Adventure of the Seas – The First Voyage

[notmyrealnameoremail]

19 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

No. All is still quiet. The ballroom doors are open but there is no activity,,, yet

@BirdTravelsThank you for doing this.  We aren't on until the end of August and we know a lot can/will change by then, but this will help us set our expectations.

 

We haven't seen anything on B2B procedures yet. If you come across them, we would appreciate it if you can post them.

 

Tom & Donna

[twinmommy08]

3 minutes ago, miamimommie said:

I’m on the 26th sailing too. Our check in is 12:30 so slots must be filling up!

Lucky you! I just booked two days ago and 1:30 was the only slot available at that time. Our flight comes in around noon so it works out great! 

[Dat Cruisin Couple]

it's Cruise Day!

 

 

[BirdTravels]

47 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Any tables set up? ropes for lining people up, anything that looks like they are prepared for an onslaught of people arriving to check in?

 

Anything that looks like a dress rehearsal or are they just going to wing it?

Nope. The hotel staff said that the folks from Royal are not scheduled to show up until 10:30. All is quiet. Ballroom is empty except for some balloons 
 

I got a reminder from the Royal App saying don’t forget to show up for the cruise. 
 

8:20 am British Colonial Hilton 

 

[notmyrealnameoremail]

28 minutes ago, twinmommy08 said:

Lucky you! I just booked two days ago and 1:30 was the only slot available at that time. Our flight comes in around noon so it works out great! 

Last week I was able to check-in and choose time for our August 28 and September 4 cruises on the adventure.  Noon was still available and I snagged that.

 

Tom

[BSocial]

12 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

Following along! So happy to see this first live review.

+1. 

[BirdTravels]

21 minutes ago, twinmommy08 said:

 Valid point. I’m sure those with early check in times get to board sooner than later. 

Today, for the first cruise, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is hosting a “Party in the Backyard” with live music, cold Kaliks, drill teams from the Martine Academy, and Junkanoo performers. Something to do while waiting for clearance. 

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

11 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

 

I got a reminder from the Royal App saying don’t forget to show up for the cruise. 
 

That is actually pretty humorous.😄

[island lady]

Another thanks for taking us along!!  Enjoy your cruise...I imagine you are very...very excited right now!  😄 

[sellwingri]

I’m sailing next week and am excited that we got 12pm check in.  We’re staying at Warwick Paradise Island which is 10 minutes from British Colonial Hilton.  It’s great that we won’t have to ask for late check out.

 

[Dat Cruisin Couple]

This is going to be the MOST documented cruise in the HISTORY of cruises. Titanic, you had a good run, but we gotta get sailing!!!

[Dat Cruisin Couple]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Today, for the first cruise, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is hosting a “Party in the Backyard” with live music, cold Kaliks, drill teams from the Martine Academy, and Junkanoo performers. Something to do while waiting for clearance. 

 

 

As long as the wellness check doesn't involve touching my toes! 🙂

[Sea Dog]

Enjoy your day and thank you for documenting your travels. This is really special.

[mo&fran]

WE will be on AOS nest week.  Now we have to have a PCR test before arriving,  despite having been vaccinated. Got one scheduled for Monday.  Fingers crossed for no false positives. WE do fly in the day of, everything was booked through Royal, including transfers. 

[smokeybandit]

10 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

WE will be on AOS nest week.  Now we have to have a PCR test before arriving,  despite having been vaccinated. Got one scheduled for Monday.  Fingers crossed for no false positives. WE do fly in the day of, everything was booked through Royal, including transfers. 

You don't need a PCR test until the July 19 cruises.

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

8 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

You don't need a PCR test until the July 19 cruises.

 

I've seen posts here saying the new requirements start June 19.

 

 

Thanks for the review 🐦 ! Have a great cruise.

Edited June 12, 2021 by Steeler Nation At Sea

[BirdTravels]

Unfortunately, the changes in testing protocols are the result of COVID cases on MCS and Celebrity this week. The rapid test for this week’s cruise will be a mess. Supposedly each passenger got a unique code to register and test. We’re supposed to get results via email which automatically updates our seapass to “cleared to sail”. 

[mo&fran]

I had an email specifically saying it was for my cruise. No rapid test required.

Edited June 12, 2021 by mo&fran

[FishLips23]

23 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

WE will be on AOS nest week.  Now we have to have a PCR test before arriving,  despite having been vaccinated. Got one scheduled for Monday.  Fingers crossed for no false positives. WE do fly in the day of, everything was booked through Royal, including transfers. 

Fortunately, false positives are incredibly rare. I would not worry about that. (Source: I'm a medical lab scientist who performs covid testing)

[cured]

18 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Join the Bird for Royal Caribbean’s return to cruising on the first voyage of the Adventure of the Seas from Nassau, Bahamas. After a 15-month pandemic pause, it is time to cruise The Bahamas and the Caribbean again! The Adventure arrived in Nassau on Tuesday, escorted by fire boats and a water cannon salute as she entered Nassau harbor. This cruise includes two perfect days at Coco Cay, a stop in Cozumel, and a stop in Freeport.
 

Come along with the Bird for an adventure on the Adventure as cruising resumes from Nassau! 

 

Sat 12 Jun Nassau, Bahamas Depart 9:00 pm

Sun 13 Jun Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Mon 14 Jun Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tue 15 Jun Cruising 

Wed 16 Jun Cozumel, Mexico Arrive 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thu 17 Jun Cruising

Fri 18 Jun Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Sat 19 Jun Nassau, Bahamas Arrive 6:00 am

 

Happy Travels!  Watching the Nassau web cam right now which is trained on Adventure. Can't wait to see the happy cruisers start boarding.  Thanks for posting!

 

[boatseller]

8 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Unfortunately, the changes in testing protocols are the result of COVID cases on MCS and Celebrity this week. The rapid test for this week’s cruise will be a mess. Supposedly each passenger got a unique code to register and test. We’re supposed to get results via email which automatically updates our seapass to “cleared to sail”. 

If that works as well as the Cruise Planner, we'll just swim to Coco Cay.

[BirdTravels]

Edited June 12, 2021 by BirdTravels

[smokeybandit]

9 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

I had an email specifically saying it was for my cruise. No rapid test required.

Interesting, as the RC FAQ (which seems to be updated by the minute) said the PCR test didn't start until June 19. The June 12 would just take a rapid test at the terminal

Edited June 12, 2021 by smokeybandit

[Hooked!]

Thank you, Bird. I’m booked on the July 24th sailing. Your updates and pictures are making it feel real! Have a great cruise. 

[HBCcruiser]

@BirdTravels I heard that there will not be a separate suites pre-boarding area. True?