LIVE - Couple's Blog from Quantum - Feb. 20, 2015

My husband (ftn807) and I are going to be on the Quantum’s February 20th cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, and have decided to live blog together as a couple in order to document our experiences and to offer a broader perspective of the ship and its ports of call. We are beginning to pack and I, for one, am thankful to have a three day weekend before our trip to give us more time to prepare.

Just a short introduction – this is our first Royal Caribbean cruise. We took our first ever cruise last summer on Disney’s Fantasy. It was a great vacation with our teenage sons, but since we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary and aren’t taking the kids this time, we thought it would be more fun to try a cruise line that wasn’t as focused on kids. Living in Maryland, we also liked that we could make the short drive to the port in New Jersey instead of having to fly to Florida.

Things you can expect from our blogs:

- We are foodies and will be talking a lot about our dining experiences. We have reservations at the Chef’s Table, Wonderland, and Jamie’s, just to name some of the restaurants we’re looking forward to.

- We have reservations for all of the big shows, as well as for RipCord. My goal is to strike a balance between being lazy and enjoying fun activities.

- We are introverts. Our goal is to enjoy a romantic getaway for two, and while we might (might!) check out some events that involve mingling and meeting others, making new friends is not something we’re actively trying to do.

- We are geeks. We like learning and we like facts about the ship and the ports of call.

- I am verbose, to put it mildly.

So WiFi package and weather permitting (I have been known to get seasick), I look forward to sharing my experiences on the Quantum of the Seas. Watch this space!

I will definitely be reading your posts. Hope you have an excellent experience.

Apparently I'm going on a cruise in a few days.

(Just kidding. My posts might be heavy on the sarcasm (or what my wife calls 'smart-assery'), light on substance. You've been warned.)

I look forward to reading all about your experience. Enjoy

This should be a fun read.....

Can't wait to hear two sides to the same experience!!

Kathie

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I'll be on the ship as well! If you don't mind OP, I might pop in here if people have specific questions during the trip.

We will be boarding the same day you leave. So we are so much looking forward to your thoughts and opinions. Reviews seem to be getting better and better. Hope you have a great time, good food, good service, and smooth sailing! Have a wonderful cruise and Happy 10th!

Looking forward to reading your blog....have a great cruise!

Looking forward to the review

I'm definitely not going to miss all of this white stuff. :)

5 more inches of snow this morning I had to shovel, at least the sun is out, hopefully it will all melt away soon, With that said 53 more days Woo Hoo

Come on baby, mama needs a vaca.....

Well, DH was wise and did a lot of his packing last night. I was foolish and flopped on the couch in front of the television with a glass of wine. Guess I know what I'm doing tonight! But first, a few last minute errands on my way home from the office.

We're heading out fairly early in the morning to drive to Jersey. DH is filling the car up with gas today because the full service gas stations there kind of freak us out. :)

It's difficult to believe that warmer weather is out there waiting for us. I'm so excited!

Bon Voyage! Stay warm tomorrow, going to be frigid here.

Looking forward to your review. Have a fun trip.

Subscribing to hear about your cruise. Bet you can't wait to get away from that snow!

 

We're heading out fairly early in the morning to drive to Jersey. DH is filling the car up with gas today because the full service gas stations there kind of freak us out. :)

I gotta ask - what is it about a full service gas station that freaks you out?

Biker, who used to pump gas 30+ years ago when all gas stations were full service and always fills up in NJ due to the low prices.

Curryshake, we are sailing with you as well this week. We are Tim and Courtney.

My goal over the next nine days is to convert you from an introvert into whatever hyper spaz I am. :eek:

Please confirm:

I assume that Jimmy came back, and Katie is no longer the acting Cruise Director, but has reverted to Activities Manager status.

Happy Anniversary, have a wonderful trip!

We also will be on the quantum and can hardly wait. We booked this cruise May 2013. Will not explore the upper outer decks today = just too cold.

Have a wonderful cruise...we get on ship 3/1...Happy 10th...cant wait to read your blog...cant wait to get the cookies in the Windjammer everyone is talking about....

Enjoy your trip ! We sailed in January and loved the ship and the crew [emoji106]

I will be following you on your cruise. Happy Anniversary and have a GREAT time!!!

Have a wonderful trip, I sail 3/13.