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Thank you! Jake keeps the puppy in Bella alive for sure! Bella was starting to get a little chunky... Jake now has her at ideal weight. We refer to her "exercise routine" as "Body by Jake"! ?

Love all of the dog pics! ? I can't pass up an opportunity to post pics too! I have to start taking some nice DSLR shots soon (my wife keeps reminding me!). Quick pics that I had taken with my iPhone. Bella (left and top in second pic) turned 7 in May... we rescued her at 13 months. Jake (right and bottom) just turned 2 this month... rescued at 16 months. We have their papers, but who knows (both were owner surrenders)... don't know the rep of the breeders. We both volunteer for the rescue we adopted them from. Bella desperately needed a buddy to keep her company while we are at work (both of our cats passed last year). ? Needless to say, I think they bonded! LOL! Maybe I can sneak them on Symphony... just put on rescue or service dog vests! ?

The last I heard, Royal has not specifically addressed publicly whether or not any of the staterooms will be refurbed too on Oasis or Allure... they only confirmed the common area changes like restaurants, slides, escape room, etc. I'll wait and see if someone chimes in with updated information!

Here is the newest one which includes Odyssey of the Seas... http://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/content/uploads/2019-2020-Fleet-Guide-1.pdf

Welcome @ScottL ! Thank you for your service and have a great time! We were on Allure back in May and had an amazing time!

Hi Carol! Yes, just ask your stateroom attendant and they can open the partition. Here are shots of the CP balconies we had on Allure back in May (Oasis should be identical). We too sailed with another couple in an adjoining cabin. The frosted glass partition is hinged and rotates out of the way and is secured to the rest of the solid partition... Have a great time!

Hi @Ashlee ! Take a peek at this section of the blog that Matt put together. Hopefully it will answer many of your questions! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/getting-started This is one of the links in that section which answers one of your questions (what is included in cruise fare): https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/05/31/whats-included-your-royal-caribbean-cruise-fare

Maybe an attempt to recover some of what they lost with the $18/day screw up? That would not be a good idea... I certainly would not spend that much for the DBP!

Have an amazing time @IslandBoundMama ! Will be following! Would love to sail Navigator and just sailed on Allure back in May.

I agree. absolutely loved the Key on Allure back in May at $19.99... would likely go as high as $24.99. We wanted VOOM so it was an easy decision at less than $10/day for all of the other nice perks. Wow, an especially hot topic recently!

I agree. absolutely loved the Key on Allure back in May at $19.99... would likely go as high as $24.99. We wanted VOOM so it was an easy decision at less than $10/day for all of the other nice perks.

I agree. absolutely loved the Key on Allure back in May at $19.99... would likely go as high as $24.99. We wanted VOOM so it was an easy decision at less than $10/day for all of the other nice perks.

I would only add that you should try to get to the show about 15-20 minutes prior. No need to get there any earlier because of the reserved section. They open up the reserved section to general admission about 8-10 minutes prior to show time to fill any empty seats.

Welcome @WedNoMor !

We're with you! We get back with at least one hour to spare... usually two hours or so if possible! It's nice to relax, shower and change before dinner.

I like this one from I believe FEB... Symphony of the Seas... classic... and the ship waited 15-20 minutes longer! Yeah, 7,000-8,000 other passengers and crew are going to wait just for you! I hope they are not on the blog! Sorry!

Welcome @PRebecca !

Welcome @emfagan !

No, we have been waiting for our friends to book so we could decide on which area, etc. Yes, I agree on the cancel/re-book by phone... we called RC when the Nellie's Beach cabana went on sale to make sure we did not lose it!

Hi @mojoandbella ! Have a great time!

Hi @cruisekyle ! We were on Liberty back in 2015! We'll be following... have a great time!

No, unfortunately not a misprint, and they keep changing regularly... the South Beach cabana was $399 last month for my upcoming cruise... now it's $699... Last month...

Our limited experience is that Next Cruise will charge you the prevailing rate on their (Royal Caribbean's) website which will include the current sale. They usually offer onboard credit (OBC) based on length of cruise and cabin type and/or a reduced deposit to entice you to book. Sometimes as part of the Next Cruise promo they will also give you maybe 60 days or so to change the ship and/or sail date without penalty (allowing you to apply your deposit and keep the OBC for the new ship/sail date). Always read the fine print and ask questions first! The OBC amount also varies depending on non-refundable vs. refundable deposit.

Welcome @Newbies ! Have a great time! Hawaii is on my wish list for sure!

Amazing blog as always! Please get home safely!