New England / Canada : Voyager of the Seas Sept 18th - Sept 25th. Semi-Live

[Broons77]

Certainly looks crowded but it also appears to be orderly as well given the amount of people that are there.  We have check in at 10:30 on our sailing as well so it's good that they seem to have the kinks worked out.  Have to imagine they had the personnel to deal with the increased traffic from multiple ships than has been reported earlier in the cruising season.  How exciting for you guys, hope you have a drink in your hand by now!  🥤

[Broons77]

...and bonus, I'd imagine the sailaway party will be on the pool deck with pools being opened and enjoyed in the warm sunshine!!!

[Rubyfisch]

2 hours ago, Broons77 said:

 

I thought Anthem actually did the NE/Canada itinerary several years back for a season, but could be wrong.  Would love to have her homeported for a Caribbean itinerary, but Royal keeps refusing my calls 😄

You know, I think you might be right. I'd love to have more options from Boston. I can't walk to the cruiseport anymore, but it's still only a T ride away.

[alexgtp]

For those waiting to biy DBP on board here is info.

 

And yes they have the good cups.

 

[LadyBerard]

20 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

You know, I think you might be right. I'd love to have more options from Boston. I can't walk to the cruiseport anymore, but it's still only a T ride away.

I remember back around 2004, during the fall, RCL had 10 nights to the Caribbean round trip out of Boston.  Sure wish they'd do that again.

[Broons77]

30 minutes ago, alexgtp said:

For those waiting to biy DBP on board here is info.

 

And yes they have the good cups.

 

Not to gloat, but I bought the DBP + Voom for $64/day during the Black Friday Sale last November and was annoyed as I had missed a sale where it was $59/day.  No longer annoyed by that.  Will be a lesson to me going forward, that's for sure.  Even with today's nutty pricing!

[alexgtp]

Watching Patriots game, because it's Boston. Already missing a lot of key ingredients and beers. Hope it is not one of those trips.

 

At least they have this .

[Broons77]

Given that they just got in from a 2 week TA through some out of the way ports, I'm sure they haven't been able to do a good restock in a while.  I'd imagine those problems should go away once they're taken in and distributed all the new provisions.

 

And yeah, would imagine a festive local crowd watching the Pats.  Such will be the case for these sailings, I'm sure.

[Smellytoes]

Could you post a pic of the cruise compass especially today’s. I’m having a hard time finding  a readable one

[alexgtp]

Trying to post any images is proving challenging, Voom service for this ship is trash. 

 

I'll post dailies and spa info tomorrow in Maine.

[alexgtp]

Spa info.

[alexgtp]

Day 1:

[Broons77]

4 minutes ago, alexgtp said:

Spa info

 

Prompt and efficient.  That's what I look for in a 'Live' thread!  😄  I really could have waited a day or two, thank you so much!!!

 

Go grab yourself a cocktail sailor, it's almost time to hit the high seas!  Can't wait for the rest of your thread!

[flamingos]

Have a great time. We just got off after a B3B, 28 days. If you like classical piano, be in the Schooner Bar when Inna plays. ❤️

[alexgtp]

Supposed to sail away at 5. Still waiting.

 

We are In the helipad area.

Sort of a quiet secret. Not too many ppl here. If your not a fan of crowded sail aways this is your spot. 

 

Edited September 18, 2022 by alexgtp

[publicpersona]

2 hours ago, alexgtp said:

Voom service for this ship is trash. 

 

It may be the case that the Canada/NE region has few, less capable satellites. Carnival just sent an email refunding anyone who had purchased their premium Internet service for Canada/NE saying that there really wasn't any premium up there.

[rudeney]

2 hours ago, alexgtp said:

Spa info.

 

I'm glad I booked our spa services ahead of time - those prices are almost double what they were in Cruise Planner!

[alexgtp]

So my time dining, needs reservations. Kind of defeats the purpose of My Time dining.

 

Waiting in the NO reservations line, watching everyone else with reservations go in.

 

So I guess make reservations. Is the answer.

[Biker19]

32 minutes ago, alexgtp said:

So my time dining, needs reservations.

Only if you want to potentially save some time getting a table.

[Broons77]

1 hour ago, rudeney said:

 

I'm glad I booked our spa services ahead of time - those prices are almost double what they were in Cruise Planner!

 

If you're doing more than one service, that 10/20/30% off sale actually makes it close.  But for one thing, yes, book ahead.

[flamingos]

2 hours ago, alexgtp said:

Supposed to sail away at 5. Still waiting.

 

We are In the helipad area.

Sort of a quiet secret. Not too many ppl here. If your not a fan of crowded sail aways this is your spot. 

 

When it gets windy, it’s not as pleasant.  😎

[alexgtp]

Dinner was pretty good. Only waited 30 min for a table. I love these old style 3 tier dining rooms.

 

Ship Capacity is at 3168. Back to full sailings. Bitter Sweet. Loved cruise at under 50%. But also miss the crowds.

[okiedrifters]

11 hours ago, Broons77 said:

 

I thought Anthem actually did the NE/Canada itinerary several years back for a season, but could be wrong.  Would love to have her homeported for a Caribbean itinerary, but Royal keeps refusing my calls 😄

We sailed on Anthem from NJ to New England and Canada….it was an amazing trip! When booking this year we were disappointed to see Anthem wasn’t offered, but….we love the Adventure too. We are also on the Oct 13th sailing.

[Broons77]

7 minutes ago, okiedrifters said:

We sailed on Anthem from NJ to New England and Canada….it was an amazing trip! When booking this year we were disappointed to see Anthem wasn’t offered, but….we love the Adventure too. We are also on the Oct 13th sailing.

 

I've been on her to Bermuda and the Bahamas.  We spent not a single bad moment on that ship, she is fantastic!

[Jimbo]

On 9/13/2022 at 3:53 PM, Rogueperson said:

Ack, you're beating me to doing a Canada live thread by 11 days!!  I planned to do my live thread on the September 29th Adventure sailing.  Its actually a b2b live as I'm going to Bermuda first on the 24th.  My first b2b.

 

Still, I can follow your thread right up until i board.

Better prepare for a B2B to Canada/ New England, pretty good bet after this storm rolls through Bermuda they won't want cruise passengers traveling on the island while they are recovering.