James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1251 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 7:10 AM, John&LaLa said: Miss Bella back with the family This is exactly the next dog I will be getting. She’s adorable 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1252 Share Posted March 17, 2020 20 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Fire up the way back machine and let's visit Friday morning AKA departure day We had let Jay know that we didn't want to get off first thing because we were going to hotel, and it likely couldn't accept us, so we'd like to get off at 9:00 He told us he still wasn't sure what the departure procedure was going to be anyway. And this was before Spain announced the port closures. He said he would let us know Thursday night if we had to have bags outside at 11pm, or at 7am. Turns out it was 7am, no big deal. He also told us that he was leaving ship at 8:30am, so he couldn't escort us off anyway. He asked Sophia, the International Ambassador to handle it. Bummer. I was up at 6:30, put the bags out and we went to CK for breakfast around 8am. Had to get our morning coffee up there since Starbucks didn't deliver on the last day. I kind of thought that was the case, but wasn't sure. I wasn't even sure they were open, but the latte and cappuccino up there was fine. Breakfast was nice, surprised we didn't go more often, room service was a bust this trip. Back in the cabin for our 9am departure. Met Sophia right on time, and we bypassed a few people to get scanned out. After that having an escort was of no value. Ran into a roadblock almost immediately. And Sophia didn't have the skills to get us through, so we waited Now at one point the HD Director walked by, kind of surprised he didn't offer and Sophia didn't ask him to run interference for us. He definitely pushed his way through along with a few other officers. Not the end of the world. Finally made it to the luggage hall. FWIW, customs is before you grab your bags. There were two lines, one for EU and one for all of us. EU was pretty much empty. All agents worked on both lines, but EU got priority with the 2 agents on the left. So we waited. Not sure a Genie would have helped, but who knows. By the time we got our bags, roughly an hour after leaving our cabin, the luggage hall was practically empty, but there were still several STAR bags. No idea who those belonged to. Part of this was my fault for wanting to leave late, part Royal for not providing us with a Genie escort, and part because of new port and Corona confusion. BTW, I was surprised I could take pictures in here So we said goodbye to Sophia, headed outside, and more lines. Took 30 minutes to get a cab on our own. Ouch. Overall, STAR Class departure was a failure.😥 So sorry your Genie didn’t give you the magic carpet ride John 😩. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1253 Share Posted March 17, 2020 21 hours ago, John&LaLa said: We have had some interesting trips the past three years. Irma in September 2017 got MJ shortened pre hurricane and Oasis shortened post hurricane. Our 27 hour flight to get to Singapore for Mariner Odyssey in April 2018 took 68 and we made it to the ship with 3 hours to spare. Plus that cruise got the last leg cancelled so they could do drydock in Spain vs Bahamas We sailed on the Oasis for the Noro cruise in January 2019 I wonder what 2021 will bring? A lot of your dollars to RCCL 😝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1254 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I would be curious to know how the Suites/Pinnacle walk off was on this cruise? Maybe they had issues too. I never get to sleep in on disembarkation day. She is always in a hurry. Lol Maybe like all the other people??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1255 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I would be curious to know how the Suites/Pinnacle walk off was on this cruise? Maybe they had issues too. I never get to sleep in on disembarkation day. She is always in a hurry. Lol Really? You do understand that this is a corporation that wants every little dollar you can spend, and when your cruise is over, so are you 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1256 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Not sure why it took so long for me to recognize this view.🤣🤣 Probably because I saw it every day for 12 days😉 Pretty sure the certificate was shot from deck 7 Starboard rock wall Too much obstruction for me. I’d want nothing but open ocean seas for my view not structural.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 17, 2020 #1257 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, James4me said: Really? You do understand that this is a corporation that wants every little dollar you can spend, and when your cruise is over, so are you 🙄 Not sure where you are coming from but never had an issue with Suite/Pinnacle walk off. Maybe you should try it sometime. In my opinion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2020 Author #1258 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, James4me said: Too much obstruction for me. I’d want nothing but open ocean seas for my view not structural.... Pretty much a 270 degree view from there Ocean Aft Aqua Theater Boardwalk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 17, 2020 #1259 Share Posted March 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, James4me said: Too much obstruction for me. I’d want nothing but open ocean seas for my view not structural.... That's what balconies are for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 17, 2020 #1260 Share Posted March 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Pretty much a 270 degree view from there I personally think the view is awesome. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 17, 2020 #1261 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, James4me said: Too much obstruction for me. I’d want nothing but open ocean seas for my view not structural.... If you look to the starboard side all you will see is water. Most traditional balconies have a 180 degree view. This balcony has almost a 270 degree view, with some has structural interference. It might not be what you are wanting but it has the best of both worlds; you can watch the sea or people watch. