About the dining, we tried several times to pick a dining time and a specially restaurant only to be denied by the RCC site saying that its not available at this time. Is anyone else having these issues or am I just that computer illiterate? Thanks..... and we are so looking forward to this trip....

From the RCCL website on the Jewel of Seas Restaurants.

•Specialty restaurants Chops Grille steakhouse and Portofino Italian restaurant, where for one low cover charge you can choose any items off the menu from appetizer to dessert*

We have dined at both and prefer Chops - we think the crab cakes, onion soup, braised short rib, Filet mignon, and Red Velvet cake are all excellent.

As for selecting a dining time - On the Freedom in November is was all my time dining where you eat when you want and with who you want but maybe this cruise is different. The wait was usually less than 15 - 20 minutes.

"There are no dumb questions" my employer always said......Does anyone know if there is the italian and steak restaurant on the ship? I would like to make a reservation and I am getting conflicting information. I would also like someone to explain to me why I have to choose 5:30 or 8:00 for dinner in the main dining room.. Is there a huge wait if you don't have a dining time?

know what you mean "pilot". I feel like a kid getting ready to go to the candy store!

This is like Christmas Eve as a child,"I can't wait"

Thank goodness we are in good hands. Scotscpl might be called on to save the ship once again! WEW!!! worries gone

Lol. Your almost as funny as Chef Ramsey!!

DEAR DIARY - DAY 1 All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter - The Late Bloomers decided on this "all-girls" trip. It will be my first one - and I can't wait! ---------------------------------------------------- DEAR DIARY - DAY 2 Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today -- seems like a very nice man. ---------------------------------------------------- DEAR DIARY - DAY 3 At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the deck. Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honoured and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive. --------------------------------------------------- DEAR DIARY - DAY 4 Won $800.00 in the ship's casino. Captain asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband. ---------------------------------------------------- DEAR DIARY - DAY 5 Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. Captain saw me, bought me several large drinks. Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship.....I was shocked. ---------------------------------------------------- DEAR DIARY - DAY 6 Today I saved 2600 lives. Twice.

all I am hoping for couple of nuts.. is you having a drink ready for us at 1pm saturday!

MBJ3632 the Sat pre-party starts at 5:00 on Friday right? LOL You have to get a head start on these types of things, just saying!