CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, mpoole3 said: I like that room, so much room based on the pictures. It is a great room. Location might not be ideal at times. It is in a quiet area of the ship. Every now and then you'll have some over jubilant mini golf players above. 15 minutes ago, mpoole3 said: Also let me know if you need help sprinting from sprint! lol My opinion of Sprint might change depending on if my plan is kept post merger. I do appreciate the offer. 16 minutes ago, mpoole3 said: Enjoy Coco Cay today! Thanks, already can't wait to go back and I haven't even left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Another CocoCay observation... the seagull population seems to be greatly reduced compared to May. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Back on the ship and finally busted out the laptop for some photo consolidation. I have to say it has been great being able to see the progress the CocoCay has made. Starting off with the infamous tower and sign Some photo editing freedom... Skipper's Grill with Up, Up, and Away Oasis Lagoon Bathrooms over by Oasis Lagoon, notice the lockers Closeup of the lockers, all use a settable PIN code and are of no cost. Some of the beach beds, close by the area of the floating bar. Loved the sign warning that you're entering a WIFI dead zone. Construction barrier for the Coco Beach Club work Only noticeable construction feature. You could hear some noise, but I wouldn't call it bothersome. Always nice getting back to an empty ship ellcee, Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Help! I'm addicted to these bite size portions of beef carpaccio... Ohhh and this view in the Suite Lounge Skigoofy, Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Final sunset of the sailing "Thank you for Cruising" cake in Windjammer ellcee, Jaymac Radio, twangster and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Boy do these three day sailings fly by. Adding to the fast pace dynamics is every day being a port day. One major accomplishment was finally bumping into @CHRIS WONG. Great guy and a pleasure to chat with. Had some interesting things to mention some of the unknown benefits. If you haven't already check out his channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgWpP7nDIIS_NMiEVH0R1g Also finally earned the mark of shame for breaking a glass. Guess I missed the edge of a counter by just a hair. Good thing, glass only had ice in it. JohnK6404, Skigoofy, RWDW1204 and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Not sure if this is yet another pizza iteration or just a case of just get by until 3am... Just odd, never seen Cafe Promenade/Sorrentos pizza that wasn't round. On the subject of pizza, another first. Right after the 80's Dance Party on the Promenade, Cafe Promenade was doing what I'd call "Express Pizza". Up on the counter was already plated slices. Just grab and go. JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002, CFL and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Just made the call for everyone to get off. Sums things up... WAAAYTOOO, JohnK6404, Skigoofy and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Look what I found in my pocket... JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and Matt 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 So it took less than 10 minutes from Star Lounge to back in the Terminal... However it seems the ship still has some stragglers on board. That cause a 10 minute delay. Walked off about 9:54 back on 10:14. Lovetocruise2002, JohnK6404 and JLMoran 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Was just able to sign up for VOOM for this second segment. Bonus, seems the 4 night sailing offers a 20% discount purchasing the first day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 With Thursday being Halloween the ship has started to get on the festive side. In the Star Lounge Chilling out on the Promenade Bridge Over at the Pub At the Schooner Bar Big Tule, DDaley, JohnK6404 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Also on this segment I'll be taking advantage of the Unlimited Dining Package. The only traditional venue open for lunch boarding day is Chops. Unless you count Playmakers and The Bamboo Room for their snack offerings. Meal started off with some bread, pretzel rolls and think an onion roll Next up was the carpaccio Finally the caesar salad with filet. Note for this they had brought out an entire filet, for ease and presentation I did some carving. This time around I passed on dessert. Figured I'll have a few more opportunities. On another note Chops had a good crowd, work estimate 10 to 12 tables were occupied. Only negative I could point out was the use of a single waiter and and assistant. JLMoran, Skigoofy, Big Tule and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Van Niekerk 254 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Wonderful photos! Definitely makes me miss the ship! CGTLH 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaCruise 933 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Love it! Would be so fun to be on a cruise during Halloween! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,509 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Gimme that filet - saying that I'm four months into eating mostly plant based. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I'll have to mess around some to add music. Video production isn't a skill I've messed with in some time. JohnK6404, DDaley, Vwjo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,293 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, CGTLH said: With Thursday being Halloween the ship has started to get on the festive side. How about you? Got a costume this time around? I am still laughing at the one from a few years back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: How about you? Got a costume this time around? I am still laughing at the one from a few years back. Got something planned. Might not be as amusing from that previous one. Lovetocruise2002 and ellcee 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 As night comes upon Marine the difference between a 3 night and 4 night sailing start to become more vivid. Crowd in general seems to be more towards either the older side or those with young children. Some obvious observations just in how the bar crowds seem to be. Prior to muster in the Pub the crowd must have been three deep, this sailing very few. Post muster the largest crowd was at the Freestyle machine. As the evening progressed the bar crowds seemed a bit lacking. One the flip side it did seem Windjammer was a bit more crowded early on. Now for some "Diamond Plus" issues... At the 340 point mark one of the options you can get for a gift is four large bottles of S. Pellegrino water. Problem is these bottles have a pry off cap. It seem gone are the days where a bottle opened happened to be integrated in to the counter. So this was mentioned to the Concierge. Some how this is what the solution that was delivered while at dinner. Note those Heineken seem to be a gift that no one can figure out why. Previous sailings when speaking with the Loyalty Ambassador have resulted in confusion. Each time the LA states they don't see any record for the beer. My own personally mystery, who stocked the bucket with ice and placed the beers in it. RWDW1204, Skigoofy, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Now on the subject of dinner, tonight was sitting at the sushi bar/counter at Izumi Shrimp Firecracker Spring Roll Tuna Wasabi Assorted Sashimi Combo Champagne Yuzu Lobster Roll Izumi Spider Roll Never be afraid to ask for subutitions. Great example is calamari and possibly octopus doesn't agree with me. As such I always request to have octopus substituted on the combo. Same thing applies with minor ommisions with rolls and such. twangster, JLMoran, CFL and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWDW1204 505 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Thank you for your pictures, observations and opinions. I like the simplicity of your posts. Vwjo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,524 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Back to back sailing. I'm not extremely jealous at all. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Raining, day is no longer Perfect. Thought Royal owned this island. Why can't they do anything about the weather. /sarcasm mode off On another note Oasis Lagoon wasn't that busy at 12:30. Even Skipper's Grill wasn't that busy. Doing some research I did discover you could walk all the way to the Snack Shack without having to cross sand or any steps. Only catch is you have walk around the smaller section of Oasis Lagoon. Lovetocruise2002, RWDW1204, JLMoran and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CGTLH 2,619 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Subject of Snack Shack, the funnel cakes are addictive. Skigoofy, Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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