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I thought Royals only trial balloon was on CocoCay…

I thought Royals only trial balloon was on CocoCay…

I thought Royals only trial balloon was on CocoCay…

I thought Royals only trial balloon was on CocoCay…

I thought Royals only trial balloon was on CocoCay…

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

The experience by the post creator is almost as bad as when I got splashed while watching the belly flop contest from the front row. 
I almost never sailed again. 

Some takeaways...
1. If a future transpacific has an overnight stop in Hawaii don't plan 3rd party excursions for the morning on the arrival day as you may have to wait to go through CBP clearance like we did.  A number of guests had booked something and were mumbling about missing them or trying to manage being late for their 3rd party excursions.  
2. For these very long cruises the cost of Voom can be prohibitive but if you need to be connected it can't be beat.  GigSky or any other services that leverage the onboard cellular for data connectivity may be a less expensive option on these long cruises but, depending on your cabin relative to the onboard microcell, it may not work all the time.  If you truly want set it and forget internet connectivity, Voom is worth the price.  
3. I had no issues using corporate VPN and staying connected day after day.  Once in awhile my VPN would drop but it does that on land sometimes too.  
4. I've done so many Caribbean cruises.  It was great to venture out to experience a different part of the world.  I really enjoyed this transpacific more than the transatlantics I've done.  I've already booked two more transpacifics.  
5. I probably spent too long trying to figure out which side of the of the ship would be best when I booked this.  I chose port side for the sunsets.  The sun is hot near the equator which meant the afternoon sun was very strong on my balcony.  It was too strong at times and I had to retreat inside and close the curtains to keep the cabin cool.  I'm going to try the sunrise side of the ship for my Australia bound transpacific.  I tend to get up early so that will be a sunrise cruise.  Hopefully the morning sun won't be as hot.   
6. Quantum has a fantastic crew.  I don't recall ever having a negative crew interaction.  Well done.
7. A tidbit from Captain's Corner.  The fuel bill for this repo from Australia to Hawaii was around $1.5M USD.  The headwind we encountered added roughly $10k USD per day to that fuel bill, on the days we had to battle the wind.   
8. I often see questions about the Pacific and how rough the seas may be.  The name of the ocean should itself be a hint to the answer.  Any large body of water can involve swell based on weather systems active at the time.  The Pacific is no more or less prone to rough seas compared to any other large body of water.  I can't recall any days that took any guest out of action during this voyage.  Don't fear the Pacific, as its name suggests it can be quite peaceful.  
9. The non-smoking casino was outstanding. 
My first transpacific was a success and I look forward to returning for another. 
I hope this has been informative and I thank you for viewing,

I mean, they could give up ship inspections for Lent

Royal could be like Chinese shipping companies and hire a crew member to put tape over the check engine light on control panel. 
Technically, a ship is able to sail, until it sinks. 

I just saw a T-Shirt I like:
"I enjoy romantic walks to the bar to redeem my drink vouchers!"

Three Individuals make it to the Pearly Gates but heaven is full right now so Saint Peter says, "I will ask each of you a question and if you answer correctly you will be let in.
He asks the first person: Who were the first two people on Earth?  That is easy she says aloud it was Adam and Eve.
Ding.. Ding.. Ding..  Bells ring out!  Lights flash and the gates open allowing her to pass.
Saint Peter says I need to make these questions a little tougher so he asked the gentleman: " How did Eve get Adam in trouble?"  Not so tough says the man, she tempted him with the forbidden Fruit.
Ding.. Ding.. Ding..  Bells ring out!  Lights flash and the gates open allowing him to pass.
Saint Peter thinks to himself, I must make this last question really tough as there is limited space in Heaven so he asks the third woman,  "What did Eve say to Adam the first time she saw him standing Naked in the Garden."
The Woman thinks for a moment and then says to Saint Peter,  "Man that is a hard one!"
 Ding.. Ding.. Ding.. 

That man is a real "Cunning Linguist"