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Sorry, everyone, but each time this subject comes up, I have to post this! 😄

Here is a video from Royal that shows the the "Home" menu of beverages available along with the several "add-in" flavors available with each choice.
https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/314/cruising-with-coca-cola-freestyle-royal-caribbean-and-coke-make-a-perfect-blend-for-cruisers/

SEVEN MONTHS?!?!?
I hope no one is depending on them for the results of a pregnancy test.

SEVEN MONTHS?!?!?
I hope no one is depending on them for the results of a pregnancy test.

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

SEVEN MONTHS?!?!?
I hope no one is depending on them for the results of a pregnancy test.

SEVEN MONTHS?!?!?
I hope no one is depending on them for the results of a pregnancy test.

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

SEVEN MONTHS?!?!?
I hope no one is depending on them for the results of a pregnancy test.

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

Joey: Does he like you? Because if he doesn't like you, this is all a MOO point.
Rachel: Huh? A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's MOO. 😄

No. Royal Caribbean gift cards are only good to use as a form of payment toward a new cruise reservation.
https://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/royal-caribbean-gift-card-program/

Thank you!  I did reach out to the travel agent that helped us book and her feedback was: Royal Caribbean advises that either the nasal or saliva test is acceptable as long as it is an "antigen" or "PCR" test. 
Whew!  I will probably do the social media post as well just to cover our bases.

I will give this method another thumbs up. The excursions are MUCH by going third party. 
Another plus, Whale Watching excursions through RC have a higher price and a set $ amount or % paid back if you don't see whales. Most third party excursions have a 100% money back guarantee if you don't see whales.

We did a 3rd party whale watching in Juneau. Great trip as we saw at least 12 whales including 5 orcas which the crew said are rare to see that time of year.

Agree 100% with finding independent excursions, especially in Alaska (although I'd recommend it for the Caribbean too).

We booked a family cruise (inside passage - with my 3 grown kids and their spouses) to Alaska June 2023 on the Quantum OTS back in March (we just passed the 1 year out date).  I have a price tracker turned on and so far, the price has only creeped up.  Also, we locked our fares prior to the latest rise in oil prices so I can't imagine our rooms going down in price, but you never know. I'm not sure if RCCL would add a "fuel surcharge" to the trip if oil prices don't come back down but, I assume that written in the paperwork, that they have the option to do that.
We grabbed a specific June sailing as it is porting at Skagway.  Several other sailings did not. Mrs Fan and I have been on the White Pass/Yukon train trip and to me it was one the best excursions. So, I wanted to make sure that Skagway was one of the stops.  We did most all of our excursions last time outside of the cruise line's website. It was less expensive and WAY less crowded.  Example - We did a whale watching excursion thru an independent operator. We got on a ~40' boat that had a viewing are plus an inside are. There were maybe 12 or 14 of us in total on the boat. The mate set out smoked salmon, crackers, soft drinks, etc. It was super personable and laid back. The price was about 2/3rds of cost that they cruise line wanted.  We saw the boat offered in the cruise line excursion. It was a bigger boat, but people were shoulder to shoulder (at least 70 or 80 passengers) crowding each other to see the whales. 

You're welcome. Trust me, you are not alone. I've found the that stress and worry of needing to test negative 2 days before a cruise has really stomped on my usual pre-cruise anticipation and excitement.

You're welcome. Trust me, you are not alone. I've found the that stress and worry of needing to test negative 2 days before a cruise has really stomped on my usual pre-cruise anticipation and excitement.

Emed is the website where you can purchase the Abbott BINAX proctored tests and then register for an account to use/take the proctored tests.
The NAVICA app is the mobile app that allows you to receive and show your Abbott BINAX test results on your phone. Your results will also be emailed to you by Emed.

You're welcome. I visited the Buffalo Trace Distillery back in October. (My wife gifted me a Kentucky Bourbon Trail weekend for my 50th) No Blanton's was available, but I did bring home a delicious bottle of Eagle Rare.