Just off the Quantum

[Poohb]

Bumper Cars, Skating, Circus School, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer - was there anything going on for those passengers of an older and less mobile age.

Doesn't sound as of there was much.

Royal Caribbean are going for the younger generation, which I think they might come to regret in the future.

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I am wondering what type of activities you would expect for the 'less mobile' in the Seaplex that appears to be a gym/sports court. I am 65 and play volleyball 3X a week and am exited to hear it will be available indoors since most of the time it's too windy to play on the ships' outdoor court. From what I understand there is still BINGO, Trivia, Karaoke type activities. What other activities would you suggest for the less mobile?

[Poohb]

Oops; that would be EXCITED. (not exited)

[merlindog22]

Well its alright for some who are able to play basketball 3 x a week, but for those of us that have spent years wearing out our knees and backs running after thieves, drug dealers, murders, etc. etc. in order to keep the towns and cities safe for others to be able to walk safely around it is not so easy.

You state that there is bingo and trivia things going on - well just because I have bits that are worn out doesn't mean that I'm brain dead.

Who fills the ships in the off peak times, the older generation, you can count the younger ones on one hand in some cases.

Also why should the older generation as someone has suggested have to go on other ships, that are older and not so well appointed. All ships should be equal, so old and young alike can use them.

Quantum of the seas clearly isn't. Same will go for Anthem, so glad she will not be coming back to the UK.

[Piscesgirl20003]

Sailed the Quantum of the Seas from 3/13 to 3/21. To summarize, the cruise was very good not to say there were a few minor glitches. To list the few problems we had: The RCCL App that I added to my phone said you could check the status of luggage. When I checked it said no luggage found. Needless to say this was wrong, thankfully. The selection of TV stations was horrible. No American news station only a foreign CNN. No free movies except TCM . If you wanted a movie it would cost $12. No regular programing, mostly channels selling RCCL. This was the worst TV selection that I have found on 22 cruises. No note paper in the cabin. Problem with breakfast service in the American Icon Grill, other meals were fine there. All in all the problems were really minor. Other cruise lines provide a deck plan in the cabin, RCCL does not. Finally found one at Guest Services after asking.

 

Now for the good: The ship is beautiful and well laid out, after a day of orientation I could find my way around pretty well. Dynamic Dining although criticized by some was well handled and provided for a varied dining experience, I for one liked it. The food was about as good if not better than I have had on other cruise lines, such as Celebrity, Princess and Holland American. The steak house Chops, had food as good as a NY Steak House and the Grande was a good choice for a complementary restaurant. The other free and specialty restaurants also had very good food and service. The crew was always very cheerful and did their jobs with enthusiasm. I had the best cabin attendant I have ever had. Her name is Rowena Silang and she was just a pleasure, kept our cabin spotless, responded to all my requests quickly and did this always with a smile and a cheerful comment. The entertainment was excellent. Mamma Mia was truly a Broadway quality production and ran over 2 hours . The singer was very good as was Starwater and Sonic Odyssey. Of course there was a fairly large casino with pleasant dealers.

 

Our cabin was midship on the bump out near the elevators. It was very well appointed with an adequate bathroom and large rounded shower with a glass door and rainhead showerhead.The balcony was extra large, being an S1 cabin, and had 2 reclining chairs with foot stools and a very small table. Internet was much faster than previous cruises and was reasonably priced.

 

There were many unique options available North Star a boom with a gondola that flies over the ship, on deck movies, Sea Plex, a large area for bumper cars, roller skating and basketball. You could also climb a rock wall or simulate skydiving with RipCord.

 

The Captain and his Officers were very visible about the ship and the Captain gave two presentations about ship navigation and general ship operation. Very well done.

 

All in all I was very happy with the Quantum and would most likely consider sailing her or her sister ship the Anthem again.

 

 

Richard, I am wondering about the noise level since you were near the elevators. I am looking to book on the Ovation but the cabin I am interested in is near the elevators and I am a little worried. It would seem that lots of people walk by that area. What's your take?