OCSC Mike

I believe "Desserted" is the milkshake place on Icon. Mason Jar on Wonder (and soon Utopia) has adult floats. I had a root beer float with absolut vanilla and kahlua that was a fun big kid dessert drink.They have an orange soda one too that I'll likely try next month.

That's expected. They are usually available early in the month prior to your cruise month so early March for you. For my March 17th Wonder sailing, I believe entertainment opened on February 7th. In the past it has been closer to the 1st but not necessarily on the 1st.

That wasn't the point; that's why I added the note. Based on your post about losing $12K, your payout was 0%.

You don't lose $12000 when you cycle it through. If the payout is say 80% you would expect to get back $9600 and only lose $2400. NOTE: I just threw out 80% as a round number. I know very little about slot payouts and don't gamble on cruises but I'm aware of the general concept.

The August 17 and 24 dates in that Wonder flyer don't make sense given that Star's inaugural is August 17th.

That's always the question, lol. The group rates I have for my 4 upcoming Wonder's range from not bad (March 2024 and 2025) to kinda high. We'll see what June/July 2025 brings...

Probably should have said June/July. In any case, you can make out most of the text for those dates you mentioned. It shows Costa Maya, an "R" (Roatan), and a 2nd Mexico stop (which would be Cozumel).

It's been doing that same Western you posted in the spring/summer for a while so that would be my guess.

She will likely continue doing 7N from PC until Star takes over in August then she is expected to do 3/4's, I assume from south Florida. Check for releases next week (late TUE, early WED like this week).

It should still be doing 7N in June 2025. It is expected to switch to 3/4's when Star takes over in August 2025.

I won't go into detail but I can definitely relate to this. It's also why I post so much on cruise forums.

Everyone has different preferences and things that matter to them, that's what makes cruising great. The CD doesn't matter to us anymore like they used to but if it matters to you, nothing wrong with that.

We had done nothing but Oasis class for so long (except Radiance in Alaska in 2018) that we made it a point to go out on the helipad on Indy in 2022 for sail away (normally we barely pay attention to it). We had a nice long horn battle with Mariner who was leaving PC just before us. At least I got a nice view of Wonder's from the bridge.

See my response to the post you quoted if you didn't.

Ports shmorts. Come on... you just sail for Sorrento's with your son. 🤣

The issue with Wonder is that it is likely doing a few more months of 7N’s until Star takes over at PC & then it will be doing 3/4 short cruises so it fits into multiple release categories. Check back next week.

I don't see that as likely. Star will be doing 7N, Adventure 6/8's, and Utopia will likely be doing 3/4's. If they put a 4th ship there it would be far more likely to be Voyager class or smaller, IMO.

Set the app to the current sailing and you can see the current entertainment as if you were on the ship.

Here's the release schedule... https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2025_2026/2025-2026_Deployment_Opening_Schedule.pdf

It varies greatly by ship. I have seen both scenarios. I've may have also had to make it operational by emptying the grounds myself on more than one occasion.

Not sure who that benefits but you are of course entitled to your opinion.

For some people, apparently it's relaxing. I'll use my pool deck example again... I want no parts of sitting on a crowded pool deck but obviously tons of people find that relaxing/enjoyable. Personally, I only want access to the CL during HH so I can pop in and check out the snacks. I enjoy some of them. As long as I can get 2 seats, I don't really care if it's crowded or not. If not for the snacks, I wouldn't go during HH.

This.

Some people enjoy relaxing in a lounge. I could ask why people sit on a crowded pool deck or see Broadway shows that I would find horribly boring... but I don't because, again, different people like different things.