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1pm on the first day of the cruise
Yes

Thank you. Very helpful.

You can carry on 2 bottles of wine/champagne and 12 cans/bottles of water/soda type beverage (see link for specific size allocations) per stateroom.  I find it easiest to do this in a small carryon luggage with wheels and wheel it around until the cabin opens.  That same luggage can be used for any souvenirs you purchase!  https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy  

I like to bring my own Yeti (cup that can do hot or cold drinks) so I can fill it with coffee  in the morning....the ceramic cups are "diner size" and I won't have to get up for refills and I can walk around the ship with my coffee.
There is a small hairdryer in the room (no attachment)
There is essentially one outlet -some ships may have usb port but not all so a multi usb base  outlet is a good thing to bring. (extension cords not allowed)
I like to pack a portable charger in case my phone dies (I do get the wifi package to stay connected with family and keep up on things)

Fill out your receipts if you purchase drinks....there will be a space to add an additional tip-write CASH if giving additional cash or NONE and complete the bottom.

If you have not yet done your check in, do it now, download the app, click on Check in-upload your documents, pick your check in time for the pier.
Gather your documents for travel (vax cards, passport or other required proof) Choose to print your seapass card or use the app to display a the pier. Order test kits via Royal Caribbean, emed.com or make appointments to get those done when appointments become available. and bring that proof to the pier.

Once onboard, do your muster drill in the app and you have to physically go to your station and scan in.  Book your onboard entertainment.  

Pack some OTC meds in case you need them, not everything is available on the ship.

There is typically a "drink of the day" on the ship....and that drink has been  $10 plus tax/gratuity. 

Register with Royal Caribbean now to get a Crown and Anchor number for each of you.....it says you won't get loyalty points until after your first cruise (in other words first cruise doesn't count) but some people have been able to register prior to their first cruise and get the loyalty points.    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/crown-anchor-society

Read the pages on this discussion group.....lots of great info.  I've been hear over a year and still learn new things.

 

I am on Freedom first week of April and we have regular (Early) seating.  However my app only shows My Time dining (not sure why!!) and the hours begin at 6:45p.  Any chance you can try for Early Seating or was that not a choice when you booked?

Check the app for hours of MTD on your sailing.  You will likely be able to make better reservation times once on the ship.

Surf sounds like the package for you!

hi, all.  I just saw this as a reinstated benefit and would love to know what it means exactly:
- Private Departure Lounge and Continental Breakfast (Gold and above)
I'm fairly new to the cruise world (been on a few but always with a big group for an event) - this time I'm taking my husband and 2 young sons.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!