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Thanks! I will watch for the updated cruise compass. I'm also worried about flights and was hoping we can drive instead. We're planning to arrive 1 or 2 days prior for that reason if we need to fly.

Thanks so much for the suggestion and info...I'm glad it's not to difficult to book for the shows. I just wanted to make sure we're able to take advantage of the shows since this will be our first time on the Anthem.

Thanks so much! I will check them out.

Thanks! So can I assume that with a 6:30pm dinner reservation, we will be able to still the main evening show? I appreciate the info on the PCR test. I've contacted RCCL through email and they haven't responded. I just want to make sure that I can get the testing before flying home. And glad to here that weather is not an issue. We've only cruised in warm locations so it'll be very interesting to see snow on the ship.

My family and I have been cruising for over 10yrs. But this will only be our second RCCL cruise and the first time from Cape Liberty. I've been doing a lot of research, but I unclear about a few things: With regards to dining plans and specialty dining - if we purchase the dining plan, it appears that we cannot book a reservation until we board. I'm concerned that by the time we board, the reservations will not be available for the restaurants that we want and therefore, we would have no need for the dining plan. -So, would it be possible to cancel and get a full refund for the dining plan if we decide we no longer want it when we board? -Or would it be possible to book the dining ahead of time and ask them to use these reservations for the dining plan and then just refund the payments made for the bookings? -If we don't like the courtesy booking made for the dining plan, can we cancel or change that booking? With regards to entertainment -What time is the shows/entertaiment generally each evening? Are they usually between 7-11pm each night? With regards to Cape Liberty -Since we're cruising in Dec, has schedules (leaving port etc) been affected by the weather? -Are the RCCL cruise transfers reliable? -Any suggestions for hotels at the airport before using the cruise transfers? With regards to Covid testings required to return home (from Canada) -RCCL states on their website that they provide tests for return home, but it doesn't specifically say it's a PCR test that's required for Canada. Is it specified somewhere? And is this difficult to book? Should it be something we do as soon as we board? I have to admit, we're a little nervous departing from Cape Liberty since we've never been in NJ and it'll be in winter. I'm sure I have many more questions.... Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thanks!

Hi Everyone...very new to the boards and RCCL. My family and I have cruised for over 10 yrs but our upcoming Dec cruise is only our second cruise with RCCL. I've read in a few threads that the entertainment booking will only be available onboard at this time. Do you anticipate this will change to be offered through My Cruise Planner soon or is this expected to remain only onboard booking for the next few months/year? Without booking ahead of time, what time would you suggest dinner should be booked in order to not overlap with the shows/entertainment? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!