (much to my husbands dismay initially!), but scored one of the beach beds (first come first serve) right by the pool.  The service there was no less than fantastic and it was nice to be able to get in and out of the pool without getting sandy.  Restrooms are very close by as well.  Lunch - WHEW -  The lunch was no short of spectacular.  Seriously, I consider myself a bit of a snob with lobster and steak and these were cooked perfectly.  Sitting in the shade with a breeze, view of the ocean, outstanding service, and enjoying a fine meal -  What more could you ask for?   Afterwards, back to chilling out in the pool and the lounger.  Finally, a trip back to the boat.  It truly was a perfect day!  Also, no exaggeration, there were probably less than 50 people there (including cabanas).  
Above review aside, I'll say, we're big fans of Coco Cay in general and have never spent any $$ on excursions there in the past.  The pool, the beach, swim up bars, seating, food, drinks  etc are great all around the island.  Zero complaints whatsoever.  As someone else said, if there's definitely no "need" to do the Club.  It's fun, and if the price is right, I'd definitely do it again, but definitely not a MUST DO.  This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  

@Big RedNo new info here -  How about you?   FWIW, I'm pretty sure I'm driving my husband nuts that I keep looking it up and talking about it!  

We recently went to the Club while on the Mariner when we stopped.  We were the only ship in port and I had a pretty good deal on it (all things considered) at $79.   We LOVED the experience.   This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  To give a bit of perspective, we are a middle aged couple, NOT high maintenance and just love to cruise and chill out.  We arrived early (much to my husbands dismay initially!), but scored one of the beach beds (first come first serve) right by the pool.  The service there was no less than fantastic and it was nice to be able to get in and out of the pool without getting sandy.  Restrooms are very close by as well.  Lunch - WHEW -  The lunch was no short of spectacular.  Seriously, I consider myself a bit of a snob with lobster and steak and these were cooked perfectly.  Sitting in the shade with a breeze, view of the ocean, outstanding service, and enjoying a fine meal -  What more could you ask for?   Afterwards, back to chilling out in the pool and the lounger.  Finally, a trip back to the boat.  It truly was a perfect day!  Also, no exaggeration, there were probably less than 50 people there (including cabanas).  
Above review aside, I'll say, we're big fans of Coco Cay in general and have never spent any $$ on excursions there in the past.  The pool, the beach, swim up bars, seating, food, drinks  etc are great all around the island.  Zero complaints whatsoever.  As someone else said, if there's definitely no "need" to do the Club.  It's fun, and if the price is right, I'd definitely do it again, but definitely not a MUST DO.  This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  

We recently went to the Club while on the Mariner when we stopped.  We were the only ship in port and I had a pretty good deal on it (all things considered) at $79.   We LOVED the experience.   This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  To give a bit of perspective, we are a middle aged couple, NOT high maintenance and just love to cruise and chill out.  We arrived early (much to my husbands dismay initially!), but scored one of the beach beds (first come first serve) right by the pool.  The service there was no less than fantastic and it was nice to be able to get in and out of the pool without getting sandy.  Restrooms are very close by as well.  Lunch - WHEW -  The lunch was no short of spectacular.  Seriously, I consider myself a bit of a snob with lobster and steak and these were cooked perfectly.  Sitting in the shade with a breeze, view of the ocean, outstanding service, and enjoying a fine meal -  What more could you ask for?   Afterwards, back to chilling out in the pool and the lounger.  Finally, a trip back to the boat.  It truly was a perfect day!  Also, no exaggeration, there were probably less than 50 people there (including cabanas).  
Above review aside, I'll say, we're big fans of Coco Cay in general and have never spent any $$ on excursions there in the past.  The pool, the beach, swim up bars, seating, food, drinks  etc are great all around the island.  Zero complaints whatsoever.  As someone else said, if there's definitely no "need" to do the Club.  It's fun, and if the price is right, I'd definitely do it again, but definitely not a MUST DO.  This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  

We recently went to the Club while on the Mariner when we stopped.  We were the only ship in port and I had a pretty good deal on it (all things considered) at $79.   We LOVED the experience.   This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  To give a bit of perspective, we are a middle aged couple, NOT high maintenance and just love to cruise and chill out.  We arrived early (much to my husbands dismay initially!), but scored one of the beach beds (first come first serve) right by the pool.  The service there was no less than fantastic and it was nice to be able to get in and out of the pool without getting sandy.  Restrooms are very close by as well.  Lunch - WHEW -  The lunch was no short of spectacular.  Seriously, I consider myself a bit of a snob with lobster and steak and these were cooked perfectly.  Sitting in the shade with a breeze, view of the ocean, outstanding service, and enjoying a fine meal -  What more could you ask for?   Afterwards, back to chilling out in the pool and the lounger.  Finally, a trip back to the boat.  It truly was a perfect day!  Also, no exaggeration, there were probably less than 50 people there (including cabanas).  
Above review aside, I'll say, we're big fans of Coco Cay in general and have never spent any $$ on excursions there in the past.  The pool, the beach, swim up bars, seating, food, drinks  etc are great all around the island.  Zero complaints whatsoever.  As someone else said, if there's definitely no "need" to do the Club.  It's fun, and if the price is right, I'd definitely do it again, but definitely not a MUST DO.  This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  

