Peter D

For the Voom question, each Diamond Plus person is eligible for 2 free nights worth of discount off the voom package when purchased onboard.  Typically that is ~$52-$54 per person off the full voyage plan, as long as you each get single device plans.  if you get two device plan, you will only get one $$ discount.  For me, I always wait until at least morning of Day 2 for the internet, because I don't like paying full price on embarkation day. 
I am pretty sure there is no diamond plus discount for the UDP/Voom combo while onboard.  You just get the 30% off UDP per person, and the separate Voom discount mentioned above.   

I agree its a trivial effort, but my issue has more to do with need to give my personal medical information to a foreign government.  I did it, because i wanted to go to Alaska, but I was not happy to do so.  I will be happy when they drop it, and I will not be going back to Canada until they do. 

We used the Diamond Plus free Wash/fold on our last Radiance cruise in May.  We asked the room steward for a wash/fold laundry bag, and he provided us with the plastic version mentioned above, and the wash/fold form (also above, not ala carte pricing form).   I would estimate that the plastic bag is about 5-7 gallon bag.  Royal returned the clothes in the paper bag.  
I think the plastic bag is frequently (always?) hanging in the closet, so as long as you are using the wash/fold form, I would have no problem using that bag as well.

Take the bus!

Yes, you can drink at Playmakers, but the food is not complimentary.

For 14 days, I would typically pack this standard attire plan (including sleepwear and bathing suit). I plan to wear things like jeans and sweatshirts multiple days, but plan for clean underwear, socks and shirts every day.  Anything that can get wet, I make sure I have additional items to allow time for wet to dry.  I would also plan for a couple pairs of shoes/sneakers/boots.
As for ship laundry, we do use the wash and fold service for underwear, socks, shirts, shorts (maybe jeans).  It costs $35 per bag (discounted or free for Diamond/Diamond +).  Not sure of the cost for other laundering services.
Your other option is laundry off ship after 7 nights.  If this ship goes to Seward, the laundromat is about 1.5 miles from the ship and there is free shuttle service.  Call it a shore excursion 😄.  

For 14 days, I would typically pack this standard attire plan (including sleepwear and bathing suit). I plan to wear things like jeans and sweatshirts multiple days, but plan for clean underwear, socks and shirts every day.  Anything that can get wet, I make sure I have additional items to allow time for wet to dry.  I would also plan for a couple pairs of shoes/sneakers/boots.
As for ship laundry, we do use the wash and fold service for underwear, socks, shirts, shorts (maybe jeans).  It costs $35 per bag (discounted or free for Diamond/Diamond +).  Not sure of the cost for other laundering services.
Your other option is laundry off ship after 7 nights.  If this ship goes to Seward, the laundromat is about 1.5 miles from the ship and there is free shuttle service.  Call it a shore excursion 😄.  

Both of you get it !  The laundry is a very under-appreciated perk.  Dan and I each send out a bag and it’s awesome !

I think it depends on the ship.  A while back we sailed on a ship (sorry, can’t remember which one) that only permitted you to use the laundry service on a certain day (Wednesday, as I recall).  That is not the norm.  Almost all of the time you can turn in laundry any time so long as they have time to get it back to you before disembarkation.  Usually if you turn it in by day 5 (of a 7 night cruise) that gives them enough time to get it done and back to you. Best thing to do is ask the Concierge (if you’re in a suite) before boarding or just speak to the room attendant ASAP after boarding.  The room attendant will be the one to handle the laundry for you so they will know.

I think D is one day free and D+ is two days (or equivalent $ off a package) but only when purchased on board so you cant take advantage of any of the cruise planner discounts.
Not sure if the # of days free varies based on length of cruise or is fixed but I do know I had one day as a D and 2 days as a D+ on my most recent cruises.
I think it was based on Surf and Stream, one device pricing but could be wrong.

As a beach alternative.  Last time we were there, we went to Warwick Long Bay beach.  It's a very nice beach similar to Horseshoe Bay, but it was not nearly as crowded.  Further, there are paths/trails that we walk back toward Horseshoe Bay and saw the other smaller beaches on the way, which was fun also.  My recollection was the walk was about a mile beach to beach and while uneven paths, it was not bad at all and I'd definitely do it again.
We also took the boat/ferry from Cruise port dock to St George on other side of island.  The boat ride can be rough, and there are instances where the ocean conditions cause them to cancel ferries.  We took the town bus back to the port.  In fact, the town bus is very easy to use for transportation around the island and you can get an unlimited pass. 

