Matt8392

Thanks for the info. I think I used the wrong word when I said I booked a "suite." I thought that all rooms onboard the cruise ship are referred to as "suites." I think I realize now that "suite" is actually a specific type of room that is larger and costs more. I did not book such a "suite." I booked a normal stateroom. So I'm assuming that means I don't have access to the perks you described such as dining in the Coastal Kitchen or access to the Suite Lounge.

Thanks for the info. I think I used the wrong word when I said I booked a "suite." I thought that all rooms onboard the cruise ship are referred to as "suites." I think I realize now that "suite" is actually a specific type of room that is larger and costs more. I did not book such a "suite." I booked a normal stateroom. So I'm assuming that means I don't have access to the perks you described such as dining in the Coastal Kitchen or access to the Suite Lounge.

Thanks for the info. I think I used the wrong word when I said I booked a "suite." I thought that all rooms onboard the cruise ship are referred to as "suites." I think I realize now that "suite" is actually a specific type of room that is larger and costs more. I did not book such a "suite." I booked a normal stateroom. So I'm assuming that means I don't have access to the perks you described such as dining in the Coastal Kitchen or access to the Suite Lounge.

My family and I will be going on our first ever cruise in November 2024. We're taking the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas leaving from Miami on November 17 for 7 days and calling at Coco Cay, San Juan, and Saint Marteen. We booked an ocean view suite with a balcony. We will be traveling with our child (18 months old at the time of the cruise). I'm confused about what is included for free in the price of our cruise, and what costs additional money onboard. Ever since booking our cruise, Royal Caribbean has been sending me emails every few days asking if I want to buy various beverage or meal packages or shore excursions. For example, I'm seeing offers to buy a "Deluxe Beverage Package" with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a "Refreshment Package", a "Classic soda package", and an "Evian water package." My family doesn't drink alcohol and has no need for the Deluxe Beverage Package. We don't drink lots of sugary sodas, either, so we will probably just plan on drinking mostly water onboard our cruise. Will we have to pay for the Evian water package, or is there free drinking water available aboard the ship? I'm assuming that, like on an airplane, you can't drink the water out of the tap in the suites? I thought that food is included in the price of the cruise, so I'm confused what the "Unlimited Dining Package" and "3 Night Dining Package" offers for sale are about. When I booked the tour, it asked me what time I wanted for our dinner. There were only two choices: 5 pm and 7:30 pm. I chose 5 pm because we have a baby. Are we now locked into that 5 pm time for dinner every day about the ship? How flexible is it if we want to eat at a slightly later time? For Perfect Day at CocoCay, I'm seeing offers on sale for Hideaway Beach Club, Coco Beach Club, Thrill Waterpark, etc. Is anything at CocoCay free? Is it possible to just spend the day at CocoCay and not pay for any of these things? Is there free drinking water at CocoCay or do I have to pay for that too? When we call in San Juan and Saint Marteen, are you free to do whatever you want when you disembark the ship? Can you explore those destinations on your own? Is it up to you whether you want to pay for one of the shore excursions that Royal Caribbean wants to sell you? If you purchase one of Royal Caribbean's shore excursions, does it include transportation to and from the ship? I'm interested in the Old San Juan City Tour, but it says Restriction Minimum age 3 years. Since my child will be only 18 months, does that mean we can't take him? Even if I'm wearing him on a baby carrier? When you call in Bahamas and Saint Marteen, do you have to go through a border control process and get your passport stamped? How long does that process usually take? How long does it usually take for everyone to disembark from the ship? Is it very slow? Are the shows aboard the ship free or do you have to pay for them? I don't see any options to pay for on-ship entertainment like the waterparks, so does that mean they are free and included in the price of the cruise? I read that Royal Caribbean cruises have a childcare service where we can leave our child. Do I need to book that ahead of time? I don't see that as an option to pay for on the Manage my Cruise section of the website. Will we be able to buy diapers onboard the cruise? Will we be able to get a crib for our suite? Will we be able to get a diaper pail? Who do I contact about these? Do I need to request them ahead of the cruise, or once I've boarded the ship? Are compact, foldable strollers allowed onboard the ship at no extra charge? Is it convenient to move about the ship pushing a stroller?