PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi all! I'm going to blog my first Alaskan cruise on this thread. It will be a "lazy" blog as I may not post a lot like I did in my other RCCL cruises. If there's anyone sailing on the Ovation soon, you can post questions and photo requests for features of the ship you might be interested in. Traveler, Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Yay! I got the 50th Souvenir Cup Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Good news! USB Ports! This is the first time I've seen USB ports in an RCCL stateroom. Bad news! It's working for my Apple Watch but not for my iPhone. The "charging" icon shows up for a few seconds and then reverts to the "battery level" icon. Jaymac Radio and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 6,641 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, RatedPG said: Good news! USB Ports! This is the first time I've seen USB ports in an RCCL stateroom. Bad news! It's working for my Apple Watch but not for my iPhone. The "charging" icon shows up for a few seconds and then reverts to the "battery level" icon. The USB ports in Quantum Class rooms are the low-power variety, which can be too low in amperage to charge a recent-model smartphone. Even older models will take hours to recharge on one of those ports. Did you happen to bring your own USB charging station to plug into the wall? Those usually have higher-power / higher-amperage ports. Aeroman380 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjb1127 10 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Following. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Did you happen to bring your own USB charging station to plug into the wall? Those usually have higher-power / higher-amperage ports. Yes, I did. I have this 4-port USB charger by RAVPower. The top port is for quick charging. I also brought this European plug adapter so I can use the European type outlet in the room. If you do this, please make sure your device is autovolt (110-220V) or it is rated for 220V. I say that again ... for US people especially ... make sure your device is rated for 220V. KristiZ and Jaymac Radio 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 5:29 PM, twangster said: Something else I forgot to mention... Normally the SeaPass cards on ships that use RFID can't be punched because you could cut the antenna embedded into the card. Here on Ovation the RFID cards come pre-punched in the lower left corner. This means traditional lanyards are back in play. This is the first I've seen this, granted my last RFID ship was back in November. @twangster, they don't have the pre-punched cards on the Ovation anymore (August 30 sailing). Good thing I brought a sleeve to attach to my belt loop keyring. Jaymac Radio 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 “Water Run”... I’m not a drinker but I do bar crawls with my Refreshment Package to collect bottled water to take to my room. JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002, J_Keeble and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,563 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 That is the value in the drink packages right there! For us anyway.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is the value in the drink packages right there! For us anyway.... Plus the specialty coffees and the mocktails... I get about 3-4 virgin Piña Colada (aka Pineapple Coconut Slushie) per day. Lovetocruise2002 and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I’m very easy to please... give me a pin and I’ll be a happy cruiser Raise your hands if these C&A milestones excite you! Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran, monctonguy and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Fish & Ships... first time I’ve seen it on a Royal Caribbean ship Jaymac Radio, JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaCruise 900 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Great to move up a level! Looking forward to your review. Alaska is on my bucket list someday. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Pixels... it’s the first show of its kind that I’ve seen on a Royal Caribbean cruise. I also need to point out that the huge screen in the Two70 is awesome! Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran and Jaymac Radio 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Virtual Symphony I don’t know what to say about this show. I was a bit underwhelmed. I found it weird that people applauded after each number. I guess it was just their way of getting into the virtual experience. The lady next to me got so much into it that she started conducting too. I was afraid the “orchestra” might get confused as to which conductor to follow. I was ok with her “conducting” but when she started humming along with the music, that was just too much for me. (I hope she doesn’t join this message board and call me out for gossiping... ha ha) ellcee, Lovetocruise2002, J_Keeble and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaikG 29 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 23 hours ago, RatedPG said: Fish & Ships... first time I’ve seen it on a Royal Caribbean ship Do you think you could get some more photos of Fish & Ships as it's new and also are the upcharge items included in the UDP? Same with the pub, could you please upload photos of the menu there and ask if the food there is included in the UDP? firebuck and Eliza 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firebuck 353 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 18 hours ago, BaikG said: Do you think you could get some more photos of Fish & Ships as it's new and also are the upcharge items included in the UDP? Same with the pub, could you please upload photos of the menu there and ask if the food there is included in the UDP? Seconded - We'll be on her the 13th, so looking forward to checking out the differences between Ovation and her sister the Anthem. I could go for some fish and ships right now. Also, congrats on becoming Emerald! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I got this invitation today. I wonder what it’s about. Vistarama? Roboshow? Lovetocruise2002 and Jaymac Radio 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,225 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, RatedPG said: I got this invitation today. I wonder what it’s about. Vistarama? Roboshow? This is probably just the Crown & Anchor loyalty reception. Sounds like they’re holding it in 270 so there will likely be a roboshow of some kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,504 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 12:23 PM, RatedPG said: but when she started humming along with the music, that was just too much for me. This is when I combust. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier This is the “best” view of this supposed highlight of the cruise! Seriously, we didn’t even make it there. The captain made an announcement that we were turning back because it was unsafe to proceed because of the fog. Now every time the horn sounds, I get annoyingly reminded of the fog that “ruined” my day. JLMoran, MidwestIA, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestIA 4 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) Good grief! That stinks! We are taking this cruise on the 13th and I was afraid of this kind of weather. I’m just glad we don’t have to worry about a hurricane and hoping for the best. Sorry it ruined your views! My family and I went to Mt Rushmore last year and we couldn’t see it for the first two days due to fog. Edited September 3, 2019 by MidwestIA Adding picture mrsb_p and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,718 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MidwestIA said: I’m just glad we don’t have to worry about a hurricane and hoping for the best. Hoping Dorian is done by the time I fly home to Jacksonville this Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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