"LIVE" from Quantum of the Seas - Jan. 23, 2015

[scooter90]

Radio,

 

As always, love your LIVE reviews. We will be getting on the Quantum Feb. 13. Did Capt. Gus tell you who his replacement may be? Bummer about the free WiFi running out, but glad you had it to post these awesome pics and info. Thanks!

[Radio]

Radio,

 

As always, love your LIVE reviews. We will be getting on the Quantum Feb. 13. Did Capt. Gus tell you who his replacement may be? Bummer about the free WiFi running out, but glad you had it to post these awesome pics and info. Thanks!

 

I will try to find out who the replacement is. . . . Thanks for your nice comments.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[Radio]

Good morning everyone. . . Welcome to DAY 10 of “LIVE” from Quantum of the Seas. . .

Yes, today is the last day of the cruise, but there are still many things to do today. I have a Galley tour this morning and a Backstage TWO 70 tour this afternoon. There is also Name that Tune, and I have reservations for Sonic Odyssey. . .

 

We are travelling near the coast while heading north. Captain Gus Andersson has altered our route home to stay on the leeward side of the cold front, which will produce much heavier seas and heavy rain. It shouldn’t be as rough as yesterday, but there will still be significant wave heights, and yes it will be very cold.

 

The sun came up strong again this morning, but there is some rain in the forecast for later this afternoon. There will be a Super Bowl party in TWO 70 and Casino Royale for the game starting at 6:30 this evening. There will be many snacks and beverages for all who attend. It should be a wild party.

 

I have to attend Captain’s Corner at 1PM for a question and answer session about Quantum of the Seas.

 

 

Here are a few pics from this morning. . . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

Good morning from Quantum of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sunshine is warming up my cabin. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The seas are still causing some rolling this morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windjammer is calling me “Radio . . . we need you to consume some fresh coffee”

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main pool is empty, but I don’t think many passengers will be out here today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is very warm at the Indoor pool. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited February 1, 2015 by Radio

[Ocean Boy]

I hate to ruin your last day but we have snow coming tomorrow!:eek: Though the accumulation should not be so bad in Bayonne.

Edited February 1, 2015 by Ocean Boy

[LorraineP]

Radio, if you can, ask the Captain about the buzz on Cruise Critic that Dynamic Dining will be changed to rotational dining, IF and WHEN. Thank you!

[Ladysilver]

I was noticing the story on the big screen by the pool. Very sad.....:(

[Lionesss]

Love your review.

 

 

If you get a chance can you ask the captain if he is aware of any "NEW" plans for Port Canavaral.......with the big investment in the new terminal I am sure their are big plans.

 

Thanks

 

Safe journey

[toad455]

I hope they change their minds about the free WiFi for the next cruise. was really hoping to save some money with that.

[Ambiverol]

I was noticing the story on the big screen by the pool. Very sad.....:(

 

I agree. It's always sad when troops are sent overseas.

[Susie51]

Radio, you must get up very early to take a picture with the indoor pool empty when it is cold outside. Thank you for the great pics, videos, and review. Enjoy your tours.

[truffles2]

Radio, if you can, ask the Captain about the buzz on Cruise Critic that Dynamic Dining will be changed to rotational dining, IF and WHEN. Thank you!

 

Did you see this thread?

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2160368

[Tony O]

Did you see this thread?

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2160368

 

There is a blog about royal caribbean where Michael Bailey explains the new dining option in a video.

Or you can go to YouTube and search for

Dynamic dining to classic dining on Anthem of the Seas.

Edited February 1, 2015 by Tony O

[suzyluvs2cruise]

Here's the You Tube Video courtesy of Gina, Mommabean, about the changes to Dynamic Dining announced on Freedom of the Seas by Michael Bayley.

 

Edited February 1, 2015 by suzyluvs2cruise

[K1200S]

I think I like the idea of rotational dining. Too bad it won't be available to us.

[maryanngup]

Your postings were so informative with those amazing pictures. Enjoyed keeping up with you on your sailing and looking forward to ours in exactly one month. Looks like the Dynamic Dining won't be eliminated by then but I hope it will be better organized. Sorry you're coming back to miserable weather but you have your good memories of an awesome ship. Hope to see a full review and more info on the new menus when you get back. Where on CC will you be posting these? Thanks again for taking the time to keep us informed of ports and ship!

