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That .05 piece of plastic is a deal breaker for me. Life has gotten in the way of my cruise planning obsession. I am 4 balcony nights away from diamond. I was popping in to catch up before "shopping" for a cruise. The balcony is my #1 reason for loving to cruise. Listening to the water while looking out on the beautiful ocean brings such peace to my crazy life. But I need to sit up to see it.

Our Crown Loft on Allure had the regular shower type downstairs and a huge shower upstairs (no tub).

Thank you for the reminder!! My cruise is just over a week away and I have not started packing at all. I haven't even made my usual list. I was thinking about gathering clips and a bunge cord around here to bring. I would not have remembered had it not been for your post.

Thanks! That didn't sound correct. Our last cruise was prior to the suite deposit amout change. So, I didn't know if that made a difference or if there was some kind of new consumer protection law. Thanks again!

My mom got a quote on a CL today directly from Royal. The agent said that you had 20 days to have your deposit refunded (if you change your mind) before it becomes nonrefundable. Is this true? I have never heard of this policy. Thanks so much for your help!!

Is there a current pre-cruise discount on the Cruise Planner for the Soda Package? I found the $12.99/day ful price listed in a Google search. But I don't have a booking yet and am considering my options. Thank you for your help.

I have no advice but I feel bad for you. Sometimes life stinks.

Thank your for the thread!! Very excited as it is my first CLS!! July 9 Allure!!!

@Matt Just now reading this post! Congratulations!! Thank you for creating a welcoming format for people to learn about cruising, Royal, or just chat with fellow Royal enthusiasts! We appreciate you!!

I always buy the package ahead of time. I've showed the wait staff my SeaPass card in the MDR and was never charged for soda. IIRC there is a code on the card showing you have the soda package. I have had the word "soda" or something like that in the past written out on the card, too. The later may have been another crusise line.

Yes, I am looking forward to staying in the Crown Loft Suite. I have waited for this day since they were introduced on the Oasis! The "kids" are not coming along with Mom and me this time. I am usually a cheapskate and we share one device. We just log in and out.

Thank you to everyone for all the tips and reminders! I should know this stuff. I am going to do some screenshots and copy the link to the thread for next time. I get nervous and I have a memory lapse. I appreciate you guys!!

Would a patient and kind person please confirm? I should know this information as I have cruised before and have researched. But for some reason, I get pre-cruise anxiety and need to be sure I remember correctly. Mom and I are traveling together in a CLS and will each have the internet package. 1. Put phone in airplane mode and leave it there (Caribbean Ports). 2. I can use iMessage to text iPhone users on the cruise with me and those back in the states. I can send regular texts to my android son at home. **3. I can use WiFi calling (it is always enabled on my phone) should a special need arise. I can call my android son using WiFi calling. 4. FaceTime audio should work as well for iPhone users back home. Thank you for indulging me. With the passing of my Dad and DH, I feel that extra responsibility on my shoulders. Mom will be cruising with me and my college age kids will be in the states.

Well, first I received them with my daughter's name. A call to C&A changed it. Now, they have my son's name. My name comes first in the alphabet.

Thank you for this information. I was wondering how early to arrive.