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The Lawn Club Grill is our favorite restaurant. Dinner is much better then lunch and you should try it. Tuscan has the best view but food isn't great IMO. Murano worth trying.

We have been on the Silhouette and Reflection multiple times. We sail in a suite and have refillable bath gels, soap and conditioner in bathroom. Also we get some toiletries. Bring your own if fussy. We love the ship. Our favorite restaurant is the lawn club grill. But we do Murano and Tuscan also. You should try le petite chef once also. Best to take a package. We do not like sushi so that for us is a pass. Service on the ship previously has been great. We will be sailing on her in January, so hope all continues to be excellent. If you can swing it, a suite is great-even try move up. The experience in Michaels club (retreat) excellent, so are the other perks. Enjoy your cruise.

Yes. And all of the port stops. Of course all poised pictures including boarding. It was an evening activity going from photographer to photographer. Many years ago we got hard copies, but it took up all of the room in my carry-on! LOL In addition, as long as a person from the stateroom who purchased the package was in a picture, they all were included in the package. Never had any issues. Last time I purchased any package was about 1 1/2 years ago.

We typically purchase the unlimited photo package. Now might have modified to a certain amount. We get pics on a website from Royal. Typically when we arrive home we are emailed the access codes. We download the pics and make a home album from an outside vendor. We decided which pics we want to include in the album. When it was unlimited, a great bargain. Still a good bargain if you want to purchase more then a handful of pictures. Wonderful memories.

Wow! On it for free when the Quantum class first came out. The line was horrible- IMO not worth it! However if "free" and no line- why not?

Chops 150 Central Park Izumi Hibachi Jamies Ok- but if you really are used to great Italian food- it is more like the Olive Garden.

NCL has tiny cabins for solo cruisers, but a shared "living room" Some singles enjoy that. But IMO Royal has so much more to offer I would choose that line. The Horrible pool crowding on NCL is very bad unless you are in the Haven on a newer ship. But everyone has their priorities. Enjoy your cruise

That really wasn’t fair to you. They should have opened up a specialty restaurant as compensation. That surely should also be for suite guests if luminae was closed for embarkation lunch

I remember when smoking was banned in Restaurants and clubs. People initially were horrified that business would decrease. However that didn't happen and perhaps the healthier environment benefits staff and patrons.

Why funny --- true facts? Scary.

Again not how I remember it. I certainly wouldn’t substitute a lunch in a specialty restaurant. The menu different and typically costs much less. If things have changed will if we want pay for lunches

Never had a problem. Will advise in January after my cruise. I expect no change. Just had the unlimited package on the apex in march and it included all dinners and lunch. Sky suite

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Ships sail full. Cannot get a decent cabin if you wait. Specialty restaurants really booked up. Prices have risen sharply. By observation

Not all special restaurants open daily for lunch

Yes lunch included- Perhaps you cannot read the fine print. Under the heading Highlights. Have had it previously, familiar with how it works- IMO worth it.

We went on a cruise to alaska in August many years ago. It was wonderful. Actually very warm except when we went to the glaciers. Wore light spring clothes. I purchased winter gear from a sporting goods store, never used it! I want to go again as because of global warming the glaciers are now much smaller then before. Many interesting excursions . You should go.

The non smoking ban in the Casino's hasn't hurt celebrity, royals sister cruise line. It will not hurt Royal either. I feel sorry for the staff that has to work in the Casino. The smoke moves all over the ship and on the other side of the Casino- We don't go in the Casino and perhaps would if no smoking was the rule.

Never stayed in that cabin, however typically those areas are a steward work/staircase and storage area. We move away from them because of possible noise from early or late room service.

Sometimes a lunch is offered. However it isn't the same. Might be cheaper- Our favorite spec restaurant.

In a sky suite.

I have it! Silhouette Jan 2 - 9 night cruise!

We truly enjoy both ships. If not in a suite, choose a cabin mid-ship with cabins above and below. Try also a cabin that doesn't have an employee access staircase across from you. We prefer the Silhouette and Reflection. Have done glass blowing on other S class ships, but really enjoy the lawn club grill and porch which are only available on the Silhouette and Reflection. Enjoy your cruise.

We enjoy the true suite sun deck on the Oasis class ships. Not all in the sun which IMO is horrible and not for those concerned about skin CA and wrinkles. Will never use them. On the Oasis class ships, you have a full bar, and with the exception of the Oasis, a hot tub. The Oasis has a water feature- a shower. Some shaded areas to sit and relax. Also the few free cabanas are wonderful. Our last sailing on the Oasis had the best bartender. She was terrific went around to people to ask the if they would like anything. Hope to repeat this August.