"LIVE" from Quantum of the Seas - Nov. 21, 2014

[Radio]

My Embarkation was flawless. . .I should have waited until 10:45 to enter the Terminal. . .The check in took just 10 min. . .

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

[Susie51]

Radio, thank you so much for your videos at the beginning and your fantastic photos throughout your review.

 

I'm looking forward to your January review.

[rubrrick]

The boarding process in Cape Liberty for Quantum is a total and complete disaster. We've been in process for more than 45 min. This is completely disorganized. I've never seen the boarding process so totally cocked up. This is completely unacceptable.

 

 

Did you upload pictures that could be used for boarding??

 

We were thru the terminal and onboard in less than 15 minutes, on a pre inaugural. We had everything on our boarding pass complete, and it was a breeze.

 

Rick

[The Big Booper]

Big Booper- Maybe you know something that I or we don't know, but there has been NO indication that the Ovation is coming to FLL, although I suspect at least ONE Oasis new build will come and hopefully one of the 2 new Quantum ships will also come to FLL or PE...

 

Big Al

 

I remember reading something somewhere that the 3rd ship was slated for Florida. Of course plans could have changed.

 

I dunno.

[DKNYC]

Hi Radio

Great review! That luggage area is bound to be much more popular after a 10 or 12 night cruise. I wish they had this type of baggage area in Port Canaveral. ;)

 

Denise

[The Big Booper]

Hi Radio

Great review! That luggage area is bound to be much more popular after a 10 or 12 night cruise. I wish they had this type of baggage area in Port Canaveral. ;)

 

Denise

 

I thought the same. PC conveyor belt system is absurd.

[UNV-IT!!!]

Hello everyone . . . I didn't leave the ship until about 9:15, but the speed through the passenger terminal and customs was very nice. Once I left the ship it took only a few minutes to get through and I was in my car before 9:30. . .

 

It only took about 3 hours to drive home. I had to stop a couple of places for coffee and bio breaks. . .By the time I made it home I was dog tired, and decided to watch the news for a couple of moments. I think a dream or two may have entered my brain about sailing Quantum of the seas again in January. . . Then it will be 10 nights to the Caribbean. I must start planning now !

 

Here are a few pics from debarkation. . . More pics tomorrow.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

We pass under the Verrazano Bridge very early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Windjammer is closed ? Say it isn't so. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I guess it is time to leave now, Argh. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love not having to use the shuttle to get to the Terminal. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Luggage area wasn’t very busy. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So long for now, Quantum of the Seas . . . Our paths will cross again !

 

 

 

 

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Was the ship sailing sold out? If so did any areas ever feel overly crowded?

[Radio]

Was the ship sailing sold out? If so did any areas ever feel overly crowded?

 

The ship did not sell out. . .It only felt crowded during embarkation day, which would be normal. Saturday was much nicer.

 

Casino Royale stayed busy all night.

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

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[Sea Dame 1]

Thank you for your wonderful pics and review...Excellent job! When are you going in January? We are booked on the January 23rd sailing. I can't wait to be on this ship for 10 days and might have to book another sailing..

 

 

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[DeltaOne]

Nicely done ten-minute video on a few of the new features on the Quantum of the Seas: http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/21/7256437/i-spent-a-weekend-on-the-high-tech-cruise-ship-of-tomorrow

[BillOh]

6. Secrets to a Flatter stomach class.

 

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Wondering if that is a pay exercise class or a free product promotion like the back class is a sales presentation for the custom insoles.

[BillOh]

From what I could tell it, it looks like the Solarium pool is much larger than the one on Oasis class.

 

I have a hard time calling that thing in the Oasis class solarium a pool, more like a wading fountain.

[BillOh]

Windjammer Marketplace outdoor aft seating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maybe I didn't read all the threads, but this is the first time I have seen this pic. I will see this view in person someday, probably on Athem.

[Pomperaugrr]

I loved the outdoor dining area on the Radiance Class. I am happy to see it making a return to the Quantum Class. Since Meyer Werft built both classes of ships, this is not a surprise. What a great feature, especially early in the cruise, before it is discovered by the masses.

 

Eric

Edited November 24, 2014 by Pomperaugrr

[Ocean Boy]

I have a hard time calling that thing in the Oasis class solarium a pool, more like a wading fountain.

 

That sounds much better than the term that I have used in the past... mud puddle.

[cruiserhal]

Radio,

 

Thanks for the review and pictures. We followed your review of the Breakaway and booked it the beginning of November (we had a Haven suite and loved it).

 

Do you happen to have a picture of the Q's Schooner Bar you can post? We have always liked that bar on the other ships and would love to see the current version. I also want to go and see what the Song of America drink will be. I read they will have drinks named after the older ships. I hope it is gin based. :)

 

We are booked on the Q on March 1 so I will be watching for your Live review in January.

 

Hal

[The Big Booper]

Maybe I didn't read all the threads, but this is the first time I have seen this pic. I will see this view in person someday, probably on Athem.

 

Looks very similar to the aft buffet seating on Celebrity Silhouette and Solstice. A great concept. Is there a bar out here?

[Radio]

I liked my Cabin (Superior Studio Oceanview Balcony), but I didn't like that I was too tall (6'3")to fully fit on the bed. . .My feet hung off a bit. . .

I would not recommend this cabin for 2 passengers. It will however sleep one comfortably. . . . with no Single supplement.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

At only 119 sq ft, this can be considered suitable for a single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no sofa or standard chair, but there is an ottoman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My view of the Balcony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is plenty of room for chairs, foot stools and a small table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Balcony appears to be the same size as with a standard cabin

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 24, 2014 by Radio

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics of the Superior Studio Oceanview Balcony (There are only 12 on Quantum)

 

 

Radio

 

 

I liked the outlet and light switch in the small alcove. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantum has a roomy bathroom for a studio cabin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shower door is hinged instead of sliding (Voyager/Freedom Class)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sink is a little deeper than Oasis class sinks. .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very small table for my “pressroom”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bed was comfortable, but a little short. . .

 

 

 

 

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[dazza74]

Thanks for sharing your pics. I'm in a SB on 12 December.

 

 

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[Guest maddycat]

Looks very similar to the aft buffet seating on Celebrity Silhouette and Solstice. A great concept. Is there a bar out here?

 

The seating on the Silhouette was much nicer, more attractive.

[CarpeCerevisi]

Thanks, Radio, for the photos of your cabin. I have an SB booked on deck 7 so it is nice to see what it will look like, although I believe I'll have a deeper balcony (I hope) as it is one of the xx48 cabins. At 119 sq. ft. the SBs are actually 5 sq. ft. larger than interiors on the Majesty and only 1 sq. ft. smaller than outsides on Majesty. Having been in both types on Majesty I don't think I'll have any issue with the size.

[The Big Booper]

The seating on the Silhouette was much nicer, more attractive.

 

Celebrity is designed to be more upscale then RCI. I would expect the public area furnishings to reflect;) that.

 

The concept worked well on Silly and Solstice, should work well on this ship.

[kruthcruiser]

It is my understanding that the Solarium Pools are heated but what about the Indoor Pool? Is that pool heater or only the hot tubs by it?

 

I am hoping it will be useable the first couple of days especially for the kids while still in chilly weather.

[heatherb1958]

Looks very similar to the aft buffet seating on Celebrity Silhouette and Solstice. A great concept. Is there a bar out here?

 

Sorry, no bar back there. There is a food station that people miss as it is all the way aft.

There is a bar on the starboard side as you enter the Windjammer from the pool area.