Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 Rooms were ready promptly at 1pm. We had heard one announcement that it would be ready at 1:30, but I think that was to keep the masses at bay. Everywhere else the 1pm time was advertised. We are in a standard balcony ocean room. We have stayed in this category before, so nothing Earth shatteringly different for us. Note the Valentines Day touch, along with chocolates! We also noticed the air conditioning control is a new model. 8 1 Skigoofy, mom2mybugs, JLMoran and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,808 Report post Posted February 14 11 minutes ago, Matt said: We also noticed the air conditioning control is a new model. You know you're a cruise nerd when... 1 13 Matt, lauraodonnell86, cruiselife and 11 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 Here’s what’s left of the Valentines Day cake in Windjammer I checked, but Rita’s is still very much gone. 4 FlowBro Ty, Jaymac Radio, Rose City Cruiser and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbnsoul 10 Report post Posted February 14 Can't belive they haven't found SOME use for the vacated Rita's space 1 mom2mybugs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,050 Report post Posted February 14 Just now, Matt said: Here’s what’s left of the Valentines Day cake in Windjammer Ok, I knew Matt is a "Windjammer Connoisseur", but I didn't realize he had THAT big of an appetite for cake! 7 FlowBro Ty, Matt, mom2mybugs and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marti314 470 Report post Posted February 14 Just now, cbnsoul said: Can't belive they haven't found SOME use for the vacated Rita's space Keeping with the theme: El Coyote feo, thinking the people would hit their heads on the ceiling though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 7 minutes ago, cbnsoul said: Can't belive they haven't found SOME use for the vacated Rita's space Extra seating. I am surprised they don’t keep the bar open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Jaymac Radio said: Hey @Matt Can You Please Check And See Who Is The Resident DJ On This Sailing. Thanks DJ Thiago 2 Jaymac Radio and FlowBro Ty reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 6,608 Report post Posted February 14 4 hours ago, Matt said: Not to mention ability to pre purchase and break up cruise cost, which I value. This is why we always prepurchase the DDP even if the D+ discount would have saved a few bucks...I don't want to see the cost of ANY DRINKS on my final bill !!! 2 KLA and Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 6,608 Report post Posted February 14 4 hours ago, Matt said: This is the first Royal Caribbean cruise ever I have ever been on that I have not eaten embarkation day lunch in the Windjammer. Matt is evolving !! YIPPEE !!!! 5 SpeedNoodles, ellcee, mom2mybugs and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 22 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Matt is evolving !! YIPPEE !!!! Don’t tell @Lovetocruise2002 4 WAAAYTOOO, FlowBro Ty, betatke1480 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 Sailaway and our cruise has begun! We enjoyed sailaway from the helipad, which is such an underrated and little known spot you can go while on any radiance, voyager or freedom class ship! 7 Jaymac Radio, SpeedNoodles, Skigoofy and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 7,924 Report post Posted February 14 7 minutes ago, Matt said: Don’t tell @Lovetocruise2002 #teamCK...but you need to get off those small ships for that! 😉 2 1 Matt, mom2mybugs and betatke1480 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melmar02 334 Report post Posted February 14 Just watched your sail away video on the FB page. I always forget just how much quieter the helipad is than the pool deck. I'm very happy to be living vicariously through you this week (199 days to go for me)! Have a great trip! 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 General trivia time! 5 Jaymac Radio, cruiselife, SpeedNoodles and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 14 In case anyone was wondering, here’s boarding day spa specials we enjoyed a spectacular sunset as we passed under Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Absolutely perfect sailaway weather! For dinner, we headed to Izumi on deck 12. 9 1 Deedeelynn, mom2mybugs, cruiselife and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,808 Report post Posted February 14 But did you win trivia?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 15 1 hour ago, KLA said: But did you win trivia?!?! Four way tie but we won! I was expecting a tie-breaker but we all walked away with highlighters. In case anyone is wondering, the tongue (not the heart) is the strongest muscle in the body. 1 3 ellcee, coneyraven, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 15 Fabulous meal at Izumi. With the ultimate dining package, you get $35 per person stipend. In short, that’s a lot of food. 5 3 SpeedNoodles, Jaymac Radio, ellcee and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 15 I decided to buy Voom onboard and with Diamond Plus discount, I found the price quite low 2 3 cruiselife, mworkman, Deedeelynn and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,458 Report post Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, Matt said: I decided to buy Voom onboard and with Diamond Plus discount, I found the price quite low Thankfully Voom is one thing that is priced the same across the fleet. Makes the math sooo much easier in deciding pre cruise purchase or not. Now that I said that watch dynamic pricing rear it's head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted February 15 TFW it’s 10pm and ready bed https://giphy.com/gifs/jamie-lee-curtis-boho-freaky-friday-TfseOfhwd6BJC 5 Jaymac Radio, mom2mybugs, lauraodonnell86 and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 17,943 Report post Posted February 15 Do a speed test on that Surf basic internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2mybugs 1,634 Report post Posted February 15 10 hours ago, JLMoran said: That is a heck of a lot cheaper than what I paid for the two of us on Anthem! Not quite half, but pretty darn close! Did you grab it for that price? Did you enjoy the thermal spa? I know we have talked about it before but I'm not sure exactly what it entails... Guess I should research ( of course, I'm lazy and it's easier to all you guys!) Jane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2mybugs 1,634 Report post Posted February 15 8 hours ago, Matt said: Extra seating. I am surprised they don’t keep the bar open. That's what I was thinking... Costs them nothing really. Jane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
