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If you are making a reservation while on the ship, then you do not pre-pay for the meal.  So yes, buying does imply eating since you'll get the bill at the end of the meal like a normal restaurant.  The rule is written to encourage specialty dining on the first couple nights when the restaurants typically aren't as booked because many people (especially first time cruisers) don't do any planning and won't know to make reservations until they get on the ship.  For a transatlantic, I imagine they have more flexibility than normal given the length of the cruise but then again the clientele is also more experienced and restaurants may be more booked.

To you it may have looked like a goodwill gesture, but legally it may now be considered an accepted settlement.  That's why everyone is saying you'll need to talk to an attorney.

To you it may have looked like a goodwill gesture, but legally it may now be considered an accepted settlement.  That's why everyone is saying you'll need to talk to an attorney.

To you it may have looked like a goodwill gesture, but legally it may now be considered an accepted settlement.  That's why everyone is saying you'll need to talk to an attorney.

Actually, that link https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php/topic/17-when-is-your-next-cruise/ is broken because it is missing the "?" after index.php (likely due to upgraded forum software since that post was created).  Right now, clicking that link gives the result Fuzzywuzzy stated.  The correct link should be https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/17-when-is-your-next-cruise/
 

The default seating for My Time Dining is a table for just your party (solo in your case).  The default seating for Traditional Dining is grouping smaller parties together (bunch of singles or 3/4 couples together, etc).

That sounds more like a phone agent misinterpreting a question (which happens ALL the time).  Putting something "on sale again" could be interpreted multiple ways depending on the agent's grasp of English and Royal's policies.  The website could put something "on sale again" by running another same/different promotion for a package at some "discounted" price but that doesn't mean it is available to purchase for your specific cruise.  The website could put something "on sale again" because someone has canceled their purchase and the package is now available again for your specific cruise.  Both are valid interpretations and both, one, or neither could occur multiple times between now and your cruise.  Thus, all you can do is check the cruise planner repeatedly.

This is definitely a case of no one (including Royal's employees) reading (and updating) all the fine print.  You don't even HAVE to do any form of check-in.  As long as you paid for the cruise, you can just show up at the port (with appropriate identification like passport or driver's license with birth certificate).  Sure, it will take longer (potentially a LOT longer) and you'll probably have to talk to multiple port employees who have no idea how to handle you, but it CAN be done.
But yes, digital is perfectly acceptable.  Though I've heard the recommendation to screenshot your set sail pass (or print a backup).  If the terminal wi-fi or your cell service has issues, you might not be able to pull up the set sail pass!

This is definitely a case of no one (including Royal's employees) reading (and updating) all the fine print.  You don't even HAVE to do any form of check-in.  As long as you paid for the cruise, you can just show up at the port (with appropriate identification like passport or driver's license with birth certificate).  Sure, it will take longer (potentially a LOT longer) and you'll probably have to talk to multiple port employees who have no idea how to handle you, but it CAN be done.
But yes, digital is perfectly acceptable.  Though I've heard the recommendation to screenshot your set sail pass (or print a backup).  If the terminal wi-fi or your cell service has issues, you might not be able to pull up the set sail pass!

This is definitely a case of no one (including Royal's employees) reading (and updating) all the fine print.  You don't even HAVE to do any form of check-in.  As long as you paid for the cruise, you can just show up at the port (with appropriate identification like passport or driver's license with birth certificate).  Sure, it will take longer (potentially a LOT longer) and you'll probably have to talk to multiple port employees who have no idea how to handle you, but it CAN be done.
But yes, digital is perfectly acceptable.  Though I've heard the recommendation to screenshot your set sail pass (or print a backup).  If the terminal wi-fi or your cell service has issues, you might not be able to pull up the set sail pass!

This is definitely a case of no one (including Royal's employees) reading (and updating) all the fine print.  You don't even HAVE to do any form of check-in.  As long as you paid for the cruise, you can just show up at the port (with appropriate identification like passport or driver's license with birth certificate).  Sure, it will take longer (potentially a LOT longer) and you'll probably have to talk to multiple port employees who have no idea how to handle you, but it CAN be done.
But yes, digital is perfectly acceptable.  Though I've heard the recommendation to screenshot your set sail pass (or print a backup).  If the terminal wi-fi or your cell service has issues, you might not be able to pull up the set sail pass!

I wouldn't wear denim (shorts or pants) to bed because they don't slide around properly on sheets when turning.  But everything else qualifies as pajamas in my book.  Best not to criticize others choice of clothing.

