“LIVE” from the Odyssey of the Seas, Third times a charm??

[A&L_Ont]

On 11/14/2021 at 5:52 PM, Merion_Mom said:

I would love to be cruising with you!

Just caught up on the review. I wish I was onboard with Chris and family too. 😁

[niksmom630]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

Just caught up on the review. I wish I was onboard with Chris and family too. 😁

Andrew…. ?     There is a flow rider and unlimited beef sandwiches,…!No legitimate excuse to not be here! 🥰

[PhoenixCruiser]

Enjoying your review@

[long4acruise]

@niksmom630

Congratulations on your retirement - more time for cruising!  Loving your live review.

 

We RoyalUp'd to a JS on deck 9 ($100 pp) on this sailing, also. Love the extra bath, but ours is a tad different with two toilets and combo tub/shower. Your layout is what we had on Ovation - a separate tub & shower but one toilet.

 

Continue to enjoy our last few days onboard.  BTW: I was told we use the same TA.

 

Donna

[chrismch]

What's the current onboard program for wearing masks? Is it required in all public areas?

Are the pools and hot tubs open for use?

Do the stewards still do daily room cleaning?

How many offerings are on room service?

Do they still do daily trivia?

 

Cruising in 60 days and want to know what to expect?

[chrismch]

16 hours ago, niksmom630 said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stopped by the Diamond Lounge just out of curiosity— although we never go there. Pretty small, and crowded. Maybe the appetizers are the draw? 

 

We like the evening appetizers, but the drinks have always been the draw. Although I understand now it's on the seapass card and you can get drinks most every venue that has alcohol.

[perfect match]

Great pictures! This ship has become my current cruise goal. I won’t be able to schedule on her before she leaves in the spring, but I’ll get us on board eventually. 
 

@long4acruise, what was your JS number? DH would definitely prefer the bathroom set up that you had. I always have to twist his arm just a little bit when I want to book a cruise, and that set up would be a perfect arm twister!  😂❤️😍

[Ourusualbeach]

Great review Chris.  Bringing back memories of last week which seems like forever ago.  Here's me at iFly

[niksmom630]

9 hours ago, PhoenixCruiser said:

Enjoying your review@

Thanks! Lots more photos to catch up on, so I’ll be busy this morning! 

[niksmom630]

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

We like the evening appetizers, but the drinks have always been the draw. Although I understand now it's on the seapass card and you can get drinks most every venue that has alcohol.

That’s correct. You can use  the the free ones loaded to your sea pass card anywhere 

[niksmom630]

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

What's the current onboard program for wearing masks? Is it required in all public areas?

all indoor public common areas, they can be removed in all dining venues when seated, and in any vaccinated only venues (bars, theatres Solarium) 

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

Are the pools and hot tubs open for use?

yes, all of them 

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

Do the stewards still do daily room cleaning?

yes, 2x per day 

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

How many offerings are on room service?

same room service menu as always. 

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

Do they still do daily trivia?

yes

8 hours ago, chrismch said:

 

Cruising in 60 days and want to know what to expect?

 

I can post compasses later which will give you a better idea 😎

[niksmom630]

8 hours ago, long4acruise said:

@niksmom630

Congratulations on your retirement - more time for cruising!  Loving your live review.

 

We RoyalUp'd to a JS on deck 9 ($100 pp) on this sailing, also. Love the extra bath, but ours is a tad different with two toilets and combo tub/shower. Your layout is what we had on Ovation - a separate tub & shower but one toilet.

 

Continue to enjoy our last few days onboard.  BTW: I was told we use the same TA.

 

Donna

Thanks Donna! THE BEST TA ever, in fact! We are so lucky! 😎

[niksmom630]

18 hours ago, DesireeC03 said:

Wow -thanks for all of the pictures and congrats on your retirement.  You have me all sorts of excited for next month.  How does reserving I fly work? And can you tell me more about 270?

thank you

As Biker said, you book using the app once onboard. There are some complimentary spots (like Northstar) but they fill up fast. Try getting the soonest boarding slot you can, and then plan on finding a place to settle in and start booking all your reservations. It’s a process. 
 

 

[niksmom630]

Day 4 view from the balcony. 
 

