PG Cruiser Posted August 30, 2019 Report 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. Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie, ellcee and 2 others 5 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Posted August 30, 2019 Yay! I got the 50th Souvenir Cup Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report 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. Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote
JLMoran Posted August 30, 2019 Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report 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 The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report 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. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report 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. Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran, The Cruise Junkie and 2 others 5 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Posted August 31, 2019 That is the value in the drink packages right there! For us anyway.... Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report 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! Rose City Cruiser, ScooterScott22, KristiZ and 6 others 9 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Posted August 31, 2019 Fish & Ships... first time I’ve seen it on a Royal Caribbean ship JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 2 1 Quote
WannaCruise Posted August 31, 2019 Report Posted August 31, 2019 Great to move up a level! Looking forward to your review. Alaska is on my bucket list someday. Enjoy. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report 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! JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report 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, J_Keeble, firebuck and 2 others 4 1 Quote
BaikG Posted September 1, 2019 Report 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? Eliza and firebuck 2 Quote
firebuck Posted September 2, 2019 Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Posted September 2, 2019 I got this invitation today. I wonder what it’s about. Vistarama? Roboshow? Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 2, 2019 Report 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
ellcee Posted September 3, 2019 Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report 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, Lovetocruise2002, MidwestIA and 1 other 4 Quote
MidwestIA Posted September 3, 2019 Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report 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
PG Cruiser Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Posted September 5, 2019 @BaikG and @firebuck, here is the info I gathered on the Pub and Fish & Ships. The Unlimited Dining Package can be used at both restaurants. The answers were iffy about the other dining packages. For Fish & Ships, the UDP can be used for the items on the right. Skigoofy, firebuck and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Posted September 5, 2019 Lobsters (included in the complimentary menu) on the second formal night I had six! Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie and Skigoofy 3 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Posted September 5, 2019 Now this needs some explanation... I originally ordered Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream but I changed it to Baked Alaskan. My waiter brought me both. Then he also brought me a serving of “Leche Flan” (Filipino Custard). Plus they were celebrating Royal’s 50th so they also gave us the 50th cake... that is why I got a dessert spread. The Cruise Junkie, J_Keeble, Aeroman380 and 5 others 4 1 3 Quote
firebuck Posted September 5, 2019 Report Posted September 5, 2019 9 hours ago, RatedPG said: @BaikG and @firebuck, here is the info I gathered on the Pub and Fish & Ships. The Unlimited Dining Package can be used at both restaurants. The answers were iffy about the other dining packages. Thanks so much for the info! Can't wait to board in 8 more days! Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, firebuck said: Thanks so much for the info! Can't wait to board in 8 more days! Let me know if you have any more questions. Enjoy your cruise and may the Force be with you! DDaley and firebuck 1 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Posted September 11, 2019 Great view of Seattle from the Ovation WAAAYTOOO, The Cruise Junkie, J_Keeble and 4 others 6 1 Quote
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