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Sailing on Vision first cruise out of Baltimore May 11.  Does anyone know if Suite Concierge Jamie will be staying with Vision?

Too funny.  A yes to that question would put me in the Guinness Book of World Records.
I’m way way older than I hopefully sound but probably not wiser. Closer to being Great Grandma than new Mom. Again, thanks for the info.

Good info from the Garden State.  Do you know if the app questtionnaire is different from the website version? Royal is notorious for not updating website info.  I’m happy to wait until it’s ready on the app but just get a tad nervous about app malfunctioning when needed. That’s why I’ve probably wasted paper with hard copy of everything.     

If you go to the Royal Caribbean website and search Health Questionnaire, you can print it out. It’s at least a workaround if the app is being stubborn. It’s very similar to the one you used to fill out at the pier.  We plan to fill this out right before checkin as a “just in case” backup.

Will do!  Representative didn’t know.  Suggested I email my question so they could “research” and get me an answer.  Currently waiting for a response.

Recent Enchantment deck plan on Royal website indicates 2 twin beds that may be combine to Royal King.  Everywhere else OS on Enchantment described as Queen size.  Anyone know for sure? My last resort is the dreaded wait time on the phone.

Don’t know for sure, but my guess is that we can buy lunch but it won’t be covered by the UDP.  The letter of the law is lunch on “sea days.” Wouldn’t it be great if it were included! Hope someone can give us the answer!

We actually have made our list.  Fortunately we will also have the luxury of a Concierge on this cruise and will email her as we get closer to our sailing date.  I’ve always tried to be a  do it yourself kind of person, but asking our Concierge make reservations is the best option.  Thanks for the reminder!

Biker, you’re the best!  Reservations now off the worry list.  Back to my pre cruise happy place.

We purchased the Ultimate Dinner Package, but the Cruise Planner won’t let me make a reservation.  It keeps wanting to charge me.  I also called the number on the App and a Human told me I had to wait until I got onboard. Since Chops is my only option on Enchantment, I’m concerned I won’t be able to get in at a reasonable time if at all. Advice is most welcome!

One thing I know for certain is that Royal can be consistently inconsistent.  We are just so happy to be going on a cruise that we are content to go with the flow.  After we board we’ll head straight to Chops. If that doesn’t work, we’ll either grab a sandwich at the Park Cafe or head upstairs to the WJ.  I’m confident we won’t starve.  My goals for this cruise are fresh air and relaxation. Ommmm…..

Sounds like a plan!😀 Thanks!

20 minutes ago, BND said:

There were a couple of reports in the last couple of months that the MDR was open for lunch on boarding day.  Someone on the current cruise said it was not open when they boarded this past Friday.  It seems to vary.  The WJ and Park Cafe are definitely both open for lunch.  

I appreciate your response.  We won’t count on it and will also enjoy the first day enthusiasm of passengers in the Windjammer.  I did a little Googling and found some references to turning first day Main Dining Room lunch and carry on luggage drop off into a Key benefit.  We’ll see.  I’m sure Royal will continue to tweak their procedures as they re-up to increasing capacity. Hey, we’re cruising again!

Do guests have a choice between the Windjammer and the Main Dining Room for lunch after boarding?

Thanks so much for answering!

Has Baltimore changed the boarding process so that passengers get sea passes in their rooms or are they still given at the check in counter?

Loved the pictures!  I like that the Beach Club is capacity limited.  Lunch menu is also appealing.  A nice Coco Cay option and way more affordable than a Cabana!  Hoping the April weather cooperates.

Thanks.  Good to know and will plan accordingly.

Is there a lunch area, location, or beach reserved for Suite passengers on Coco Cay as there is a beach on Labadee?

Oops misread Enchantment Deck Plan. No depth perception. One thing I am sure of is that the only specialty restaurant left is Chops.  We will miss Izumi and Giovanni’s.  Only 2nd time on Enchantment.  

Enchantment with small CL where Izumis was. DL is below in Viking Crown. Usually like Freedom Class.

Got both bases covered for next cruise, Suite and D+, also pretty much a non drinker. One does it.  My vouchers will likely be used for coffee at Lattitudes and bottled water. Just curious as to how it was all going to work. Royal has been consistently inconsistent over the years and Covid certainly threw in a monkey wrench. Over the years different ships and staffs have also varied in strict or lax enforcement regarding drink menus vs a more liberal policy.  Will report back after the cruise. Fingers crossed for uncrowded, relaxing lounge experience.  I make it a practice not to invalidate anyone else’s experience or point of view.  Mine may be different.

Yes.  Brand new and not yet in effect.  I have no clue how it will be implemented. If you get a chance, check out the Royal Crown and Anchor page for the recent updates.  Not the laundry list of benefits but the advertised enhancements.  No clarity on D+ and vouchers in their about to be restored admission to Concierge Lounge.

You are right.  Royal did say there would no longer be overflow for lounges.  Just thinking about the logistics of sorting out who’s who for drinks if crowding not an issue.   It will be interesting to see if staff has to sort out who is a suite passenger vs D+ in the the Concierge Lounge for drinks. Cruise Cards for both will work in the magic door. To order a drink,  “Show us your Cruise Card.”  Kinda cringy.  Hope it’s not the case but not really vested in the outcome.

My question was actually premature. The website recently updated member benefits.  Effective this month, I believe 3/16, D+ have been invited back to the Concierge Lounge.  It will be interesting to see how it’s working out as we are cruising in April.  Unless, of course, things change again.