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I'd consider the value proposition of paying for Voom in advance and using WiFi calling (free w/ most phone plans, including on ATT).  Then you don't have limits on SMS and voice, and the data will actually be usable.  The data you'll get on Cellular@Sea is very slow.
 
http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruise

On newer ships (and some redone staterooms on other ships), you have to put a card into a slot near your dear to keep the stateroom powered.  The idea is that you won't use electricity while not in the room if you put your seapass card in the slot.
 
As mentioned, you can put any card in this slot and it will work.
 
Ultimately, to answer your question, no, the outlets will not turn off when you power the lights off at night.

On newer ships (and some redone staterooms on other ships), you have to put a card into a slot near your dear to keep the stateroom powered.  The idea is that you won't use electricity while not in the room if you put your seapass card in the slot.
 
As mentioned, you can put any card in this slot and it will work.
 
Ultimately, to answer your question, no, the outlets will not turn off when you power the lights off at night.

Unfortunately I've not seen where one key card can access multiple staterooms, but if you ask they will issue an additional card (or cards) that open a given stateroom.  They'll say something like "not for charging purposes" on them.  You'll just need one of the people on the reservation for a given room to request X keys for that room.

Unfortunately I've not seen where one key card can access multiple staterooms, but if you ask they will issue an additional card (or cards) that open a given stateroom.  They'll say something like "not for charging purposes" on them.  You'll just need one of the people on the reservation for a given room to request X keys for that room.

To expand on DocLC's comments, if you're using a travel agent just let them know so they can help ensure the proper arrangements are made.  In short however, guest assistance (contact via your TA or on your own) will provide a long enough cord as well as distilled water.

The main reason I look forward to sailing Radiance class is for the views.  Fewer and fewer cruise ships these days actually let you see the ocean.

The main reason I look forward to sailing Radiance class is for the views.  Fewer and fewer cruise ships these days actually let you see the ocean.

CruiseCritic is *why* was scared to click.  I kid, I kid...sorta :-)

What's it worth to ya?  Direct message me.  
 
Kidding.
 
Matt has mentioned that a June Alaska sailing (2018) is expected, though ultimately we'll have to wait one more week until Royal Caribbean announces the itineraries, as planning group cruises that don't yet exists as cruises is tricky :-)
 
I'm stoked as we're very ready to go back to Alaska.

In terms of local vehicle traffic it's pretty standard in Ft Lauderdale - weekdays 0730-0930 and 1700-1900.
 
Now, if you're asking when the worst time is to arrive for your cruise, then I'd say, for a standard departure time (late afternoon) somewhere around the 1pm marker seems to be the busiest time.  That in mind, if you're on a smaller ship it's not as big of a concern, and largely, cruise lines have tuned these processes in a way that long lines are a thing of the past.

It's best to carry it in the plane as it doesn't count against your carry-on limit as it's medical equipment and best to carry it on the ship just to make sure it doesn't get damaged or lost.
 
If you fill out the Special Needs form with Royal, they'll provide you with an extension cord and distilled water free of charge.

To Matt's point, it's a diving destination.  The town is lovely, but there isn't much going on (I liked Bonaire Blond Brewery though).  
 
I'd look into a water taxi ride to Klein Bonaire.  It's a snorkel destination, but the sand and water is so incredibly beautiful that if you're okay w/ a two hour beach stop that doesn't have restrooms, beach loungers, ubrellas, etc it's worth it even as a non-diver.  It's a cheap and beautiful option. 
https://goo.gl/photos/URq6UcGrScjV5yRi6

The a la carte pricing worked well for us as three of us were able to eat lunch for $21, much cheaper than what we would have paid with a flat cover charge.

I can spend a lot of time talking about this, but I'm about to head to the airport, so to Matt's delight everyone get's the short version:
 
The RC branded Visa isn't an inherently bad card, but if you like to travel, and you spend money on travel, there are *far* better cards to get.  Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) or Preferred, AmEx Platinum or Gold, CapOne Venture, etc.
 
I use largely Chase products for this (though I have others).  For travel and dining I get 3 points to the dollar on CSR, for rotating bonus categories I get 5 points to the dollar om Freedom, for all else I can get 1.5 points to the dollar on Freedom Unlimited.  But, in addition to lounge access, many trip and purchase protection items, primary rental coverage, hotel perks, etc - I also use the CSR to make all the mentioned points worth 1.5x as much (if spent on travel).  In that way I get 4.5% on travel and dining, 7.5% on various bonus categories, and a minimum of 2.25% on everything else.  Yes, the CSR has a hefty fee, but they do many things to quickly offset it ($300 auomatic travel credit, GE/PreCheck reimbursement, the other mentioned benefits, and more).
 
That in mind, everyone finds their own stride in the points game.  Do a search on "churning" and you'll see the possibilities here (many people take it to an extreme, I tend to keep it simple).

