Jax

Sailaway from Nassau. Hopefully heading to warmer weather.  
I heave heard reports that a family was left behind. 
 

Harmony is the only Oasis class ship that has had them since the restart..I've done them all other than Symphony.

Chops Night 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How do the meals keep getting better every night? I had the bone in prime rib and lobster, Lindsay had lobster and spicy shrimp and Reyd had the filet   Their pork belly is the best imo.  I could make a meal out of just that. Lol 
Berty saw that our friends were dining in Chops and made a quick seating change so we could sit beside them! ❤️ Sometimes it’s the small things that impress us  
 

I agree! Don’t forget El Loco as well. This is why even though Oasis is the oldest, I would still pick her over Allure or possibly even Harmony. 

Fine Line Aqua Show 
More on this tomorrow night but we caught a bit last night from our deck. There have been so many show changes; but this was a good one as it was not expected to go until night 4.   Loved the views from our deck. Excited for tomorrow nights show and birthday surprise with our friends! 

Adult Comedy Show Night 2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was hilarious! Berty gave us the choice of front row or about 3 rows back on a couch.   I am soooooo glad I picked the couch or we would have been the star of the show.  Lol
You know you are in for a great show when they tell anyone that gets offended to head to deck 2 medical to have the stick removed from their $&@.  😆
 

Wow Bands are reserved for star class guests on Harmony so there are only 10 families that can use them.  So they are easily recognizable by staff.  

When you book through cruise planner you have to select a time on day 1. But you don’t have to stick to it, it’s just for booking. You can show up at your convenience without an appointment on all days.  

Hibachi Night 2  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is always a fun experience and the food was delicious.  We added dumplings and udon noodles to go with our meal. 

Well the 22 degrees and overcast skies certainly make for a cooler day here today. We were just saying we were glad we didn’t have a cabana at PDCC. 

Thermal Suite ✅✅
We have used the thermal area twice and so far so good. Yesterday was understandably  busy but this morning was quiet. The steam room is hot hot hot and the dry sauna is a nice option too.  I always return to the suite to shower but Lindsay says the men’s area has basic shower amenities of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Water is available in the relaxation area and then you can take it into the thermal area.   

After our HVAC issues yesterday this seemed like the perfect card to start things off with Berty.  It should be fun! 

Merry Christmas from Nassau! 🎄🎅🎉
We are here with Liberty and Freedom. 
Weather is overcast and 22 degrees.  No rain so life is good! 
Had a nice breakfast in CK this morning.  Then off to the thermal suite for a steam.  
We have no plans to get off the ship today so I will share any onboard fun we get into.  

Coastal Kitchen - Filet Night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a great start to the food coma! The filets were amazing, you could cut them with a butter knife. I failed at pictures but the Caesar salad, pork belly, onion soup and desserts were excellent.  Berty surprised us and arranged for Robert and Tammy to join us.  He is a great genie. ❤️ 

I had provided a preferred temperature for our stateroom in pre cruise communication with Berty.  We noticed HVAC issues right away and quickly escalated to Berty.  Following a meeting with maintenance, I learned that they locked us out of our thermostat. 🤦‍♀️ I have no idea why they thought that was a good idea and why they didn’t share this when I had them show me how to operate the thermostats earlier in the day. The good news is that the issue seems to have been resolved and we have control of our thermostats. Berty was awesome, took immediate action and kept me informed including results of the heat gun. Great genies are invaluable in these situations. 

Welcome Aboard Comedy Showtime starring John Maloney and JR McCallum ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was excellent. Lots of laughs. We were in the front row and Reyd was drawn into the comedy. Thank goodness it was him and not me. He handled it like a pro.
Tomorrow night we go to the adult version.  
 

Gotta admit we are all missing Playmakers and Portside BBQ from Oasis.  Those 2 dining options made lunches so fantastic for us. Plus no Sugar beach and waffle cones.  🙁
Berty checked with the pastry chef and there are no waffle cones onboard.  
First world problems but it’s always funny the things you miss from ship to ship.  

