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It is always so sad the first time I hear "you're at XX ..." and for me I always seem to miss 10 and sometimes 11. LOL

I have had it go both ways. Most times I was able to use my Cheers at the coffee shop for an iced latte. One time I had to pay cash. Both times I was charged a little extra port taxes (bc we were back in our homeport). I thought maybe the one time I had to pay cash was because it was passed the cutoff for the day (which I think is 6am), and that was one time that were delayed getting off the ship, so likely hanging around longer.

If you really want the 5th day, then Elation. I love the fantasy class ships, but I love Liberty as well. It does have two extra (free) lunch venues as well - the bbq on the top deck of lido buffet, and Mongolian Wok. If those don't matter, then price and/or location should prevail.

Not me personally, but I have read about college kids that spend a lot of time cruising. They take online classes and do their classwork/homework before lunch and enjoy the rest of the day/evening.

Where are the gates that you can walk out of? I've only been once, and it's been a few years. Going back in June!