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Are there any tips past cruisers can share about the NCL Sun - what shows do they have, are there any special spots on the ship, any can't miss activities? 

I learn more on these boards than I do from any guide-book and some of my favorite cruise memories were made based on the suggestions of past cruisers.  Thanks in advance for sharing your ideas.  

I'm trying to determine how much the price is discounted for advance purchase to see whether to wait and use my on-board credit. It is listed as $55/day in my cruise planner. Does anyone know the current price per day on-board?

On the Oasis only the 8pm dining was available. MTD and early dining were all full. Fortunately there were 10:30 and 10pm shows available. If not I would have been very upset because seeing the shows are a big part of my cruise experience.

This is my first time on a large ship & I'll admit that I'm feeling very overwhelmed at having to book my dates and times for shows. On all my previous cruises it has been the simple - you eat early you go to the show late format. Having to select which night to see which show at what time seems daunting to me.

How do you approach the process of planning out what to see when? How do you make sure you have time to see them all scheduling them around your meal times? How do you know how long the shows will be so that they finish up in time to make your 8 pm dinner (or when your 8 pm dinner will finish so you can see the late show)?

Any tips would be appreciate so I can relax and enjoy the planning process. I check the web-site daily to see if it's "time" to book them yet.

Thanks so much. Now I am really getting excited.

The last time I sailed RCL was in 2004 (my Cruise Critic logon info was so old I couldn't remember it anymore) so I have a few questions. Please help this old-timer get back in the swing of things......

1) Does RCL let you bring on a case of water at embarkation?

2) Is the Main Dining Room open for lunch on embarkation day?

3) Is lobster & steak still free without an up-charge in the Main Dining Room on formal nights?

4) Are the specialty restaurants half-price the first night of sailing? (I thought I read this in a review but it may have been a one-time thing where they had a special offer.)

5) Is the food in the Cafe Promenade free?

6) How soon are the entertainment options available online to make reservations for the shows?

7) For those with late dining do you go to the shows before or after your dinner seating?

Thanks to all the Cruise Critics who are always so helpful in responding.