WAAAYTOOO 11,019 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 18 hours ago, twangster said: Hanging out in the Bamboo Room. Ran into a familiar face I saw on the Symphony transatlantic. He is involved with Playmakers and tends to sail with the new or refreshed ships that launch with a Playmakers. He likes the one here on Navigator too. This Playmakers has more TVs. After the Symphony TA they lost four TVs due to humidity. It’s something they are looking at. Oasis is getting Playmakers in the same location as Symphony. They are exploring outdoor TVs options for applications like boardwalk on Oasis class. I asked about content in terms of different sports beyond ESPN International. He acknowledged this is another item they are exploring. In fact he pointed out two girls from RCI marketing behind us working away on their laptops. It’s something they are working on, but’s it’s complicated. Nice to know they are trying. Since you seem to have access to “insider” info for the upcoming Oasis Amperage, can you ask if they are adding Hooked to O in Nov ? Disappointed to read that they didn’t have oysters on the half shell available. We would make GOOD use of them if they offer them on O (assuming they add Hooked). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Pool deck late night. Guy Gadwa, rjac, Jaymac Radio and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pima1988 1,056 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 @twangster Thank you for the videos I only wish that they would do a 5 night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zambia-Zaire 227 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Love the vid of the "night shot pool area & pool bar." Those shots do remind me of the Vegas Strip Hotels" & some of the resorts I have stayed, in the past. Remarkable video...thanks. I notice some cruisers still partaking in a late night swim...what time do they shut down the pools, including the Solarium? I sssume it would be shortly after dusk; mainly because, I never see anyone in the pool past dusk, on every cruise I have been on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,343 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 @twangster...I think I know the answer already but can you confirm...pools...Salt water or fresh? Jaymac Radio and JennyB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 195 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 hours ago, WannaCruise said: That's awesome. We saw him on Independence too. Very funny. Haven't even told our kids about him (as they weren't on Independence with us) and hoping we'll bump into him (or his clone..lol) in an elevator on Symphony next week. Such a funny concept and brings a smile to your face We saw him on Mariner as well. We loved it. Such a fun addition Jaymac Radio, JennyB and MotleyCruiser 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,341 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 7 hours ago, twangster said: The "Stowaway Piano" has made it to Navigator. First observed on Harmony and Symphony another example how Navigator is like a new ship. I found him on Mariner, too! Jaymac Radio 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,341 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm baffled that nobody is hanging out on the pool deck at night. Pool's open, whirlpool is open, bar is open, the space is beautiful, it's not crowded - it's sure where I'd be. CazV, JennyB, Deedeelynn and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: @twangster...I think I know the answer already but can you confirm...pools...Salt water or fresh? Salt. All of them. Lovetocruise2002 and JennyB 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 A temporary fitness area has been setup in the Solarium while they finish the new gym deck 11 aft The door off the port side Solarium that used to lead to the Peak-A-Boo bridge now just is a small outside deck areaL New deck 11 cabins occupy the space where the gym used to be and the deck that was the Paek-A-Boo bridge is now balcony space for these new cabins. Jaymac Radio 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Some more random pictures around the ship: Schooner Bar Boleros Starbucks Guy Gadwa, Deedeelynn, Lovetocruise2002 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CazV 17 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 @twangster I know you said it doesn't matter much to you about the Virtual Balcony not working... but I also know you had a cruise cancelled and didn't recoup all costs for it. So I thought I'd mention that I just heard of someone who has been to complain about their VB not working and they've recieved some OBC. JennyB and Jaymac Radio 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, CazV said: @twangster I know you said it doesn't matter much to you about the Virtual Balcony not working... but I also know you had a cruise cancelled and didn't recoup all costs for it. So I thought I'd mention that I just heard of someone who has been to complain about their VB not working and they've recieved some OBC. Yes I visited guest services on day two just so I would be on file as noting my VB isn't working. Today a letter was waiting outside my cabin. $400 OBC. Very generous actually and will just about pay for my drink package. While I was looking forward to the virtual balcony this OBC offer goes a long way to overcoming the disappointment. IslandBoundMama, Ala_Paul, Jaymac Radio and 10 others 9 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Navigator has fresh floral arrangements located around the ship. They are