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

[Jimbo]

7 minutes ago, George C said:

I am no interested in a cruise that I can’t wear shorts 😁😁

I have been wearing shorts in around the ship, I also weared shorts when we were in Manhattan Friday. 😎

[Tree_skier]

55 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

We are both doing fine,food is a little disappointing. Cold things aren't cold and hot things aren't hot.

I have no idea how any cruisers can do a World Cruise on this class of ship for 270 days. The variety  of food on this ship just isn't enough.

We did have a nice lunch in Izumi yesterday.

 

Since now we aren't arriving in Nuuk until 10am,our Fiord Safari Boat Tour is now starting at 2;30 pm instead of 12:30 pm

All onboard is at 10pm I believe.

 

Currently

 

 

I'm suspecting they will  alter the menu a little more on the world cruise.

 

[Tree_skier]

So we're back up at the lake ( Lake Siskyou) .  It's been a fair piece since we've gotten here. According to my Photo roll it's was August 2021 the last time we were here.   I've got two weeks off and I'm going to spend part of it up here before getting back home and letting my wife spend so time with DD.  

 

I saw a really interesting bird down on the shore... 

 

 

He seemed fearless of me.  Eventually he came walking right up near me.

 

We're in the 5th wheel and life is good.  It'd be better if I was on a cruise ship but this is second best.  
 

 

Edited September 19, 2023 by Tree_skier

[jmh2006]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Yes.  My son-in-law planned everything after doing a lot of research.  My daughter planned the wedding.  He planned the honeymoon.  Worked out well for both of them.

They seem a perfect match!  ❤️

[aussielozzie18]

4 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Let's try that again.  My daughter and SIL have moved from Switzerland to Lake Como.  Lots of pictures incoming.

 

The view from their balcony in Bellagio

 

Misc. Bellagio shots

 

 

 

 

Boat trip to Villa del Balbianello, a villa with a lot of history but perhaps mostly known for its film appearances in Casino Royal and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

 

 

 

 

 

 

No George Clooney sightings yet. 😁

Lovely photos of the newlyweds and they are visiting beautiful locations on their honeymoon. 

[aussielozzie18]

 

 

Bit of a heated conversation going on here this morning….

 

[Jimbo]

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

 

I have no idea how any cruisers can do a World Cruise on this class of ship for 270 days. The variety  of food on this ship just isn't enough.

 

 

On the Bella thread, someone had posted pictures of sample World Cruise menus a few weeks ago.  Looked like there were several new additions that are not part of the normal cruise menu.  I wonder if the "new" additions will be rotated in & out depending on the region of the world they are sailing.

 

Plus, with 150 mostly unique port of calls, there may be plenty of in-port dining.  Granted, by missing meals on the ship you are not getting the full value of the the cruise but that might not be a concern to some.

 

But yeah, I agree with you. Even with the rotating menu, I'd get bored after while. Sometimes I like to dine with a can of Campbells Chunky Soup and Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich while binging Netflix from my recliner, with microwave popcorn (Xtra Butter!) for dessert.  Classy, I know!

 

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

No way would I do a world cruise on that shio.

 

I'd prefer Freedom class or larger myself, just for the variety of stuff on the ship.  But I guess getting into most of those ports require a smaller ship. Plus, maybe the capacity of a larger ship is not needed. Does anyone know if the cruise is sold out?

Edited September 19, 2023 by HBE4

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Yes.  My son-in-law planned everything after doing a lot of research.  My daughter planned the wedding.  He planned the honeymoon.  Worked out well for both of them.

 

That was the deal my wife & I had when we got married. Although your son-in-law definitely planned a much better honeymoon. The pictures you've been posting are stunning, just gorgeous.

 

[Sea Dog]

33 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

So we're back up at the lake ( Lake Siskyou) .  It's been a fair piece since we've gotten here. According to my Photo roll it's was August 2021 the last time we were here.   I've got two weeks off and I'm going to spend part of it up here before getting back home and letting my wife spend so time with DD.  

 

I saw a really interesting bird down on the shore... 

 

 

He seemed fearless of me.  Eventually he came walking right up near me.

 

We're in the 5th wheel and life is good.  It'd be better if I was on a cruise ship but this is second best.  
 

 

Looks wonderful. The 5th wheel really looks impressive. That’s the way I would want to go camping, glamping.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, Jimbo said:

It's a good,just like any cruising day on your balcony. Just had a nap on the balcony.

 

 

 

That is the same type of chair that Allure has on its balconies. I really dislike them. The back is not adjustable and it is not high enough to rest your head. I found that it really limited my use of the balcony.