I don't know if this is a definitive enough answer but according to this thread on CC, only some suites on Quantum class ships have pullman beds. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2751884-odyssey-of-the-seas/
Also, the description of the interior rooms on Royal's deck plans for Odyssey says:
Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests I didn't check every deck thoroughly, but I didn't notice any interiors that slept anything other than 2 or 4.  So I'm going to say no, you won't find 4 separate sleeping surfaces.  If this is for parents with 2 kids that won't share, the parents could take the sofa and the kids take the twins.  But if it's 4 adults or some other combination that needs 4 beds, looks like you'd be out of luck.

I wouldn't wear denim (shorts or pants) to bed because they don't slide around properly on sheets when turning.  But everything else qualifies as pajamas in my book.  Best not to criticize others choice of clothing.

Obvious first question is whether this purchase shows up in Cruise Planner so you can cancel/rebook if the price changes (convenient I guess) or if this purchase becomes part of your cruise package and cannot be changed (this would suck)?

No, many excursions have multiple stops.  Often the same guest is late returning to the bus at each stop which means the other guests get less time at each stop since they are sitting on the bus.  In the extreme case, they have to skip a stop so you miss part of your paid excursion due to guests being inconsiderate.

No, many excursions have multiple stops.  Often the same guest is late returning to the bus at each stop which means the other guests get less time at each stop since they are sitting on the bus.  In the extreme case, they have to skip a stop so you miss part of your paid excursion due to guests being inconsiderate.

A barking dog in a vest either has an owner that is abusing ADA rights or is in need of immediate medical attention.

A barking dog in a vest either has an owner that is abusing ADA rights or is in need of immediate medical attention.

A barking dog in a vest either has an owner that is abusing ADA rights or is in need of immediate medical attention.

If you click on 9678 on that website, the popup shows a generic layout of the room.  If you click the info tab, you get this text: 
"Some balconies up to 80 square feet. Category 1C (was D1) and 2C (was D2) has larger balconies. Some cabins are laid out with the bed near the balcony, others have the sofa near the balcony. Triple and Quad cabins have the sofa near the balcony. Layout changes every other cabin. Handicap cabins may have small chair bed instead of sofa bed. If there is more than two booked in cabin the chair bed is not recommended for adults.
*Actual cabin size and layout may differ from size and diagram shown."
Since you have a room for 4 people, the description says your sofa is near the balcony.

If you click on 9678 on that website, the popup shows a generic layout of the room.  If you click the info tab, you get this text: 
"Some balconies up to 80 square feet. Category 1C (was D1) and 2C (was D2) has larger balconies. Some cabins are laid out with the bed near the balcony, others have the sofa near the balcony. Triple and Quad cabins have the sofa near the balcony. Layout changes every other cabin. Handicap cabins may have small chair bed instead of sofa bed. If there is more than two booked in cabin the chair bed is not recommended for adults.
*Actual cabin size and layout may differ from size and diagram shown."
Since you have a room for 4 people, the description says your sofa is near the balcony.

@TexasNative Nope can't buy liquor by the bottle for consumption on board.  Gotta buy your drinks one at a time!  And while looking at the drink package price, remember that's before they add 18% gratuity.  So $79 * 1.18 = $93.22 per person per day.  That will cover your gratuities for all drinks you get with the package.  Buying individual drinks also gets 18% added.  So if you only drink cocktails, you're looking at $79/$14 or $15 = about 5-6 drinks per day to break even.  If you only drink beer, more like 8 drinks per day.  If you also take advantage of the bottled water, specialty coffee, soda, etc, then you have to do more math but it does lower how many alcoholic drinks you need per day.  Keep in mind, the more port days you have, the less time on the ship you may have to drink those drinks.  And alcohol fatigue is a thing on a long cruise - if you aren't used to drinking day after day, it gets harder to break even.

Compared to the (admittedly very out of date) satellite shot on Google maps, that part of the beach is only about 60 percent of the way down the coast on that side of the island.  Unless Royal has blocked it off in the last few years, I've walked the whole way to the end of the island.  I only saw a handful of other people.  Obviously there aren't any chairs, umbrellas, restrooms, etc but you could definitely be alone if you wanted.  I walked back by way of the service road in the middle of the island.  (The shore on the other side is too rocky).  Of course this was before plans to add the adult only Hideaway Beach area.  I don't think that construction would stretch into that area but who knows.

Best of luck to you.  With different last names, showing the marriage license to connect them will usually be enough.  However, please be aware that they COULD ask more questions and if they do, the lack of custody or signed permission documents would be a reason to deny boarding.  It is a risk you will be taking anytime you leave the country while she is a minor (even if she has a passport).