SailorDave17

I cant Wait! This will be our first time on Wonder!

We did Buy Passes to Hideaway beach.

I think the credit for Izumi is $35 PP (it used to be $50).

Wonderland is included with the Unlimited Dining Package. No need to worry about a credit. Everything thing is included other than non complimentary beverages.
 

Yes

Holy smokes, i thought he was joking about flying it in every morning. That's Awesome!

I would suggest talking to the staff. They usually can accommodate just about anything. If for some reason they cant at a particular location, they will be open and honest with you. Most likely would give you suggestions as to what locations can accommodate.  

Looking forward to this in August.  Will be traveling with a celiac -- anyone know if the BBQ has safe options? Want to try Central Park also, and Izumi Hibachi - but same caveat, safe for a celiac? (true gluten problem, will get very sick if even a small amount of cross contamination).

Park Cafe is on some of the older ships too - I know Radiance and Enchantment both have one in the Solarium. Enchantment's Kummelweck was a little dry and needed a side of au jus though.☹️
You can get smoothies at the Vitality Cafe.

We just got off Oasis last month. I would say port side bbq is a must try. My favorite food was burnt ends. Overall favorite choice is Chops.

Portside BBQ is only found on Oasis.  It's not the best BBQ in the world but it's pretty decent and huge portion sizes.  It's an ala carte venue so you pay based on what you order or if you have the Ultimate Dining Package you get $20 to spend per visit.
El Loco Fresh is good for a quick bite.  It is complimentary quick-serve burritos, tacos and nachos.
Johnny Rockets serves breakfast in the mornings and it is free on Oasis class ships.
Oasis class ships have the Solarium Bistro which is another complimentary dining venue that offers an alternative to the Windjammer.
Park Cafe is also unique to Oasis class.  They're open for breakfast and lunch and have the famous Kummelweck roast beef sandwiches that people rave about.

Holy smokes, i thought he was joking about flying it in every morning. That's Awesome!

I usually get the dining package. As soon as I board, I go right to any restaurant host desk and make all of my reservations for the cruise. The assigned time that comes with the package is just a placeholder.

Yes, you can. Go to any specialty restaurant (or even the main dining room might help, we've done it there before) right away when you board and you should be able to pick out a time more to your liking, assuming it's available.  We've never had trouble.

The drink package doesn't include ordering water for your stateroom.  You will need to order bottles of water from the bar.  I would suggest swinging by a bar every time on your way back to your room and get some bottles of water to store in the room so you will have it on hand.

The room service and the additional 25% off food is NOT on the Key any longer at least not on the two cruises I have booked.  One in Feb and one in April.

Pre Covid in St Maarten, we did the America’s Cup Regatta that we booked on our own cheaper than through the Cruise Planner.  About half of the people that were on our boat booked through Royal (and paid more).  
 
For our January cruise that goes to St Maarten, we’ve already reserved a spot on a non-Royal excursion. The company has already reached out to us to see which ship we’ll be on.   I think most “reputable” third party excursions are aware of the bad reputation they’d get if any of their guests missed their all aboard time. 
 
 
 

For St Maarten, you might try Bernard’s Tours (3rd party). They have great reviews on TripAdvisor! We enjoyed a very nice island tour with them and wouldn’t hesitate to do again. 

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