Sofla mermaid

65 days!!!!!!!  Can't wait!
 

65 days!!!!!!!  Can't wait!
 

It would be great to see her in FLL!

On CC, suite guests have reported being able to board 1 hour early/late as well. 

Boarded in suite last week, leeway 1 hour before or after chosen time.  At port terminal opening, Suite guests called fro m line and boarded first, approx 150 in line when terminal opened, 30 minutes before first time slot.
Just my experience, yours my differ

BC JS were included in the suites boarding protocols but who knows how it’s going to work now.  Look on your Boarding Passes and if you see “Suite” on the BP my guess is that you will be included in the early boarding offer.  

The last time I was on Radiance - MANY years ago there was a separate area for D/D+/Pinns at breakfast but since they started using one of the specialty restaurants for Suites/Pinn breakfast I don't think they have that anymore.  To my knowledge there has never been a separate MDR area for Suites for any meal.

No, no separate Suites restaurant on Radiance class ships.  The Suites Lounge will have (or did, BC) some munchies during breakfast and happy hours but no full service sit down restaurant.  Breakfast only, as you noted.

The suites dinner venue is normally Coastal Kitchen.  Radiance does not have one.

We'll never stay in an inside cabin!  I want to wake up to our beautiful ocean view!!  We also love to go outside on the balcony and feel the breeze and smell the fresh air!  We enjoy spending time on  our balcony enjoying the view, especially at night!

The Barefoot Beach area and cabanas are reserved for guests in Grand Suites or higher.
Nellie's Beach has cabanas that are available for all guests.  
They are very nice and a great way to enjoy your own space but they aren't required to enjoy Labadee.  If you get off the ship early there are waterfront loungers available at no additional cost.  If you wait to get off the front row loungers will be taken but there are plenty of loungers at various places around Labadee.  It's a matter of personal preference so some will find great value in a cabana while others would rather spend the money on other activities.  
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/07/24/what-you-need-know-about-labadee-cabanas
For general Labadee knowledge:
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/06/16/labadee-guide-tips
And this podcast about Labadee:
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-181-guide-labadee
 

The cabanas at Barefoot are very nice.  We have enjoyed them both times we have gotten them.  We, however, do not get enough out of the cabanas to make it worth the expense.  Since it's just the 2 of us, it is not really worth it.  All we seem to do is nap there !  I can do that back on the ship !  If you really enjoy the beach then maybe, but we're not big beach people.  I do recommend it though, if there are a few of you and you enjoy swimming.  We've done over the water and beach front.  Both are very nice.

Speaking as a healthcare professional, I will say that I think that cruising is safe if you do not have a pre-existing condition.  Most people that become acutely sick from COVID have some condition such as age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, cancer, immunosuppression, COPD, that put them at a higher risk.  Most people with out any risk factors, may only develop a headache or loss of smell or very low grade fever and not even know that they are sick with COVID.  So, I believe as long as people are aware of their health conditions, it is up to each individual to decide if it is safe for them to go on a cruise.  We have re-booked for September.

Speaking as a healthcare professional, I will say that I think that cruising is safe if you do not have a pre-existing condition.  Most people that become acutely sick from COVID have some condition such as age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, cancer, immunosuppression, COPD, that put them at a higher risk.  Most people with out any risk factors, may only develop a headache or loss of smell or very low grade fever and not even know that they are sick with COVID.  So, I believe as long as people are aware of their health conditions, it is up to each individual to decide if it is safe for them to go on a cruise.  We have re-booked for September.

Speaking as a healthcare professional, I will say that I think that cruising is safe if you do not have a pre-existing condition.  Most people that become acutely sick from COVID have some condition such as age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, cancer, immunosuppression, COPD, that put them at a higher risk.  Most people with out any risk factors, may only develop a headache or loss of smell or very low grade fever and not even know that they are sick with COVID.  So, I believe as long as people are aware of their health conditions, it is up to each individual to decide if it is safe for them to go on a cruise.  We have re-booked for September.

Our cruise was canceled for the April 18th sailing.    We opted for the FCC.  The first FCC we were credited was incorrect.  It was over $5000 short!  I contacted RCL and they said they would have it corrected within 2 day.  The next FCC was was even funnier, it was for $344!  I contacted RCL again, and asked to speak to a supervisor,  who told me that I was wrong and did not know how to do the math.  I sternly informed her that she had no business speaking to me that way and that I had my previous cruise statement in front of me, and explained to her how to do the math.  She then stated that she would have the third FCC correctly sent to me by May 16.  I'm still waiting!  I'm sending them a letter today, as we're rebooked for a cruise in September and the final payment is due at the end of the month.  I understand that this is a crazy situation, as I'm a healthcare worker, however they need to provide refunds and FCC correctly and in a timely manner.

Speaking as a healthcare professional, I will say that I think that cruising is safe if you do not have a pre-existing condition.  Most people that become acutely sick from COVID have some condition such as age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, cancer, immunosuppression, COPD, that put them at a higher risk.  Most people with out any risk factors, may only develop a headache or loss of smell or very low grade fever and not even know that they are sick with COVID.  So, I believe as long as people are aware of their health conditions, it is up to each individual to decide if it is safe for them to go on a cruise.  We have re-booked for September.

Even if ship introduces restrictions such as observing a 2m rule at bar i have it covered 
 

Yes, and even then, it is not consistent.  First time on Anthem in 2018, were were able to reserve online.  Second time in 2019, we had to wait till we got on the ship.
@Sofla mermaid you don't need to worry.  If you are in the GS and above, once the concierge contacts you approx. 5-7 days prior to sailing, they will get it all sorted out for you.  You won't have a problem.

That 450 figure includes the cabanas which is probably close to 250 people right there.  I noticed in his Facebook live when he was walking back from the South Beach area that there is a LOT of empty beach space in that area!  The umbrellas and loungers were mostly taken, but there's plenty of room for more if they feel the need is there.

Great pics and info!  Do you know if they limit the amount of people that they allow in, so it's not jam packed?

Thanks!

Only Oasis class offers the 11-11 schedule.  Other ships’ Suites Lounges offer access all day/night but they are not staffed but a few hours each day and do not have beverage service except during happy hours.  All of the ships offer access to the coffee machine all day/night.

Fear not, there will be complimentary alcohol in the Suite Lounge on a menu similar, if not identical, to this one.