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You may need to be onboard by 4pm depending on the rules there embarkation day is usually a bit earlier than port stops I would make sure of the latest time you can board JMO

They used to have the Captain's table for 10 Speak to the Maitre'd when you board

No problem for in cabin use bottles of wine can be taken to a dining venue & pay the corkage fee

You can pay to have access if in a B to G cabin category just ask the spa manager

When we left late one yr they had a make up drill for those that were not onboard at 5:15

yes there are some ports that you will not be allowed off I think Vancouver is another one but Sirena is in the Caribbean next month so it may not be an issue

If you are close to the port you could drop your bags check in then go off sightseeing Just be back on the ship by 8:30 -9 pm Make sure O has contact info for you eg email phone # incase there is an issue If not then show up before 9pm you can have your TA advise O that you will be arriving later in the day You do not say what port you are embarking but some ports the security people may not be there & you may have to get to the ship from the port gates on your own

Safe trip Thanks for your photos

?? not sure how this relates to post #205 which I was replying to Usually if they have TA function onboard it is a LARGE group & they have a special lunch in the GDR usually pax are not included Some TA's will bring guests but must leave before sail away

Check the Florida departures forum https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/

If all goes as usual it should show up on the 22nd for booking on March 1st

Probably if you have 3 glasses of wine PP PD you would be ahead of the game $14 per glass plus 20 % grats approx $17 x 3 = $51 House select if purchasing $39.95 PP PD Bottles usually $50 & up It is all about the math & what works best for you 😉

If you drink wine beer.champagne with lunch & dinner ONLY drink 2 each at both meals then the House select will work for you People have to do the math check the prices on the menu add 20% gratuity to each drink then determine if you will drink $40 PP PD to make the package worth it for you

NO you have to eat with the peons You can have course by course meals served by the butler in your suite for dinner you can purchase the Prestige package like everyone else Top suites get a 6 bottle (wine or spirits) in their suite

it is what it is 😉

The anniversary sale is different from the O Life Ultimate deal You should not have to re book your TA should be able to get the deal for the 2nd segment JMO

The 20% gratuity is added to the price on the menu automatically

most lines will allow you to fill up your own water bottles at th buffet but yes use a glass or ask the wait stall if they will fill it for you from a pitcher Some line have a pitcher of water sitting by the water machine

Must be for Australian bookings I am not seeing any on the Canadian site

The UK will often get the "Ultimate deal" while we do not in North America discrimination against us here??? 🤔

Maybe for top suites but never have had lunch in GDR for concierge that I am aware of on embarkation day They do have a lunch for B2B pax by invitation

if the others are cheaper even if you do not drink or do excursions & have the same ports or ones you want to visit Book it you may find they are just fine or not 😈

There is no noise from the GDR

Usually open on sea days port days is another story

NO Only The Terrace & Waves Barristas for good coffee