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“Symphony No. 17: Celebration, Relaxation, Exploration, Reflection” – 07/27/19 – 08/03/19


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The comedian tonight was Phil Tag and the show was hosted by Simeon. Both guys did a 20 min act and it was okay.  Simeon actually recycled a lot of his jokes from the last time we saw him and Phil was just ok. 

For the rest of the evening, we liked Hiro so much that we are back now for another round.  Love this perk with Sky class that you don’t need reservations ?

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43 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

And again, had it been my wife and I in this situation, it would have been the reverse of Sabrina and hubs-bot -- I'd have said 150 CP, she'd have said Jamie's, and I'd be eating Italian food that night. ?

That said, this...

would have totally made the "sacrifice" worth it, assuming it's the same garlic truffle tagliatelle that I had at Chef's Table on Freedom. And if I had room left after that, I'd have asked for a side portion of the carbonara. Because like @FloridaCruiseGirl1210, I live for carbonara. At least, as long as it isn't made with cream (or heaven help us, peas! ?)

OMG who puts cream in carbonara?????? That is just wrong. 

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After a second round at Hiro, we headed back to our cabin where we found this waiting for us...

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...if you can’t sail Star class, you might as well try to re-create it ?

This was the dessert that we took “to go” from Jamie’s earlier ?

Settling in now with dessert, tea, and some Lucifer.  Goodnight all!

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4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

After a second round at Hiro, we headed back to our cabin where we found this waiting for us...

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...if you can’t sail Star class, you might as well try to re-create it ?

This was the dessert that we took “to go” from Jamie’s earlier ?

Settling in now with dessert, tea, and some Lucifer.  Goodnight all!

You make me hungry. Goodnight ? 

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Day 5:  San Juan

”You are the music in the Symphony of life.”

Good morning from San Juan. 

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Unfortunately our view keeps getting obstructed.  At least it’s not a total clunker like yesterday. ?

Things you wonder on a Wednesday morning...why are these things always rusty? ?

Zero plans for the day today.  We may or may not get off the ship. Hubby is not even awake yet. You can probably guess where I am as I write this. 

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4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Day 5:  San Juan

”You are the music in the Symphony of life.”

Good morning from San Juan. 

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Unfortunately our view keeps getting obstructed.  At least it’s not a total clunker like yesterday. ?

Things you wonder on a Wednesday morning...why are these things always rusty? ?

Zero plans for the day today.  We may or may not get off the ship. Hubby is not even awake yet. You can probably guess where I am as I write this. 

The windjammer has great views it looks like! ?     

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31 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Day 5:  San Juan

”You are the music in the Symphony of life.”

Good morning from San Juan. 

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Unfortunately our view keeps getting obstructed.  At least it’s not a total clunker like yesterday. ?

Things you wonder on a Wednesday morning...why are these things always rusty? ?

Zero plans for the day today.  We may or may not get off the ship. Hubby is not even awake yet. You can probably guess where I am as I write this. 

Good Morning !!!

Suite lounge and I think I win the prize LOL ?

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3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Day 5:  San Juan

”You are the music in the Symphony of life.”

Good morning from San Juan. 

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Unfortunately our view keeps getting obstructed.  At least it’s not a total clunker like yesterday. ?

Things you wonder on a Wednesday morning...why are these things always rusty? ?

Zero plans for the day today.  We may or may not get off the ship. Hubby is not even awake yet. You can probably guess where I am as I write this. 

Things you wonder on a Wednesday morning...why are these things always rusty? ?

I’m guessing it’s the same cruise line that we saw when there on Anthem ?I would not sail on their Rust buckets ? DW 
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Hubby and I decided to get off the ship around 10:30 am just to walk around for a bit. It was hot so we really didn’t stay too long.

We walked along Calle Fortaleza and many of the shops there are still boarded up.  The umbrellas are taken down still and graffiti was evident everywhere, even on the walls of buildings. 

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After a while, the wind picked up and there were some dark clouds in the distance.  I told Hubby that we needed to get back fast because I did not want a repeat of yesterday. 

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Thank goodness, we literally opened the door to our cabin to find this...

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Looks like we got back just in time ?

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Fast Track Boarding...Fail #2!

One of the reasons I wanted to get off today was to check out Fast Track Boarding again. Today Royal got it correct in that the first gangway (coming back to the ship) was dedicated to Fast Track Boarding.  Here is the signage for it. 

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This was about all Royal got correct. ?

For research purposes, I asked the crew member at the podium how it works. If guests who qualify for Fast Track Boarding would by pass the lines coming back, or if guests who don’t qualify would have to use the other gangway? The crew member at the podium had no clue. I pointed to the sign and he said, “Oh that, that is nothing. It doesn’t mean anything.”  Ok, classic Royal. Let’s roll out something and not give everyone the memo. 

Upon our return to the ship, the lines were quite long at the Fast Track Boarding gangway, obviously because this was now the first gangway.  We got in line and did not notice them re-directing anyone or giving anyone priority. After we got to the podium, we asked another crew member about the process. He too said, “Oh no, you just get into line with everyone else.”  So Fast Track was slow track today.

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What a ridiculous idea !  Either have an expedited boarding or don’t bother.  This kind of thing just infuriates me.  Why put the passengers and the staff into a situation like this with no resolution ?  Just take the signs down and forget it.  If nobody is going to monitor or enforce it, the program is worthless.  I hope you give them a horrible review for this.

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2 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

What a ridiculous idea !  Either have an expedited boarding or don’t bother.  This kind of thing just infuriates me.  Why put the passengers and the staff into a situation like this with no resolution ?  Just take the signs down and forget it.  If nobody is going to monitor or force it, the program is worthless.  I hope you give them a horrible review for this.

^^^This is exactly what Hubby and I were saying!

