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After the show, we didn't realize we'd have time to pop into the pub for a drink. SuzyQ called us an Uber at 7:57p to make the long walk to Jamie's. 

 

There is a fine line between walking and waddling, and I think I've crossed it. 

 

I typically don't bring my phone to dinner, but I'm sorry I didn't. 

 

I don't know if it's because we're SC or if it's the way it always is there, but our waiter insisted on bringing us all the appetizers. Every single one. 

I'm full just thinking about it. We could hardly put a dent in it. It could feed a hungry army of 12, much less 2 middle aged peeps with serious beer bloat and screaming pants. 

 

We followed up those puppies with lamb chops and a burger. Barely. 

 

And then our neighbors who were also dining at Jamie's sent shots over to our table. Jaeger and banana liquor. I didn't do shots of Jaeger in college, much less now, pushing 50. How do you spell Jaeger anyway? We didn't want to be rude, so we did them, then felt the need to reciprocate, but with something that replicated dessert. We wanted to send over Jelly Donut shots, but the waiter laughed when I asked if they had Rumchata (a jelly donut is simply Rumchata and Chambord if you're not familiar). Batman vetoed Lemon drop shots so we went with the Classic B52. 

Then we went back to the pub for some music. And beers. I'm too old for this. 

 

Beyond muster we've not spent a second in 270. They were holding trivia in Schooners making it a madhouse. We are not fans of Latin music so have not been to Boleros. We tried Music Hall once. We've got our peeps in the Pub. We should really explore a bit more. Our maybe just book another cruise. Either way. 

 

 

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While we are chilling on our balcony on this gorgeous sea day, I wanted to point out that your Genie will highlight your cruise compass with things that may interest you. Derick doesn't highlight much prior to noon for us. He's figured us out well. Life is so good. Too good. I feel guilty. Almost. 

 

 

Also, did I talk about embarkation? I'll have to scroll through and look because I wanted to and I don't remember if I did. Stand by. 

 

 

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Ok, it appears I did not cover much about embarkation, which was a total breeze. We simply went to Zone 6 as Derick instructed. The traffic cops told our driver to go to Zone 3, but we told him Zone 6 and he just went there instead. 

We were the only ones there. A lady came out and asked if we wanted to check our big bags and I explained we were looking for Star Class check in. She immediately sent us inside to the Star Class desk where a lovely woman checked us in. I want to say her name is Linda. She called over our porter and that was that. We all went through security together. Linda had to retake Batman's photo because it wouldn't download for her for some reason. 

 

This of course cracked me up because Batman took no less than 352 pics before he found the ONE. I did the same, but mine was fine. It took  2 seconds. Derick had our suite ready, and the luggage followed us there. Loved it! 

 

Total Royal advantage. 

 

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Also worth mentioning, your Genie will not only save your seats at shows but will have your drinks ready. To us, this is AWESOME ! 

 

While I admit I do miss the Haven Courtyard, bar, restaurant concept, Star Class is amazing. 

 

What's totally better on Royal SC than HAVEN? 

- Room service drinks are free. 

- Saved seats 15 minutes before the show instead of 30 minutes prior, meeting in the Haven as a group to be ushered down to the show. 

- Not that Haven embarkation is bad, but we were blown away by Royal. 

- The amount and variety of food and drinks included in one bundled price. And gratuities, save for your Genie and any extra you want to throw your room stewards. Save for the 20$ CD single, our folio would still be 0$.

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We are doing We Will Rock You tonight. 

 

I sold this to Batman as Queen, to which he responded, what is it with you and Tudor history?

Not The Queen. Just Queen. 

 

My parents have seen it a few times. This is my dad's take:

 

 

"The show actually features a rather flimsy “story” but it is really just an excuse for a talented cast to sing a lot of Queen songs. I enjoyed it. The show has run forever in England and satisfied a demand after Freddy died. When it first opened, Queen drummer Roger Taylor guitarist Brian May would show up unannounced and join the cast whenever they felt like it. The audience would go nuts. I doubt, however, that they are on your Cruise."

