Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Jimbo]

18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I've seen it offered on TA's.

Guess I got wrong info from when I asked about it before on another thread awhile back.

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

We just got back from a TA on Odyssey.  Any questions, just ask away.  We really like Odyssey.  It seemed like a long ship but it was manageable, even for me.  On Deck 5, from one end of the elevator in the back to the front where the Royal Theater and Diamond Lounge is really is not that long a walk.  People say that this ship is narrower than the others and that’s why it rocks a little more with motion.  The captain didn’t agree with that theory.  

 

 

 

 

DH did the FlowRider on the first day.  There were so serious riders here.  Always long lines.

 

Then he tried the iFly.  Free on the first day of the cruise.

 

One of our favorite spots

 

Another favorite spots

 

 

Halloween cupcake decorations on boarding day10/31 in the Windjammer

 

Sunset on 10/31

Great pictures, nice and crisp clean clear pictures.The best I have ever seen from anyone on CruiseCritic. What did you use for your picture taking?

[Jimbo]

6 hours ago, helen haywood said:

With no stops, just under 5 hours.

Our drive with the cats was closer to 9 hours.

Out cats just sat quietly,no problem at all.

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Dinner tonight.

 

 

Looks wonderful!

 

 

35 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

 

Winner!!!!!

[Ocean Boy]

44 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

For our January and March cruises I purchased yesterday at $13.99 Surf and Stream for one device. Additional device for $11.99 but as others reported that came out more expensive in the cart, so I purchased one plan per person for one device.  Today it is $14.99.
No "surf only" option seen.

When and where are you sailing OB?

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Lighthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing. I have not had a lot of interest in Q class ships as they don't have a Royal Promenade but timing and pricing won out. We will see how it goes.

[Sea Dog]

4 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Ligjthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing.

 Sounds like a great itinerary. I too like the 3 sea days. I will be anxious to hear about your adventures.

[sgmn]

On 11/16/2022 at 10:26 PM, Luckynana said:

Great to hear your little grandson was discharged and is his normal happy lively little self.  Best news, Sue!!  How is your other little guy feeling?

Thank you 😊 

He went back to nursery on Friday and all well. Our baby grandson Theo , the two month old, is fine, just a cold.  He's pretty robust. His parents took him out last night to see some Christmas illuminations. He was all snuggled up in a warm Teddy bear snow suit and looked so cute

[dani negreanu]

@Sea Dog

 

Greg, how are your preparations for dinner with friends coming along?

 

Is Linda better?

 

Have fun tonight.... DH has just invented a new dish today, and it was a smashing success all around.

[sgmn]

6 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Thank you for this info 🤩

That would be awesome if you join us next September on the Serenade repo🥰    We, also, love the Serenade and nice itinerary for the repo too!  We booked an ovb on deck 7 towards aft with the extended balcony for $1945 with port fees.  Pretty good price for a 12 night sailing.

Would be fab if you could join us on the Serenade next September 😀 

[sgmn]

59 minutes ago, broadwaybaby123 said:

I'm super excited!  My Ukulele group just got invited to play at one of the biggest concerts in the city (which is hosted every year) next week and today I found out I have a featured part in the concert!

 

I'm singing the lead part in John Lennon's "So This Is Christmas ("War Is Over)"!

 

Oh and it's my birthday next week!

Congratulations,  how wonderful to have musical talent.👏

[reallyitsmema]

51 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Lighthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing. I have not had a lot of interest in Q class ships as they don't have a Royal Promenade but timing and pricing won out. We will see how it goes.

 

There isn't a Royal Promenade but there is a two level Royal Esplanade that is a little narrower than the Royal Promenade.  

[DaniDanielle]

No cruises planned yet.  Was looking at the 11 day Anthem in January.

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

@Sea Dog

 

Greg, how are your preparations for dinner with friends coming along?

 

Is Linda better?

 

Have fun tonight.... DH has just invented a new dish today, and it was a smashing success all around.

She’s better but still admits her stamina is not 100%.

 

Everything is prepped.

 

 

steaks marinated for 8 hours. Chocolate martini glasses chilling 

 

 

Twice baked potatoes ready to be be reheated 

 

 

Black Truffle Seafood Risotto prepped.

 

Bacon wrapped asparagus ready to go into oven then drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze reduction.

 

 

Chocolate bomb cake ready to be dropped. Will serve will a scoop of chocolate silk ice cream and a chocolate martini. It is death by chocolate.

 

 

Bar stocked ready for cocktails.

 

Hope everything goes well and I don’t screw something up. What dish did you make?

[Arzeena]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Lighthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing. I have not had a lot of interest in Q class ships as they don't have a Royal Promenade but timing and pricing won out. We will see how it goes.

Great itinerary! Curacao is my favorite.

Have you ever considered the Anthem, considering it is in driving proximity to you? Just curious.
And the Sorrento's on the Anthem is the best in the fleet, I promise (among the Sorrentos I have tried on Royal ships). LOL!🤣🤣Is that incentive enough?🤣🤣 😛

[Arzeena]

20 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

She’s better but still admits her stamina is not 100%.

 

Everything is prepped.

 

 

steaks marinated for 8 hours. Chocolate martini glasses chilling 

 

 

Twice baked potatoes ready to be be reheated 

 

 

Black Truffle Seafood Risotto prepped.

