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It’s my first time not doing My Time dining. We have 1st seating in the MDR. Just wondering- if you accidentally miss the seating time, are you able to show up and hope to be seated whenever? Or do you try to go to the 2nd seating and see if there’s space for your party? Or is it neither of these and you just have to eat at WJ or another option. we don’t plan to miss our seating at all but we do have 1 late excursion that will be cutting it close, so just trying to have a back up plan in place… thanks!

We were getting the internet anyways so it’s a no brainer for us.

Thanks- I have what’s app and use it. My kids don’t so it may be worth teaching them how to use it before we go!

We have iPhones so this shouldn’t be an issue. Thank you though!

Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad I asked because they will definitely be more comfortable using iMessages!!

Happy 4th of July! I want to be able to text with my young teens while on ship. We all have the internet package. I’m assuming I need to download the app to their phones before we board- for people that have done this- do I need to create an account for each of them (and will I be able to create it since they are minors). We are on Odyssey if that makes a difference. Thanks!!

Thanks for this great advice! Soooo helpful!

And now that I think of it we actually have a $50 dining credit per room. But guessing we will have to use this towards something else if we book through the cruise planner… which is fine as I said since this is a priority meal.

Thanks! This is very helpful! This is a priority for us since often my young teens want to be on their own at the buffet for dinner and we prefer family meals! If I go ahead and purchase the 5 together now, is it difficult to then be refunded for the 2 (my husband and I under UDP). Sorry to bug you with a follow up question!

My question is 2 part if anyone can help: 1- My husband & I have the UDL- how does it apply to the Teppanyaki (I’m guessing just an additional upcharge? But unsure how it works… 2- We want to take out 3 kids(13,12&8) to Teppanyaki as the love it. They do not have the UDL. Is it more economical to buy them Teppanyaki through the cruise planner? Then could I change the reservation so the 5 of us can dine together when we board?

Yup; it's funny because I have never liked to use a travel agent for my other trips; I enjoy doing the booking. Except when it has come to cruises; I have always used an agent for that and will continue to do so!

Hi All, I'm updating my post- it took me days to get through to an agent. I had booked through Costco travel and called them first. I never complained about the uber long wait or my multiple calls and just asked nicely. I was fully prepared to possibly pay $100 per person and a rate increase if necessary.He did not charge me any fees and changed my reservation, and to make it even sweeter, the price of my rooms had gone down! I hope anyone else in this situation has the same results.

Hi, Just wondering from those who have already cruised. Can you show the QR code from CVS stating covid vax dates as proof of vaccination or do you need the actual little white card? I have both, but was thinking I'd keep my card put away if possible...

I booked this in early May, I'm not sure if it will meet the cut off date or not for the new FCC. There are 5 of us. It was my booking error, I'm not trying to negate any policies- just hoping to lose as little as possible and change my booking.

Thank! I appreciate the tips!

Thanks! I was hoping there would be an answer with something like this! Yes I definitely plan to call today and get it changed!

Hello, I booked 2 staterooms with a nonrefundable deposit for July 2023. I unfortunately can't go (figures!). I don't want a refund, but does anyone know if it possible to change this to another date ship and lose less money?

Thanks everyone! Yea I think we will pass, they usually prefer lemonade or ice tea anyways, so glad we can save on this!

Hi All, My kids aren't fans of soda, but just wondering what beverages are included and available for them to drink if I don't purchase the soda package for them? (we have never cruised on RC before)

Hello, We are cruising out of Rome, all vaccinated and boosted so we need antigen tests 2 days before boarding. Does anyone know if the "Rapid Test & Trace USA" observed testing service is accepted by Royal Caribbean? I know about the emed tests and we have those too, but instead of buying a second set, it would be cheaper to use the Rapid Test & Trace observed service with unopened tests I already own. Just wondering if anyone has experience with this.

Thanks so much! This is super helpful!!

Ok thank you! It was from the TA so I'm sure that is why I'm not seeing it!

Good Morning! Is there any where I can see my onboard credit balance in the app or cruise planner before boarding? Tia!

Ahh I see. I appreciate your help in any way- didn’t mean to not come across that way before. (I just thought I wasn’t being clear). Time zones make everything confusing!! Thank you. It seems like later today it will open up!

Thank you @drjohn4 that would make sense if the app is converting it to EST automatically for me(and the actual check in would be May 26). Maybe 6pm today will work?