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Ya, expectation play a big part. But no lounge chairs at 60% is surprising. Mostly very few lines but a few 10min waits for windjammer, sorrento,bar,cafe prom. Had entire breakfast without waiter passing by for coffee and such. We make the best of it though.

No, not since covid.

Western sailing is the same. Ronn Lucas is hilarious. All Hiro shows have been cancelled so far...hopefully will be able to attend Friday. Book them all by suppertime on day 1 or they'll be full.

Daughter sick. Gave her covid test...came back negative. Had she been positive one adult would have needed to stay isolated with her...not all of family.

Symphony Feb 26...3800

Don't have a baby but nursery hours are not currently limited nor limited, but that can change from week to week. Many excursion openings this week. You're going during a busy March break week so it will likely be a different story. You can book a private Royal excursion via Private Journeys (more expensive but reasonable)

Hiro is on a few times this week.

Not sure, sorry.

We did but not sure if necessary.

West, i'll post CC at end of trip. Wouldn't rely on it for main shows however.

Mandatory masks. Explorer (6-8) had a dozen kids yesterday.

Just had supper at mdr at 5:40 (had reservations for solarium bistro but turned out it"s closed without notice on app). Made 7pm comedy show. Not rushed, but no lingering during meal. Usually take 2hrs. Most shows are at 8:15 this week.

About an hour, some run a bit longer.

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That's an interesting point as many skaters are indeed Russian (and prob some Ukrainian), but 1977 does have 2 shows...it's excellent (note that venue is packed due to limited shows available). Royal has also made special contractual exceptions for Ukrainian and Russian staff who wish to go home to support family, which is nice to hear.

Food is very good, but this is obviously very relative to past experiences and expectations. Service is good and friendly but lacking compared to what we are used to...perhaps this is normal but didn't expect to wait 20 minutes for a waiter to ask for coffee at breakfast. Or lineups for windjammer with ship at 60%.

Most shops are around 60% i hear. Feels crowded but we don't usually cruise Royal so we don't know how it usually feels.

Presumably covid reasons. Hiro has a few show times, 1977 (skating) has 2, flight 1. That's about it, the rest are comedians. Solarium bistro is closed. Most of the activities are on, including flow rider, zipline, slides.

On Symphony until March 5th. 3800 passengers. Sea day jam packed...hard to find lounger. Wouldn't want to see at full capacity. Most shows cancelled, no lasertag, some eating venues with limited hours. Boarding time not checked, no line ups when we passed around noon. Can't punch seacard, no bracelets. Get internet with multiple devices, no need for individual. Regarding masks, about 75% don't wear indoors. Having a great time so far with the entire family (with kiddos 8 & 13, wife, grandma)! AMA