Live from Quantum Naming Ceremony November 14, 2014

[ILuvCruisin']

Here is my one pic of the Hot Tub in the Solarium...not sure why I don't have more.....I thought I did..:confused:

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Main Pool

 

I really liked the main pool area...there are actually 2... one is enclosed...I also thought the movie screen placement was a good spot...

 

Oh and by the way...no worries about chair hogs on this sailing....LOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice North Star right above the Sky Bar...also unlike other classes of ship Sky Bar and Pool Bar are on the same deck...Pool Bar is near the enclosed Pool area right behind the Sky Bar...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

great view of NY Sky Line....

 

Edited December 19, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[Nhsaltshaker]

Love the last shot...Great framing!

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Dedication of H2O Zone

 

The dedication of the Beautiful H20 Zone took place on embarkation day. Gloria and one of the Penguin Brothers were on hand for the ceremony as were all the Big Wigs and RCCL also had the past and present Ship Captains on board this sailing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought it was cute that the Captains wanted pics with Gloria and the Penguin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Dedication of H2O Zone continued

 

Look...it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's NorthStar....

 

Also check out the yellow RFID Band....and that is Johnny Rockets in the background

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Love the last shot...Great framing!

 

Thanks Nhsaltshaker and thanks for riding with a Sistah!!!

[Nhsaltshaker]

Love your photography! Great shots!

[ILuvCruisin']

Love the last shot...Great framing!

 

 

 

Love your photography! Great shots!

 

 

Thanks NHsalkshaker and thanks for posting.

 

 

Hope you stay along for the ride. More to come!! :cool:

Edited December 25, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_H20 and Main Pool Continued

 

This is where you will find me if I ever get a chance to sail Lady Q again. Nice place to sit, see the entire deck, listen to the Pool Band and people watch.. and Johnny Rockets is right in this area as well

 

 

 

 

Plenty of areas to sit and relax and enjoy the scenery on the Pool Deck:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_H20 and Main Pool Continued

 

 

The stage raised area where you see the shade over hang thing (on the right by the hot tub) is where we were standing to take most of the pics at the H2O dedication...it looks like it may normally be the pool bandstand area...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the stairs you see out the window lead to and from NorthStar...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 25, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Sinage Pool etc. Deck 14

 

for newbies don't worry there is signage everywhere to help you navigate your way...here are a few from Deck 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantum of the Seas Deck 14 Plan – Pool Deck

 

• Solarium (adults only complex)
  
• H2O Zone (Water Park and play area with water cannons, sprinklers, etc. In the night turned into a garden). The aqua park’s splash pool is the world’s first ever at sea wave pool, adjacent to a “vortex” pool (round-shaped).
  
• Main Pool with 2 whirlpools (plus 1 retractable roof pool with 2 large whirlpools)
  
• SeaTreck (water sports shop for supplies, souvenirs, diving gear, classes)
  
• Pool Bar
  
• Sky Bar (bar with outdoor small table seating)
  
• Outdoor Movie Screen (large size LED screen beside the main pool, showing films and sport events)
  
• Coastal Kitchen (Suite passengers only restaurant with American and Mediterranean cuisine)
  
• Windjammer Marketplace (complimentary self-service buffet restaurant with various food stations, including The Grill (24-hour, daily changing menu), Salad Bar, paninis, Pasta, Pizza, onboard bakery, fresh juices, ice cream, desserts)
  
• Johnny Rockets (1950’s themed restaurant, also offering poolside fast food- burgers, fries, milk shakes; complimentary)
  
• Solarium Bistro (fresh juices and healthy dining “Devinly Decadence” menu by Devin Alexander /celebrity chef and cook books author)
  
• Teen Areas (Video Games Arcade, scavenger hunt parties, The Living Room and Night Club teens only lounges).
  

[ILuvCruisin']

Found some great videos of the Pools and the Solarium

 

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HB-CpDl3jY

 

 

 

[ILuvCruisin']

For anyone who likes to do the FlashMobs this would be a fun activity...a Michael Jackson Thriller Show.

 

I hope they do it on our Oasis July cruise as my sisters love to participate in the Flash Mob...I am usually the videographer...

