TomBryant

That is great news, glad they are doing that for you !

My wife and I had thought we had used all of our FCC from the cancelled cruises of this past year. Royal Caribbean apparently never forgets. Yesterday both of us got emails reminding us of the credit available and how to use it for either a future cruise or for a previously scheduled cruise that had not been paid off. So we went thru the website Royal provided and paid off all but $65 of a November cruise.
I am thankful for Royal contacting us this way. 

My wife and I had thought we had used all of our FCC from the cancelled cruises of this past year. Royal Caribbean apparently never forgets. Yesterday both of us got emails reminding us of the credit available and how to use it for either a future cruise or for a previously scheduled cruise that had not been paid off. So we went thru the website Royal provided and paid off all but $65 of a November cruise.
I am thankful for Royal contacting us this way. 

My wife and I had thought we had used all of our FCC from the cancelled cruises of this past year. Royal Caribbean apparently never forgets. Yesterday both of us got emails reminding us of the credit available and how to use it for either a future cruise or for a previously scheduled cruise that had not been paid off. So we went thru the website Royal provided and paid off all but $65 of a November cruise.
I am thankful for Royal contacting us this way. 

My wife and I had thought we had used all of our FCC from the cancelled cruises of this past year. Royal Caribbean apparently never forgets. Yesterday both of us got emails reminding us of the credit available and how to use it for either a future cruise or for a previously scheduled cruise that had not been paid off. So we went thru the website Royal provided and paid off all but $65 of a November cruise.
I am thankful for Royal contacting us this way. 

My wife and I had thought we had used all of our FCC from the cancelled cruises of this past year. Royal Caribbean apparently never forgets. Yesterday both of us got emails reminding us of the credit available and how to use it for either a future cruise or for a previously scheduled cruise that had not been paid off. So we went thru the website Royal provided and paid off all but $65 of a November cruise.
I am thankful for Royal contacting us this way. 

We have received the same email... I think I'll send them an empty envelope.

I signed up because, like all of us, we miss cruising. But maybe even a bigger reason was that maybe I could help get us all back to cruising sooner by going thru the process, that would be a good thing.

I signed up because, like all of us, we miss cruising. But maybe even a bigger reason was that maybe I could help get us all back to cruising sooner by going thru the process, that would be a good thing.

Of course, there will be another one added, "I am so glad to be back cruising!"

Of course, there will be another one added, "I am so glad to be back cruising!"

Of course, there will be another one added, "I am so glad to be back cruising!"

Until ships sail no one knows what this all means.  

That's cool to read and starting getting an idea of what to expect!
A couple things that caught my attention- 1. full service buffet. And 2. no mention about changes to their muster drill (unless I missed it?).
I'm wondering how they are going to handle the social distancing during the one time we truly are packed in like sardines- the muster drill! I can't wait for RCCL to post about their protocols. I imagine that the cruise lines probably are keeping similar protocols to each other, for the most part anyway.
#StillGoing
 

The Onion, about a year or two ago.  Since then, the defenses around Coco Cay have been upgraded substantially and surveillance cameras on the helium balloon allow for much earlier detection of encroaching vessels.

I hate the time suck of sitting through specialty dinners.  I love the food but I'm not one for a long drawn out meal.  I'd much prefer to take out food and enjoy it on my own time in my own way.  The UDP was great for me with this because I got to order only what I wanted to eat and not feel like I was wasting a dining credit.  I tried to make sure I made a reservation for when I was going to drop in to at least be accounted for.  Gave me a bit more leverage to ask for the food to go ?
 

You can get take out at Izumi any time they are open.  Their lunch hours tend to vary.

Sorry, female here who HATES dressing up (and all shopping in general).  Somehow I didn't get that gene.  I will wear a sundress or nice capris and a nice top.  That's as dressed as I care to get.  My husband will have a collared shirt and probably nice cargo shorts.  If there is something on the MDR menu that night we want to enjoy, we will go.  We will chew with our mouths closed, put napkins in our laps and keep our elbows off the table.  We will speak at a reasonable volume and not intrude on your meal.  Not sure why anything else should be required.

If the enjoyment of your cruise is based on what I wear to dinner, seek professional help.

I'm not a formal guy (I practically live in dri-fit t-shirts) but I enjoy throwing on a nice pair of jeans and a button-up before going to the MDR unless it's formal night. Shorts wouldn't look as good as jeans do as I'm sipping on my dirty martini ?. 

Thanks! Exactly my thots.

Furthermore you can never accommodate everyone.   There is no appeasing everyone all the time.  
The minority who is isn’t being appeased in the current approach are those that get offended when people don’t dress like they do.  
Many people get dressed up and take pictures and don’t concern themselves if someone else is wearing jeans and a polo.  Many people go business casual.  Some go smart casual.  These are the majority.  
They have created an approach for the majority.  

I understand that some people like to dress up.  The question is why does that require everyone to follow their dress standard?
Why do some people who choose to dress more formal get offended when someone doesn’t conform to their level of dress?
What if people dressing better is offensive to people who just wear jeans and a polo shirt? Should the cruise line ban people who wear something too nice?  They just want to relax but now they feel like their oppressive boss or parents are present, judging them, stressing them.
What other people are wearing does not change the taste of your food.  Food does not taste better if the person at the next table is wearing a tux.  Food does not taste worse is the person at the next table is wearing jeans.
Dressing up and taking pictures can be accomplished even if the people in the next cabin don’t. You can choose to make every night a dress up night.
People who don’t dress up aren’t stressed about this.  They aren’t being torn.  They are enjoying the cruise they paid for.  
No mass market cruise line should be forcing guests to conform to a dress code.  You can’t market a cruise to the masses and then enforce a dress code for the elite of society on any night.  
Stop judging other people.  Focus on your family and dress however you choose to and enjoy your dining experience. 
If you can’t stop judging other guests and this is ruining your cruise it may be time to look for a boutique cruise line that will satisfy your level of expectations.   The mass cruise market isn’t for you.