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1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

^^^This is exactly what Hubby and I were saying!

I don't blame you for being upset about this. I'm someone who believes that principles and communication mean something. If I were you, besides the survey, this would be a time I'd email Micheal Baily 's office. ( mbayley@rccl.com ) I think it would be proper in this case to let them know your C&A status and that you not only sail in suites, but that you are also a star class customer (even if not this time).  The fact that 2 out of 2 crew members were of no help or just didn't know is inexcusable. You should find out the hotel director's email and copy that office.

Now that I got this off MY chest, you let it go for the time being and love every minute that's left on your cruise---it will be over all too quickly. Good luck and have fun!

Edited by Skid
Added email address--apparently my link just went to Royal main site
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2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Hubby and I decided to get off the ship around 10:30 am just to walk around for a bit. It was hot so we really didn’t stay too long.

We walked along Calle Fortaleza and many of the shops there are still boarded up.  The umbrellas are taken down still and graffiti was evident everywhere, even on the walls of buildings.

Oh no! I hope they are back up by next Thursday! 

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2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Fast Track Boarding...Fail #2!

One of the reasons I wanted to get off today was to check out Fast Track Boarding again. Today Royal got it correct in that the first gangway (coming back to the ship) was dedicated to Fast Track Boarding.  Here is the signage for it. 

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This was about all Royal got correct. ?

For research purposes, I asked the crew member at the podium how it works. If guests who qualify for Fast Track Boarding would by pass the lines coming back, or if guests who don’t qualify would have to use the other gangway? The crew member at the podium had no clue. I pointed to the sign and he said, “Oh that, that is nothing. It doesn’t mean anything.”  Ok, classic Royal. Let’s roll out something and not give everyone the memo. 

Upon our return to the ship, the lines were quite long at the Fast Track Boarding gangway, obviously because this was now the first gangway.  We got in line and did not notice them re-directing anyone or giving anyone priority. After we got to the podium, we asked another crew member about the process. He too said, “Oh no, you just get into line with everyone else.”  So Fast Track was slow track today.

Wow That Looks A Lot Like Royals Version Of TSA Pre Check. 

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3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Fast Track Boarding...Fail #2!

One of the reasons I wanted to get off today was to check out Fast Track Boarding again. Today Royal got it correct in that the first gangway (coming back to the ship) was dedicated to Fast Track Boarding.  Here is the signage for it. 

This was about all Royal got correct. ?

For research purposes, I asked the crew member at the podium how it works. If guests who qualify for Fast Track Boarding would by pass the lines coming back, or if guests who don’t qualify would have to use the other gangway? The crew member at the podium had no clue. I pointed to the sign and he said, “Oh that, that is nothing. It doesn’t mean anything.”  Ok, classic Royal. Let’s roll out something and not give everyone the memo. 

Upon our return to the ship, the lines were quite long at the Fast Track Boarding gangway, obviously because this was now the first gangway.  We got in line and did not notice them re-directing anyone or giving anyone priority. After we got to the podium, we asked another crew member about the process. He too said, “Oh no, you just get into line with everyone else.”  So Fast Track was slow track today.

I would bring it up to the Concierge when you go back to the lounge since you said it was posted in there as well as on the Cruise Compass. Since both of us are posting right now, this is DH.

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Most of our afternoon was spent hanging out in our cabin with drinks from the suite lounge and room service.  The weather has not been great, lots of rain since sail away at 3pm and it has not stopped.  VOOM also dropped out here and there. 

Just returned from the Suite Lounge and thought I would provide an update on the Fast Track Boarding situation.  I relayed the events of yesterday and today to both ladies and they have promised that they would follow up and that the process should not look like what it has. Basically, if done properly, there should be a dedicated gangway for those who fit the criteria.  All others should be using the other gangway. It’s not meant to be shared. 

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36 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Most of our afternoon was spent hanging out in our cabin with drinks from the suite lounge and room service.  The weather has not been great, lots of rain since sail away at 3pm and it has not stopped.  VOOM also dropped out here and there. 

Just returned from the Suite Lounge and thought I would provide an update on the Fast Track Boarding situation.  I relayed the events of yesterday and today to both ladies and they have promised that they would follow up and that the process should not look like what it has. Basically, if done properly, there should be a dedicated gangway for those who fit the criteria.  All others should be using the other gangway. It’s not meant to be shared. 

Curious to see how it is the next few port days (how many ports do you have left?)

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21 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

How can you and hubs-bot pass up your one and only chance this trip for a Labadoozie?!?

Believe it or not, I am not a fan of Labadoozies. Over the last year or so, I have stopped drinking the more sugary drinks like Pina Coladas, and lava flows, etc. I stick to my margaritas and tonics now. And maybe the occasional shots if Shotsberg is around ?

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Dinner tonight back at CK.

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We started with a Caesar Salad which I did not bother to take a picture of. 

Hubby got seared scallops as his appetizer.

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We both decided to do a Surf & Turf tonight.

Butter Poached Lobster 

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Peppercorn Steak (from the classics menu).

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Dessert

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Baked Alaska

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And my two favourites...

Coconut Tapioca 

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Chocolate Bar

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Apologies for the lighting in these pictures. It was quite dark tonight and CK has this blue light overhead which messes up the lighting in these food pics. 

I will add to that tonight was the second formal night. Most people were more dressed up for this one rather than the first.  And then there was the guy in shorts and Crocs. And he even took his shoes off and put them up on a chair!!! ?? 

Tonight’s Poached Lobster was probably the best that I’ve had in any CK for this particular dish. Both in presentation and quality. 

No real plans tonight. Off to wander and maybe sit in the Schooner Bar for a bit. I wanted to head to Central Park but it is still raining so that is out. Love & Marriage is also happening tonight. That is always fun. 

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