Yes, you can drink at Playmakers, but the food is not complimentary.

When we did our crossing from Seattle into Vancouver, the border agent did not ask to see any ArriveCan information.   My mother attempted to show the agent, and was told 'I already have that'.  The real question around the ArriveCan is if people do not have it, what will the agent do at this point?

Yes, you can drink at Playmakers, but the food is not complimentary.

We have a suite on Oasis in August.  As this will be a first time for us, we are planning to go to CK as much as possible to try it out.  As always, we will preview the menu and go on nights that interest us.  MDR will be there next time.....

We have a suite on Oasis in August.  As this will be a first time for us, we are planning to go to CK as much as possible to try it out.  As always, we will preview the menu and go on nights that interest us.  MDR will be there next time.....

We were on Symphony back in March while at CocoCay with Independence.  While at the floating bar, the bartenders also just asked for cabin number.  There was nothing preventing a person from picking a random cabin from either ship.  If the cruise line is not going to require the card every time, then they should have given you the benefit of the doubt from the very beginning.  It's surprising and disappointing that guest services would not make it right, because they typically do.  

We were on Symphony back in March while at CocoCay with Independence.  While at the floating bar, the bartenders also just asked for cabin number.  There was nothing preventing a person from picking a random cabin from either ship.  If the cruise line is not going to require the card every time, then they should have given you the benefit of the doubt from the very beginning.  It's surprising and disappointing that guest services would not make it right, because they typically do.  

Depending on when you get to Seward, you might want to consider one of the Kenai Fjord boat tours.  We did one after our northbound to Seward couple weeks ago and it was well worth it.  They generally leave between 10a-12noon, so it might not fit into your timing before all aboard, but if you can do it, I recommend it.

The announcement is perplexing, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.  Keep in mind that many places have 'no refund' policies, but do give store credit.  it just means you cannot get the money back.  It would be interesting to know the reasoning behind the change.  Maybe it is related to the fact that they dropped expiration on FCC and want to limit them going forward.
I would like to see royal Caribbean, go back to showing the refundable pricing option on their website.  I hope with this change they do so. (though I doubt they will).

The announcement is perplexing, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.  Keep in mind that many places have 'no refund' policies, but do give store credit.  it just means you cannot get the money back.  It would be interesting to know the reasoning behind the change.  Maybe it is related to the fact that they dropped expiration on FCC and want to limit them going forward.
I would like to see royal Caribbean, go back to showing the refundable pricing option on their website.  I hope with this change they do so. (though I doubt they will).

This is a risk we all face traveling abroad for cruises and having to fly back.  The fact that testing is required to come home via plane, but not via car or ship just shows how arbitrary it is.  At the very least, all citizens should be able to freely travel back home without need of testing.  At least with Canada, you have the option to rent a car or take a bus to get back to US.  Then once you are within US, you are free to travel by plane (covid or not).  In Europe that would not be the case of course.
One can argue the ethics of doing that or not, but I have no doubt it happens everyday.  Hopefully the cruise and travel lobbies will be successful in convincing the current administration to drop it (at least for citizens).  
 

This is a risk we all face traveling abroad for cruises and having to fly back.  The fact that testing is required to come home via plane, but not via car or ship just shows how arbitrary it is.  At the very least, all citizens should be able to freely travel back home without need of testing.  At least with Canada, you have the option to rent a car or take a bus to get back to US.  Then once you are within US, you are free to travel by plane (covid or not).  In Europe that would not be the case of course.
One can argue the ethics of doing that or not, but I have no doubt it happens everyday.  Hopefully the cruise and travel lobbies will be successful in convincing the current administration to drop it (at least for citizens).  
 

be aware that is an unofficial site and is not from the canada government. Arrivecan is free and there is no payment required like what that site claims
 
here is the official arrivecan form from the canada government:
https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html

Beer selection on most ships is pretty paltry to begin with.