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  1. Ovation Front Viewing Area

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    1 hour ago, twangster said:

    May 13 will be the first Quantum class visit to see glaciers (or Alaska), ever.  Unlike other ships in Alaska, Quantum class has large glass dividers in place of railings along much of the jogging track.  It will be interesting to see where the best viewing areas turn out to be.  

    It is hard to predict how much ice will have cleared out of the waterways so I'm a little uncertain what such an early cruise will bear.  My earliest Alaskan cruise is three weeks later.  

    You also need a plan B in case of inclement weather.  There are windows that slide open on the pool deck and on the sides of the Solarium.  Those might be a solid choice to avoid a cold rain but still have the ability to slide the window open briefly for a photo and to hear the glacier moan and crack.  However one side of the covered pool deck is smoking.  

    Other indoor areas like areas of the second floor of the SeaPlex have large windows but you won't be able to hear anything.  

    Plan B sounds like a good idea but I have to tell you I’ve waited a long time for an Alaska cruise so right now my plan B is a warm rain coat.  Lol.  

    Good ideas as always Twangster so thanks! 

  3. Ovation Front Viewing Area

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    @twangster  So just now finally had a chance to go through your photos and video. WOW!  So beautiful I can’t wait for August to get here!   You are so right and has been my experience as well trying to capture the beauty of Mother Nature, there’s nothing that compare to seeing it in person.  As gorgeous as your pictures are I know we are in for a real treat.  

    Thanks for taking the time to post these!  

     

  4. Ovation Front Viewing Area

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    1 hour ago, twangster said:

    If folks are thinking about Alaska and particularly visiting glaciers here are some thoughts about Ovation.

    The natural tendency is think that being forward is the best place to see a glacier.  That's only partially correct.

    Forward may be the best place to see the approach to the glacier but for viewing the glacier the sides of the ship are where its at since the Captain will turn the ship.  

     

    Here is approaching Hubbard Glacier from Radiance last year:

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9160-not-so-live-blog-radiance-of-the-seas-alaska-southbound-83118/&do=findComment&comment=83677

    For our approach to the Glacier the helipad is okay but higher up produced better overall view.  Down low you miss the effect of the mountains and shear size of the glacier.  

     

    Here is approaching Dawes Glacier from Explorer last year:

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/6634-explorer-alaska-62218-7-nights-rclblog-group-cruise/&do=findComment&comment=73654

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/6634-explorer-alaska-62218-7-nights-rclblog-group-cruise/&do=findComment&comment=73667

     

    In both cases my best pictures and video came from the upper decks, outside, midship.  Sure approaching the glacier is cool and being forward is the place to take that in, but once at the glacier the sides of the ship are where it's at.  Having been to see them I probably won't put a lot of emphasis on being forward to catch the approach.  I expect the Solarium and bridge wings will be crazy packed.

    The sides of the ship are where I plan to accomplish the best viewing of the glaciers.  

    @twangster  Great information, thank you so much!  We are booked for Alaska in a balcony cabin so will I'm sure be utilizing that space for viewing the glaciers.  Not to say we won't check out views from other areas as well but my main focus on the forward viewing area (as those above the bridge wings) is just because we like being out there while sailing.  Can get windy and chilly at times but we like it.   

    Thanks to all!  I'm happy now. ?

     

     

  6. Ovation Front Viewing Area

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    We enjoy standing outside at the front of the ship while sailing but I can't see that Ovation has an area like this.  On Allure we could access the area above the Bridge and was one of our favorite spots.  It looks like maybe there is an area outside the Solarium on Ovation, over the Bridge wing but I can't tell if it is accessible.  Does anyone have an answer to this?

    Thanks bunches
    Patty & Darrell

  8. Introduce yourself!

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    4 hours ago, Jason12 said:

    Hello from the UK..glad I found this group cause that forum based cruise group jeez I had to ask to be removed it’s like school..

    Welcome Jason!  

    Yep, people are people no matter where you go.  It's the age of social media.  ?   

     

    Patty & Darrell

  9. Introduce yourself!

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    On 3/4/2019 at 4:59 AM, ditmar said:

    Tine, Copenhagen here. 

    Not a very seasoned cruiser - I only have three cruises behind me, but I also have three booked.

    Mostly cruise to escape the daily hustle and bustle - to be a little bit bored.

    I bring knitting, drop spindle, and other craft stuff.

    I also bring beloved, friend or one of my kids - one at a time.

    My plan was to cruise solo, but apparently I always end up finding that it's a waste of resources and invite someone for the extra cost of gratuities and taxes.

    Hello Tine, Copenhagen!

    The great thing about cruising is being able to do as little or as much as you choose to do.  Sometimes you want to experience everything there is to see and do and sometimes you just want to sit back and enjoy the fresh air and water in a quiet corner.  Enjoy your alone time and your time with beloved guest.  ?

    Patty & Darrell

  10. Introduce yourself!

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    On 3/1/2019 at 9:43 PM, Art P said:

    Hi everybody my name is Art  My wife and I are from Maine. We live in Southern Virginia right now.  We retired 2 years ago and we think it's time for us to take our first cruise ever so on the 15th of March we're going on Navigator of the Seas  we can't wait we're so excited.  Somebody told us that cruising can be very addicting is that true?

    Welcome Art!  Cruising is a whole different kind of adventure.  I have no doubt you will become addicted.  

    Yeah retirement!  Good for you.  Still a year or two away for us (haven't picked our dates yet) but I'm sure there will be lots more cruising in our future once we get there.   

    Enjoy!!

    Patty & Darrell

  11. Introduce yourself!

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    1 hour ago, rae995 said:

    Hey everyone!

    My name is Rachel and I'll be going on my second cruise in May. My first one was 10 years ago and it was a Mediterranean Cruise with Royal Caribbean. My husband and I will be going to Labadee, Falmouth, and Cozumel on the Allure. I'm a little nervous, but also excited! I'm thrilled to have found this blog and all of its wonderful resources.

    Hi Rachel and welcome.   My husband and I did this cruise last March on Allure.  You will absolutely love this ship!  Have a wonderful time!

    Patty & Darrell

  13. Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt

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    On 1/4/2019 at 8:05 PM, monorailmedic said:

    Here is the crawl schedule from Symphony.  To be honest next time I'll remove the pool/mast bar as everyone skips it.  

    https://www.cruisehabit.com/barcrawl/

    The hard part is keeping people going.  I set a timer and get people moving ahead of schedule and share with the stragglers where we'll be next.  You may want to try adn give the bar managers a heads up if you can.  Sometimes they're helpful with this - sometimes they're not.

    Also, big thanks to @BrianAlt (pretty sure I've got the right username for him) for helping me make this more organized a couple years ago by sharing his schedule.

    Great job on this!!

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