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Close-up of the Ultimate Abyss' port side dry slide under construction.

 

 

 

 

You can't get away from the Minions can you Loyd?

Bob

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Harmony of the Seas' cabins are definitely looking like the Quantum-class cabins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see the storage space over the bed like Quantum class.

Bob

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The Oasis 3, branded as "A34" by the shipyard, is approximately 30% complete.

 

http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/loasis-3-30-dachevement

 

 

For what it's worth Lloyd, Capt Shrecko told us he believes this ship will be going straight to Port Canaveral. Another rumor but from a pretty good source!

Bob

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Ooops sorry about the big pics :o posting them using Tapatalk and couldn't preview them ...drat I guess that means the Naughty Corner for me again :D

(It was Deck 13 on Quantum) LOL

Hi Liz! Here's my version of the same pictures.

Question...are the doors magnetic. We are wondering if door decorations can be held by magnets.

 

 

 

Thanks!

Yes they are metal.

thats really disappointing if they dont have many gluten free options, i thought royal did a bunch of changes to better accomodate gluten free diners :(

It's a flaw with Dynamic Dining yet to be worked out. In the MDR days, with the same waiter, my wife would get the next days menus after dinner. She could then choose her food and have it prepared gluten free. In DD, she didn't have that option. She was forced to choose generally only one item that happened to be gluten free. On day four, she met the Hotel Director after a C&A function. He admitted it was an issue that had yet to be addressed. As a temporary fix, he told her to go early in the day to the restaurant we were using that night and ask for the chef to prepare items for her. This worked but was a little cumbersome. I will say the specialty restaurants (Chops & Jamies) were able to offer several excellent gluten free items.

On a side note, they did have gluten free pizza in Sorrentos which was a treat for her.

We're back on for the inaugural and hope they've improved the process by then.

Quantum really is an amazing ship. Literally, a quantum leap forward for Royal Caribbean.

Ship feels very much like a Celebrity Solstice class ship but bigger and better.

 

I was so impressed with Captain Srecko and Hotel Director Darren Budden. They were very visible and both did a superb job.

 

 

Andrew

It was great visiting with you again before and during the cruise! Doreen was upset she didn't give you a last hug but we were all distracted by the beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty yesterday morning.

We look forward to the next time our cruising paths cross.

Please take care.

Bob

I haven't seen this answered elsewhere yet. A question we had asked is in reference to the normal mdr alternate dining selection menu of chicken breast, NY strip steak etc. which Adam Goldstein said in the DD reveal would be offered. Did you see any evidence of this alternate daily menu being available?

Thanks and glad you enjoyed Quantum. Sailing in two weeks on the inaugural.

Alternate selections were not available. My wife has Celiac and would have used them often instead of the very limited gluten free choices available. Maybe they'll add the alternate selections in the future but they weren't available (or shown anywhere on menus) on the Maiden.

Haven't heard anything regarding Sonic Odyssey, can anyone that has seen this show give us a report?

It's not on our cruise but is being set up for the next cruise now. The cast is ready ( same cast as Mama Mia) so it should be available soon.

Bob

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I would appreciate it is someone forced themselves to go to Chic and taste the Carrot Cake Trifle. Tell me if it's as delicious as it sounds.:D

I forced myself and it's wonderful!

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MasterSchnief - Many, many thanks for sharing your insight and photos with us here at CC. Some of us have learned a lot about ship building along the way. We also thank Lloyd for finding you.

I agree wholeheartedly with these comments. You and Lloyd have made this experience both interesting and enlightening. Looking forward to seeing her ourselves in a week but we feel like we already know her because of yours and Lloyd's wonderful photos and insight!

Many Thanks!

Bob

I don't see the rotating radar antenna on the heliport anymore. I thought it could be seen on the Meyer-weft camera at one point and people were sure that meant no access. Am I missing something?

Bob

Beautiful perspective! Thanks for posting!

Bob

She's started her move!

I have my flight home from EWR booked through Choice Air. I haven't as yet booked my excursion to EWR (will do it on the ship).

 

Oh wait...neither of us lives in the US...so something to do with our home addresses maybe ?

I don't think the address is the problem since mine is US. I've uploaded pictures and completed the process for both 11/2 and 11/23 cruises. There are no differences in my arrival or departure methods for either cruise except I was able to select the 10:30 - 11:00 AM arrival for the 11/23 cruise and nothing for 11/2. I can't see any differences even when I go line by line. It just isn't an option on my 11/2 on-line form.

Bob

Ernie (Eroller) is on our sailing.

 

Did you do your Check In before they added the upload photo part yesterday ?

Liz, it shows up on my 11/23 sailing but not the 11/2 sailing. I had completed the online check-in already for both cruises so I'm pretty sure it's not currently available on the Maiden voyage. It shows me with a 10:30 check in time on the 23rd.

All those in favor of going to a conference on a ship with a view from the conference room like this, say "I". :D

 

 

Could this be the Concierge Lounge?

The camera was up for a while and it appears the Northstar sphere is now sitting on the top deck waiting to be installed. Just a guess since it's still covered in the white shrink wrap but it's very large. No sign of the arm from the camera's perspective.

I don't see any reviews of Alfred's Guest Services. I'm traveling with 5 others so his private tour from hotel to ship on the day of embarkation seems great. I get nervous when I don't see any reviews of the company on any posts. Do you know anybody that has used them and with what results?