 

Thanks to cruiser Hoopster95 for posting the video...the video is at the very end but I thought the pics and commentary were worth posting as well

 

The weather wasn't all that great the first 4-5 days of the cruise, today day 3 was no exception. I hadn't really sat and relaxed yet these first 3 days so I made a point of it today that I would chill out in Solarium a bit if I could. I now had the opportunity to take of few more shots in daylight that may show the space better than my nighttime shots I took at sailaway.

 

 

 

 

This piece of art at the top of the cascading pools was really interesting... as you viewed it at different angles when you moved around it, it seemed to change a bit, an obvious illusion

 

 

 

 

For a good portion of the cruise the bottom pool of the three was roped off. The movement of the ship was creating huge waves in there! The top pool had the least movement, the middle pool had some waves going on that were both fun and felt good. Ended up spending a bit of time in that second pool enjoying the view and speaking with several cruisers coming in and out, including a newly made friend Deandra. Deandra was the guest Zumba instructor, ended up hanging out with her and hubby Marshall a couple of evenings at Boleros, very cool couple. I even went to her last two Zumba classes... overflow about 50 people in the Music Hall! Cheers to you two, hope we cross paths again someday

 

 

 

And lastly these hot-tubs are THE BEST with a beautiful unobstructed view facing forward.

 

 

 

After a couple of hours of hot-tubbing and hanging out in the pool, is was time to get ready for the first Michael Jackson "Thriller" practice in the Music Hall. Overall over the week we had 4 practices of an hour long each and performed the final day in the Music Hall. We had a ton of fun doing this.

It's up on YouTube so I may as well post the link now for you to enjoy if you wish and I'll repeat the link on day 11 as well.

 

 

LOL!!!!! Guess which zombie is me hehe

Edited December 26, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Lots of signage everywhere!!!

 

With all this signage even a 6th grader could find their way around...:D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_H2O Zone (Kiddie Pool) Rules

 

If you need to prepare for taking you lil kiddies into th epool see the rules in the picture below...I believe kids and adults will have a ball in this pool but we need to keep everyone safe...

 

Just below Northstar is the outdoor pool deck. On the few real sunny days we had it was overflowed. 80% of the tanning loungers are on deck 15 around the jogging track and to the back of the ship, so the pool is quite small for the number of passengers (it's just like Radiance Class). I thought the placement of the big screen was great, and much better than the original plan (would've looked horrible imho)

 

 

 

 

For those parents reading this review, here's the pool rules for you and your kids

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Guess what we will cover next...yep SEAPLEX and Deck 15...

 

This very active deck has so much to do that you could spend all day here and never do one thing twice...see the next post for all that it has to offer...meantime check out the layout and some pics of the first Bumper Cars at sea from cruiser Kcjarvis

 

 

One thing to keep in mind is that the actual Seaplex area is a multipurpose area used for a variety of things bumper cars, basketball, roller skating, the circus trapeze area so keep track of thinks in your compass as everything is not available every day all day...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Deck 15 Seaplex Public Areas

 

Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center

Indulgence begins here. Our seaside fitness center features modern exercise equipment powered by Technogym. And our full-service spa offers a beauty salon and spa treatments, including massage, manicures and body wraps.

 

Jogging Track

Run laps while taking in the view. Our tracks are open to anyone.

 

North Star℠

Step into an intimate, jewel-shaped capsule and gently ascend 300 feet above sea level, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean, the ship and ports of call. Available sunrise to sunset.

 

North Star℠ Bar

Champagne, signature cocktails and breathtaking views make for a truly uplifting atmosphere.

 

Arcade

Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arca de atmosphere with timeless games, table hockey, exciting driving games, cranes and ticket to prize games.

 

Fuel Teen Disco

Teens enjoy a dedicated night club and a teen-only space, the Fuel Teen Disco, where they can hang out without the kids or adults around. Teens get their own Cruise Compass filled with lots of shipboard activities from scavenger hunts and pizza parties to playing in the video arcade.

 

SeaPlex℠

Cutting-edge indoor sports zone with full size basketball court, roller skating, a floating DJ booth, a circus school and first ever at sea - bumper cars. Above the main floor on the mezzanine level four expansive and distinctive Activity Rooms with expansive views of the sea are available with diverse experiences including table tennis and more.

 

SeaPlex® Dog House

The first food truck at sea, serving up traditional hot dogs, brats, and sausages, plus a variety of toppings to split a long bun.

 

Rock Climbing Wall

Our signature rock climbing walls are our most popular feature and are available on all Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Whether it's your first time on a rock wall or you're a seasoned climber, there are challenges for all levels of experience. We'll provide all of the equipment, including shoes, helmets and harnesses.