Hi Gingy5,
 
Navigator isn't known for having the fastest Voom, but I can't speak to whether or not facetime would work.  If you purchase Voom, you won't be needing cellular data (and in fact, you'll want to disable roaming or turn on airplane mode to avoid a giant bill).  Matt and I have some good info on what you'll need to know at the below link.  Give that a read and then let me know if you have any questions.  Hopefully someone can chime in and let us know if they had success with Facetime on Navi.
 
http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruise

Interesting - I noticed that for the Navigator group cruise it showed the menu yet listed the restaurant as Sabor Taqueria and has the a la carte pricing with the $15 option.
 
I'm not sure if they're making all of the Sabor offerings the same or not -but if this is the case, I can't even tell the direction in which they're going with it.  It's also of course possible that this is all a mistake on the part of the web team.

Welcome!
 
It's a great question, and one that I sincerely hope RCI has a better answer to in the very near future.  For now, if you want to avoid data packages, you can look into using text messaging (with data roaming turned *off*).  Depending on your carrier, texts are usually free or just a few cents to receive, and $.20-.50 to send.  Below is some information about staying in touch on your cruise - both mention this option and more.
 
http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruise
http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/08/25/using-your-cell-phone-royal-caribbean-cruise

Can you load up a module that implements a "dislike" button?

Can you load up a module that implements a "dislike" button?

Hi Jen,
 
First off, welcome to the site!
 
Generally speaking, I've found Royal Caribbean to be very accommodating.  Of course, like anything in life, there is always a little bit of luck involved.  I'll give you a few quick tips based on what I've found as a vegetarian (lacto/ovo) and cruiser.
 
-Have your travel agent note on your reservation that someone in your party has special dietary requirements
-Even if you're skipping the MDR the first night, speak with your head waiter and let him/her know your (well, your daughter's) needs (they can annotate your reservation so that it's seen in specialty restaurants too)
-Be clear, not only in what is acceptable, but what she *wants*
-Relating to above, don't just say vegan if she wants to eat fish - as you know, vegan = no animal products at all
-Be sure to mention that while part of this is preference, she does have a dairy intolerance.  This will lead them to be all the more cautious in terms of cross-contamination and such
 
Last note - If you don't feel someone is being helpful enough or understanding the nature of your request, ask someone else.  For example, most any of the dining staff will be understanding and helpful, but vegetarianism and veganism is much more prevalent in some cultures, so if I have the option, I'll always look for an Indian crew member in the dining area that might be able to help me out, as India has a very large vegan and vegetarian population (also jain, another set of criteria).
 
We've dined in Izumi, Johnny Rockets, Giovanni's Table, and Sabor and have always had plenty of options - more than what is just indicated as vegan/vegetarian on the menus).  Ohh, and we've found that for the largest variety of options the Windjammer at dinner is a winner - far more options than during the day, but again, the specialty venues and MDR can work with you.  In fact, we usually request a vegetarian Indian dish (or two) every night in the MDR in addition to whatever else might be on the menu (there are other options of course, we just love Indian cuisine).

If there is a particular stateroom you want, and you're willing to adjust your sail dates to get it, I'd ask your travel agent to check into this for you.  They may have a better interface for this, or they can work with the cruise line to figure it out.  

I'd consider using your OBC for other things (gratuities, specialty dining, etc) if you'll be spending at least $200 on board anyway.  Reason being the beverage package is roughly $10 more per day when you purchase onboard.  This means if that OBC would be used anyway, you'd spend more money (usually, prices vary by sailing) by buying the beverage package onboard.  The same goes for Voom.
 
http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/01/17/how-get-get-discount-royal-caribbean-drink-package

I'll bow to those who have sailed on Ovation, but wanted to duck in and say that while CruiseCritic can be a great resource for certain things, I've found that using their forums for reviews is risky.  For one, people tend to go there to complain, thinking they'll be heard by the cruise lines (and I hope they are if the gripes are legit, I also hope they fill out their surveys...), but beyond that there just seems to be a cloud of negativity on CC.  I also understand that we all feel more compelled to take the time to type out negative experiences compared to positive ones - same goes for product reviews.  Not every poster is like this, and not every topic, but I find it amazing how people will go on 15 sailings for a ultra-premium or luxury line each year, stay in a penthouse suite, and complain about each one - why keep cruising if you hate it so much?
 
Again, hopefully someone with Ovation experience can chime in, but felt compelled to explain that I take CC forums' reviews with a grain of salt...or twenty.

I'll bow to those who have sailed on Ovation, but wanted to duck in and say that while CruiseCritic can be a great resource for certain things, I've found that using their forums for reviews is risky.  For one, people tend to go there to complain, thinking they'll be heard by the cruise lines (and I hope they are if the gripes are legit, I also hope they fill out their surveys...), but beyond that there just seems to be a cloud of negativity on CC.  I also understand that we all feel more compelled to take the time to type out negative experiences compared to positive ones - same goes for product reviews.  Not every poster is like this, and not every topic, but I find it amazing how people will go on 15 sailings for a ultra-premium or luxury line each year, stay in a penthouse suite, and complain about each one - why keep cruising if you hate it so much?
 
Again, hopefully someone with Ovation experience can chime in, but felt compelled to explain that I take CC forums' reviews with a grain of salt...or twenty.