New to RC and have many questions

[AK Dreaming]

I'm a Platinum NCL cruiser, but they don't have anything out of Miami that fits into my nieces limited time out of school, so I wanted to try RC as I've heard many good reviews.  I do have a many questions and would appreciate any info.  

1.  If you don't pick a dining time, can you still use the MDR?

2.  Are there many places open for lunch besides MDR?  We do not usually use the buffet.

3.  Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi? 

4.  It will be a short weekend cruise during Football season, do they show all the games?

5.  Are there 24 hour restaurants? If not, how late are non buffet and non room services food options available?

6.  How does the drink package work? On NCL we just use our room key and everything is covered? Is there an extra card and a limited amount of drinks?

I'm sure I'll have more but thank you in advance for any info.

 

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, AK Dreaming said:

1.  If you don't pick a dining time, can you still use the MDR?

2.  Are there many places open for lunch besides MDR?  We do not usually use the buffet.

4.  It will be a short weekend cruise during Football season, do they show all the games?

Yes.

Depends on the ship - yes.

Games shown depend on the ship - most popular ones will be shown.

[Merion_Mom]

1.  You must book SOMETHING for dining.  Your choices will be:  main seating, second seating, My Time Dining.

 

2. Yes, but the venues depend on the ship.

 

3. Coke products only.

 

4. Usually the 'big' ones.

 

5. Room service is 24 hours a day. Buffet is far from 24 hours. The rest of the answer depends on the ship.  The bigger the ship, the more late night options.

 

6. Same general idea. The package includes (out of Miami)  anything up to and including $13 per drink.  No limit on drinks.  If you go over $13, you are only charged the difference + 18%