RogerC1

How do you switch to the current sailing happening now?

Thank you both. Guess I will just have to wait and see on my sailing which way it goes!

I just saw another YouTube video in which they say Solarium Bistro is adults only. Has anyone sailed recently that can confirm or deny this?

I ditto what has already been said about booking a refundable room now that you like and continuing to watch it for a better price. Another option is to check Hotwire hot deals. I have had great luck with those. You get a discounted rate but don't know which hotel you will get, however it is usually pretty easy to figure out the hotel before booking. These are non-refundable though so you have to be sure before you book.

What is the benefit of booking it under two passengers instead of one passenger with two devices? Seems like one passenger two devices is the way to go.

You can ignore me. I do see it there. Not sure how I missed it.

I don't see a coffee card option in cruise planner. Is it offered on every ship/sailing?

Wooooo! Have fun!

I don't know for sure but the watermelon monin syrup @Patchymentioned will change your life. Also recommend using Smirnoff Watermelon for extra watermelon flavor in addition to the usual tequila.

Thank you for all of this! Excellent info.

Awesome! What dishes are your favorites?

Are you referring to Izumi (regular experience) or the Izumi Hibachi? Just curious. I booked regular Izumi and rarely see reviews for it!

My gut says no that they wouldn't hold any for walk ups if they could just sell them all online before and guarantee themselves that $$$. However I can't say for sure. Some could become available if people cancel which is a definite possibility. You are allowed to cancel up to 48 hours before arrival day without penalty so maybe closer to that deadline more people might cancel and you can snag one.

What is your opinion on the food at Chops? Many reviews I am seeing online say the steaks are good but everything else is mediocre. What has been your experience? Trying to figure out if it is worth the splurge or if I would be better off just ordering the Chops steak in the MDR for an upcharge.

Wow. Come on RC.

Magens Bay is supposed to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. However my sister went a few years ago and said it was nothing special. If anyone has been, I'd be curious to know their opinions!

Did your issue ever get resolved?

Our cruise offers a "St. John Trunk Bay Beach Break and Snorkel" and also a "St John Trunk Bay Beach Break" that does not have the snorkel. I booked the one without the snorkel for myself. Just an option if you see it offered on your cruise.

Nice! Are they listed in the cruise compass or how do you find out the times these are held?

Are there poker tournaments on every ship/sailing?

When did they notify you of the timing change? On the cruise?

It's sad you have to do this but I have also done this when I know the RC rep isn't correct about something. Just call back until you get someone that knows what is going on.

Dang @Swar, I am jealous of your upcoming cruise list. Good to know on the boarding times though. I want to be early and avoid the crazy lines I've been seeing on Youtube.

In the grand scheme of things there aren't that many of the beach beds, so if they are showing sold out you will just have to keep monitoring it. But some DO become available if people cancel which is a definite possibility. You are allowed to cancel up to 48 hours before arrival day without penalty so maybe closer to that deadline more people might cancel and you can snag one!

So frustrating. Thanks for the updates. I'm now invested in your whole ordeal and how it works out.