Mary Ann :) ;)

[MedicKen]

Radio,

Your sojourn is coming to an end so I would like to personally thank you for you great reporting. I especially liked your pictures and can't wait to see more on your site. Your photography makes me feel like I was there with you and the rest of our sailing friends.

 

Have a safe "tail end" of your voyage and a safe trip home.

[ckrobyn]

Radio - thanks for your LIVE report. Glad you had such a great cruise. Enjoy your last evening onboard :D

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . I am now at the final night of my 10 night Quantum of the Seas cruise. Today was a hit and miss day as I was able to do many things, but also missed several things. I started off with a galley tour at 9:30 this morning. There were a lot more people on this tour than I was used to previously. There were about 25 passengers on the tour. It is often just 7 or 8 people. It was a short tour and we were able to see the main galley which is shared by all the complimentary restaurants as well as Windjammer.

 

I stopped in to see the Robo Show. It is very cool and something they do almost every hour when there are no performances in Two70.(I will post some vids of Robo Show upon return home) Captain’s Corner was held right after that and it was very informative. I was able to film most of Captain’s Corner and will publish that very soon. I spoke with Captain Gus afterwards and he told me that Captain Henrik Sorensen will be boarding in Bayonne tomorrow so Captain Gus can turn over the ship to him, as the February 2nd cruise will be the last cruise on Quantum for Captain Gus.

 

North Star was open again today for about 4 rides and I was going to board North Star but now I am glad that I did not. I spoke with a CC buddy of mine and it seems that North Star got stuck for a while and a 5 minute ride turned out to be over 45 minutes long. Yikes. . .I would not have liked that at all.

 

 

The Super Bowl is being shown in many areas on the ship including the pool deck, Two70 lounge, Music Hall and Casino Royale. Some of the snacks served included hot dogs, chili, chips and salsa, etc and Two70 lounge had the biggest crowd.

 

This has been a good cruise for me. I was able to experience Dynamic Dining on most evenings. I always had a reservation and never had to wait. I can certainly understand that some passengers are having concerns with DD but I never had one issue the whole week. I have every one of the new menus and plan on scanning them once I return home.

 

 

We are scheduled to pick up the pilot tomorrow around 4 AM and should be sailing under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge at about 5:15 AM.

 

Here are a few pics from today. Thanks for all the nice comments and thanks for tuning in.

 

 

Radio

 

 

Galley tour for Quantum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robo Show in Two70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Captain’s Corner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sonic Odyssey is a wonderful show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Bowl on the pool deck. . .Brrr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two70 was packed with Super Bowl fans

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited February 2, 2015 by Radio

[Ourusualbeach]

Radio,

 

Great review, thanks for giving us your time, again, as you have done in the past.

 

Glad to see you enjoyed Rip Cord. We spent a couple of days in Orlando post cruise at Christmas just to do the ifly and like you we had a blast.

 

Have a safe journey home.

[nancronin]

Thanks Radio for a super review - we would love to go on Quantum or Anthem - just wish it didn't go out of NJ - too cold the first 2 days and last 2 days over the winter months. Your pics and overall review of the cruise are great - thanks!

[vickila]

Thanks Radio. I can picture watching Super Bowl in 270, a thrill for sure. Great job on your review. Weather tomorrow in NJ/NY may be icy, go carefully. Vicki

Edited February 2, 2015 by vickila

[Discindy]

Radio, thanks for sharing your vacation with us! It's been great to hear all about it and see all the wonderful pictures. I'm hoping to one day get a chance to go on Quantam. It's been 15 years since my last cruise going on Independence in July. Your review made me even more excited about cruising again. Safe travels until you return home.

[FunCruiser59]

Radio,

Thank you SO much for taking the time to post all the wonderful pictures and info! We leave March 1st and you have reallllly gotten us even more excited for our cruise!!!

 

Lisa

[SherriZ366]

Thanks again Radio for a great review. Looking forward to your Captain Gus video.

[modes]

Leaving from NJ is such a waste out of 11 days there was maybe 3-4 nice days by the pool the rest you are cooped inside. No thanks especially for the high prices they want for the Quantum.