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Thank you so much! It was my dh that told me this last night so I just printed what you sent me now and brining home. What a big help! Thank you!

Oh, I hope you are having a fabulous cruise and please post any pictures you have! What kind of cabin are you in? I thought Diamond got 4 drinks total each for the cruise. Is it really 8 drinks a day between the two of us because I AM the drinker between my dh and me and he would be fine with 4-8 drinks a day (beer or an occasional bloody mary) but I was going to get us both the drink package because I thought I needed to do so. But I'm guessing because we are in the same cabin that will have to be done anyway. Enjoy every moment!

I'm Diamond, haven't sailed RCCL since 2018 (but now booked Odyssey) and usually sail NCL (Platinum) but I'm honestly asking why you would take a cruise just to reach the Diamond status. I don't really see any perk in being Diamond with exception of maybe getting into a lounge. Diamond on RCCL doesn't even get you a free specialty meal.

Odyssey. Just put the deposit down today LOL Go us! LOL

Yes, I love the planning too. What ship are you sailing.

Thank you. I guess in 2018 we just booked two separate meals. A lot will change in 17 months so I'll wait and see and hoping for the best but prepared to run and get our dining once onboard.

Thank you. I had hoped to purchase during the sale and just watch prices but at least I know it's not "me" LOL

Thank you very much, again LOL. I will try this out. Wow, thank you. On NCL, we get two specialty meals as Platinum. Thank you. Yes, I looked on youtube with my dh but I told him last night that I'll look on CC because they have everything and all the comments LOL I'll be watching for updates, like you 🙂

Hi. My cruise isn't until April 2025, and when I try to add beverages/dining, it says "amazing experiences coming soon". Am I too early? I just put the deposit down this morning. Thank you.

I havent sailed Royal since 2018 and am I correct that those that have specialty restaurant meals purchased cannot prebook? Wow! That is really behind the times! I remember 25 years ago, getting on Royal ships and running to restaurants while my dh ran to spa with our then little kids. In 2018, we traveled with extended family and didnt do specialties other than two nights and I cant remember but guess we ran and booked once on board. We prebook with NCL and booking dates open by status and suites. Hope this changes soon because I plan to buy UDP for each night of our cruise. Thank you for this thread. I will be following.

Thank you soo much! I loved the video and just showed my dh. We love the aft cabins too! Use to always sail on the Navigator and Explorer in the aft corner cabins. They were huge! Did the Odyssey aft cabin vibrate going into port? I do hope my bed is by the balcony. Do you have any pictures from the ship or comments or suggestions. I cant find too much ship information. Pros and cons?

Hi. This will be my first time sailing back with Royal since 2018 and we booked Odyssey for April 2025. The last balcony 4D in the absolute aft is 12726, which I booked today, however it sits under the suite lounge. While I do have almost 2 years to watch other 4D aft balconies become available, today I booked 12726. First, how do I find out if the bed is by the balcony? In doing a search about the Odyssey, I can't find too may pictures on CC, only online. I don't find too many reviews either. Is above due to the fact that it isn't sailing in US at this time? I'm wondering if there will be much noise in my cabin with the suite lounge above me (although thinking it will be carpeted) and other negatives. Also, my dh and I are Diamond on RCCL. Do we get any specialty restaurants due to being Diamond? We are getting one specialty dinner with the TA booking. We have been to Labadee but not CoCo Cay and thinking about booking the private area there and making sure we can do it if not in a suite. My TA has us in a group rate, which is over $1K less than RCCL site and we will be leaving from NJ, which the port is only about 20 minutes from my home so figured we will give the Odyssey a try since it will be April/Spring break and we don't have to worry about flights (although I LOVED the Allure with the neighborhoods but Oasis class will be leaving out of Florida). Thank you very much!

Thank you very much! That would be perfect.

Hi. Does anyone have the RCCL Visa card and used the points for OBC? I'm asking since I would like to convert the points to OBC and then asking how I can go ahead and purchase the alcohol package once I have that OBC. Thank you.

Yes. Thank you. I appreciate this information.

Yes, thank you. I'm an experienced cruiser but not so much with RCCL (although we sailed a ton when kids smaller). I know the drink prices vary but wanted a guideline and your post has really helped. Doing this now. Thanks.

Thank you all. Odyssey in February or April.

Hi. I'm trying to figure out cruise comparisons NCL vs RCCL and cannot find the cost of the Ultimate Drink Package for RCCL if I don't have a cruise booked. Can anyone please help me out. Also, if you have any experience with the RCCL card and points and have used for booking, upgrades or buying the drink package with it that would be helpful too. Thank you so much.

Hi. Is it possible to purchase the alcohol package with OBC from bith the TA and CCL give us or do we need to purchase on ship? Does it ever go on sale? Doing four nights on Freedom. Thank you.

Hi. Are there land based casinos that partner with Carnival that I should call to see if we can get any discounts. We frequent AC. Thank you.

Im sorry you are all in this predicament. I wasnt aware of what was going on and took this picture this morning from my office.

Thank you. I was on the Joy less than a month ago, you would think I would remember LOL

Wow, that stinks and thank you for the correct names of the ships. I updated the Topic to reflect correctly.

Hi. Both ships came under the VZ and have been in this position, and now with a helicopter hoovering over, since at least 8 am. This is the view from my office. Thank you.

LOL, yes. Thank you. I, too, would absolutely book there again. I missed cruising. It was our first one since pandemic. Will be booking another soon 🙂