Thetechie 164 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 58 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: 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! ah now you're talking! 2 Jaymac Radio and SpeedNoodles reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Some more sail away pictures... 8 1 Skigoofy, Deedeelynn, JLMoran and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Back to the pool area as the sun sets for the evening. Those who follow me know I like to take pictures during the golden hour and at night. 5 6 1 melski94, Matt, Lovetocruise2002 and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wville21 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 3:42 PM, twangster said: 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. @twangster Are you saying that the only thing they get at playmakers is ESPN? Just curious because we are sailing over March Madness and I was hoping to be able to watch some hoops that is covered by CBS. Go Heels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Approaching midnight I found myself in The Bamboo Room drinking a Royal Zombie Then it was time for the balloon drop. Video of the balloon drop: 8 Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio, J_Keeble and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, wville21 said: @twangster Are you saying that the only thing they get at playmakers is ESPN? Just curious because we are sailing over March Madness and I was hoping to be able to watch some hoops that is covered by CBS. Go Heels ESPN International or ESPN Caribbean is not the same as ESPN domestically. They carry many games and sporting events but ultimately what they can and cannot display is at the mercy of those that hold the international rights to broadcast an event. A ship can't pirate or steal content. If the NCAA doesn't allow a broadcast in the Caribbean, the ship has to respect that. They are exploring different options including other satellite TV providers and other means such as streaming but that doesn't get them around broadcast rights to display content. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wville21 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 1 minute ago, twangster said: ESPN International or ESPN Caribbean is not the same as ESPN domestically. They carry many games and sporting events but ultimately what they can and cannot display is at the mercy of those that hold the international rights to broadcast an event. A ship can't pirate or steal content. If the NCAA doesn't allow a broadcast in the Caribbean, the ship has to respect that. They are exploring different options including other satellite TV providers and other means such as streaming but that doesn't get them around broadcast rights to display content. @twangster Thanks for the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Before I forget, here is the day one dinner menu: 3 4 SpeedNoodles, JennyB, CazV and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 9,106 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Love the strings of white lights out on the pool deck. Really nice touch! 3 JennyB, Ala_Paul and Deedeelynn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,207 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Navigator was our first cruise ship, wow, has she changed! Looks absolutely great. It just saddens me that her itineraries for 2020 and 2021 are so short, 3 & 4 days, and they don't appeal to us. Would love to cruise her again, but we're booked out this and next year. 1 Deedeelynn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melski94 800 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, wville21 said: @twangster Are you saying that the only thing they get at playmakers is ESPN? Just curious because we are sailing over March Madness and I was hoping to be able to watch some hoops that is covered by CBS. Go Heels We've always cruised over Spring Break and March Madness and you will see games on the ships. Not all games but quite a few. You won't be out of place if you wear the gear of your favorite team! 1 wville21 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janderson 8 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 @twangster The ship looks amazing. I subscribed to your YouTube channel so I can catch any upcoming videos you post on Navigator. I sail on her in November of this year and now I can't wait!! 1 JennyB reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazV 17 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 3 hours ago, twangster said: Back to the pool area as the sun sets for the evening. Those who follow me know I like to take pictures during the golden hour and at night. I absolutely love these photos! I foresee me spending a lot of time hanging out at Lime & Coconut :) 2 Jaymac Radio and Deedeelynn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rose City Cruiser 464 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Enjoying the blog so far @twangster. We will be sailing her in April on the exact itinerary. One question about JR Express on Navigator. Do you have to order a meal if you want to get a float using the Refreshment Drink Package? I know the policy is ship-dependent. Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,883 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 I'm just here for the nighttime @twangster photos 3 4 Deedeelynn, twangster, Jaymac Radio and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rose City Cruiser said: Enjoying the blog so far @twangster. We will be sailing her in April on the exact itinerary. One question about JR Express on Navigator. Do you have to order a meal if you want to get a float using the Refreshment Drink Package? I know the policy is ship-dependent. Thanks in advance! I was going to ask yesterday about milkshakes and the DX package at JR Express. Sadly I became stuck on my barstool in The Bamboo Room and it took several hours to free myself. 9 Susie, Guy Gadwa, Rose City Cruiser and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Here is a sped up walk through the Windjammer. I removed the sound since they were playing music over the speakers and Youtube can be sensitive about copyright issues for music. 3 CazV, Guy Gadwa and Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedeelynn 23 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, rjac said: Navigator was our first cruise ship, wow, has she changed! Looks absolutely great. It just saddens me that her itineraries for 2020 and 2021 are so short, 3 & 4 days, and they don't appeal to us. Would love to cruise her again, but we're booked out this and next year. She was our first RCL ship that we sailed on also, August of 2005! We went through hurricane Katrina, that was an experience! I love what they have done to her, I would love to cruise on her again, but those short cruises.............. not a fan! But the ship is gorgeous, so I could be persuaded ! Haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Kind of bouncing around here. I came across some day time pool deck photos from right after boarding I'll post soon, but I some news to report. At 7:30am this morning the Captain announced we would be undertaking a helicopter medical evacuation. He didn't say anything about the patient which is not unusual due to privacy concerns. The helipad was closed and the upper decks outside were also closed. If I'm not mistaken they also ask guests in the forward facing ocean view cabins to leave their cabins. Helicopter landings are taken pretty seriously. They would have had a full fire crew standing by in case the helicopter crashed and caught fire. These landings are very complex operations that involve breaking the helipad down, removing all benches, lowering railing, lowering the forward radar tower and removing cables that stretch up towards the bridge. With all that complete the helipad is clear of obstructions. The ship then works with the pilot of the helicopter to position the ship and maintain a heading to optimize the landing and takeoff of the helicopter. Our location is near the gap between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Instead of turning South and heading into the Caribbean Sea we continued to sail towards Puerto Rico to close the distance so that a USCG helicopter could reach us. With that complete we've turned South again and entered the Caribbean Sea heading to Aruba. The Captain expects us to be an hour late arriving but has added two hours onto our Bonaire stay. 3 1 4 lauraodonnell86, Itsjudy, Guy Gadwa and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Day 2 Dinner Menu While I'm here, here is the MDR Breakfast Menu MDR Lunch Menu 3 CazV, Guy Gadwa and Jaymac Radio reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marti314 482 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 The MDR breakfast menu doesn't appear to have eggs Benedict anymore, has this been gone for awhile now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyB 300 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 3:41 PM, rjac said: Twangster selfie?.......don't hold your breath for that to happen! If I, as a newbie here, have learned anything funny...it's that apparently @twangster is a bot? LOL 2 CazV and Jaymac Radio reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazV 17 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Hope the person evacuated is ok. 2 Jaymac Radio and JennyB reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Johnny Rocket's Express Update Beverage packages not accepted for milkshakes with or without a meal. Ultimate Dining Package - This question was met with uncertainty. They huddled and discussed it then proclaimed UDP does work here. I wasn't left with a lot of confidence in that answer. I don't have the UDP so can't test it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,406 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Playmakers Update I saw the manager/officer that I saw on Symphony again. He is the one that tends to work on ships when Playmaker's launches on them. The Ultimate Dining Package does not work here on Navigator at Playmakers but he acknowledged that on some ships the UDP does work at Playmakers. It's up to the ship, not a fleet standard. 1 Lovetocruise2002 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
