Lady Hudson

Thank you!!

Wonderful review and your pictures are lovely. I do have a few questions about the casino if you happen to go there. Busy or are people having fun elsewhere on the ship? Are there many blackjack tables? Thank you.

Well — I am looking forward to a change in ships and have heard that Odyssey is very nice with a few different restaurants. We really spend very little time in the solarium and can’t remember when I have been in a Royal pool or hot tube. Again — time will tell. Katherine

Got it. Let’s hope those watching the solarium area keep the kids out. I have, on occasion, seen the staff allow kids in solariums when the weather has been really cold. Time will tell.

Odyssey is quantum class, correct? Lots of indoor venues. We have been on both Quantum and Anthem out of NJ - Anthem many times. Never have seen a problem with kids in solarium — possible because of the indoor family pool? I am looking forward to Odyssey out of NJ — already booked. Katherine

We do not need the “amusement park at sea” experience but we don’t mind sailing on them. I would think that all cruise lines will continue to need a few smaller ships to continue sailing to ports that can’t handle the “big girls”. I also am questioning —maybe it’s rumor — that some ports that may be closing to ships (think Bar Harbor, Key West) because of the increased size of ships. Hope any new build will have retractable stacks for ports with lower bridges. My two cents. Katherine

Thank you. We are safe. No damage that I see. I went to the basement for a bit but my darling ❤️ DH refused to join me. Katherine

Have a great day!

I appreciate you doing this. I have done Arctic Circle trips a number of times on Cunard. This will bring back great memories. Loved Honningsvag, Flam and Geirenger. Traveling for the first time on Jewel in September. May have some questions about the ship if you can answer. Thanks. Katherine

Good morning. Thanks to all who contribute. Weather today is a high of 74 degrees. We can smell the smoke from Canada and air quality is poor. Cleaning folks coming today after illness and a car accident. Woman with accident spent two days in hospital. That is bad but glad she is ok because she has 3 small children. Have to pay remaining balance today on September trip to Greenland and Canada. Yikes — fares are very high now. Prayers for all in need. Katherine

Haven’t had it yet but I will soon. Just know that is new to the MDR menu.

Thanks. Time will tell.

I would have to go back to check specifically. I think the Mexican night is gone, variety night has been added, a few different salmon options, lobster Mac and cheese one night, chicken parmigiana can be had without the breading. Again, some changes that suggest to me that Royal is listening to guest surveys about MDR food. I sail again in August and will check it out. But definitely some changes to the “new” menus.

Looking at the app for a cruise this week. There are some changes on the menus — positives in my opinion. Hopefully Royal has gotten the message that more than a few are not happy with the new menus.

My sister said there was a list of names that was referred to. She is going on another ship on June 8 and is going to try to figure it out.

So, my sister just got off Oasis and she was told she is now VIP in the casino. Anyone else hear of this? No one could really tell her what it means but a lot of things were comped on her bill. Just wondering.

Sister getting off Oasis today. Said Ante Cavala was captain. No other verification.

Welcome home. Enjoyed reading your review — you have a way with words! Have a great holiday weekend. Katherine

Thank you for the information — indeed close to us. So sorry to hear of your loss. Both DH and I still miss our pets who are gone but know that, like you with Fluff, we gave them a great life. As a friend once said “If I am ever reincarnated as a dog I want to be a member of your family!” Katherine

No - - my sister recently used facial recognition and she had boarded with a birth certificate. This was at Bayonne. Katherine

Good morning all. Prayers for those in need. Sorry to read that so many on our thread are experiencing medical issues. DH is having a virtual appointment with his endocrinologist today. Won’t be a great appointment—blood work came back with a high A1C. I can’t get him to stop drinking sugared drinks and no amount of medications can counteract that. We shall see what the doctor says today. Our next cruise is 8/17 on Vision of the Seas. DH would like to go on a trip sooner than that but there does not seem to be anything available without paying an arm and a leg - even if an accessible became available. But I will keep looking. Cruise vacations are really the only way DH gets to go anywhere these days. We are also scheduled for a 14 day cruise to Greenland and Canada in September. I decorated our front yard yesterday with mini flags for the upcoming holiday. Looks like the weather will be great for a barbecue on Monday. Regarding escargot - love it. My twin put a large can of escargot in my Christmas stocking this past year. After “doctoring” it up with butter and garlic it was quite good. Thought we were on a cruise! Have a great day. Katherine

Good morning. Prayers for all in need and prayers for wisdom for political leaders here and around the world. Not much going on lately. DH needed to get blood drawn yesterday so that meant a trip in the car. Always an adventure. BIL getting gel injections in both of his knees on Thursday. We are all hoping for this procedure will help with both mobility and pain management. Cleaning people coming today and have to get DH ready for his excursion with his caretaker — grocery shopping — his favorite thing! Best wishes all and have a great day. Katherine

Thanks for sharing! Love your reviews. Katherine

Good morning to everyone. Lovely day here in PA. Sun is shining and temperature is moderate. Monthly card club today - pinnacle. One member - the one who invited me to join in 1980 - is turning 80 so I am bringing a cake. It is lovely now that we go to a local restaurant to play. They give us a room and all we have to do is buy lunch. No one has to host at their home which is nice. Thanks to all who contribute to this thread. Such a nice way to start my morning. Katherine

Good morning. Prayers for Cruzin Terri’s DH surgery today. Lovely day yesterday for the holiday. Kids were here — DS Brian picked up our take out dinner so that was nice. DH said to me at about 11:00 pm “I didn’t get any of the lasagna”. Of course he did and I had to tell him he didn’t remember because he was too busy “sharing” with DD’s dog! During the day DH said to me that he wanted to go on a cruise this summer. He was last on a ship in February and besides weekly grocery shopping he rarely leaves the house. So I head to the phone and the Royal Caribbean call center. Lo and behold I actually find an accessible cabin on a ship out of Baltimore on 8/17. Success! Left overs today, weather will be nice. Have a great day. Katherine