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Wow! So many sights, there's definitely value in this sailing! Loving all the pictures!

Can I just say, this is the funniest thing that I have read in a while! I read this twice and still laughing about it!

Let me know if you find a good place. I am still holding two reservations for March ?

Hope Star Class works here lol

This looks great! Thanks for sharing. I've been so curious to see what was on this menu.

We debated the same thing for March for Oasis. We are flying to FLL because it is way cheaper. We even went so far as to book two hotels at the moment, Intercontinental and the Holiday Inn Express on 17th St. In the end, I am pretty sure we will be staying in Fort Lauderdale. It's hard to find a La Bamba substitute, we've tried over the last year. The drive on a Sunday morning to Port of Miami should not be too bad, especially not around 9am.

Enjoying this so far. Great tip about the Uber ride. And happy cruise day!!!

While affordable, I have always had a hard time pulling the trigger on these class of ships. To me, the super structure that is in the way is too distracting (for me) and it takes away from the aft views. But also, like @emsff02 mentioned, go to an unobstructed aft view on Quantum and Oasis and it’s mostly star class and expensive. Hubby and I were really excited to see unobstructed aft JS cabins on Odyssey and so we grabbed one of those for next year. Before that, in about 4 months, we will have our first aft balcony on Oasis. D11 is really looking forward to it.

The price on that room did jump a bit since last week so don't take too long to think about it.

^^^This right here.^^^ So true. So many people go into star class with all these expectations and then fail to communicate it to their Genie. Genies are not mind readers. Then they go home disappointed and complain that their experience was sub par. It is not fair the the Genie. I love that idea! I think it's perfect. Let us know how it goes.

No seriously...I think he really is sworn to secrecy. ?

So you know what the next step is right? Time to make the plunge...even if it's just for research. There's still the new Ultimate Panoramic cabins left on OA 03/15/2020. If your girls are off, we can see you on board. ?

He is sworn to secrecy. lol

I highly doubt that they would make any structural changes to the cabins. I would be happy if they updated the furniture and decor. Also, there are many people out there who love that Oasis and Allure don't have the wall. When Harmony came out, many complained that the wall in the GS made the room see a lot smaller.

I was a lurker here for years before I signed up for an account. ?

@WAAAYTOOO, there goes another one...?

My vote is for leaving Friday. ??

As many people here know, I am a teacher and my cruising schedule is pretty much dictated by the school calendar. My contract with board does not allow time off for vacations other than those designated times over the holidays. Hubby's schedule is 100% flexible but that doesn't help as I am the planner and mine is not. Because of this, we unfortunately fall into the category that @twangster mentioned, we pay a premium to cruise because we can only go during the high season. My strategy is to book early. We take at least two cruises each year. One over the summer, and one over March Break. I book these two as soon as itineraries get released (often that is almost two years out). From that point, I watch prices and often re-price multiple times before we pay final payment at 90 days out. We have saved thousands this way. I usually book direct with Royal (because I know exactly what I am looking for) and then I transfer to an agent for further savings. Because we can only take a limited amount of cruises each year, we do splurge a bit when we cruise. We like our suites and the benefits that come with it. The mentality that, "We can take this money and take more cruises," does not apply too much to us because we cannot take more even if we tried. So that makes us unapologetic suite snobs. Last but not least, this is the home of "YOLO Book It!" so we have totally run with that motto over the last few years! ?

I sent a whole Word document. Details of everything. If you PM your email address, I will share it with you. ? Luciano has been all over the place since becoming a Genie. He's gone from Harmony, to Ovation, and now Allure.

I have never seen dim sum either. The closest thing was congee once on Anthem but it looked awful, not like real congee at all.

