Matt

Can't help but notice your to do list has nothing about feeding your pet moose, ice fishing or vacuuming your igloo.

None so far!
 

Fantastic photos! The evening photos on this page and on page 11 are why I always look forward to a @twangster live blog. That and the jokes at @Lovetocruise2002 expense.

Fantastic photos! The evening photos on this page and on page 11 are why I always look forward to a @twangster live blog. That and the jokes at @Lovetocruise2002 expense.

Fantastic photos! The evening photos on this page and on page 11 are why I always look forward to a @twangster live blog. That and the jokes at @Lovetocruise2002 expense.

Good luck sleeping tonight!

Been waiting forever to post this one!

Heading to DTW now ?

Izumi
Deck 14 Port side
Like Chops Izumi existing in place before but was also refreshed.

Chops Grille
Also located in the Windjammer opposite of Jamie's Italian.  
I took these photos back in Curaçao when the ship was empty.  I was offered a 30% discount off the $49 onboard rate for dinner that evening.  That doesn't always happen.  
Chops was refreshed receiving new carpet, new chairs, drapes and some new decorations.











Lunch menu:

 
Dinner Menu:




 
Kids menu:


 
Desserts:

Jamie's Italian
Located within the Windjammer on deck 11, Jamie's Italian takes the place of Giovanni's.  



















 
Here is the dinner menu.  The same menu is used at lunch however the Lamb Chops Scottadito and Chianti - Braised Short Ribs are not offered at lunch.

Since I was in the neighborhood, here is the Solarium:

It's close to Mariner's AMPED Solarium.








Deck 11 forward received a series of new cabins that displaced the Vitality Spa gym that used to be in this area.  Here is the center entrance to the new cabin area.  


There are also entrances port and starboard sides.

I'm sure you are all getting tired of so many photos so I'll stop soon but here are a few more...























 

Even the Viking Crown Lounge has been refreshed.





As a point of reference these photos were taken just before 7pm which is still within the Diamond happy hour yet the Lounge is nearly empty and being enjoyed by a few guests who came up here to see the remains of the day.  Proof positive that moving the Diamond Lounge down to deck 5 has had an impact on the Viking Crown Lounge and it now can be enjoyed by all guests in these early evening hours.






The pool deck as seen from the Viking Crown.  


With that my eye caught the golden hour effect.  Time to take some more evening photos...

Day 7 - Bonaire
Woke up to rain so I worked for a bit.  Around noon it started to clear and turned into a very nice day.



But who came here to look at boring beach pictures when there is a "new" ship waiting for me?  So back to the ship!
From my virtual balcony I saw we were starting to sail away and noted a sunset in the making:

Our sunset sail away from Bonaire.







I haven't shown the new Navigator Dunes mini golf and with the sun setting in front of the ship this seemed like a good time to show it to you.































For anyone wondering if it's possible to be thrown off the ship by the Blaster water slide, the part over the edge of the ship has netting over it.

Check out this podcast about cruising with young children https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-180-guide-cruising-young-children-royal-caribbean

Thanks all for the kind words, but the key word here is "community".  I can only do so much and it's thanks to all of you and your helpful assistance (and occasional sense of humor) that truly set the tone for what we do here.  Thank you all for making this such a great spot to chat Royal Caribbean!

Can't help but notice your to do list has nothing about feeding your pet moose, ice fishing or vacuuming your igloo.

Security: Hey, what's in there?!
You: Uh, a fishing pole with plenty of dangerous and sharp lures.
Security: Well, as long as it's not alcohol. Go on your way and enjoy the cruise!

Perhaps @twangster can provide a copy since he is on Navigator.  I neglected to get a photo of it 

Yea we stopped off shore from CocoCay.

Yea we stopped off shore from CocoCay.

Cruise Compass will be emailed to @Matt once I have them all.  He will post it here:
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass?ship=280
They had a comedian on day one during the welcome aboard show who also did a late night adult only session.  Once the cruise compass posts you'll see all that.
Thanks!

First this picture really is truly amazing Twangster!  You have a way of capturing these moments like none other!  We all can't thank you enough!!!  
Hello my name is Michelle and I have enjoyed reading this blog for awhile now with such friendly, cruise loving people!!!!  Thanks also Matt for starting this wonderful blog.  You all have a way of taking us with you on all of your cruises that is so exciting and inspiring to want to try all of them even though we don't have enough vacation time!  Ugh!
I'm so over the top excited for my husband and my upcoming cruise on this wonderful "new" ship.  We were on her last March in this same itenerary and fell in love with Bonaire.  Already loved A and C!  Your pics make it really seem so new!  I really appreciate all the menus from everywhere and of course the main dining room too!  We are sailing your same itinerary starting on March 29th.  We have a 3 night dining package but I'm dying to also try the wings and sliders from Playmaker's.  It's my husband Bill's 59th Bday on April 2nd.
I was wondering if you could possibly post any cruise compasses since the app is not working yet.  I want to make sure we book our my time dining and our 3 night dining package restaurants around all the wonderful new shows.  Have they had many comedians on board by chance!?!  
Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Keep enjoying your wonderful cruise and keep the pics coming!  I'm so glad you tried all those drinks because well someone had to do it!  Right!?!  
Thanks Again!
Michelle
 
 

I thought you meant @monorailmedic and then I realized it could not possibly be him, because, well...it's Billy.

That's a towel animal creation I haven't seen before!