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If you are a fan of red meat then you should really go to the speciality restaurant Samba! I love it and never miss it!

woo hoo- have a great time!  that reminds me - only 34 Days until Quantum Embarkation for me!

It is possible to request it as part of your reservation. Everytime I go with just my boyfriend we always want a table for two and when I make my reservation online I request it and always get it. 

I'm going to start paying you to come cruise with me and then gamble for me. It's an investment!

And the casino, right? ;)

Hi, I personally think you should pick another ship esipically since this is your first cruise. That ship is really not a good representation of what Royal Caribbean is or has become. I went on a vision class ship in July and was disappointed. Why don't you consider going on Quantum? You can still drive to that because it leaves out of NJ and it is the newest and best ship royal has to offer. It will really give you a great representation of all things great about Royal. Now of course this is just my opinion and I am sure some people on here will disagree but I think newer is better

You can definatley go before the time slot they tell you. I always get there around 12 because I like to have lunch. They just try to give time slots hoping some people will listen so it will not be to crowded at certain times but you can go at anytime. They usually start boarding from 11:00 AM on. Hope that helps. 

You don't have to participate. I just go because its fun to watch

Oh, good! Someone else feels the same (I though it was me) ... The ship it self is well taking care of, clean and beautiful. The decoration was also fantastic but with 4 days at sea we were really bored.
I won't even talk about the food since it was such a disappoint as well. More reason to think that ships with more places to eat would have better food.

Thanks Dave, It sounds like it will be a blast. I'm glad you think it was worth it and I liked the link so thank you for that as well. 

Hi Stephanie , I haven't cruised with RC over the New year but we have with other cruise lines and it was absolutely fantastic  :)  :) and I am guessing that RC does similar to the following. From around 21:00 we went to the pool deck for a party and when we got there it was fab , we were given hats and blowers and even some glow sticks and then danced to a live band under the stars. At around 23:45 we were all given Free Champagne to see in the new year and then just after midnight we had a disco till the early hours it was AWSOME.
 
Click this link and it will show you New Year on the Oasis which i'm guessing will be similar to the Allure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s3iIo0nTog 

USA Today is holding its annual 10Best Readers Choice Awards and this blog is nominated!
 
Go to http://www.10best.com/awards/new-media-awards/best-cruise-blogger/ and vote for "Matt Hochberg - Royal Caribbean Blog"
 
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I would like even after final payment day has come. If you notice the price for your cruise has come down that they honor the reduced price and give you money back. 

Congrats Michelle!
 
In a word? EVERYTHING :P

This is an important tidbit. Onboard credit can only be spent onboard. You cannot use it to pre-purchase things through the online Cruise Planner (such as specialty dining, excursions, drink packages, etc.) before the cruise; the Cruise Planner purchases must be paid with a credit card.

we have a deluxe room near an elevator near the front of the ship, I will be happy to walk to the back of the ship for food etc as it will counter balance the food I am going to eat.
on a recent coach tour of the UK we were worried prior to leaving that we may not get enough food, we had so much food that we were putting on too much weight and being on a coach had no opportunity to lose the weight.
so we will be eating and walking as much as we can

I personally tip $10 for the following two reasons #1 I am nervous that if i do not tip the porter that my bags will be lost or will not go to the correct area of the ship because the porter was mad that they were not tipped so they put my bags in the wrong spot... #2 I feel like it is a nice thing to do to tip someone who has to stand in the florida heat and lift my stuff even if its only 2 sec. I personally feel its the right thing to do...
 
I just would also like to tell you that yes when I am flying on an airplane I do tip the curb side check in guy so it really must be a personal preference... 

Often the porter is lugging my stuff around out in the sun and making sure it goes on its way.  I make sure that I dont lift a finger, so they take the luggage from my car/taxi to where it needs to go and I tip him/her for the service of not having to do it myself.

It's a concept of goodwill and courtesy. It's a concept that not everyone gets, especially if you're not from America. We tip for simple things like someone taking our luggage for the same reason we give clothing and other items to shelters, and resale stores or put cash in the Salvation Army kettles at Christmas. Whether the porters are wealthy or not is irrelevant.
 
Personally, last time I cruised I gave the guy a $20 and the smile on his face made my day. I feel like if I can afford to fly from Michigan to Florida and board a billion dollar cruise ship, then I can give up $20 to a stranger.

I personally tip the porter $10.00 and I usually have 3-4 bags. 

135 days till we go and a couple more days after that HELLO CHOPS GRILLE   :D

I had a party last night to celebrate my half century - Imagine my surprise when this was produced!
 

Mine as of now is... 
 
1. Chops Grille
2. Samba 
3. Giovanni's Table
4. MDR
5. Windjammer 
 
But I agree with Matt that I might change my mind... Espically after I try new restaurants on Quantum! 

Thank you for your opinion! I loved Hairspray. I just love the music and dancing of Saturday Night Fever.  B)

Tylor, I was on Liberty and saw Saturday Night Fever. It was a great show but in my opinion it was not as good as Hairspray or Chicago only because when Liberty was first built it was not built with the intentions of the broadway show so the sets and scenery were not as good as on Hairspray or Chicago. It is still worth seeing just in my opinion not as good. Liberty itself was a really great ship with lots to do. I'm sure you will love it!