@bossdog421 here the the most recent sky class benefits from Symphony. I am almost positive that Harmony runs the exact same system. Dear Guests, It is our pleasure to welcome you onboard the beautiful Symphony of the Seas. We are honored that you have selected Royal Caribbean International for your cruise vacation. We are Jackie and Jennie, your onboard Concierges. We are available to assist you throughout your cruise vacation from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm daily in the Suite Lounge on Deck 17 Aft. As a Sky Suite guest, you are offered exclusive amenities and services not available to other guests onboard. For your convenience, here is a brief summary of our services: Use of the Suite Lounge located on Deck 17 aft. A La Carte breakfast in Coastal Kitchen, Check the Daily Compass for the opening hours, (No reservation required) Continental Breakfast served in the lounge same hours as the Coastal Kitchen hours A La carte lunch served from Noon to 1:30 pm at the Coastal Kitchen, Deck 17, (No reservations required) Dinner served in Coastal Kitchen from 5:30 pm to 09:00 pm, Deck 17, (Reservations required) Bar Service is available from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm in the Suite Lounge, serving as well as a wide array of beverages for purchase. Hors d'oeuvres, petit fours and complimentary bar setup with a selection of wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks every evening from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Spa bathrobes for use onboard and upgraded bathroom amenities Exclusive Reception for Suite guests with Senior Officers. (Invitation will be sent to your suite). Priority pre-cruise reservations for any of our Specialty Restaurants, Onboard Activities and Vitality Spa services. Complimentary Internet Voom (The Fastest Internet At Sea) for one device per person for the whole cruise duration. Instructions on how to connect is available in the room on Boarding Day or check with your Concierge Private Sun Deck with loungers Deck 17 forward. Reserved seating areas in select entertainment venues, first come first served between all Suites Show reservations are NOT required for all Sky Suite guests. (Except the Comedy Show in the Attic). Please show your seapass card at the entrance 20 minutes prior to show time as booked seats will be given away 10 minutes prior to show time. Priority Departure. Please ask your Concierges for more details on board, IMPORTANT NOTE: We encourage you to book your dining preference / requests (Specialty Dining, Coastal Kitchen, Dining Room) in advance to avoid disappointment. Our Restaurants are expected to be busy during your sailing. Please let us know if we can assist with your preferred reservation pre-cruise. The Suite Lounge is a private area exclusive for guests staying in the Star Class and Sky Class categories and is accessible 24 hours a day with your SeaPass card. We respectfully request that guests observe a Smart Casual dress code when visiting the Lounge (no bathrobes, no swim or pool attire is allowed, and footwear is required at all times). Please be informed that during the cocktail hours on formal nights, shorts, sandals and tank tops are not permitted in the lounge. We encourage all of our Guests to follow the evening dress code reflected on the daily Evening Planner. To ensure all our guests are able to enjoy these exclusive venues, we require that all minors must be well behaved and accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. The lounge is designated a smoke-free area. Food and beverages are for consumption within the lounge only. It would be our pleasure to assist you in any way to make your cruise experience the more enjoyable and wish you an unforgettable time onboard the Symphony of the Seas. Symphony of the Seas is the newest and largest smart ship in the world. We recommend you download the Royal Caribbean App before coming onboard in order to have quick and convenient access to the most up to date information regarding daily activities and programming, access to show, dining, and Shore Excursion reservations, account information, chat service, and so much more! LABADEE HAS ADVANTAGES TOO! As a special VIP guest, we are pleased to offer you access to the Barefoot Beach Club & cabanas, a private beach located on Labadee. Located on Barefoot Bay, this exclusive experience is only available to our suite guests with SKY & STAR CLASS Seapass cards – Simply show your Seapass card to the Island Concierge at the entrance. The Barefoot Beach Club & Cabanas offers complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment (floating mats & snorkeling equipment) in addition to an upgraded lunch menu and service from Suite Beach Attendants. For the ultimate way to relax in luxury, why not reserve one of the cabanas for the day? Featuring beautiful views and dedicated Cabana Attendant service, the 13 cabanas at Barefoot Beach Club are a not to be missed experience. Please check the attach file for more details. Please ensure to email back your cabana preference 1st option and 2nd option and it will be confirmed once you get onboard. The Barefoot Beach Club & Cabanas are located on the private island destination of Labadee. This exclusive beach, available only to the top suite guests and those guests renting cabanas, offers VIP service and amenities to enhance the vacation experience of these valued guests. Over The Water Cabana and Waterfront Cabanas are reserved for the STAR CLASS guests. For this Caribbean Cruise we offer to you a Cabana in Labadee. We have cabanas available in Labadee below you will see the categories: 1) Standard Cabana $ 395 (Only 8 available) <mime-attachment.gif> 2) HillTop Cabana $ 495 - (Only 5 available). <mime-attachment.gif> Cabana charges are per cabana and not per person. Cabanas hold up to 6 guests only. When reserving a cabana it is reserved for you the entire day in Labadee. Cabanas reserved are only for you and your family or friends use only, remember they only hold up to 6 guests. If you are interested in reserving a Cabana please let us know as soon as possible as there are limited cabanas and we have 91 SKY CLASS suites. Please also note that when reserving a cabana, no shows, will still be charged. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in person. Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have at the following addresses: [email protected] or simply reply to this welcome email.

Just the two of you, I would uber/lyft it. If that is not an option, then Cortrans shuttle service has amazing reviews on FB and Trip Advisor. They charge $20pp one way; $40pp RT. We are using them next year for our cruise out of PC.

As of March 2019, when we went, all the cupcake, sushi, etc. classes were all included. As far as Taste of Royal not being included, I'm with other others on this one, just make your own. You can dine all a specialty or have them delivered, all included with Star Class.