twangster Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 March 16, 2019. Mariner of the Seas made history this morning by becoming the first ship to dock at the new pier at CocoCay. The ship docked in the dark and secured her lines following a brief pier test last week. Last week’s brief pier trial docking occurred after the ship spent the day tendering guests to the island. The ship spent a few minutes at the pier before continuing on with her regularly scheduled departure from Cococay. Today for the first time guests will disembark visiting CocoCay using the pier and experience a soft opening of a couple new Perfect Day features. This historic visit to CocoCay is occurring with fortunate timing for RoyalCarribeanBlog.com readers since it coincides with the blog group cruise involving dozens of blog followers led by @Matt and his family. Still dark as I write this you know Matt and many others on the RoyalCaribbeanBlog group cruise will be posting about this historic event. If you don't already follow Matt both here on the blog and on social media today where he will be posting about this historic day in the life of CocoCay as it unfolds. http://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog https://www.pscp.tv/therclblog https://www.youtube.com/royalcaribbeanblog Pier construction will continue over the coming months to allow even larger ships including Quantum and Oasis class. The Cruise Junkie, Sweety, Firefly and 5 others 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Destiny, that's what it was! It's so fun to have the privilege of following along! twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 A picture of early pier construction, August 30, 2017: The Cruise Junkie and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Yup..we are docked. Laziness won and I didn't get up to go watch this morning. Fell asleep at 4am at 8.8 kts, woke up to some vibration and couldn't shake the sleep and finally woke again 725am at 0.0kts. Bowcam doesn't show much right now..and my bed is cozy...no clue what's happening outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Can't see much from the helipad... They're hard at work at making the dock longer! And it's pretty and clean... Almost Perfect Day waterslides I haven't attempted to leave or paid attention to announcements, so not sure what the towel check situation is. Don't see it on the pier so I'm assuming everyone has to go to the pool deck for them? SpeedNoodles, The Cruise Junkie and FlowBro Ty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Michael Poole's first walk down the pier scope SAgirl76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 NCL still has to tender into their private island here...neener neener. monctonguy, rjac, nanowerx and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/03/16/first-look-new-offerings-perfect-day-cococay Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: And it's pretty and clean Well.....the seagulls will take care of THAT! jhatle01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Here is a quick shot from the "dry" side of the new pool bar. For the record chair hogs have no bounds... twangster, JLMoran, The Cruise Junkie and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 5 hours ago, rjac said: Well.....the seagulls will take care of THAT! They were the most food-shy seagulls I've ever seen at the beach bungalows. The chickens were a bit more appreciative of our scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Thanks for the plug! twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, Matt said: Thanks for the plug! Totally jealous. This is why everyone should go on RoyalCariibeanBlog.com Groups cruises! Matt, SpeedNoodles and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: This is why everyone should go on RoyalCariibeanBlog.com Groups cruises! It is definitely a fun time. The MEI folks take care of you and it's always great to run into a familiar face around the ship. Me and @CGTLH played an impromptu game of laser tag this evenjngevening with from group cruise folks. SpeedNoodles and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: impromptu game of laser tag Subject of Laser tag. Per a reliable source if you arrive with an adult beverage in hand you'll get put in a 20 minute timeout. SpeedNoodles, Matt and JLMoran 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Just now, CGTLH said: Subject of Laser tag. Per a reliable source if you arrive with an adult beverage in hand you'll get put in a 20 minute timeout. No 20 minute timeout for posting on this site apparently....hence evenjngevening. The Cruise Junkie, jhatle01, FlowBro Ty and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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