TXcruzer

They should have left a few out of service for awhile longer and increased staffing on the rest to match with passenger loads

There are no religious exemptions, sorry

I guess we will never know..........................

My experience exactly. The staff in specialty restaurants have begun stumping for the survey (even at JR Breakfast)!

With a refreshment package you have no limitations and you can order any drink that does not include alcohol. There is no price restriction As there is with the deluxe package, I assume mainly because nonalcoholic drinks are nowhere near as expensive as alcoholic drinks. as there is with the deluxe package, I assume mainly because the nonalcoholic drinks are nowhere near as expensive as alcoholic drinks. Mocktails (or virgin cocktails) are included in your package, you will not be charged.

several hundred days at sea, have never had a bag lost; it is almost unheard of

1. The MDR is not open for lunch on embarkation say, unless you have purchased "The Key" 2. You can, at your discretion, carry your bags on the ship, or check them with the porters. They will need to go through the x-ray machine if you carry them on, but if they fit throughout he machine at the airport, they will fit at the pier. 3.There are Walgreens, CVS, and Publix (as well as a Total Wine) on 17 th street, very near to the port and your hotel.

Are you booking under North American rules? If so, then you have been given bad advice. I always pay in full at booking, often years in advance. I have repriced my cabins numerous times (up until the scheduled final payment date)

Over 500 nights at sea with Royal (56 since Covid restart) I have NEVER been charged a corkage fee, and we bring on 2 bottles minimum every time, and drink it everywhere including MDR and specialty restaurants

Your assessment of the wine consumption is incorrect. Wine and soft drinks brought onboard can be freely consumed anywhere.

You are 100% OK with your current passport for this trip.

immediately

Your friend will be fine with his passport, no need to fret.

You are 100% right, that is the balcony divider locking housing. I agree, I have never seen a carpeted balcony on Royal

No longer accurate; plenty of first hand accounts of folks using the iHealth “government” test to board the ship after paying for the proctor appointment