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16 hours ago, Dewaldcruiser said:

Ran into the same thing for the UPD on the Wonder today.  Looks like a sale on the UDP, but RCI added a charge for tips when I went to pay.  I have never seen RCI charge gratuities separately for any dining package purchased from the cruise planner before today.  Just another way of making a sale not a sale for Royal.

We have Ovation booked for Alaska. 3 night dining package and Sushi/Sake Lunch both had tips added at checkout. Going forward bet you see additional charge added to all items.

4 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

Here is my useless contribution to this thread:  I can book 150 CP in my CP for my September Oasis cruise.  😉 

I find your comments and insights always helpful. Read every one. 

We have Ovation booked out of Seattle in September 2022. Wanted the extra time in port at Victoria.

Bet you will be fine with either. Have read very good reviews for Ovation.

Had Central Park cabins on both Harmony and Allure. Loved location. Boardwalk much too noisy for my taste.

Have friends on her this week. They said so far it is not working.

No. After the first couple of drinks the novelty wore off. Rather be in a bar with real people.

We never cruise during Summer. Next cruise scheduled for Sept 2022 when school has started.

Yes. We ate breakfast there ever morning, lunch most days, and dinner once.

Food was good. 

Suggest you go early for breakfast, by 8:00 am. Very crowed after that time.

Khakis and Button Down is fine. That is what I wear every cruise.

That said, on Allure this may we had a Sergeant Major who wore Dress Blues. Was nice to see.

GO ARMY.

I would never chance it. Any delay and they miss sailing. Even when we drive to Galveston it is always the day prior.

They were open every night of our cruise. April 30th - May 8th. We ate there one night.

No complaints. 

Your vacation dress how you feel.

Was on Allure 3 weeks ago, probably 30% to 40% were wearing shorts.

Only reason for Formal Dress Your Best nights is so Royal can sell photos.

We were on Allure two weeks ago. Had MTD reservations each night at 6:30 pm. Slight wait for tables on most nights.

What I didn't enjoy was being seated at a new table each night. Never had a chance to build up relationship with wait staff.

Have MTD booked again on Ovation in September. Not hearing good comments.

Just off Allure yesterday. No mention of Covid. Ship was clean. Hand washing in place. Never felt unsafe.

We also declined. Can't justify over a $ 1000.00 expense for drinks. 

A will settle for wine at dinner and maybe an after dinner nightcap.

We have Central Park Cabin booked on Allure next week. Third time we have sailed staying in Central Park. No complaints. Love cabin and location.

We just like to have this item out of the way. Paid up front and we enjoy the cruise.

Admit it has been several years. I visited Medical twice while on the Harmony. Was billed on my normal account.

Charges were paid by insurance.

Do want to say Medical care was excellent.

I could never take that much stress. We start our vacation day ahead. Fly in, have a nice dinner, nightcap in the hotel.

Good luck.

We received our offer yesterday. Sailing on Allure April 30th. 

Minimum bids seemed higher than ever.

We will just stay put.

We try and book Central Park cabins. Harmony and Allure. Like the location. Been pleased every time.

Have Allure booked again in April.

Our thinking is Boardwalk would be too active. 

We have 1:00 pm for Oct 31.

49 minutes ago, wolfganghowell said:

Yep, check in seems to have opened up yesterday.  We're checked in for 10/31 sailing but waiting on them to tell us the itinerary since they still show Cayman and we know that's not happening.

We are in the mind set. Without Grand Cayman may push off cruise until next August. 

Don't see any need for Key. Not worth the expense, to me.

Ours came today. Sailing on Liberty Oct 31, 2021. Already sent in our bid.

Guess we will see what happens.