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I've had my doubts about this program since I first heard about it, but, I got the email about my 1/27 sailing of Freedom (58 Days!) and found myself visiting the bid site adding a bid for a balcony cabin.
Sure, my bid registered on the upper scale of "weak" on the bid strength meter, but, I don't find it worth it to pay more than I would have paid at the time I booked.
Fingers crossed. If I get picked, GREAT! if not, I'm still gonna have a good time!

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

Well, I certainly think that @twangster has fully answered that question, no further replies needed! ?

Well, I certainly think that @twangster has fully answered that question, no further replies needed! ?

Well, I certainly think that @twangster has fully answered that question, no further replies needed! ?

Geez, where do I start?
1. Easy to plan ahead and have a completely paid for vacation when the time comes.
2. It's such a relaxing vacation with no worries. We purposely avoid buying internet to be completely unplugged for a week (or more).
3. Easy to see other parts of the world without additional travel stress. The "hotel" takes your there while providing you food, drinks, activities, & beautiful ocean views.
4. The food. It's a great opportunity to try things you have never tried without being stuck with a steep bill for an entree you find out you don't like. Don't like it? they'll happily bring you something else!
5. The service. I have yet to have an unpleasant experience with anyone from Royal Caribbean. Everyone has always been so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. In particular, my wife is so appreciative of how well the staff helps her with food choices needed to avoid gluten.
I  could probably go on and on, but, I'll leave room on this post for others to comment! ?

Nice Question! I enjoy the anticipation. I normally book a cruise more than a year in advance. During that time I check out different shore excursions, prices of specialty dining and drink packages, and just chatter about the cruise. I've never been on an Oasis class ship and our next cruise is on the Symphony. I've studied the ship so much I could probably give tours now without having ever seen it. Once on the ship, I like to unpack and know that I wont have to repack until the end of the cruise. I like going to the MDR and Windjammer and leaving without having to pay a check. My wife and I don't go out much so we really enjoy the shows and all the entertainment. We always book a Junior Suite and I love going on our balcony day and night and just looking at the ocean. I think I just talked myself into booking another cruise!

Well, I certainly think that @twangster has fully answered that question, no further replies needed! ?

Well, I certainly think that @twangster has fully answered that question, no further replies needed! ?

Geez, where do I start?
1. Easy to plan ahead and have a completely paid for vacation when the time comes.
2. It's such a relaxing vacation with no worries. We purposely avoid buying internet to be completely unplugged for a week (or more).
3. Easy to see other parts of the world without additional travel stress. The "hotel" takes your there while providing you food, drinks, activities, & beautiful ocean views.
4. The food. It's a great opportunity to try things you have never tried without being stuck with a steep bill for an entree you find out you don't like. Don't like it? they'll happily bring you something else!
5. The service. I have yet to have an unpleasant experience with anyone from Royal Caribbean. Everyone has always been so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. In particular, my wife is so appreciative of how well the staff helps her with food choices needed to avoid gluten.
I  could probably go on and on, but, I'll leave room on this post for others to comment! ?

Geez, where do I start?
1. Easy to plan ahead and have a completely paid for vacation when the time comes.
2. It's such a relaxing vacation with no worries. We purposely avoid buying internet to be completely unplugged for a week (or more).
3. Easy to see other parts of the world without additional travel stress. The "hotel" takes your there while providing you food, drinks, activities, & beautiful ocean views.
4. The food. It's a great opportunity to try things you have never tried without being stuck with a steep bill for an entree you find out you don't like. Don't like it? they'll happily bring you something else!
5. The service. I have yet to have an unpleasant experience with anyone from Royal Caribbean. Everyone has always been so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. In particular, my wife is so appreciative of how well the staff helps her with food choices needed to avoid gluten.
I  could probably go on and on, but, I'll leave room on this post for others to comment! ?

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

I heard that aswell, due to massive power drains on the ship

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

I hear that every ship going into dry dock is going to have the Flow Rider removed! ?

We took Rhapsody to those locations in 2017.
In Belize, we bused inland for the Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing excursion and had a great time. The excursion inner-tubed us on a guided tour through the Jaguar Paw Caves and the views were amazing. Fantastic rock formations, stalagmites, and even waterfalls followed by a very tasty lunch of jerk style chicken.
In Costa Maya, we took a combo Snorkeling and Beach Day excursion at a nearby resort. Waters were rough that day, but, the underwater views were great followed by a few hours of beach time including lounge chairs and an open bar. The only thing extra we had to pay for was lunch, which was delicious!
Both of these were available through the Cruise Planner.

I second what @CGTLH has said. Although I filled out the customer needs form for our last cruise, the supplies needed were not in our room yet. A quick conversation with our stateroom attendant had a gallon of distilled water and an extension cord delivered during our dinner service.
Below is a screenshot of the area you need to fill out.
FYI: Be prepared to have a LARGE extension cord provided. The cord I was given was a heavy gauge cord at least 50 feet in length! ?

They serve a purpose to offer certain goods at any hour of the day.  You'd be surprised how useful something like this can be.  
The other benefit is it allows the cruise line to offer all of this, without taking up a lot of space for a traditional retail space. 

I double-dog dare ya!!! ?

The PDF in this post should tell your pretty much everything you want to know about the available alcohol on Royal ships. Granted this talks specifically about Harmony, but, most should apply.
It lists the following tequila and mezcal: 1800, Avion Silver, Camarena Gold, Jose Cuervo Silver, Jose Cuervo Gold, Del Maguey Vida Blanco, Zignum Silver, Patron Silver, Patron Reposado, Patron Anejo
 
 

Interesting, but, I gonna guess that much like their hotels, I will not be able to afford it!

@ReyRod YOU'VE GOT THE FEVER!!!