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1262 Share Posted March 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Not sure where you are coming from but never had an issue with Suite/Pinnacle walk off. Maybe you should try it sometime. In my opinion How do you know I haven’t? 😉. I never like to brag where I’ve been, I was taught that it was tacky. However I find it very amusing a few of you need to show your wealth. I’m not saying anything that someone would love to ask. If I’m wrong, I’d still like to know 😉😎. Continue on, I love cruising as the next person, just not brag too much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted March 17, 2020 #1263 Share Posted March 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, James4me said: So sorry your Genie didn’t give you the magic carpet ride John 😩. So sorry you quoted that entire post. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 17, 2020 #1264 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, James4me said: How do you know I haven’t? 😉. I never like to brag where I’ve been, I was taught that it was tacky. However I find it very amusing a few of you need to show your wealth. I’m not saying anything that someone would love to ask. If I’m wrong, I’d still like to know 😉😎. Continue on, I love cruising as the next person, just not brag too much. Are you Mr 1750? Asking for a friend 10 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1265 Share Posted March 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, davekathy said: That's what balconies are for. Really? I never knew that 😫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1266 Share Posted March 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jarmo said: So sorry you quoted that entire post. Sorry, can’t help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1267 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Are you Mr 1750? Asking for a friend LMAO, no not Mr. 1750 🤣. First and foremost I am a female, lives to dance 💃. I don’t think I’d quite get along with Mr. 1750 LOL. BTW I am married to a very high end executive who likes to cruise on our own (rented 🙄) yacht. RCCL certainly has some beautiful suites on her newest ships. Edited March 17, 2020 by James4me 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 17, 2020 #1268 Share Posted March 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Are you Mr 1750? Asking for a friend Not sure they have even actually cruised Royal Caribbean from their posts. Looks to be a Carnival cruiser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted March 17, 2020 #1269 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Must be from another line. Otherwise they would know not to quote multiple photos. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1270 Share Posted March 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Not sure they have even actually cruised Royal Caribbean from their posts. Looks to be a Carnival cruiser. Too funny, we have cruised everything under the sun. Every line. Like I said my husband likes cruising on yachts. However we have cruised on yes Carnival, RCCL, Norwegian, Celebrity, Crystal and even a European River Cruise. So that’s it. I will not discuss where we go, what we spend, and I wish all of you safe during these difficult times we have ahead of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James4me Posted March 17, 2020 #1271 Share Posted March 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, Coralc said: Must be from another line. Otherwise they would know not to quote multiple photos. Why because the King of RCCL says he hates it and not to? Sorry, I do my own thing, no one tells me not to do something. Besides I like quoting 😉 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2020 Author #1272 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said: If you look to the starboard side all you will see is water. Most traditional balconies have a 180 degree view. This balcony has almost a 270 degree view, with some has structural interference. It might not be what you are wanting but it has the best of both worlds; you can watch the sea or people watch. You know some people ask about the noise form the Theater and BW. If the door is locked, I heard almost nothing. What I didn't like was the light from the 24/7 TV screens. It was so bright, Even the curtains leaked light. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 17, 2020 #1273 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, James4me said: Really? I never knew that 😫 Glad to help you out. 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 17, 2020 #1274 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, James4me said: How do you know I haven’t? 😉. I never like to brag where I’ve been, I was taught that it was tacky. However I find it very amusing a few of you need to show your wealth. I’m not saying anything that someone would love to ask. If I’m wrong, I’d still like to know 😉😎. Continue on, I love cruising as the next person, just not brag too much. 2 hours ago, James4me said: Too funny, we have cruised everything under the sun. Every line. Like I said my husband likes cruising on yachts. However we have cruised on yes Carnival, RCCL, Norwegian, Celebrity, Crystal and even a European River Cruise. So that’s it. I will not discuss where we go, what we spend, and I wish all of you safe during these difficult times we have ahead of us. Wash those hands and be safe. No cruises for a while for all of us. Edited March 17, 2020 by A&L_Ont 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted March 17, 2020 #1275 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Parents need to do a better job logging off of CC so their teenagers don't take over their accounts. This Coronavirus is causing the summer break trolls to come out early.Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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