JennyB Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 3 hours ago, twangster said: Day 3 dinner menu i would order the shrimp ceviche and escargot...creamy wild mushroom risotto (had that on the Indy in December OMGOODNESS)...creme brulee AND the warm dark chocolate cookie with ice cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 2 hours ago, twangster said: Day 3 - Labadee Navigator is like a new ship so have to use all the regular spots to photograph her "first" visit to Labadee. beautiful, just BEE-YOU-TEEE-FULLLLL!!! Of course, when I am in Labadee, I'll be on the Harmony, but really, really looking forward to it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, twangster said: Cafe Promenade serves Illy brand coffee. Here is the menu: Are the smoothies included in the Refreshment Package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheeshee Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 9:00 AM, twangster said: New Voom login pages. An option for guests with no Voom plan who want to use the app and for guests who purchase Voom onboard it now uses a 4 digit pin instead of a password. If you have logged into a paid Voom plan and reached your limit on the number of devices it knows that but now gives you the option of kicking the other devices off and switch devices: Once connected: Note the new URL "guest.onboardicafe.com" Going to be on Allure next week. Just wondering if this new way of logging in affects the use of travel routers (I've read up here and there that you've rec'md and been successful in use)? I've bought a one device...just hoping that I can get it to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, JennyB said: Are the smoothies included in the Refreshment Package? Yes, DX or Refreshment package, not the soda package. Here on Navigator they are made with syrup, the same syrups that are used to mix frozen drinks. The one I had wasn't the best smoothie I've had. If I recall on Oasis class in the Vitality Spa they use frozen fruit. JennyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, pheeshee said: Going to be on Allure next week. Just wondering if this new way of logging in affects the use of travel routers (I've read up here and there that you've rec'md and been successful in use)? I've bought a one device...just hoping that I can get it to work! You'll have to let us know. Symphony wasn't using this new system in November so who knows what ships are using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheeshee Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 45 minutes ago, twangster said: You'll have to let us know. Symphony wasn't using this new system in November so who knows what ships are using it? fair enough! I'm just hoping I can figure out how to connect the damn thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pima1988 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Love that the soft serve is no longer self serve! I do too. I am a parent, so please don't flame, but after my 1st cruise with RCCL I never went for soft serve ice cream ever again. I have stood in line behind 10 yr olds (no parent) that has decided they will make an ice cream cone so high that it collapsed, and re-started it all over again. I always have a DBP. I now get a Virgin Pina Colada, Strawberry Daquiri, or a milk shake at JR. Same results...cold, sweet, etc. and best part is I won't wait in line forever, to only get to the front of the line and find out that the machine is down. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 @Pima1988 I am a parent and a germaphobe. Enough said Jody Lewis, tdiedrich, The Cruise Junkie and 5 others 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda216 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Love all the info! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda216 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Any pics/info on kids rooms/activities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 40 minutes ago, Linda216 said: Any pics/info on kids rooms/activities? No. Two reasons... They don't allow nor would I take pictures of someone else's children, and more importantly it's not open yet. They've been improvising such as having a session on the basketball court doing some children's activities that would normally occur in Adventure Ocean but I didn't try to take pictures of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Starbucks Deck 4 near the aft elevators. They accept SeaPass card and just about all the normal land based Starbucks forms of payments such as gift cards, rewards and the Starbucks app. This can vary from ship to ship but like Mariner they seem to have learned from the Oasis class experience and it functions more like a land based Starbucks you might find within a grocery store or within a 3rd party retail store. JennyB, Matt, The Cruise Junkie and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 They've refreshed every on board venue including the R-Bar on deck 5. CazV, Ala_Paul, Guy Gadwa and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I keep being blown away ! They have, in fact, completely redone this ship ! Everything looks GREAT ! This has to be the most extensive refurbishment EVER ! The Cruise Junkie, Deedeelynn, SpeedNoodles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janderson Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 You're making it very hard on me here. Knowing that I have to wait until November to go on this ship is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I really hope that Hubby doesn't make me cancel this sailing in August!!! The Cruise Junkie and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Could you possibly try to take a Picture of the New Menu at Jamie's Italian? Matt mentioned in another post he forgot to take a picture of the new menu and I am curious what is on there. Thanks CazV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: Starbucks Deck 4 near the aft elevators. They accept SeaPass card and just about all the normal land based Starbucks forms of payments such as gift cards, rewards and the Starbucks app. This can vary from ship to ship but like Mariner they seem to have learned from the Oasis class experience and it functions more like a land based Starbucks you might find within a grocery store or within a 3rd party retail store. THAAAAAAAANKYOUUUUUUUUUUU FOR CHECKING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Day 4 dinner menu The Cruise Junkie and JennyB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Day 5 - Aruba We arrived just over an hour late due to the medical evacuation on day 4 but since we have an all aboard time of 11:30pm we still have a long day in port. A short taxi to Eagle Beach in the afternoon and a rare sunset on a beach since we are here so late. The Cruise Junkie, Lovetocruise2002, FionaMG and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Back on board still in golden hour I had a few drinks at the Lime and Coconut. Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie, Deedeelynn and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Day 5 dinner menu The Cruise Junkie and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Tonight was the second showing of iSkate in Studio B. I always take in the skating shows and iSkate did not disappoint. It starts with drones much like on Symphony. It's hard to capture the drones in still photos because they are choreographed and fly in sync and formation which can only be experienced live in person. New to Navigator that I don't remember from Symphony is a segment where a lone skater performs with a single drone. They move in coordination and perform together. Set to strings of a solitary violin it is really well done. It ends with the drone lowering into the hands of the skater. While Navigator does not have the 'Ice-a-rama" projection system like Symphony that projects video onto the ice surface it's a very engaging show and this cast nailed it perfectly. Lovetocruise2002, CazV, The Cruise Junkie and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, twangster said: Back on board still in golden hour I had a few drinks at the Lime and Coconut. I'm only here for the nighttime twangster photos 7 minutes ago, twangster said: New to Navigator that I don't remember from Symphony is a segment where a lone skater performs with a single drone. They move in coordination and perform together. Set to strings of a solitary violin it is really well done. I thought that was new but could not recall. It's a nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Really can't wait to see the ice show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 My virtual balcony started working! Mostly. Interesting on Navigator this is a forward facing camera. There is another ship at the pier in front of us that you see in the display. The view appears to be from the bridge area on the starboard side looking forward. Technically this wall in my cabin is the forward wall. In other virtual balconies on ships like Anthem or Explorer my virtual balcony had side views. They are still fine tuning the system. The display goes blank at times and the railing changes. I suspect this darker railing is supposed to kick in when it's dark out but it's been kicking in and out throughout the day. It's a work in progress but good to see them making progress. Matt, Skigoofy, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Lime and Coconut Bar Menu: The namesake drink "Lime and Coconut". Basically a Guava Malibu smoothie. Yum. Skigoofy, Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa and 5 others 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Very interesting. Navigator was the very first ship to receive the virtual balcony technology way back in 2014. We went on it when she was sailing out of Galveston just to try the VB. I guess they must have upgraded the whole system as part of the Amped upgrade. We loved it ! Glad yours is finally coming online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Here is another example of the flowers they have in various places throughout the ship: Guy Gadwa, Deedeelynn, Skigoofy and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Day 6 - Curaçao Walked toward downtown and across the floating bridge. Very pretty town. The bridge swings open to let ships past such as this tug. The Cruise Junkie, Deedeelynn, Guy Gadwa and 8 others 6 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 The Bamboo Room This is a venue were I've hung out quite a few nights more than I'd like to admit. Located on the deck 5 Promenade. First let's take a look around. Video display in the wall runs a loop of somewhere very pretty. Cliff hangs out in the corner to keep an eye on the place and occasionally speaks ups. The drink menu is unique to the Bamboo Room and all mixed drinks are hand made. While other bars may have pre-made Mojito mix or other frequently used mixer, every drink is hand made here to exacting standards. There are two frozen drinks that have their own frozen drink dispenser so the frozen concoctions are not hand made. They have their own kitchen with unique offerings found no where else. Over the course of the cruise I've sampled a couple of drinks (yay drink package!). For the drinks on the left priced at $14 I was charged $1 plus 18% using the Deluxe drink package. In many cases the glass used for each drink is unique and only found in The Bamboo Room. Here are some of the drinks I've enjoyed... The Royal Zombie: Bennie's Mai Tai (pretty sure): Penicillin (possibly): Saturn Landing (maybe): The Bamboo Room Mojito: Hand Shaken Pina Colada (I think): Bamboo Swizzle: (BTW that is Zoltan who is personally responsible for a few near hangovers) Island Old Fashioned: I can't remember: I can't remember #2: I forgot to take a picture of this drink on day 1 when I boarded Navigator. It was literally the first drink I had. So I'm going to cheat and borrow this photo from Mariner. On the Run: Lovetocruise2002, Ala_Paul, CazV and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStarian Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: My virtual balcony started working! Mostly. I have heard conflicting information on the virtual balconies... Do they or do they not have accompanying sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, SuperStarian said: I have heard conflicting information on the virtual balconies... Do they or do they not have accompanying sound? No sound. Like other ship's where I've had a VB there is a separate remote control so you can turn it off. I tried cranking the volume using that remote and there is no sound. SuperStarian and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStarian Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 minute ago, twangster said: No sound. That’s actually ideal! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Boleros Deck 4 across from Starbucks. Deedeelynn, JLMoran, The Cruise Junkie and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: Day 6 - Curaçao Walked toward downtown and across the floating bridge. Very pretty town. The bridge swings open to let ships past such as this tug. My dushi ! Cucarao, I mean.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Doh! Forgot to show you the chocolate fountain from the Windjammer on day 5: CazV, SpeedNoodles, The Cruise Junkie and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Looking forward to meeting Zoltan and sampling some of those cocktails (Not all as I don't like some of the ingredients lol) Really enjoying all your photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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