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If you are unable to secure a reservation ahead of time or even once on board, make sure to get on a waitlist. Several times, my husband and I have cancelled the day before, especially if the reservation is toward the end of the cruise. Sometimes, we just feel too stuffed to eat another big...

Looking forward to your report - sounds like you are doing a lot of juggling with three couples, but you appear to be doing it admirably and I'm sure you are going to have a blast. Following along since I also don't see a lot of information on Southern Caribbean cruises - we have one scheduled...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts - my husband and I were on this cruise as well. We had a great time, but I would rank it below our DCL cruises. Those have been in concierge however, so not sure whether it's fair to compare the service and special touches. However, the Rhine Food & Wine was a...

I have a friend who recently traveled to Alaska on Royal Caribbean with her 18-year old daughter. I had never been on RC, but told my friend about the 18-20 society on Disney. They had previously been on DCL when their kids were quite a bit younger. When she returned, I asked her if her daughter...

Just sharing my experience from earlier this year - I called Shoreside Concierge when I realized that I had missed changing the auto selection of late dining to early dining. Oops. By that time, we had already been booked for several months. They placed a call to the dining team who was able to...

We have never worried about the toll costs - we just let the rental car company charge us when they receive their bill. Probably the less you have to worry about scrounging up change coming from the UK, the less stressed out you will be. For kids that age, Kennedy Space Center will be loads of...

Never have I ever managed to stay awake for an entire showing of a PremEAR at Sea. Yawn! Never have I ever played Disney Uncharted Adventure on the Wish - Last December, Concierge host said it would be frustrating due to the number of bugs still to be worked out. Never have I ever done pin...

I wouldn't stress out about Aqua Mouse on Day 1 if the lines are too long. Don't let it take up valuable Day 1 time when there is so much to wander around and look at. We were on the Wish in December - it was cruise #12 for us. We eventually went on the Aqua Mouse on Nassau day shortly after it...

Just a quick clarification in case anyone is picturing something different. Just like Flossbolna said, they are round showers with a partial opening. Yes, other spa-goers can see you - but it's not a "scrub and shampoo" type of shower. No one is in there washing up. It is just spraying water of...

We have never used the hot tubs in the rainforest room on the Dream class. It's all about the heated tile loungers on the four original ships - there may have been some napping (and...ahem...snoring) involved. And then hopping into the various saunas to try the dry vs moist heat and then to the...

We have sailed concierge on all five ships. I love them all, but it's a world apart on the Wish. Honestly, you hardly ever have to leave that beautiful lounge. The hot food kitchen, the full bar with multiple bartenders, the outdoor space and views - the only thing I didn't like was the...

Agree with most posters - as a mother, a cruise is a lot less stressful on the family than going to the parks. After so many days of the run, run, run at the parks and the shepherding/planning/stress of meal times, a cruise is a blessing and would allow everyone to relax and have everything...

Usually in Nassau, they will be open for brunch. Don't lose hope. If nothing else, ask to be on a waiting list for your preferred lunch day if no availability shows in the app. I would be surprised if you aren't able to get a reservation, especially on a 7 night cruise. Even people who have had...

So interesting to hear of everyone's experiences. I, too, must confess that on some cruises I wondered why one greeting at the start of the cruise warranted a gratuity. On our cruise last month, however, we interacted with the head server even more than the assistant server - and also saw him...

I also echo that if you are interested in knowing about the beverage tastings or have specific questions that may affect what you include in your letter, just give Shoreside Concierge a phone call about a week before you are due to send the letter. Then draft your letter (I always put my...

There were printed menus in December - for all times of day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They changed many items daily. Maybe around 4-5 choices for each meal, and all that we tried were VERY good. Note that there is also the availability of "grab and go" items throughout the day just as on...

I'm unsure whether you will be able to get one of the Castaway Club lanyards for a first-time cruiser - but, I always see really cute ones for sale in the gift shops. Although they are not free, they are cute and colorful and would be a nice non-Castaway Club souvenir. When we have taken...

I found that I had taken a photo of the wine list - I hope this answers your question, but again..... the actual wines on the cart differed. If you like mixed drinks, I highly recommend letting the bartenders on staff make you a surprise cocktail that they think you might like. Nearly every...

There was a printed wine list in the Wish concierge lounge in early December when we sailed. However, the wines that were actually available on the wine cart in the lounge during the 5-10pm offerings differed from what was on the list. I believe most of them were very common wines. For instance...

Also interested - we will be onboard at the end of February.