We recently went to the Club while on the Mariner when we stopped.  We were the only ship in port and I had a pretty good deal on it (all things considered) at $79.   We LOVED the experience.   This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  To give a bit of perspective, we are a middle aged couple, NOT high maintenance and just love to cruise and chill out.  We arrived early (much to my husbands dismay initially!), but scored one of the beach beds (first come first serve) right by the pool.  The service there was no less than fantastic and it was nice to be able to get in and out of the pool without getting sandy.  Restrooms are very close by as well.  Lunch - WHEW -  The lunch was no short of spectacular.  Seriously, I consider myself a bit of a snob with lobster and steak and these were cooked perfectly.  Sitting in the shade with a breeze, view of the ocean, outstanding service, and enjoying a fine meal -  What more could you ask for?   Afterwards, back to chilling out in the pool and the lounger.  Finally, a trip back to the boat.  It truly was a perfect day!  Also, no exaggeration, there were probably less than 50 people there (including cabanas).  
Above review aside, I'll say, we're big fans of Coco Cay in general and have never spent any $$ on excursions there in the past.  The pool, the beach, swim up bars, seating, food, drinks  etc are great all around the island.  Zero complaints whatsoever.  As someone else said, if there's definitely no "need" to do the Club.  It's fun, and if the price is right, I'd definitely do it again, but definitely not a MUST DO.  This particular cruise it was just the two of us and we figured we should try it at least once.  

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

Trying SO HARD to not get my hopes up.  Logged into RoyalUp this morning and all but one of my bids is expired... The one "Pending" is a GRAND LOFT Suite!!   fingers, toes, knees, eyes all crossed.    

We're thinking of getting the UDP this trip, but wondering if its possible to do "takeout" from any of the restaurants?  While we probably wouldn't order to go from Chops; IZUMI or Pizza are always great on the balcony.  
 
 

From an @AshleyDillo post.
"I've been able to take food to go with the UDP.  Izumi Sushi is usually pretty good about allowing it, as did Playmakers and they actually had disposable takeout containers.  On my Oasis sailing I was even able to get Chops to go, but I did make a reservation ahead of time and showed up and asked if I could get it to go when I got there.  Chops wasn't equipped for to-go orders with takeout boxes, so it was my food on a plate with a room service lid over it.  Experience can differ ship by ship, but I've found if you ask nicely usually they will accommodate you where they can.  I wouldn't expect them to do a 4-person full 3-course meal to go order from some place like Chops, but asking for a single entree, dessert, or appetizer usually won't put them out too much.  It will help to make sure you have a reservation if you want to try to do a to-go from one of the sit down places.  I was able to use the app and make several solo reservations at different restaurants without issue outside of the busy dining times."

Re: Alaska -  We'll be on that trip as well.  Scored a heck of a deal on a Sky Loft!  First time in one of these rooms.  Reference to the bubble, any idea if I'll be able to rent a Jeep in Juneau?  (I did score the $43 deal on the drink package too.)  

Re: Alaska -  We'll be on that trip as well.  Scored a heck of a deal on a Sky Loft!  First time in one of these rooms.  Reference to the bubble, any idea if I'll be able to rent a Jeep in Juneau?  (I did score the $43 deal on the drink package too.)  

Re: Alaska -  We'll be on that trip as well.  Scored a heck of a deal on a Sky Loft!  First time in one of these rooms.  Reference to the bubble, any idea if I'll be able to rent a Jeep in Juneau?  (I did score the $43 deal on the drink package too.)  

Thanks again everyone -  I would like to give a shout-out to Michelle who responded back to me VERY quickly.  As mentioned, they aren't getting commission on the SUN and FUN comps so I won't book, but whenever cruising cranks back up, I'll definitely use her.

Knowing how crazy things are right now -  I usually book my own cabins through Club Royale -  BUT... If I could give this business to a TA (MEI in particular!), I would love to do so.  

Thank WAAAYTOOO!  E-mail sent.  

Knowing how crazy things are right now -  I usually book my own cabins through Club Royale -  BUT... If I could give this business to a TA (MEI in particular!), I would love to do so.  

No issues in Jacksonville -  That's just over 2 hours from Port Canaveral. 

No additional charges -  As an IT person, make sure you turn on a VPN whenever you log in -  Rather than giving everyone access to your information.  
 
 

NOOOO -  It's entertaining to say the least -  Having to agree with a few others -  I don't think RC would EVER be able to please the OP... Just saying.