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Hello my girlfriend and I are going on a medeterranean cruise(Freedome of the Seas) september 3 2017 it is our first cruise.

We are going to do all the free food venues + some roomservice and Jhonny Rockets.

Should we make reservations for MTD? when are the shows? when and where should we alter/cancel reservations if our plans changes?

We are going to spend some time at the pool during day and night! when do bars open/close at the pool where is the best place to grab drinks for pool if bars are closed?

Is the arcade open at night? probably less crowded then?

we are going to create one or two seadays(stay on ship on a port day) what is open?

we are going to do our own exploring in ports walking free shuttles local busses trains and taxis only if we have to(runing late cant figure out busses trains) we have smartphones for navigating(free roming in europe).

When and where should we do what to avoid lines and crowds?

Is the free shuttle bus running this year? going in September will be there on a Monday!

What time should we eat if we want to avoid crowds in WJ and MDR my time dining at breakfast lunch and dinner?

Are non alcoholic beers and wines included in the refreshment package?

Does anyone know if the prices on board for the Refreshment package are ever cheaper than pre-board online? It is currently $26 on cruise planner. Thanks!

We ordered it at 30% discount a couple of days ago for 18€/day that's about $19. I did read somewhere that it is rare that they offer discounts on it so we went ahead and orderd :)

anyone know the price for something like virgin strawberry daquiri? trying to do spreadsheet analysis for refreshment package vs not

I saw a menu on https://www.******************.com/2017/01/08/spotted-new-royal-caribbean-drink-menu-design#photosTop0

$6 for non alcoholic cocktails

Can I order several drinks for example at breakfast latte freshly squeezed oj and sparkling water?

Can I order a mocktail and ask the bartender to ad a shot of rum?(paying only for the shot of rum)