Cactus527

So this is a thought I've had too - FCC. How do I even go down and politely ask about that? I don't want to be demanding, but I also feel like this sucks and I should really be sorted out for it. If she was going to move me to a Grand suite or something, sold. However she didn't tell me where she was going to move me.

+1!!!!

$6500 PER PERSON?????? I think I almost had a heart attack when I saw that price! Spouse and I booked two cabins for our Alaska cruise this summer, one for us and one for the kiddos, and it was still less than $6,500 total. Just...wow!

Random observations: There seems to be some adult(s?) plus a toddler next door. The toddler is sick-crying (parents, you understand this sound) and coughing, and at least once adult is coughing. UGH I feel for them. Having a sick kid is hard, but having a sick kid on a vacation is even worse. The thing I can't understand is that I keep hearing two adults and the toddler. The room next to me is only rated for two people. EDIT: I saw him! He's the cutest boy EVER!!!! I said hi to him and he waved at me. I may have a new boyfriend...

Those peaches look so good right now!

Good morning from the Pacific! Day 2 of this 4-nighter and it's a Sea Day (Day 5 for me total). Look at that flat calm sea! Day 5 cruise shirt - One of my favorite RC places.

I was told by GS yesterday to call as soon as there was any noise issue in the library overnight. So, at 1:30 a.m., I called. Really wasn't expecting someone to actually pick up as they hadn't the night before, but someone did. By the time someone came to my room to check it out, the noise had died. Yay! But not yay when you're trying to tell someone that there was a noise issue. GS called twice - the first time to verify that the noise had died down, and the second time to offer me to change rooms. What? By this time it's 2:00 a.m. Let me get this straight, you are suggesting that I move cabins at 2:00 a.m. in order to get away from the noise that has now disappeared? The GS employee confirmed that yes, they would be happy to move me. Right now. It's 2:00 a.m.. I'm tired and cranky. You want me to pack up all my stuff and move it to somewhere else on the ship? The GS employee confirmed that yes, they were willing to do that. I declined, hung up the phone, and went back to sleep. Thankfully, it was just that one time overnight with noise, and I slept much better overall. Seriously though, who gets "offered" to move everything to a new room at 2am???? I can't imagine many people willing to do that. Ugh. EDIT: I get that she's trying to prevent an issue that may occur nightly. However, moving me at 2:00 a.m. is not the way to do it. I suggested that maybe security could check in the library more often between 12-2am, which she said might be possible, but couldn't commit. Okay, I get that, but that seems much more plausible at this point!

I remembered that you said this, which is part of the reason why I went up to look. I'm so glad that you did! IT WAS GLORIOUS AND AMAZING When I saw the guy making them, I audibly gasped and clapped my hands. He started laughing at me. I remembered somebody on here liked those rolls! It felt like a tomato soup was a little bland last night, but the donuts made up for it, lol.

I ran into my room steward as I was coming back to my room after dinner, and he apologized saying that he was just about to do my room. I asked him how long it would take? He said probably 10-15 minutes. I said no problem, I'll just disappear for a few, so I went upstairs to the Windjammer to see what offerings there might be. I'm so glad I did. THERE WAS A FRESH DONUT MAKING STATION OMG OMG OMG Maybe this is the universe's way of making up to me the last couple of terrible nights? Of giving me a literal station making one of my most favorite foods ever? I'll take it! Picked up a couple as well as some cookies for later. Tagging @OCSC Mike because I know he's going to want to know about a fresh donut making station.

Dinner in the MDR, with the Welcome Aboard menu. My servers are great so far. Mmmm, bread! Tomato soup Southern fried chicken Chicken saag Dark chocolate custard. It has a VERY weird texture.

@WAAAYTOOO I wondered the same, but The Key menu says "The Key" across the top. This one didn't say anything.

Just... You're killing me.

I'M DYING

OMG I was doing my Pilates workout this morning and the entire floor area down low smelled like buffalo sauce. PLEASE, BUFFALO CHICKEN CRUNCH ROLLS, KEEP YOUR SCENT TO YOURSELVES.

Breakfast room service. The older ships have these to hang on your door knob, while Oasis class (and newer?) can be done digitally on your stateroom TV.

I haven't seen the places listed on the digital thing, but it makes sense. I'm just used to ads or half-broken panels like this one on Navigator.

I'm looking through the print copy of the Cruise Compass (I know, I'm ancient, but in my defense the digital one is not downloading for me correctly), does anyone know what this is? EDIT: A quick Google search reveals that it is the snorkeling place!

Seen in the MDR - three ladies in their 50s dressed as pirates.

OMG I feel like I just scored the MDR jackpot - a two-person table BY THE WINDOW!!!!!!!

I had not seen this menu before! In fact, I've never seen split pea soup on any menu with Royal, but I also have not been looking for it. It was interesting and I liked it. The poor suitcase was under the sign that said untagged luggage. Either someone put it out without one of those group tags on it, or the group tag fell off at some point before it got to the luggage area. Somebody else in the B2B group noted that it looked like the right size and case/bag for a CPAP machine. I took the afternoon and relished in being in my room before anybody else was in their room. Watched a movie and took a long nap. Now I have to get ready for the ungodly early 5:00 dinner. My goal tonight after dinner is to get over to the fitness center and try it out - I have not met my self-imposed time limit for working out yet today.

I can't tell you how happy I was to get up this morning, do my normal routine, and go to breakfast without a suitcase. Everything's still in my cabin. My door is still decorated. The ship was super quiet when we disembarked to go through immigration processes. It was fabulous! Though I do feel sad for the suitcase that got left behind by somebody! In that vast area that's typically filled with suitcases inside the Port of LA, there was ONE SUITCASE. I wonder what happens to it now???!?

B2B luncheon. With the two-person tables being so small, I was sitting practically on top of this older couple that were by the window having their B2B lunch. They were silent. The only time one of them even said anything was the woman complaining to her I assume husband that it was a terrible cut of meat. I really hope Spouse and I don't end up being one of those kinds of couples that never talk to each other. Caesar salad (which I forgot to get a photo of), spaghetti (which I forgot to get a photo of until I had already taken a few bites, LOL), and royal cheesecake. I think the best part about it was that it was quiet and low-key. Found my table as well in the MDR tonight! 5:00 is going to be hecka early for dinner the next few days...

I don't think I have the guts to do that unless it's an emergency! Having grown up with a volunteer paramedic in the family, I am paranoid about utilizing emergency services unless it's an actual emergency.

I did go down to GS when I came back on board after visiting the battleship. The lady there basically just apologized for having no one here to answer the phone, and said that it's possible that desk was either understaffed or they were dealing with another guest situation. For an entire hour? Really? I kept asking for a direct extension to get a hold of someone that would actually answer, and she kept saying just dial zero for GS. I tried that, it obviously doesn't work because no one answered last night. And we just kept going in circles. She finally entered information into the system and said that security will be checking on the library a little bit more overnight now, and to just call GS if it happens again. I wonder if they'll answer this time? In all seriousness, I'm just hoping that it was a weekend cruise thing and that this week is going to be fine. Fingers crossed!

Overheard just now in the B2B luncheon - this older lady said she was actually born in a castle, so her family always said she was a princess. Her husband laughed and said he was definitely looking forward to a dowry when he married her, and then he felt misled.