 

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10 hours ago, SweetPea said:

I don't know if it's because we're SC or if it's the way it always is there, but our waiter insisted on bringing us all the appetizers. Every single one. 

 I'm full just thinking about it. We could hardly put a dent in it. It could feed a hungry army of 12, much less 2 middle aged peeps with serious beer bloat and screaming pants. 

They did the same for us on Harmony. This is also known as the famous “star class food coma”. We hit ours on Day 2, also at Jamie’s ?

9 hours ago, SweetPea said:

 

Also worth mentioning, your Genie will not only save your seats at shows but will have your drinks ready. To us, this is AWESOME ! 

 

^^^IMO one of the best perks of Star class! ❤️

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I have some videos of 270 and my BFFs in the Pub, which I manage to call all the wrong names. Know that when I say the Pub, I mean Michael's which is now Brass & Bock. Or Bass & Brock. Or Bass & Bock or Brass & Brock. 

This is the Metalliquor of something I posted from Music Hall. 

 

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WWRY was good. The cast talented. 

 

Some of my fellow shipmates? My goodness folks. You can't come into a show 15 minutes late as a group of 6 or 8, congregate on the stairs, and decide where you're going to sit. So many ants in the pants too. We got up 3x in our row alone to let people out and then back in again. That was just our row. People were doing it everywhere. Lots leaving early. And don't get me started on parents thinking they can get away with bringing their sleeping toddlers in. The show has blinding lights at some spots. It's loud. Poor kids were waking up scared. Some goofball was taking video of the show on his phone for quite a while until a crew member stopped him. 

This is an age-old rant. It just disappoints when basic manners magically disappear the second one is on vacation. 

(I had wanted to say this last night, but by now you've learned my loquaciousness plummets after 8p.)

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We're slowly moving our way to be ready for Boston immigration. 

 

Apologies in advance, but it's cold, dreary, and rainy here. We've been to Boston many times. My brother went to school here too, so I've drank my way through this town already. We had brief moments of whimsy where we thought we might take an Uber to Wahlburgers... Not happening. 

 

It's going to be a boring day in the Solarium for us. I knew our trip up here was going to suck the good weather right out of everything. That's fine. This cruise has always been about trying the ship, SC, and testing Royal waters anyway. 

 

If anyone has questions about how they handle the immigration process here, just lmk. 

Or anything else.. Today is a good day to ask. 

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8 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:

Even if you’re not planning on venturing into Boston do you still have to exit the ship and clear immigration? Just like you’d have to on a B2B

Yes, even if you're not getting off. However, fairly certain the immigration folks come onboard to do this and we do not have to leave the ship. 

 

I'll confirm once we do it. Derick is escorting us. We picked 10:45 but they're running ahead of schedule. Dennis our CD woke us up via announcement to let us know, lol. 

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Help from my experts, please. 

We are wanting to do Oasis next year during her brief time in NJ. 

We are a bit surprised that they're not all over you here to rebook onboard (Norwegian doesn't shut up about it and we always take advantage of it when I have OBC). 

Is there any advantage to booking SC onboard? I think we're wanting to do the OP, 1701?

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12 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

Help from my experts, please. 

We are wanting to do Oasis next year during her brief time in NJ. 

We are a bit surprised that they're not all over you here to rebook onboard (Norwegian doesn't shut up about it and we always take advantage of it when I have OBC). 

Is there any advantage to booking SC onboard? I think we're wanting to do the OP, 1701?

Advantage is really extra OBC that NextCruise offers. It is significantly greater with the NRD that is forced when booking a SC Suite. Plus you get a 30 day grace period to change sailings.

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4 hours ago, SweetPea said:

 

This is an age-old rant. It just disappoints when basic manners magically disappear the second one is on vacation. 

 

People always say this, but I'm a firm believer that these are the people who never have manners and it just bleeds into their vacations as well.

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