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I am not sure what you are trying to say?? Of course a table for 2 will be served the next course long before the table for 6 next to them if they both came to dinner at the same time slot The wait staff is not going to make the 2 top wait until the table for 6 finish their 1st course before they serve the 2 top their next course

When we share it is 1.5 to 2 + hrs for dinner a 2 top we have been in/out in less than 1 hr we have all the same amount of courses & not rushed through them the big difference is Shared tables the others may order more courses YMMV

well I suppose sometimes there are excursions that may stop at a wine store or you may have time to shop before getting back on the ship 🙄 Seems other people manage to do it

you can pick more up along the way According to some they bring cases of wine on embarkation day

Depends on the rest of the pax but we have only encountered a problem once or twice in all the years we have sailed on the R ships We did a B2B one yr first sailing no problem with a 2 top at 6:30 ish 2nd segment was a struggle we just shared with others on those nights YMMV In a top suite you can always "order in" if the Butler is notified early that day

I have gotten refunds in the past with in a week of cancelling I think a lot has to do with the CC you use as well JMO

The saunas /steam rooms & heated loungers are open to all cabins

Really ?? 🤔

Condolences Laura Sorry for your loss Lyn

I like to know where I am sleeping so for me I would take the confirmed cabin but that is me

I suspect the food/water I was in terrible pain one cruise & asked for low sodium meals drank more water & it did help with the swelling It was not a warm weather cruise so cannot blame the humidity That was my worst experience with swelling ankles/legs

I agree that is the reason Have a safe trip home & hope you do not test positive

Depends on what they class as Veranda cabins for the sale You can take O Life perks without air check the fine print if it is mandatory to take the air with O life I would not think so JMO

my guess the itinerary is more interesting

You may be disappoint if looking for untouched islands Most of them are quite nice & touristy Hoping there are no big ships in port with you Enjoy

that is a wide spread in some of your options $3000 I would probably spend that + just on air to LHR

We have been in both size ships in rough seas both bounce around if the conditions are right choose a cabin mid ship or lower down if you suffer from the motion of the ocean Why cruise on an R ship ?? Itinerary We like the R ships & the small W/C does not bother us as it does with others My first cruise was on a 20000 GRT ship with bunk beds & w/c & showers down the hall I am just happy to be onboard with a private w/c JMO

Or maybe they know the policy but do not want to play by the rules You can go to the bar & ask for glasses to take to the cabin if you want to cheat the generous policy soon they will be closing that loophole & those that follow the rules will suffer I am sure O is aware of the cheaters When they see people leave the dining room with an empty glass & come back with a full one do you really think the staff do not notice It has been going on since I have sailed with O JMO

It is their choice to buy the package or not That is what OBC is for ...Right 😉

I have not read of other ships having that many cases onboard so maybe it is the number that is bringing it to the media??

Yes we try not to book a specialty if we have a cooking class LOL

Well certainly a personal choice We have one or 2 drinks a day we will buy a drink at the bar & socialize with others DH has taken a bottle of cognac or Scotch for a night cap in the cabin Why assume because people buy a drink in the bar they are rich??

Thanks for clarifing If your goal is to get a discount on La Reserve & wine by the bottle I would suggest dropping O Life Just buy the Prestige package before the cruise (I believe you have to call O) If you do not care if you get those discounts then take the OLife Beverage package & once onboard upgrade to the Prestige for $20 pp pd I am sure others will have more suggestions

Book the class online or call O If they are sold out then when you board go to Destination services & fill in the form to be on the waitlist for the class you want sometimes people cancel We have done it both ways

Too bad Cases are on the rise everywhere Even those jabbed & boosted are still getting it some are very sick some just cold like symptoms