Second stop at Cococay this week. I think I will be staying onboard today, since we were just here in August, and spent a full day exploring, and then had the cabana here earlier this week 

 

last night was “formal” night , and dinner in the MDR. 
 

 

 

[h20skibum]

11 minutes ago, niksmom630 said:

last night was “formal” night , and dinner in the MDR. 

We loved that moving flower wall at the entrance to the MDR.

 

We were really spoiled with only 1,500 on our sailing. 

Edited November 18, 2021 by h20skibum

[niksmom630]

We had a show booked at 7, but dinner was longer than usual and we missed it. The food has been kind of hit it or miss this sailing . Some items really good, others not so great. Actually sent my beef tenderloin back and asked for another plate last night. Mostly because if you don’t eat something the waiter assumes it wasn’t good and keeps asking if they can get you something else! 😜 second plate was as advertised - beef & “tender” ….

 

It was a VERY exciting night in the casino at the three card poker table. My usual spot……

 

you have the option to play a 6 card hand, using yours and the dealers cards to create a 5 card hand. 
 

if this had been my hand, I would have been texting my TA  and attempting to secure a B2B for next week. 
 

the picture tells the story…. 1000 to 1 odds…….

 

$5000 winnings…..just on the 6 card spot 😳

 

they had to give the man a chip rack to carry them all up to the cashier 😂 

 

 

[niksmom630]

Hanging out with Freedom today 

 

 

 

gulp……😳😬 didn’t realize how high up North Star went…..fingers crossed I don’t chicken out at the last minute. We have it scheduled right before our Teppanyaki reservation at 7

 

 

 

 

[thjeepster]

Love seeing the pics!!!  Miss the Odyssey very much!  Was on it a month ago!!!...We actually got married onboard a month ago tomorrow!  It was amazing and the Captain married us and he was excited since we were the first couple to be married aboard the ship!

 

Wish we were back on it now!

[long4acruise]

5 minutes ago, thjeepster said:

Love seeing the pics!!!  Miss the Odyssey very much!  Was on it a month ago!!!...We actually got married onboard a month ago tomorrow!  It was amazing and the Captain married us and he was excited since we were the first couple to be married aboard the ship!

 

Wish we were back on it now!

That's a beautiful story and wishing you everlasting memories of your joyous occasion!

 

Too bad the Captain and the Next Cruise dept couldn't work an incentive deal for you to cruise again on your 1st anniversary.   😉 

[niksmom630]

26 minutes ago, thjeepster said:

Love seeing the pics!!!  Miss the Odyssey very much!  Was on it a month ago!!!...We actually got married onboard a month ago tomorrow!  It was amazing and the Captain married us and he was excited since we were the first couple to be married aboard the ship!

 

Wish we were back on it now!

Congrats @thjeepster!  I’m with @long4acruisethough! Might be a great idea for a one year anniversary trip! 

[niksmom630]

270 coming up….

 

 

great spot for something quick, breakfast or lunch. And you can’t beat the views . Similar to Park Cafe offerings but a bit varied 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

 

 

 

 

 

this was at around 10 am…. Relatively empty, whereas the Jammer and Solarium were pretty packed. 
 

[niksmom630]

Speaking of the Windjammer, went there yesterday for lunch. It was hopping despite being a port day, which is unusual, but the lay out is far superior to Oasis class and allows for a better flow. I usually avoid it at all costs but it was a good experience yesterday….

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

And this addition is the bomb…..assorted ice cream

and toppings…..I will be back 😎

 

 

I was pretty bummed about the removal of the cheese plate from the room service menu, as that was my go to afternoon snack with a glass of wine before dinner. You can still order it via room service if you are in a suite since it’s on the MDR dinner menu, but non suite members will be forced to improvise….

 

windjammer cheese plate…. Just ask fir crackers 👍

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

Last thoughts on the windjammer……I have to assume that this is tied to some supply chain shortage or a really bad “recipe” - but the scrambled eggs have reached an all time low. I’ve always found them to be a little sketchy, and definitely vary from ship to ship, but they now resemble a yellow oatmeal. And the consistency is the same 🤢 they were the same yesterday in the Solarium.  

 

 

thus, my tip…..request made to order scrambled…..and they will look like real eggs