quite large and very pretty. I'm not sure I've seen fresh flowers like this before. Nice addition. R-Bar There is a lot to like about this ship. It feels very new in a lot of places. Matt, Skigoofy, Jaymac Radio and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thetechie 164 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 @twangster I am loving this blog! We are on the similar itinerary on March 15th. Its our first cruise and this is all making me so much more excited, if that was even possible! Question for you.. Are you using a travel router on this sailing? I saved your old post about the router, and I have one that I am planning to take with me, mostly just to help boost the wifi signal. twangster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,019 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 WOW ! What an incredible new pool deck. I love that groovy-looking hot tub on the starboard side. It looks like a completely different ship than the one I was on last year ! Great work, Twangster. Thanks !!! Deedeelynn and twangster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 52 minutes ago, Thetechie said: Question for you.. Are you using a travel router on this sailing? I saved your old post about the router, and I have one that I am planning to take with me, mostly just to help boost the wifi signal. That is exactly what I use it for. The nearest access point is down the hall a couple cabins. In bed the ship wifi is very weak. The travel router does a good job of boosting the signal so I have full coverage in my cabin. Thetechie and Marc Van Niekerk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,343 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: Navigator has fresh floral arrangements located around the ship. They are quite large and very pretty. I'm not sure I've seen fresh flowers like this before. Nice addition. Wonder if that is just because this is the first sailing? Or left over from the media shake down cruise? Would be nice they continue that. JennyB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 24,540 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 I feel like I haven't been including as many photos as I normal do so here are some from our sail away. Before the fun, comes the guest assembly drill. We start sail away with our cruise director "My Beautiful People" Hugo getting the pool deck rocking on this first sailing of the Amplified Navigator of the Seas: We had to wait for a Carnival ship to turn her turn in the turning basin then it was our time. We sailed past the new Crown of Miami where Mariner was earlier on this day. In this picture on deck 12 you can see where Johnny Rockets used to be but now there is a door and set of stairs leading up to the sports deck. The sail away party kept rocking here on the rooftop of the Lime and Coconut Back on the aft sports deck the Riptide water slide was going along with the Flowrider. Several hammocks can be found back here. And with that Voom has slowed way down so I'm pausing the picture fest and going to the Bamboo Room for a drink. CazV, Guy Gadwa, Jaymac Radio and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,343 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Love Hugo! Lots of fun and great energy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 195 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 39 minutes ago, twangster said: I feel like I haven't been including as many photos as I normal do so here are some from our sail away. We start with our cruise director "My Beautiful People" Hugo getting the pool deck rocking on this first sailing of the Amplified Navigator of the Seas: We had to wait for a Carnival ship to turn her turn in the turning basin then it was our time. We sailed past the new Crown of Miami where Mariner was earlier on this day. In this picture on deck 12 you can see where Johnny Rockets used to be but now there is a door and set of stairs leading up to the sports deck. The sail away party kept rocking here on the rooftop of the Lime and Coconut Back on the aft sports deck the Riptide water slide was going along with the Flowrider. Several hammocks can be found back here. And with that Voom has slowed way down so I'm pausing the picture fest and going to the Bamboo Room for a drink. Ahh Hugo, we had him on Mariner back in November. Interesting that he has jumped to Navigator... Do you think it's because he does speak Spanish and Navigator will be based in Miami instead of Mariner which will move to Cape Canaveral? Jaymac Radio 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 195 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Love Hugo! Lots of fun and great energy! Love Hugo as well, he was our CD on Mariner for our first RC sailing. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,341 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 I may never get out of those hammocks. Nobody would care if I slept there overnight. IslandBoundMama 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thetechie 164 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I may never get out of those hammocks. Nobody would care if I slept there overnight. You’ll have to fight me for them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,341 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Thetechie said: You’ll have to fight me for them! I'm small, I'll only take one. Take one next to me and the waiter will have to make fewer trips to bring us drinks! Deedeelynn and JennyB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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