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The Suite Lounge on Oasis class ships is a nice space for those pre-dinner beverages. Nice thing about the SL it isn't limited to just a few selections like the Concierge Lounge would be on Quantum class, SL has a full service bar. Plus it isn't a trek to reach the SL on Oasis class. Plus the bar in the SL is generally open 11am to 11pm.

Only the Deluxe package has the "all of age" purchase requirement. The Soda and Refreshment packages can be purchased on an individual basis.

The other catch with Royal's NextCruise program is it a directly charged. I'm not confident that you can use OBC towards a deposit.

Now I officially have no idea where JR might be. Just saw this posted...

Not to burst any bubbles. Only Oasis class does JR breakfast. Quantum class JR is just a walk up counter.

Look for Kungfu Panda on the deck plans. Could be they haven't been updated since the work was done prior to the crossing.

Almost looks like the same exact spot we got our Genie to reserve.

Sabor is fixed price now. Correct about no pub food, only a Quantum class thing.

Know the 20% off for booking Chef's Table onboard. I'm also going to assume the part about "Culinary Experiences" is geared towards the classes (cupcake and sushi) and the Bottomless Galley Brunch. @Baked Alaska Personally I'd keep Izumi Hibachi booked. Once onboard I'd check and ask if it is included with the UDP. If they say yes then have them cancel the CP booking and book with the UDP. This ultimately secures a seat at the table.

It will go to the TA that this cruise is booked with.

Advantage is really extra OBC that NextCruise offers. It is significantly greater with the NRD that is forced when booking a SC Suite. Plus you get a 30 day grace period to change sailings.

Kept on wondering why I had taken this picture of the light switch in the bathroom. Well it finally clicked... It was due to, in my opinion, logical placement of the switch inside of the bathroom. Great for consideration of others in the room at night. No more blinding light inside a stateroom at night because you can't turn off a light before entering or leaving. Other bonus, don't have to worry about someone accidentally hitting the switch and turning off the lights while you are inside.

With a cash account no deposit is required. On a typical 7 day cruise you can charge up to $500 before being required to pay the account down. On shorter cruises I think the limit is $300.

Still on the subject of Oceanview Cafe, fruit carvings at dinner. Every night was something different.

Time for a 1 am tour of Oceanview Cafe! Oceanview Cafe has beverage stations accessible 24 hours day. Food is served starting at 6:30am and keeps going until 1am. Only time I noticed any type of shutdown of the buffet lines was during the transition between breakfast and lunch. All other times at least one area is open and offering something. When first entering on the starboard side you'll pass by sinks for hand washing. One thing I did notice on Edge is they weren't heavily vigiliant about making sure everyone either washed their hands or used hand sanitizer. Also in this area is Scoops where you can get hand dipped ice cream, gelato (at a cost), or soft serve. One inside the main area off to the left is il Secondo Bacio. This is the primary walkup bar, inside of Oceanview Cafe the roaming bar servers have access to a back bar area. Beverage station In the middle of Oceanview Cafe is the main buffet area. On the far left side of this shot there are some "fresh" stations. Over here is the bakery is cooking up fresh bread and pastries all day long. In the middle is where at times wok style dishes are made to order. and then all the way on the far side is a pasta station offering up fresh tossed options. Post dinner the only open parts are the bakery, pasta station, and the service line where the green rectangle is. Bakery post dinner will have some sliced meats and cheeses, various breads, and some type of cookie. The station with the green rectangle has a salad bar on one side and cakes of some type on the other. I'm standing on the port side now, so this will technically be a different left. That station is a grill station during lunch and dinner. During the breakfast hours that is the spot for made to order eggs. Still on the port side. During breakfast this station offers typical asian breakfast items. During lunch and dinner fresh rotisserie items are carved. Turning around this is a good view point of some of the seating on the port side. Can also see where the pasta station is on the left. Going to jump back over the the starboard side as show some seating near the back, just before the area with the pizza station. During the day these massive windows allow a lot of natural light is. Some of the seating in the back area Last on the list of places for food, the pizza station. This is the other station that is open until 1am. I'm still have dreams about the dang pizza. That pizza was great starting off with hand stretched raw dough. Just in case you were wondering, yes the port side entrance to Oceanview Cafe also has handwashing stations.

Expanding thoughts... If you look at the blog post about the new cups you can see the display still having sealed old cups. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/04/15/spotted-new-coca-cola-souvenir-cup-featuring-lid-and-handle Off chance I could be mistaken that the sealed ones are the new design. However the lids look like the previous version.

I'm sure it wasn't a case of people bringing on a used cup. Once used a cup normally has a 14 day life span before the system expires the code for the chip. I'm sure what is going on right now with the news cups and inventory of old cups are still working their way out.

Try the flat square on the right side of the round outlet.

Those strips should definitely light up. This was taken in 10724 back 2017

Royal Caribbean Blog hosts a few times a year group sailings that everyone is invited to join. Back in March was a group back to back cruise that also happened to be the first time a ship docked and allowed guests off at the new pier. The chat was amongst members of the group. Not specifically about Mariner.

On Symphony the Deluxe drink package will cover beverages up to $13. Anything that goes over will be charged the overage from $13 plus 18% gratuity on the difference. For a $15 drink: 15-13 = 2, 2 +18% = $2.36.

Same experience I had on Anthem, WOW band by request only. Yet on Symphony they were waiting in the room. It would be a nice down the road thing for a special Star Class WOW band.

Think 270 bar had those... Star class bar cart wouldn't have had any prices.

Mixed blessing of Star class. Great if you want to fit in everything the ship has to offer. Bad if you want some extended down time. Good thing is everything can be highly flexible within reason.

Mimosas and Bloody Marys from room service would be charged at current bar pricing, even if you have a beverage package. Only exemption would be if sailing in a Star class suite.