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Alas - they will be (eventually) putting in a Wonderland. Here is my 2 cents on that in picture format.

That is a snag-able price - it is also a lot of fun - you likely will NOT regret it.

I like your style @seadog - I do the same - last cruise we were one, the couple we were with couldn't get their iPhone to pull up the docs...Me, I WHIP OUT MY... papers and sail through...

Go to customer services on one of your many trips past that area and pick one up...

...Working in IT for the last 40 years...yo over estimate the RCI IT department...

Motto: Don't be a Richard

yes - to all 3 having beds next to the door

Snagged ours (by luck) for $68. Waiting and trying to 'time it" is hard...Buy it and if it goes down, cancel the order and buy the lower cost one...

We did it early this year. (Harmony OTS) Paid $62 per head!!! (That is a great price) Even at that price and having taken full advantage of all the club had to offer while we were there. (10 am - 4 pm for us...) I think even at $62 if you could find it, it would be a hard pass. There is just so much available on the island for FREE. Plus, as you are in the club, you can't really go out and investigate other beaches and venues. (You CAN go freely around the island but then you are NOT at the club you paid for....) Yes, you get lobster for lunch...but frankly, mine was so overcooked and ill-presented is was laughable... Save the monies for the casino or tipping you staff. My 2 cents - YMMV

Would that early check in time apply to "Junior Suites"? (If it matters, we are Diamond as well)

We had to get ours replace about 4 days in due to the delamination...

It does indeed show that BUT...just click on it anyway and it will take you to the price page.

...I know the routine...try back tomorrow - it will change...

11 am. We have had unannounced 'delays' in getting actually docked at port. (One mile off shore...) One time it was about 8 am before the started letting folks off. Bummer Trust me when I say that it is in the Ships best interest to get cruisers OFF the boat ASAP as they have a double crap ton of activities to complete before they can let the next batch on. A one hour delay getting off can be a 1-2 hour delay getting on... I know that flying 'right now' is super expensive - but anymore, we do not like to see how close we can make it...It just adds stress that you usually start thinking about it on day 2 - NOT A VACAITION ACTIVITY

There is not short cut or quick fix. Book a 2-3 night and call it done.

Just checked in on the DBP for the Oct 14 sailing on the Allure...Imaging my surprise - not even some MADE UP MATH discount program to tempt you... Glad we are Diamond and can try out other options that look more like pay as you go with a free 4 drink kicker... RCI - you have failed.

I am a fan of BUy and cancel when the price drops...

Yup! Dropped to $67.99 PP / PD. Not bad considering the one we cancelled was at $73 pp/pd

The Cucumber Martini is to die for - SO GOOD

...haters gonna hate...

One thing you LIKED about CATS and one thing you did NOT like about CATS...

Thanks! As I was trolling...I found the answer from Another_Critic

We did the CocoCay Beach club a few months back...My thoughts... It was nice and it was a tad bit of an upscale from what is offered out everywhere else on the island. We paid a REALLY cheap price for it it it was an easy choice for a "Lets try it" (We paid $62 per person) The private lunch was good but having been on the island several time before and NOT at the club...The lunches are good everywhere - and at no cost. Service was slow at the beach club - major downer... (If you want faster service, you need to wear a bikini...😜) Overall, we decided NOT to do it again - even if we could get it at $62 bucks again. As others have said, there is plenty of free stuff that is super awesome, in the shade and close to drinks... Pro Tip: Find a spot and camp there for TWO hours. Don't get to attached to it. Then move to another area and try it out, repeat every 2+ hours...You get different vibes everywhere you go...AND it's all good

In the past and even as recent as a few months ago...I typically could start the check in process at about 90 days out. We are sitting at 61 days out and our sailing is still not open for check-in. (They will however still take our money for drinks and excursions... 😁) What's up or did I miss something...

{Wink} I heard that CATS will be extended ANOTHER 5 years...