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We don't cruise until Aug 2024. I've been checking to see if excursions have opened up yet. I noticed dining options are now available. We will have a genie. Should we book reservations or will he/she handle that for us? We aren't interested in Chef's Table or Izumi...I believe those are the ones everyone said to book in advance. It also says check in starts June 19th.  That seems early since we don't cruise until 2024. This is all so different than our Disney cruises. I appreciate your help. Thanks!

Thanks so much for the information.  Our cruise isn't until summer of 2024.  I can't see any pricing or excursions offered yet. I have read several posts about black Friday deals. I'm hoping the excursions will be up by then. In general, when do the excursions show up to choose from? Thanks again!

1 hour ago, twangster said:

An excerpt from a recent Genie communication:

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I would highly recommend you to book Hibachi and Chef's Table online at https://www.royalcaribbean.com/booked

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 if you are interested in sharing a table and meeting other guests because these are the only restaurants that we cannot confirm ahead of time due to its limited seating, the Hibachi table seats a maximum of 10 guests whereas Chef's Table seats a maximum of 16 guests.  All reservations open up online prior to the remaining inventory being available on board a day before your sailing. We will process your refund once you are onboard.

**Important**: Chef's Table has a charge of $25 per Star Class Guest and this is for the wine served at the Wine Pairing that is not included in the Beverage Package for Star Class Guests.

The rest of the restaurants have a larger seating capacity hence I can confirm the reservations well in advance. 

Thanks for the info.  There's so much to learn. Are you required to do the wine pairing? 

Never been to Perfect Day at Cococay . Is Beach Club worth the extra expense? I have read a lot about everything to do on the island. I am just curious the pros of getting the pass for Beach Club. Thanks!

We are brand new to RC. We have a two bedroom aqua theatre suite on Harmony. Our cruise isn't until next summer. We've only cruised Disney. I noticed I can't make any reservations for excursions, dining or shows.  I have read that some of these options open up once closer to sailing date.  We'll have a genie. I know he/she will reach out to me beforehand, but will the genie take care of dining reservations and shows or should I keep an eye out once we're closer to our cruise. Thanks in advance...I just don't want to miss out on anything.

Success! No hassle at all! I'm glad we got it changed. Now we'll have an even bigger balcony for the same amount of money. Thanks!

Thanks! I will call and attempt.

We booked a two bedroom aqua suite on floor 10. One is now available on floor 9. Does anyone know if it's possible to change floors? If so, is there a cost? This is our first cruise with RC. Wondering if it's a hassle to change and if so is it worth it? Thanks for your input.

Thanks so much for the info. I've been trying to read up on suite perks.

We will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and our daughter's graduation. Shall we let the genie know and see what fun celebration they come up with? 

As for the speciality restaurants, do you recommend one over another?

Thanks!

We are a family of 5 and have only cruised Disney.  We are booked in a two bedroom aqua suite. This is brand new territory for us.  What are the must do activities on the ship? We will have a genie and I want to make sure we utilize this wonderful opportunity. Thanks! 

This will be our first cruise with Royal Caribbean.  We have always cruised with Disney with our 3 kids. Our family has severe food allergies and Disney always did a phenomenal job with our meals.  Does anyone have any tips?  Thanks!

Anyone stayed at Hyatt Miami West near the airport or Hilton Downtown Miami?  Looking for a nice hotel with things to do in walking distance.  Thanks in advance!

2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

+1 for the Intercontinental Miami.  Get a Bay View room.

They said they couldn't accommodate us...we have 5 people.  This was the hotel we were most interested in.

We are going on our first Royal Caribbean cruise next year.  We'd love recommendations for a Miami hotel that would accommodate 5 of us. What transportation to the port do you suggest? Thanks