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I think Royal has loaded some of the more “distant” sailings with package prices but no individual restaurant prices but as far as I know, they have not ceased selling individual restaurants.  My guess is that they will load individual restaurant prices later.  The package prices have increased !
One interesting datapoint.  For one of our upcoming cruises, they are offering a 3 night dining package for a 5 night sailing which I haven’t seen in many years.  Normally the 3 night packages are only available for cruises 7 nights or longer in length. 
Yes, they are still making a courtesy reservation on either night #1 or #2 when you purchase a package, but those place holder reservations can easily be changed once you board.

We bought a specialty meal for a September cruise. For our 2025 cruises only packages are currently available. It takes awhile for cruise planner to be fully populated. I would check back later, or consider using BOGO offer when onboard.

You can still book individual specialty restaurants.
Don't forget as D+ you each get a BOGO for nights 1 and 2 (meant to be booked onboard though some book online in advance and then deal with it onboard).

A basic and informative video on how Casino Royale works onboard our ships!
 
I hope you guys find this information useful.
 
 

According to the RCCL website, (for FL departures), the new testing requirement reads as follows:
PRE-CRUISE TEST FOR ALL GUESTS ON SAILINGS 5 NIGHTS OR LONGER
All guests age 2 and older — regardless of vaccination status — will need to take a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) with an accredited test provider, such as a drugstore chain or diagnostic lab, no more than 3 days before arriving at the terminal for embarkation. Guests will need to show their negative test result upon arriving at the terminal. The results can be printed out, or can be presented on your phone, such as the email result from your test provider. Costs associated with this test are the guests' responsibility. I called RCCL C&A for some clarification on "no more than 3 days before arriving at the terminal for embarkation."   My cruise departs on 12/4.  I can see how RCCL could say that the test has to be taken on 12/1, 12/2, 12/3 or embarkation day 12/4.  However, I can also see where RCCL could say that you CANNOT take the test on 12/1 but it has to be on 12/2, 12/3 or 12/4.  I spoke with C&A and they said that you CANNOT take the test on 12/1 (in this example) but I would have to take the PCR/Antigen test on 12/2 or later. 
The rep did put me on hold to talk with someone but I could easily argue that I could take a test on 12/1 which I believe is not more than 3 days prior to embarkation.   This might should like a small issue but when you are driving to the pier from far away, it can make a difference.
All that being said, my "personal math" tells me I can take the test on 12/1 but it is their ship and their rules so 12/2 it is - unless I hear otherwise.
 Sometimes the easy stuff can make you scratch your head.

According to the RCCL website, (for FL departures), the new testing requirement reads as follows:
PRE-CRUISE TEST FOR ALL GUESTS ON SAILINGS 5 NIGHTS OR LONGER
All guests age 2 and older — regardless of vaccination status — will need to take a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) with an accredited test provider, such as a drugstore chain or diagnostic lab, no more than 3 days before arriving at the terminal for embarkation. Guests will need to show their negative test result upon arriving at the terminal. The results can be printed out, or can be presented on your phone, such as the email result from your test provider. Costs associated with this test are the guests' responsibility. I called RCCL C&A for some clarification on "no more than 3 days before arriving at the terminal for embarkation."   My cruise departs on 12/4.  I can see how RCCL could say that the test has to be taken on 12/1, 12/2, 12/3 or embarkation day 12/4.  However, I can also see where RCCL could say that you CANNOT take the test on 12/1 but it has to be on 12/2, 12/3 or 12/4.  I spoke with C&A and they said that you CANNOT take the test on 12/1 (in this example) but I would have to take the PCR/Antigen test on 12/2 or later. 
The rep did put me on hold to talk with someone but I could easily argue that I could take a test on 12/1 which I believe is not more than 3 days prior to embarkation.   This might should like a small issue but when you are driving to the pier from far away, it can make a difference.
All that being said, my "personal math" tells me I can take the test on 12/1 but it is their ship and their rules so 12/2 it is - unless I hear otherwise.
 Sometimes the easy stuff can make you scratch your head.