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I will be looking forward to following this; we are on Wonder 2 and a half months later, group of 7 with 5 first time cruisers! Going to be quite the adventure

And for those who want the best of both worlds, Perfect Day is the first AND last port of the Ultimate World Cruise https://assets.ctfassets.net/azgqdbaogm4o/1XVZqn2d4knxu0UGgZyHs4/ba987881c35df70025a4a272561f3dc3/Ultimate-World-Cruise-Calendar.pdf

Good question, Tim, that's interesting. It would certainly be nice if they would standardize it. One more justification to still purchase a DBP with tier status

From Royal's website - https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/press-kit/2/youth-and-teen-program/ Edit: Looks like Cactus already posted that, but leaving for posterity

It's been posted before, but this link is updated fairly frequently with Last Minute cruise deals - https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event_USD.pdf

I would imagine they won't stock ships with both options now that they've made the change to 1L bottles. Some people are also reporting their previous water orders have disappeared from their order history so

Was this recently?

The new biodegradable straws (replacing the paper straws) are virtually indistinguishable from plastic, to me.

In the app - Profile tab > Select a different cruise > Browse our ships. Again, no promises the current sailing's menu order will be the same as yours.

This reason is why we started using private transportation for embarkation instead of a shuttle. Not *that* much more expensive and you are on your own schedule without delays. I'm pretty patient, but not when its keeping me from boarding

Hmm, that shouldn't have been the case. Those drinks are included.

Hear me out - driverless mobile drink transporters. And they can install ramps on the stairs so they can access staterooms on every level. What could go wrong?

Always cruise with the DBP, so I can't speak to it first hand, but I believe all drinks are a standard price no matter what combination of spirits/mixers you use. Besides the difference between alcoholic/non-alcoholic, I assume. My recollection on Harmony last summer was that it was decently busy before/after dinner each night. Never had to wait long for a drink or anything like that, though.

I love the Bionic Bar never gives me trouble when I ask for a double or a triple. But yea, I wasn't surprised that it has been revealed as being included on Icon. May just be a nice treat for going back to those class of ships. When its actually in service, I guess.

Additionally, there isn't really downside to picking an early boarding time and then arriving late if you need to at Port Canaveral. You'll still be able to just walk in and begin the boarding process.

That's more of what I'm saying. It's one thing to say performance is variable (which is to be expected) and that they're intentionally reducing speeds. Although a reasonable cap I think is, well, reasonable if it ensures more consistency.

They saw your post and shipped it that day

Big update today! ETA 2025 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/03/08/royal-caribbeans-beach-club-nassau-will-open-2025?fbclid=IwAR1OTGO24EFiLQZ0H4x1voYAjmiDI3hV85QdCTZ5nHQN6v1D0THWnSdMhrI

How do we know the difference between throttling and just poorer service in some areas

You convinced us! We booked a private transport tour in Roatan and will make a day of it.

Be aware that there is only one set of menus loaded into the app at a time for each ship. The menus that are showing for your sailing are actually the menus for the current sailing and may or may not be accurate for your sailing.

Another way to think about it is that original room was specifically designed (and priced) for 4 people - you likely would not have been able to book that room with only 2 people. Even before Final Payment date, moving two people from the reservation may not have been that simple.

More specifically, from the RC website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-if-i-am-traveling-with-a-minor-and-i-am-not-their-parent-legal-guardian

Wonder to Explorer PLUS all of your money back PLUS $300 OBC. If you're not interested in Explorer you can still get the refund + FCC to be used in the next year. Either way its a free* cruise.

To be fair "Sports Gear" is fairly vague. I've seen language in the past that most sports equipment can be brought on board but has to be kept in the stateroom.