SilkySal

We were recently on the Adventure and will be on her again to do a B2B for NYE & January. I need to use a scooter for prolonged walking/standing. I did avoid crowds, such as the casino & WJ. DH can't enter the casino anyway due to lung issues with smoke and we both preferred to eat all of our meals in the MDR, specialty restaurant, or other options besides the WJ. The worst elevator times are the 1st and last day of the cruise, as passengers tend to crowd into the elevators with loads of luggage; however, my DH runs point for me and, when it's our turn to get into an empty or less full elevator, he makes sure that I get in (I always wait my turn). As @Tree_skier posted: One way to avoid having to pass through the Casino to get to the theatre is to take the elevator to deck 5 then cross over through the promenade and then take the forward elevator down to the 3rd floor. Visit the MDR on the day you board to let them know that your spouse is in a wheelchair and you would like to have easy access to your table; I am sure they will accommodate you. Hope you have a wonderful cruise on the Adventure!

They also have spacious ocean view balcony cabins: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/serenade-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2216/07

Does the OP even have 4 in the cabin, wanted to add them later, or just wanted more lounge space? According to the Independence floor plan, it says that cabin can hold 4. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/independence-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2268/08

See #26 and #27.

Thanks for doing that and thanks for letting all of us know about it! Sadly to say, that's all you can do I guess. Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise!

Question again, did you complain (please)?

Yep, just that @island lady, double eeewwww! We rarely get into either the pool or the hot tub but, when we do, it's usually in the morning on a port day when not crowded and most are off of the ship, immediately followed by a hot shower and a change of clothes. Oh, and remembering not to touch my face! Party on!

Question again @DennysDad, did you bring all of that to anyone's attention? Problems cannot be fixed, unless management is alerted. Thanks if you did just that! We have already booked Icon for next year, so hoping most problems will be addressed accordingly. We still intend to enjoy our cruise but maybe without the pool; we rarely use it anyway. Booked Utopia and Celebrity XCEL as well! Oasis class continues to be our favorite so far. Cruising while we can! Cheers friends!

It was available in the MDR on sea days. No buffet. You requested what you wanted in your salad and they put it together for you. No swim wear allowed. We preferred it to the crowds in the WJ and miss it as well.

Tom and I just booked another Celebrity cruise today! We tried Celebrity Solstice last February and loved it! Got home and booked a week (kinda pricey) on the brand new but not out yet, Celebrity XCEL. A few days later, Tom asked me to make it a B2B, so I just now booked the week before the original one! We'll be experiencing the XCEL in April, 2026 and can hardly wait for it! It's not the Retreat but, hey, it's for 2 weeks vs one!! Whoop! Whoop! Ken, OMG, what beautiful suite!! Cheers!!

I hate to say but actually, you waited too long to make your dining reservations, as earlier times for MTD go quickly. You've already emailed the dining venue but could try that again, if you feel it would help (don't think it will). I don't think the reps will be much help over the phone either. In my opinion, when you first get on board (hopefully, you've got an early boarding time slot), go straight to the MTD room and try to get it sorted out. Make sure you have all of the room numbers for your table. Please remember to smile, remain calm and be nice (not demanding as some are). I believe they will do their best to accommodate you. Don't let it ruin your cruise. Good luck and happy cruising! Cheers to you and your cruise friends!

I made some of my MTD reservations several months ago and they still aren't showing up on the app. I wouldn't worry about it. Yes, always confirm any restaurant reservations as soon as you board the ship (at least we do). I do believe that the MDR can make your specialty dining reservations but, if not, just stop at one of them to do that, as well. Happy cruising! Cheers! Oh, and be sure each of you does the safety briefing right away on the app, and visit your muster station to get checked off, so you can relax and enjoy your cruise! If you're a couple, only one of you needs to go to the muster station to have them check both of you off as completed.

Wow! So glad you avoided the stings! Good thinking @ATG!

OMG, how terrible! However, it's a shame that the beekeeper couldn't relocate them. When we bought our Florida home a few years ago, my husband was remodeling our kitchen and, when he took out the exhaust fan above the in-cabinet stovetop, a beehive fell out onto the stovetop! Luckily, for us, there were only a few dried up/dead bees. Whew!

Great fish treats!