[Ocean Boy]

16 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

On the Bella thread, someone had posted pictures of sample World Cruise menus a few weeks ago.  Looked like there were several new additions that are not part of the normal cruise menu.  I wonder if the "new" additions will be rotated in & out depending on the region of the world they are sailing.

 

Plus, with 150 mostly unique port of calls, there may be plenty of in-port dining.  Granted, by missing meals on the ship you are not getting the full value of the the cruise but that might not be a concern to some.

 

But yeah, I agree with you. Even with the rotating menu, I'd get bored after while. Sometimes I like to dine with a can of Campbells Chunky Soup and Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich while binging Netflix from my recliner, with microwave popcorn (Xtra Butter!) for dessert.  Classy, I know!

 

 

I'd prefer Freedom class or larger myself, just for the variety of stuff on the ship.  But I guess getting into most of those ports require a smaller ship. Plus, maybe the capacity of a larger ship is not needed. Does anyone know if the cruise is sold out?

I don't know if it is sold out but I think a lot of people are not doing the entire cruise since RCI started selling segments.

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Tree_skier said:

We're in the 5th wheel and life is good.  It'd be better if I was on a cruise ship but this is second best.  
 

 

 

Can we see some pictures from inside the camper?

[Sunshine3601]

5 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Let's try that again.  My daughter and SIL have moved from Switzerland to Lake Como.  Lots of pictures incoming.

 

The view from their balcony in Bellagio

 

Misc. Bellagio shots

 

 

 

 

Boat trip to Villa del Balbianello, a villa with a lot of history but perhaps mostly known for its film appearances in Casino Royal and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

 

 

 

 

 

 

No George Clooney sightings yet. 😁

Amazing photos.  Such a beautiful place for their honeymoon.

[Jimbo]

Here is what we just took pictures of,didn't exactly look like this with the naked eye,but this is what our cameras saw.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by Jimbo

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

No way would I do a world cruise on that shio.

We are on Serenade and looks like whoever ordered new fridges for the cabins for the world cruise really goofed.

 

They were installed on our deck (7)  on day 1.

 

Yes, they are actually refrigerators but they are super tiny.  Cannot put a small plate inside and hold maybe 3 or 4 water bottles at most.   Definitely cannot fit much of anything in them.   I bet the world cruisers will be very unhappy with them.

 

[Sunshine3601]

Just now, Jimbo said:

Here is what we just took pictures of,didn't exactly look like this with the naked eye,but this is what our cameras saw.

 

 

Awesome!  I hope to see them someday.

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Tree_skier said:

I'm suspecting they will  alter the menu a little more on the world cruise.

 

On Serenade now and they have been trying out some new menus.   Not sure if they are just for the world cruise or will be fleetwide.  I will ask.

 

Tonight was meditterean night.   The lamb dish I had was delicious.

Tomorrow night is an Asian menu so we booked Giovannis.

Edited September 20, 2023 by Sunshine3601

[Arzeena]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

We are both doing fine,food is a little disappointing. Cold things aren't cold and hot things aren't hot.

I have no idea how any cruisers can do a World Cruise on this class of ship for 270 days. The variety  of food on this ship just isn't enough.

We did have a nice lunch in Izumi yesterday.

 

Since now we aren't arriving in Nuuk until 10am,our Fiord Safari Boat Tour is now starting at 2;30 pm instead of 12:30 pm

All onboard is at 10pm I believe.

 

Currently

 

 

Brrrrrrrrrr

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

That is the same type of chair that Allure has on its balconies. I really dislike them. The back is not adjustable and it is not high enough to rest your head. I found that it really limited my use of the balcony.

Same chairs on Serenade balcony.  I do enjoy having the large table for when we order room service breakfast.

[Arzeena]

10 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Here is what we just took pictures of,didn't exactly look like this with the naked eye,but this is what our cameras saw.

 

 

 

 

Oh my! So beautiful and ethereal!

[cruiselvr04]

8 hours ago, Jimbo said:

It's a good,just like any cruising day on your balcony. Just had a nap on the balcony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re doing an ocean view on this cruise next year and I think I’m going to be okay with it.  No fresh air but I don’t like cold and that looks cold. 
 

So glad you got to see the northern lights.  I’ve heard you can’t capture it really in pictures but I’m sure you’ll never really forget it.  

[Jimbo]

4 minutes ago, cruiselvr04 said:

We’re doing an ocean view on this cruise next year and I think I’m going to be okay with it.  No fresh air but I don’t like cold and that looks cold. 
 

So glad you got to see the northern lights.  I’ve heard you can’t capture it really in pictures but I’m sure you’ll never really forget it.  

 

[brillohead]

13 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Love this one. 

You probably love it b/c it doesn't have raisins in it!  🤣

[brillohead]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

wow, that is getting pretty precise with the temperature reading. 

I was thinking the same thing!!!