 

Bacon wrapped asparagus ready to go into oven then drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze reduction.

 

 

Chocolate bomb cake ready to be dropped. Will serve will a scoop of chocolate silk ice cream and a chocolate martini. It is death by chocolate.

 

 

Bar stocked ready for cocktails.

 

Hope everything goes well and I don’t screw something up.

This looks great! Everything will go well.🤞

[helen haywood]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Our drive with the cats was closer to 9 hours.

Out cats just sat quietly,no problem at all.

From your mouth to God’s ear. 🙏

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Great pictures, nice and crisp clean clear pictures.The best I have ever seen from anyone on CruiseCritic. What did you use for your picture taking?

Thank you!  I use my iPhone 14 Pro.  

 

45 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

There isn't a Royal Promenade but there is a two level Royal Esplanade that is a little narrower than the Royal Promenade.  

This is where I sit to rest and people watch on Deck 4 Royal Esplanade.  Get my Cappuccino from the Diamond Lounge and find me a seat near Starbucks and watch people shop for T-shirts, watches, etc.  Somehow, I still call it the Royal Promenade though.

[dani negreanu]

21 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

What dish did you make?

 

Wow, so many dishes. I like the way you "think" 😉

 

Since we're 7 hours ahead of you, DH was asked by our dinner friends to prepare some kind of salmon ceviche. He marinated the salmon, cut it in small cubes, added small cubes of avocado, smallish cubes of persimmon, purple onion, slightly grilled pine nuts and squeezed half a lemon. Delish.... and no leftovers.

 

The other dish was pasta which he prepared himself, "teared" it and mixed it with his own recipe of Bolognese sauce. Shredded parmesan cheese on top.

 

Myself - I've baked the fluffiest, airiest cheese cake ever. 2/3 -- 5% fat white cheese, 1/3 - 9%. The "trick" was 5 eggs, with the whites whipped to a "flexible foam" and then slowly "integrated" into the cheese.

 

[Jimbo]

6 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Reminds me of growing up in Williamsville during the Blizzard of 77.  The worst hit areas of Buffalo had 100 inches of snow over 5 days.  As a kid, it was a winter wonderland.  Not so much for the adults.  Some houses were literally buried in drifting snow from 50+ mph winds and snowmobiles were the only way to reach some people.  My best friend's parents kept their camping trailer parked about 4 feet from the side of their garage.  We packed the snow between the garage and the trailer and made a skip jump.  

Remember the Blizzard of 1977 quite well, we were on our Senior(High School) Class Trip in the Catskills Mountains in upstate NY.

 

The storm prolonged our trip and got us a few  extra free 😁 days longer trip because it was unsafe to leave the resort.

Edited November 19, 2022 by Jimbo

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Lighthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing. I have not had a lot of interest in Q class ships as they don't have a Royal Promenade but timing and pricing won out. We will see how it goes.

 

Not much difference between Esplanade and Promenade in my opinion. I kinda prefer Esplanade because it has two levels for much of it

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Looks like Odyssey Jan 28 to Labadee, Aruba, and Curacao. I haven't been to those islands in quite awhile and looking forward to returning. I'm also hoping to finally getting the opportunity to climb the California Lighthouse in Aruba.

 

This will be my first time on a Quantum class ship and I'm looking forward to exploring a ship that is new to me. I'll have three sea days for exploration... and relaxing. I have not had a lot of interest in Q class ships as they don't have a Royal Promenade but timing and pricing won out. We will see how it goes.

The Q class has a 2 level esplanade.   1st level is retail shops with sorrento, parks cafe and pub mixed in.  Diamond lounge has some windows, which is better than O class where you feel like you are in a basement.    2nd level is restaurants and I think the stupid bionic bar and schooners.   

We use the 2nd level a lot of time to get from one end of ship to other.

I think you will like it😀

[John&LaLa]

2 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

The Q class has a 2 level esplanade.   1st level is retail shops with sorrento, parks cafe and pub mixed in.  Diamond lounge has some windows, which is better than O class where you feel like you are in a basement.    2nd level is restaurants and I think the stupid bionic bar and schooners.   

We use the 2nd level a lot of time to get from one end of ship to other.

I think you will like it😀

 

I like the outside path to avoid the crowds when Two70 gets out. Dumps you near aft elevators 

[Ocean Boy]

46 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Great itinerary! Curacao is my favorite.

Have you ever considered the Anthem, considering it is in driving proximity to you? Just curious.
And the Sorrento's on the Anthem is the best in the fleet, I promise (among the Sorrentos I have tried on Royal ships). LOL!🤣🤣Is that incentive enough?🤣🤣 😛

I have thought about it. However, I cruise in winter to escape the cold and I don't want to spend 1-2 days each way in cold weather. Also, I really enjoy flying. It is part in my vacation. So cruising from Florida or San Juan really works best for me.

 

I do, however, enjoy cruising to Bermuda from Boston or NYC.

[Ocean Boy]

35 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Not much difference between Esplanade and Promenade in my opinion. I kinda prefer Esplanade because it has two levels for much of it

What can you tell me about the shows on Odyssey? Is something a "not to be missed"? I am feeling like such a novice all of a sudden. I actually need to study deck plans for the first time in a very long time!😮

[aussielozzie18]

@Sea Dog & @dani negreanu I’m on the other side of the world drooling!  
Enjoy your delicious meals with your good friends.  Bon Appetit!