I have had wow bands before and I never wore mine either.  Surprisingly I am wearing my wow band on Harmony. I don’t know why it’s different this cruise. Lol   I wear an Apple Watch and don’t like having 2 bands on my arm.  

The Boss's favorite view.......

Works still for my mother..and I'm 42 😂😂😂

Our spring breaks have been all over the map.  I’m a teacher, husband is a teacher and we have 3 kids.  One year we had 4 different spring breaks 😢.  Jane

Don't forget to remind the hubs to pack extra clothes. I'm sure he's forgotten you aren't star class this time around and there isn't any laundry🤣

NYE reservations (available to book):
I noticed those prices are listed as "per seat"...Yikes!
I think we'll just hang with the crowd in the promenade for free lol

5 Days till Cruise Day
With work and Christmas family festivities wrapped up, I feel like I can finally focus on this trip now.  Sadly, Santa did not bring me a Royal Up, starting to lose hope on that front.
In other news, our concierge email did come in last night. So that makes it 6 days out.  It doesn't look like any changes have been made to the Sky Class benefits, not that I can see anyway. The only discrepancy I noticed is that it does say in the email that show reservations will be available once onboard, but we were able to book our show times a while back on the cruise planner.
Here is the basics from the email last night:
Dear Suite Guests ,
Our names are _________________we are your Sky Suite Concierges. We can’t wait to welcome you onboard Symphony of the Seas on December 31, 2022. We hope you’re ready for a wonderful cruise vacation with us.
If you’ve not already done so, please check in online and select your preferred arrival time using the Royal Caribbean App.
Suite guests can enjoy Flexible Arrival which allows you the freedom to check-in up to one hour before or after your scheduled check-in time while the terminal is open.
We also recommend that you plan ahead and make reservations for your dining, onboard activities, shore excursions and Vitality Spa services.
You may do so using your Cruise Planner or Royal App. Show reservations will be available to book once you’re onboard. If you require any assistance, we are happy to help you.
My desk is in the Suite Lounge, located on Deck 17 aft. Our hours are 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm. We are also reachable via email, or by dialing my phone ______________ from your Suite or any house phone.
While onboard, you’ll have access to the following exclusive amenities and services:
· The Suite Lounge is exclusively for Suite guests and accessible with your SeaPass card.
        o The dress code in the Suite Lounge is smart casual, so please make sure you pack accordingly.
        o Coffee and tea are available in the Lounge throughout the day. Hors d'oeuvres, petit fours and complimentary wine, spirits, beer, and soft drinks are available for our Suite guests every evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
        o Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
· As a Sky Suite guest, you’ll have exclusive access to the suites-only restaurant, Coastal Kitchen. Please refer to the Cruise Compass for the hours of operation or reach out to me for assistance. Reservations are required for dinner.
· Your suite is stocked with Malin & Goetz bath amenities, a Lavazza espresso coffee machine, bathrobes for your use onboard, and is furnished with a luxurious pillow-top mattress.
· Sky guests have will receive complementary VOOM Surf and Stream services for one device per person for the entire sailing.
   Attached in this email are detailed instructions on how to connect your device. These instructions will also be in your suite upon arrival.
· Enjoy the exclusive Suite Sun Deck on Deck 17 fwd. Lounge chairs are available to suite guests on a first come, first serve basis.
· Sky guests are entitled to a reserved seating section in the Main Theater. Reservations are available once you arrive onboard, which I will be happy to assist you with.
· We are happy to offer our Suite guests Priority Departure. I’ll explain the details to you when you arrive onboard.
. Please note that we will have our VIPs Venus for reservation for the New Year's Eve celebration onboard , we did placed the price  list below for the Rising Tide Bar & Schooner Bar ,Please if you would like us to provide with more details don't hesitate to let us know.

Paradise 🌝🌝
📷 #8730.