Live “Wingin’ It” Quantum of the Seas Transpacific Honolulu to Vancouver April 28-May 8, 2023

[rsharp83]

Workin’ for a Livin’ 

 

Over on that other social media platform, you know the one run by Mark Z, we’ve had a running gag going. So we decided I should share it here. 

 

Seems I was a bit short on cash leading up to the cruise.  And now I need daily gratuities. 

Because I’m resourceful I took to doing odd jobs around the islands and the ship to make some quick cash. And here they are:

[Biker19]

5 hours ago, rsharp83 said:

The scale is thankfully set to metric so no Americans will have a clue what your weight is

A few Americans can do math.

[Familygoboston]

7 hours ago, Biker19 said:

A few Americans can do math.

Let’s hope not! 😳🤣🤣

[Familygoboston]

I’m a little nervous that R# is gonna get arrested and tossed into the brig! You should have seen the terror on the faces of the other flyers when he posed with the Northstar controls! 😳 Luckily, he never actually touches the things without permission (the ones he did touch, the person in charge was in on the gag!)  it’s all an optical illusion, just like his paychecks for these gigs!  🤣🤣

[Familygoboston]

I never thought I’d like 6 sea days! 
 

So far, I’ve been wrong! 🤣 Maybe it’s because we had non stop touring and playing in the Hawaiian islands for 3 weeks, but I’ll be here in my office if you need me!  
Clam Shell at the covered pool 

 

I’d like to get off my butt and take more photos of the ship, but so far I’m not motivated to much more than relax in the indoor pool and the solarium. We went to get some sun outside yesterday and they had removed all the loungers from the upper decks near the bow and aft. The loungers above the out door pools were full, so we found some unattended loungers by the pool deck. 
 

Not a good experience 😳 First a fellow whose wife was sitting in one of the chairs that says you can’t “reserve a chair” tried to tell us someone was “sitting there” So I did my usual, “if they return we’ll move on”. He called us a name that might get us banned from CC if I reported it.  But after looking at Mr FGB who had 6 inches and 15 less years on him, he decided not to make an issue of it. The “owner” of the chair returned an hour later, and there were then 2 more chairs in that area that were now vacant for her to alight on. Thereby proving my point that if everyone moved their stuff then they plan to be gone for more than 30 minutes, no one would have trouble finding a lounger. But reserving s lounger with a huge pink label on it saying not to reserve loungers is pretty rich! 

view of the bow from the solarium 

 

But that’s not what made it unpleasant! 🤣 That’s just a reality of clientele on the RC ships we’ve cruised. The unpleasant part was the loud music played under the play by play for the officers Vs guest volleyball game. The noise is too much for me, so after an hour we removed all our belongings, and freed up the lounger and took a dip in the solarium pool. There weren’t any chairs their either abs we left our things to the side till we saw someone leave after a little while (they also took all of the there things…system works like magic when you actually do it!)

solarium pool 

[Familygoboston]

Fun Stuff Last Night Starwater Show 

Last evening was our booking for Starwater. I really enjoyed the show- but I’m a zumba instructor, so I really enjoy watching dance- and this really was dance showcase. The vocal star was also showcased, with 2 other female singers. The male singers were all in the balcony with us hooting and hollering in support of their compadres. 

Honestly, had they not been cheering, it feels like no one would have been. 😳 It’s not because it wasn’t a good show, it just feels like since the pandemic, people don’t really know how to react at a live show anymore. Every performer I’ve talked with from Broadway pros to community theater day they want to hear from us, cheering, clapping, giving support. It’s our role in live theater! But most shows, really good performers have had to fight for a response from the audiences on this cruise. And they are giving the performances all their energy! Lasts night’s show was an example of that- dance elevated to athleticism- just incredible!!

 

And the theater itself is very innovative, with elevators and robotic performers. It’s a must see! 

SO… where and how to see it! 
 

- this is the only book ahead show on the ship, you can book on the app, plenty of performances, but if you are picky about the day and time, you can book before you sail, just look in the app a few weeks before you sail. 
 

-they’ll have you line up and scan your sea pass to ensure you are reserved. There’s a standby line for any non reserved passengers.

 

- when you enter the theater you’ll notice several floor areas and the central balcony reserved for Key and suite guests.
 

-If you go up the stairs on your left facing the stage you can sit in other balcony areas. This provides a good view of some of the visual effects from above.

 

-If you’d prefer to be “in the round” with the performers, you can sit on the floor in the front 

[Familygoboston]

Love and Marriage

Always a hoot! Mike had his work cut out with his newlyweds, two men who married 6 days ago, but Mike managed the language minefield like the pro he is! 

Not the funniest L&M I’ve seen but, there were a few good moments! 
 

sing along!! 

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

22 minutes ago, Familygoboston said:

  

-If you’d prefer to be “in the round” with the performers, you can sit on the floor in the front 

I don't know if it is the same on Quantum, but on Odyssey there is some very odd type seats in TWO70 that are not very comfortable. You have to be choosy in there. No idea how they came up with some of that seating design.

[Familygoboston]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I don't know if it is the same on Quantum, but on Odyssey there is some very odd type seats in TWO70 that are not very comfortable. You have to be choosy in there. No idea how they came up with some of that seating design.

