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31 minutes ago, emsff02 said:

When checking in you can upload a picture of yourself. 

Can you actually smile in this photo or do you have to make sure you have no expression for this one as well? (Or is that just a Canadian passport thing?)

Love the pictures of the Aqua show, and the view from your room is amazing.

Quick question...The front few rows of the theater seem very empty compared to the rest of the venue which seems quite full. Are they reserved seats? Bad seats? Splash zone? Just wondering if there is a drawback (or limitation) to sitting that close.

Indeed, thanks so much for taking the time to keep us entertained. It's been a really fun read.

And since Royal deducted the $88K tip, I think we know where the budget for the next cruise is coming from. Royal Suite anyone?

On 2/5/2020 at 4:10 AM, Buzzard05 said:

Check out MSC if you ever see them come up as a reward.  They had some absurdly priced "free" cruises this past winter (50,000 loyalty coins for a 7 day cruise).  I hope they bring those back next year.

There's a 50,000 coin 7-day Caribbean cruise up there now. Of course you'll have to leave on Monday. They've got a few others a little further out, but they are a little more expensive (125,000 - 250,000)

I wonder if there's a direct correlation between the tasty drinks and the incorrect trivia answers...I suggest more research to confirm.

Although you already got more musician instruments right than I would have. Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong probably would have been it for me.

Thank you so much for the review of the Dinner Theater.  I always struggle deciding on activities where a large part of the cost is tied up in the alcohol as we don't drink, but the food looks marvelous and the show sounds fun. A little extra for entertainment with dinner never seems like a bad idea.

Did you figure out who done it though?

2 hours ago, emsff02 said:

 

 

I assume that you are sleeping on the couch, because your daughter is definitely wondering why you are taking pictures in HER room.

1 hour ago, Zambia-Zaire said:

I'm not looking at the app, just on Royal home page...they are still showing Quantum in the Asian market throughout the remaining year....my question, because I see no indication of changes to their itinerary, why do you think Royal is considering moving out of the Asian market, besides the circumstances with the Coronavirus...Royal still seem to be content to maintain current scheduling throughout March & April 2020?  

I'm just basing my speculation off the app overlap for Quantum that Twangster posted about. And maybe a little wishful thinking. Five day runs out of Los Angeles to Catalina and Ensenada over Spring Break at a REALLY good price might work into my plans very well.

Thanks so much for doing this live blog. It's always so much fun following along with fun and colorful families. Looking forward to January 2021 (or before if you go into "genie" withdrawal before that cruise comes around).

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

Yes, but that means good prices.   

Millennium is coming over early to do some free first responder cruises then they added some Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises starting April 20.  Rates are pretty good, $349 pp for 5 nights.  

Millennium makes sense (although that is a really good price), but if they're going to bring Quantum back to Los Angeles in March that would be a tough ship to fill on that short notice. Or is Quantum doing first responder cruises as well?

Voyager would be next year I think. It looks like they're thinking about getting Quantum out of Asia for this March. Don't blame them, but wouldn't it be hard to fill sailings this close in?

Love following along with everything you write and every picture you take. Thanks so much for taking the time to post everything here....and please don't keep us waiting too long for your next voyage.

Not gonna lie...a little disappointed that the sushi making class is at a table. I had visions of myself standing behind a sushi bar, rolling things and shouting out random Japanese phrases (mostly Styx lyrics from the early 80's).

On the other hand, the hats completely save everything. LOVE that look.

Also, how many people do they take in the escape room at a time?

4 hours ago, Pookie said:

This picture to me looks like Delaney just brought home a new boyfriend.

Pookie: "Oh he looks so sweet. Welcome!"

Delaney: "You're doing great babe. They love you!"

Dad: "You'll be gone in a week."

 

Looking forward to hearing about the Mystery Dinner. This is something we've been considering for an upcoming cruise, but wasn't too sure what to expect. 

Safe travels!

Your husband seems to take his vacation time very seriously....it's awesome!

July 12, 2020 Serenade of the Seas to Alaska

July 16, 2021 Anthem of the Seas to Norway (Group Cruise)

I keep waiting for "The line was short so I hopped in the North Star" but it hasn't happened yet. Is it a very popular attraction on this cruise?

Loving the photos from ship level though, and thrilled that you get to do Milford Sound. Can't wait to see the pictures of that!

2 hours ago, melmar02 said:

1 hour ago, melmar02 said:

We dropped the kids off at Adventure Ocean and headed back to the casino where MIL won another $400. DH and I broke even on the low limit blackjack tables.

 

MIL and I headed to the casino where she hit a minor jackpot and walked out with $500 more than she walked in with...after only putting $20 in the machine! Not a bad birthday!

 

I want to gamble with your MIL! A couple more wins and the next cruise is on her!

That's what I was afraid of. Probably just as well. I can imagine some of the people with the Deluxe Beverage Package probably don't want a list of what they drank at the end of the cruise.

Thanks.

So we've made up our minds and bought the refreshment package instead of the soda package for our next cruise, but I know that at some point the accounting side of me is going to want to know whether or not we made the correct decision. Is there a statement for what was charged to the package at the end or is it something that I would have to keep track of manually? 

3 hours ago, Karannk said:

Yen reserved seats in the front row of the upper section on the main level. We made good use of the snack shelf today.

Loving all the pictures. While the "Snack Shelf" certainly seems to be appropriately used here, does the divider end up distracting from your view, or is it just the angle that this particular picture happens to be taken at?

11 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Sales happen throughout the year, and some of the best prices I've gotten (especially on excursions) I've snagged between advertised sales. It just pays to check often.  I literally check prices for various things (either to initially  purchase or to reprice) several times a week, and I've scored some amazing deals (again, many times not during "sales").

Thank you so much for posting this. I wasn't checking in often as I didn't think there was a sale going on, but after I read this I checked and our refreshment package was on sale for $3/day less than the "sale" price that it was on for last week. Appreciate your suggestion to check constantly.

12 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

Thanks for the great and entertaining live blog! Congrats again on 10 years. I trust we'll see another live blog for 15 and 20?  

I was kind of hoping more for the all important 10 1/2 and 11 year anniversary cruises. It was a really fun read. Thanks again for the great live blog.

8 hours ago, bossdog421 said:

I had to sit in the suite deck while they all got ready. I reread my vows, and madE a few last minute adjustments at the bar with vodka on the rocks.

Well that sounds like an activity that had the potential to go horribly wrong. Obviously you did well though since she said yes again. Congrats on the renewal, and thanks so much for all the great pictures. Enjoying them greatly.