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5 minutes ago, twangster said:

Unless you are Pinnacle, then definitely maybe.  

Nope - just lowly Diamond Plus. 🙂

7 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

No, with the exception of the Sky Junior Suite on Icon class

Thanks!

If you are in a junior suite, are you allowed to use the suite lounge?

I miss the 2x a day service. Can definitely do without it, but it is super nice to come back mid-day or whenever and have the bed made and again in the evening after taking a shower, etc. and having things tidied up.  We aren't very needy and practically never ask for anything extra, so it wouldn't take the attendant probably more than 10 minutes in our room.  I realize others with children, etc., would take longer.  However, I would definitely like to see the 2x daily come back - although I'm sure it won't!

Yes, I guess we will just make our own "formal night".  I realize it is no longer designated as such, but thought someone might know which night was actually designated in the planner.  Just trying to make dinner plans as we will have 3 children along and need to plan accordingly.  Thanks for your answers.  I'll keep looking!

Just wondering which night "formal night" would be on the 4-night Independence of the Seas cruise going to CocoCay (Day 2) and Nassau (Day 3).  The sea day is the last day (4), and typically "formal night" is not the last night, but....I wasn't sure on this one.  Can anyone clue me in???

20 minutes ago, cw2go said:

You can't reserve times/days until you board if you buy a package.

Can book in the cruise planner and select day/time if you book each specialty restaurant individually. 

 

Patty

That's what I thought.  The same way on Royal Caribbean.  I just wanted to make sure.  Thanks!

If you have purchased a dining package, can you reserve dining times before boarding?  If so, how?  Do you have to call or can you do it online?

Where does Celebrity Beyond dock in Puerto Plata?

Same here!  For a July cruise.  Made me dig out the paperwork to make sure I hadn't missed something.  Whew!

Are there any "regular" balconies on IOTS?  Or, are they all infinite balconies and suites?

Thank you all so much for the suggestions - I love them all!!  

My husband and I have purchased the cruise for us, our daughter, her husband and their 9-year old son and our son, his wife and their two daughters - ages 7 and 3.  We're going to "reveal" it to them on Christmas, but the cruise is not actually until next July (2023) when school is out.  So, plenty of time to change plans if needed.  And, we ALWAYS book refundable for sure.  Too many unknowns for us with aging parents, etc.

Thanks again for your help!  And, keep the suggestions coming!!!

Yes, maybe I wasn't very clear...

We are giving the cruise as a Christmas gift but not actually going on the cruise until next year.  So, plenty of time to prepare (or back out if they want).  I was just looking for creative ways to "give the gift".

So, I know I've read on here different ways folks have surprised their families with cruises for Christmas, but I can't seem to find the threads right away.  I'd love to hear how some of you have done this if you'd be willing to share!

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

You can also confirm your selection once on board with the Loyalty Ambassador. Some things may not be available, like juices, while others get substituted, like wines - RCI calls it supply chain issues.

Thank you for the information!

Just now, Biker19 said:

Close - officially they say they need about that much warning to get your selections.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.  We let a whole bowl of fruit just sit there on our last cruise.  Just wanted to try to pick something we would actually use.

Just now, Biker19 said:

No, you can't - RCI did away with that when they "enhanced" the web site a few years ago. You have to call.

Ok, thanks.  I guess that explains why I couldn't figure it out!  We are sailing in 11 days.  Is it too late to call?

I know there is a way to select your welcome aboard gift, but I'm having trouble figuring it out.  Who can help me?  We are Diamond Plus.

I thought maybe the concierge might be able to do it before we board if I emailed them.  I really had no idea as I have never used them for this service before.   We were just behind some folks at Izumi on the first day on Oddessy a couple of weeks ago and it seemed to take FOREVER to make their reservations for the week.  Just trying to avoid that, if possible.  But, no worries, we will be on a cruise and that's all that matters.  Everything else will work itself out.  I may try to e-mail the concierge just to see what they say.  Thanks for the comments!

8 minutes ago, panoramaofthepast said:

We have the UDP on Oasis in June. I was told by a C & A rep that the ship would make our reservation for the first night wherever they chose; we would need to set up the other nights once we were on board. 

That's what I thought.  But, I was wondering if maybe the Diamond Concierge could help with this either beforehand or after boarding.  It seemed to be a nightmare for people standing in line on boarding day scheduling their reservations on Oddessy last month.  

28 minutes ago, orville99 said:

You can still make specialty dining reservations pre cruise, you just have to pay for them when you reserve them. When we book pre cruise, we only make the reservation for one person to lock in the date and time, and then add the others to it once we are onboard.

We purchased the Ultimate Dining Package.  Does that still apply?

1 hour ago, chiguy67 said:

They can make your reservation once your on board but not before.

Thank you!

Since dining reservations can only be made once onboard now, is it possible for the Diamond Concierge to be of any help with this either beforehand or once onboard?  If so, does anyone have the e-mail for the Diamond Concierge on Symphony, please?

6 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Looks like Mangrove Beach 

 

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/curryqq-mangrove-beach-corendon-curacao-all-inclusive-resort/

 

I see corendon Hotel in the picture I took

Thanks!

On 2/4/2022 at 9:27 AM, ticketsunlimited said:

Agree 100%. By the time you finally get the numbers to work you have touched them more than a normal elevator. And yes we have been whacked by the quick closing doors a few times. 

What is the name of the resort?