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum Seaplex Continued

 

all I have to say is if you get bored on this ship perhaps you just need to go some place and take a nap cause you are just tired...so tired you can't figure out what to do with yourself...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

did we mention Air Hockey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ILuvCruisin']

The Seaplex area can transform into a basket court and an area for Ping Pong...Adam Goldstein challenged cruisers to a game of Ping Pong. Go Adam!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Ms. Lillie and her Pink Bumper Car

 

Didn't get a chance to ride her but I think I look pretty good profiling in her...what do you all think? :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Jogging Track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just a glimpse of Felicia for now...more pics of her later....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Aft eating area/secret stairs/Felicia

 

Cruiser Hoopster gives us some great tips about a wonderful place to eat and then some secret stairs to a great place for sailaway and then some info on Felicia...

 

While I was the first one out to the aft area for lunch, it actually quickly started to get used by other cruisers. I snapped this shot before going up those stairs in this photo... remember these stairs as they can help you later

 

 

 

Up these stairs you find this... gorgeous seating area behind the Florider with unobstructed views, perfect for sailaways, sunsets, lunch when the seating below is full (hint hint), and easy access up to Seaplex. Gotta love that Manhattan skyline in the background!

 

 

 

Turning towards the front of the ship, there was a line forming of about 15 people at IFly/Ripcord. They were all from the previous cruise and knew that you had to pre-book time slots else you won't get on! I know of many who waited until the last 3 sea days to book and didn't end up experiencing this. For the record I did it 3 times over the course of this cruise, IFly is a 110% MUST-DO activity. I got in line right away and waited for them to open, spot on right at 12 noon as promised. I was booked for the next day after our M&M and cabin crawl... all good! But before taking any pics of IFly I was drawn forward by the iconic "Felicia" the Pink Bear... actually this art pieced is called "From Afar"

 

 

 

 

And it's pretty damn big, bigger than I thought! (I'm 5'11")

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Another view of that great Aft Seating with the stairs going down to the Aft seating outside the WJ...

 

 

 

 

 

She grew on me the more I saw her...

 

By the way Richard Fain says she's Magenta not Pink...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ILuvCruisin']

Great pics of a Bumper Cars session...we actually never got to ride as there just wasn't enough time...

 

And I have a pic of that wall clock in the last photo below....I too thought it was quite interesting...looks like a huge wrist watch but is really a clock...too cool...

 

 

I had noted on the Compass that the Bumper Cars were to be running today, so right after the Thriller Class I made my way up to the Seaplex to enjoy the fun. I arrived to see this... note the line-up folks and do the math (approx 16 cars, maybe 5-6 minutes each time to load/ride/unload, easily over 100 in line waiting around the perimeter...

 

Yep, WHAT A FAILURE! It will never be popular. Who would ever go to a Seaplex on a ship? Who would EVER want to ride bumper cars on a cruise ship?!? I will never sail RCL again! LOL!!!

 

 

 

 

Tell you what... Not one person did I see get out of a car with a frown or complaining that it was a waste of time. Better yet, you usually get a couple of guys who hit each once and then they have a rivalry the entire time out there so they target each other, lol! Hilarious. Then they banter back and forth for everyone to hear. Funny stuff

 

 

 

 

This is not a close up of a watch, it's the clock that's hanging at the end of one of the Seaplex walls. I just thought it was interesting and I hadn't seen a photo of it before.... now you've seen it too

 

Edited December 30, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'

[ILuvCruisin']

Quantum_Dhani Jones Sports and Fitness Experience Adviser

 

Ms. Lillie and Dhani Jones...he was very personable and stopped to take pics with all of us...he was one of the people I had hoped to meet onboard this sailing

 

this pic was taken outside of Two70 just before the Naming Ceremony began...you see the picture gallery is also in this area

 

 

 

Dhanai Jones Sports and Fitness RCCL Experience Adviser with Adam Goldstein:

 

http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/quantum-experience-advisor/dhani-jones/

 

 

World Class Athletes compete RCCL/Caribbean style:

 

http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/385/the-caribbean-cup-challenge-world-class-athletes-compete-on-royal-caribbean

 

 

 

Check out this site for more info on Dhani and the other Experience Advisers:

http://www.Royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com

Edited December 31, 2014 by ILuvCruisin'