Adriana

Bimini is hot today. Rented a golf cart, they wanted 100.00 for the day. I threw myself in the parking lot with them and the hungry guy rented me Humpy the golf cart (this is the name ) for 50 for the day. Back onboard WJ for lunch, food was good, place was packed, no tables inside outside was a different story. Fun afternoon will try to send pics soon. Having difficulties...

forgot to comment on how much i loved all the ducks!!

Went to Loyalty desk to retrieve my pins. She had them, the room change was just to much for her. She was nice in a very passive aggressive way. First crew member I encountered like that. Don't care! She is probably ready to go home. Jasmine was her name.

Breakfast burritos in the MDR for breakfast. So delicious, not crowded at all and they sat us at a window with a beautiful view. 
Perfect start to the day. Crowds on pier have dissipated so we are heading out soon.
Oh it's my window with a funky shade! Pictures forth coming.
 

Kiddos bedroom

Random thoughts this morning, Day 4.
First time that RC or this ship ? has called on Bimini, we don't have an excursion but are here until 5 so we are going ashore after a lite breakfast. 
The new Top Gun movie was shown in the Tropical Theater last night, I really enjoyed that.
Hearing some passengers commenting on unruly kids on this sailing, so many kids. I guess it's perception because we were talking over dinner last night about how few kids are on board! Lol!!
Oh, ready....this cabin hates me, or loves that I am fixing her. The lights went out last night in kiddos bathroom, she needs to use it with the door open, hahaha! We'll will notify maintenance and get it taken care of today! Man, whoever gets this cabin next is set! I laughed so hard when she told me last night, OMG but you know what, I really like this class of ship!

beautiful pics!!
YOU HAVE HOT WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i jumped for joy FOR YOU! 😆
loving all the pics and glad you got the D+ perks sorted. i remember the staff on serenade being exceptional when we were on her (pre-covid), so i am glad to hear that has remained unchanged. hoping they can find some relief/kinder cruisers this time around so that they can recharge a bit, as you and @Ampurp85 have both noted the exhaustion. my heart goes out to them -- will remind me to be a little more patient + grateful when things go unexpectedly awry. appreciate the reminders. 💚🙏🏼

2 bathrooms, one with a tub. That one is spacious. The step into the tub is tough, the side is so high. If I was any shorter I would need a ladder, lol! Shower pressure is amazing now that I have water that is almost hot like I like it.

Trying my luck with some cabin pics. Everyone at dinner maybe this is why my internet is better.

OMG popped into the theater just to check it out, I almost tripped seeing this guy on the big screen, to funny! Then of course you can't help singing the song...wash your hands!

Just returned from dinner in MDR, I ate vegan tonight and I have to say it was probably the best MDR meal I have had. The food on this ship is really enjoyable. 

I am glad some things are working in your favor. Warm/tepid water sucks.
I feel you on the crew, I could see how exhausted they were on Odyssey, I think they are working hard, and some guests are a little too demanding.......or just don't care.

Not to be missed sailing underneath the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The Captain blows the horn, oh it is breathtaking! 

Duck hunting going well. So many great places to hide them on this ship. Three different families, one duck from last week's sailing!

Internet still funky, trying to send some pics. Our door after my decorations, this makes me smile!

Our cabin was changed only 2 days ahead of time so clearly things were confused. Since we experienced the hot water issue the concierge Christian bought us dinner at Chops, we are going night 7. This ship is lovely I like her better then the Mariner, but her crew is warm and special, they are the STARS.

Chops for Suites breakfast twice so far, very good food very crowded. The crew is tired, they smile and are kind but you can tell. The restaurant closed at 0900 but even after that time people were showing up, I felt the crews angst. They clearly wanted to be done. But most of us were not leaving the ship, so it was a leisurely start, probably to the crews detriment. 
Apparently all of our D+ perks went to our previous cabin, I visited the Loyalty desk and got things sorted.

I love this tropical theater, I'm going to take pictures. Hear me now.....Best seats for Fat Bottomed Girls like me! First time on a ship where I was so comfortable. They have seats for two it seems, I sat with my super skinny daughter, the comfort added to the enjoyment. 
We had Chops for breakfast yesterday and today, it was nice but the crew is tired. Very nice people don't get me wrong but they are exhausted. Today it closed at 0900 but people showed up then, even a bit after. They closed the doors, I could feel their angst. Food was good. 

Yay for hot water!  I guess this is one of the only times that "being in hot water" is a good thing.

The only thing they improved is they call it Grand Bahama Island now. It's still a dump, we are walking around in the port area for some steps and getting right back on the ship. I sailed this for the ship and timing worked, itinerary is a snoozefest.
GREAT NEWS!! WE HAVE HOT WATER!!!!!

I didn't realize that Royal was even going to Freeport these days.  That place is such a dump.  I only recall going to Freeport when sailing on Carnival....MANY years ago.  Hopefully it's improved since then.

Hello! Welcome to another day with no hot water. We spoke to the concierge, tepid is the water temp. Still a bit uncomfortable. The SL is packed , the pins do come early and take up all the seats at the bar and along the beautiful windows, we have been finding seats on the stage though, it's extra hot up there. Still love the absolute beauty of this ship. In Freeport today, oh the singers on this ship are really talented as well as the dancers. Really enjoyed the show last night. We had dinner at Giovannis last night and it was really good. 
Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers. 

Oh my gosh! I was so super excited as I read that your RUB was accepted then you got to your cabin… I pray you get hot water soon!  I love you standing your ground and saying no thanks to the wine and preferring actual hot water! Did they end up giving you the wine anyway? I can’t (well, I can) believe that they asked if you wanted to switch cabins! Yeah, sure, I really didn’t want those extra $600 I paid or want to be in the Owners suite! Is there a Suite Concierge with whom you could speak and maybe get more help? I am glad the music eventually quoted down.
     Rocky start, but praying for a wonderful cruise!! Have a great time!

I also will point out that BFFs mom eats the tomatoes!!!!!! Whenever we got one on a plate, she would eat it.
You know how you are in the moment, and you come home and then remember all the little weird things? Well I just started that!
You all know that sign on the back of the door? The one that says NOT to have your cabin door and balcony door open at the same time? Well, the vintages had to be told twice to adhere to it by staff. The first time they did it I was coming up from the casino and felt craziness in the hallway, I prayed it wasn't them........I got round the bend and heard it was them. I told them they can't do this. Well, they didn't listen and got yelled at by another steward, then ours caught them. It was like the beginning of a hurricane, very freaky. 
The casino would give you multiple drinks. I am used to getting a margarita and a soda/water. They would give you 3 beers, 2 mixed drinks, a mixed drink and beer plus your soda and waters. If you tipped well, so would a lot of bars. I only signed for one diamond drink and never used them up. My brother was using his diamond drinks to get the vintages a smoothie or daiquiri but was rarely charged.