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just before the pandemic, we got beautiful thick monogrammed bath robes to take home. Our last royal suite on the equinox we got nothing. So who knows. I probably should have immediately asked but got nothing.

We really enjoy the celebrity ships. The edge class ships are truly beautiful. On the M and S class ships, we find the entertainment poor to ok- and if not happy walk up after a few minutes. For entertainment, the Oasis Royal ships win hands down. We also have a celebrity Silhouette cruise booked for Jan. The Lawn club grill is a wonderful spot for a great, fresh dinner. We also enjoyed Murano's and le petite chef. Each ship has it charm. Enjoy cruising!

Then that would be fine. We bid and got a Jr. Suite. Since the Liberty doesn't have a coastal kitchen or true suite sun deck and lounge like the Oasis class ships a really nice large cabin. Enjoy.

What probably will happen bassed on my experience, those in the Jr. suites will bid up and get the grand suites and you will probably get a Jr. Suite. However I wish you good luck!

Not easy to book dinner in coastal kitchen if you are in a Junior suite. It is based on "availability". If you eat when the restaurant opens, possible. But probably not daily. I would suggest you consider booking a few specialty restaurants or if you budget can swing it, a grand suite.

bring a tray from home- I bring a starbucks coffee container and can take 4 cups back to my suite.

We prefer a concierge suite and definately a royal suite (1 1/2 bath rooms) The very top of the ship IMO not a great location. Elevators tend to be crowded and not easy to get up and down due to the crowds during peak hours.

We used to give a generous tip to our butler. Now a team, that will save us money on the tips.

Have done both. Luminae so much better. Service 5 star. In AQ tables on the Edge in the middle of a hallway- many tables very noisy with people looking in. The suite lounge on the edge is wonderful, as well as the suite deck. Not a fan of the AQ perks. If we cannot do a suite, we book a well located balcony cabin and dine in speciality restaurants with the savings. The AQ cabins are the same as balcony cabins- with a few of the AQ perks which we don't use at all.

If you do have health issues, ask you primary care physician for a prescription for the antiviral. Bring the medication with you. We also bring other antibiotics with us if we should get ill. Even tylenol and aspirin expensive on the ship! We bring it all.

Johnny Rockets makes to order omlets and eggs. No charge for breakfast. We enjoy the fresh breakfast their some mornings.

Have done laundry and dry cleaning on board. Never any problems. I think pricey of course. We get some free laundry. I never put anything that I would hand wash in the laundry and limit my laundry to pj's, underware and inexpensive tee shirts. The dry cleaning is as good as home.

Honestly, while we sail in suites, last time we went to labaee we were bitten by sand flies at barefoot beach. Remember to bring bug spray- necessary!

If you are in a cabana or the beach club, no need to bring towels or worry about returning-

Nothing like cococay. Food choices and venues not the same- much better on cococay- but nice day at labadee- Haven't been their in two years- perhaps nicer now Will be going in August.

IMO what you had was a better choice!

We enjoy sea days- very relaxing. Get up , enjoy coffee then slip on swim suit. Go for breakfast. Then typically settle down at a comfortable, shady location by the pool. We enjoy a quiet hot tub and pool, especially early when many people are sleeping. Depending upon the ship, lunch at a nice venue- in the afternoon, back to the pool The evening perhaps spa services, including hair blow out- during the early evening the martini bar. Then dinner and show- we also enjoy trivia and just strolling around the ship and looking in the stores. We vary our day depending on the activities offered. But mostly enjoy just relaxing.

We agree that the pricing is out of control. Same with sister Royal. This is so evident for suites, but once you are used to suite service and amenities hard to consider a regular cabin. Even with the cuts. We enjoyed four cruises a year, but will cut to three, and if necessary two and a land vacation at an excellent AI.

Ships seem to be sailing full- over capacity. However if you are sailing during an off peak week, you might be lucky. A crown loft suite is wonderful. Try to bid. If you liked the upgrade on the Enchantment, the Crown loft and the ship will "knock your socks off". No comparison!

Are no accessible cabins available? Seems the bathroom as well as all other doors would work better for you

Ships seem to be sailing full- over capacity. However if you are sailing during an off peak week, you might be lucky. A crown loft suite is wonderful. Try to bid.

I wouldn't suggest a promenade room. The noise might be very annoying especially if you like to go to bed before 11PM. Best to get a mid ship balcony cabin with cabins above and below. On the Oasis class ships, a central park view is both cost effective and quiet. The adventure, an old ship, doesn't have a central park. We originally booked a balcony on that ship, but upgraded with a bid to a junior suite. Made a big difference. So much more comfortable. I understand people say we don't spend much time in our cabin, but you would be surprised what a difference it makes to be in a larger, more comfortable cabin.

We like the all included package. Easy. Like that tipping ,drinks and internet are included. We have a large family, and enjoy hearing from them and sharing facetime with them while on the cruise. While we do not drink many alcoholic drinks, we enjoy speciality coffee, soda and speciality waters throughout the cruise. It works best for us- no worries about bills for those things and nice to not have another bill at the end of the cruise.

I know- acknowledged this a few posts up

Sorry. Comparing ncl to royal. But bottom line really enjoy royal oasis class and celebrity the best!!