Yes, there’s a wide variety!!id say for people with kids try to sit in the front, it will be most engaging for the young people. We were up high, there’s one row of balcony in front of the spot lights and it was very comfortable couches and lots of leg room. A lot of the seating is cocktail table style. 

[Familygoboston]

Sea Day 7

Brrrr… I thought we’d have one more day of semi tropical, but it’s 60 out there. The solarium is full and the pool deck is empty, the guards and crew are wearing wool caps!! We did a lot of lounging in the sun the last 2 sea days, saving trivia and lecture for these next 3, although as hearty New Englanders we will head out to the hot tub today! 
So…. I’ve been snapping photos of door decorations for fun, haven’t traversed the WHOLE ship, but these are the ones I’ve seen in passing. We will probably walk the decks inside when it gets cooler, and I’ll post more later. Shoot us a reply and vote for which you think is best! 
 

These first two are a reef that stretches all the way to the next two toilet cabinets next to the cabin. Creative and “on theme”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

very 3 D and love the shark! 

 

 

 

magnetized flip flops are always fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

🤣🤣😳😳😳😳

 

R#S door- everyone engaged with this! It’s cool always someone in the hall working on it! He moved it off the door so he wouldn’t “bop” people when he opens up! 

 

another interactive one!!

Edited May 4, 2023 by Familygoboston

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, Familygoboston said:

Yes, there’s a wide variety!!id say for people with kids try to sit in the front, it will be most engaging for the young people. We were up high, there’s one row of balcony in front of the spot lights and it was very comfortable couches and lots of leg room. A lot of the seating is cocktail table style. 

 

Our experience on Quantum, and on Ovation, was that shows were best seen either from the seats down in front or up in the balcony.  It was hard to see everything happening in any of the other seats.  Interesting layout indeed.  

[LATTELOVE]

Following, and really enjoying your reviews and photos.

Thank you so much!!

[Familygoboston]

2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Our experience on Quantum, and on Ovation, was that shows were best seen either from the seats down in front or up in the balcony.  It was hard to see everything happening in any of the other seats.  Interesting layout indeed.  

It’s interesting because the same is true of the maine theater too. All the seats in the mezzanine area to the left of right of the stage are either instructed by poles, or obscure 1/3 of the stage! We tried the 3 rd upper balcony (the balcony is our usual spot so we can slip out if we don’t like the show or have other plans) but from those seats, you can barely see the stage! 

[Familygoboston]

So it’s cloudy and cooler today- no rain, but I’m noticing the internet service is very slow today! Could be all the people on it, streaming or posting because it’s a little too cool to be outside or possibly because with the clouds the satellite isn’t as visible. I don’t know- I’m not an expert, but if you don’t hear from us for a couple of days, this might be the reason! 😳

[snaefell]

7 hours ago, Familygoboston said:

So it’s cloudy and cooler today- no rain, but I’m noticing the internet service is very slow today! Could be all the people on it, streaming or posting because it’s a little too cool to be outside or possibly because with the clouds the satellite isn’t as visible. I don’t know- I’m not an expert, but if you don’t hear from us for a couple of days, this might be the reason! 😳

On 5/4/2023 at 6:51 AM, Familygoboston said:

On days like that the hot tub in the Solarium is a wonderful place to be IMO,great views!😎
 

 

 

On 5/4/2023 at 6:35 AM, rsharp83 said:

 

 

 

[Familygoboston]

1 hour ago, snaefell said:

 

It was SRO in the solarium today! 🤣😳

[Familygoboston]

Day 7 Menus and Compass 

 

 

 

 

[snaefell]

1 hour ago, Familygoboston said:

It was SRO in the solarium today! 🤣😳

In English please?!

[rsharp83]

This happened today. 
 

 

[The Fun Researcher]

3 hours ago, rsharp83 said:

This happened today. 
 

 

You know, you can never get enough chemistry. LOL  😁😆😂

[bonsai3s]

8 hours ago, snaefell said:

In English please?!

"Standing Room Only"

[megs193]

On 5/3/2023 at 2:28 PM, The Fun Researcher said:

If true, this is a huge tip!!!  Thank you!  My wife, son and I are Diamond but no-one else in our group of 16 is.  Those complimentary spots go fast, so it would be fantastic if I could take care of it once onboard ASAP.  We are all linked.

How did you link your account with other people?  We are traveling with my parents and my sister’s family and my parents are the only ones who are diamond. Thanks!

[Familygoboston]

2 hours ago, megs193 said:

How did you link your account with other people?  We are traveling with my parents and my sister’s family and my parents are the only ones who are diamond. Thanks!

On the website and app it when you go to book something. It will ask you to check off who in your party is doing the meal or activity. You check the boxes for all the people in your party. You should ALREADY be linked to your minor children! Then you’ll see a question - such as “do you want to add anyone to this reservation?” Or language like that on the page. You select that, and you’ll need their names and birthdays and cabin number to connect them to you. It’s  pretty simple and once you are connected you can see all those people every time you book a show or restaurant as options to select for that activity. 

[Familygoboston]

SEA DAY 8

While R# is doing chemistry, I was doing by this 🤣🤣

[snaefell]

2 hours ago, bonsai3s said:

"Standing Room Only"

Thanks,seems obvious now!😆