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If I am understanding correctly, you booked an interior guarantee. This is the cheapest option available for booking and doesn't entitle you to any choice. You are going to get the best room that hasn't already sold - period. If you want something more, you will need to pay for it.

Supply and demand - it's worth what people are willing to pay.

Why would they give a credit for people who were able to enjoy the full cruise?

Mattress comfort is subjective. Having said that, this is what I would describe as a known issue with Royal. The beds are very firm. I don't really like them either, but my wife loves them so it's not everyone who is complaining. They can bring in the foam topper, but beyond that the beds are the beds and they aren't going to change them out.

Me too, I wish I had bought a lot more.

MDR food should not be compared to a good restaurant because the meals are not cooked to order. The meals are cooked in mass and menu choices reflect that. They are more correctly compared to banquet food that would be served at an awards dinner or wedding. I think they do a good job overall but there are definitely some things that are a miss for me. I wish there was more variety to the menu's so that those of us who cruise regularly get some fresh choices.

Officially no, but if you use your card to enter and she follows you in, nobody would really know.

Congratulations! A few tips: Make sure you specify whether you are using your diamond drinks or not when you order. Waiters will often apply them automatically if you don't specify and you may waste one on a low cost drink. The coffee machine in the Crown Lounge is an underrated perk. They also have a nice hor dourves set up at happy hour and a waiter to get drinks. The concierge located in the Crown lounge can do a lot of things you used to have to go to guest relations for. The free photo (each) is another nice perk.

Thanks! I will definitely do that next time. The signs make it seem like you need to go around.

I love the new terminal and parking is much better than the offsite parking at the old terminal. My only complaint is that they force you to go all the way around the North Lot, past the terminal, just to enter the lot. It makes no sense.

Traffic in Italy is notorious for delays. You probably make your flight 90% of the time but there are many issues that could prevent it. If you miss it, what options would you have at that point? I would think you would be able to get to Madrid somehow that day but there may be a cost.

If you can afford it, there are some big advantages to staying in the park. Disney is really 4 parks so you will definitely need to make some decisions depending on how many days you have available.

I would call the Galveston office for Enterprise and ask them the best way.

It can vary by port as the ship does need to clear customs before allowing people to leave. 7 to 7:30 is normal but it can definitely be delayed.

This is very common in Roatan. Cash is preferred at restaurants also.

A lot more bids were won when Covid was high and occupancies were much lower. The truth is that there will most likely not be any available rooms to upgrade to. I would place a bid for what you think it is worth, and then forget about it - you probably will end up in the cabin you booked. If you do win, it will be a nice surprise at the last minute.

You would each get 9 points in your scenario. You would also get 9 points each if you were in the same room. Each person in the room will get the points.

Yes, they can definitely do that.

I use taxi's. I usually arrange with the driver to pick me up a set time - i have never had a problem with them being there.

Unfortunately no, coffee makers are only in suites.

They are similar in what they offer but Nachi Cocum is much quieter. Paradise beach has more people, but also more to do. Both have a very nice pool. The biggest difference is the blow up water stuff at Paradise Beach that can be fun for the kids. We like both and typically pick PB when my teenager cruises with us, and Nachi Cocum when it is just my wife and I.

I would recommend the two outside areas that are accessible from the solarium. There are glass panels, but you can use the spaces in between for photos.

Royal clearly states the policy on their website. Note that it is actually all public areas that are subject to the fee. As @WAAAYTOOOstated above, it is not really about the waiter opening the bottle. If you want cost certainty, just expect to be charged and be pleasantly surprised when you are not. Even with the charge, you will be saving alot vs purchasing a bottle on the ship. I don't think Royal is in any way obligated to allow us to bring wine aboard in the first place, so I see don't see any of this as nickel and diming. Q Does Royal Caribbean charge a corkage fee? A Yes. Guests who consume their personal wine and champagne in public areas, will incur a $15 corkage fee per bottle. For more information on our alcohol policy, click here.

Corkage fees are VERY rarely applied in any of the restaurants onboard. I typically bring 2 bottles of wine and bring the full corked bottle to dinner and the waiter handles it the same as if I had ordered it. I understand that I could be charged, and would not be upset if I were - but it has only happened once, and that was very shortly after they added the fee.

You take the bus from the cruise terminal to town. The walk from the bus drop-off to the Sitka Historic Park is a nice walk along the harbor. There are quite a few trails within the park. If you want to add some distance, walk over to the Raptor center from the park, or start there and then do the park.