Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Mind if I ask which cabana number you had? How was your view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Never mind. I just saw in a previous post. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darketower Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 @bossdog421 are the cabanas assigned or did you get to choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 You do not get to pick your cabana. I was in cabana 10, it was an end unit. The view was amazing from every angle. Perfect view of the beach club and completely unobstructed view of the ocean. There were multiple cabanas that were sunk back and would have seen the back of other cabanas. Those would have shielded a lot of wind though. We lucked out, you guys saw the forecast i posted a couple days ago... we did not get any rain at all. But we did get 20+ mph winds. The cabana definitely is floating because she was a movin when there was waves. Back on board, they may be closing upper decks due to wind SpeedNoodles, Lovetocruise2002, LewieE and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks for the pictures of the floating cabanas and Coco Beach Club. Now I can’t wait to get there in November for our Odyssey inaugural sailing! Mike P and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Here are the menus and book that came in the cabana. Ken23, The Cruise Junkie, Vangrizz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 How deep is the water ...... can an adult stand up? I know it will vary based on tides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jax said: How deep is the water ...... can an adult stand up? I know it will vary based on tides. I am 5 11 and I could stand in a couple spots, tip toes in most spots. That floating thing was helpful. There was a sand bar close too. JLMoran, Jax and CFL 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 I spotted a couple of the divers from fine line . Really cool people. Yeah that's a chicken sammich in my hand. Felt pretty chonky next to them Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie, Vangrizz and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin64647 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Was there any thing stocked in the Mini fridge?? Was it just water?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike P Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for the great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Cruzin64647 said: Was there any thing stocked in the Mini fridge?? Was it just water?? Mini fridge had lots of goodies. Only the champagne on the top was extra. There was also a water cooler that lifted up. I took pics of everything lol, just haven't had time to post everything... damn voom is still slow. Ken23, Jax, LewieE and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin64647 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, bossdog421 said: Mini fridge had lots of goodies. Only the champagne on the top was extra. There was also a water cooler that lifted up. I took pics of everything lol, just haven't had time to post everything... damn voom is still slow. Awesome thxs for taking the time to report we have one booked in June!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 You guys know I like the pics of spaces with hardly anyone in it. Here are some spots around Coco Cay that were pretty much empty. Lovetocruise2002, DDaley, LewieE and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Getting use out of that slide. Dont care how windy or cold the water is! 20200201_094021.mp4 spiralqueen, JLMoran, WannaCruise and 14 others 11 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Ok I don’t know why it’s not letting me quote and type new stuff, but @bossdog421 for that picture you posted of the towel station with brown and white towels, are those just for the cabanas or are they for everyone who has a day pass too? It would be really nice to not have to remember to grab a towel beforehand or wait in the towel line when disembarking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, spiralqueen said: Ok I don’t know why it’s not letting me quote and type new stuff, but @bossdog421 for that picture you posted of the towel station with brown and white towels, are those just for the cabanas or are they for everyone who has a day pass too? It would be really nice to not have to remember to grab a towel beforehand or wait in the towel line when disembarking. Those are for everyone at beach club. The towels were very nice too. Cabana came with 8 or so of them and we had 8 more delivered since the mother in law was cold and taking them all Skigoofy, spiralqueen, Jax and 4 others 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising to Retirement! Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for sharing your epic event and exciting cruise with all of us! You are a special husband and Dad, too! Safe travels back home! Michelle bossdog421 and Jackiem80 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Shout out to "Big Daddy" This guy was amazing in both aquatheater shows. 20200131_161653.mp4 spiralqueen, Ogilthorpe, JLMoran and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken23 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 16 hours ago, bossdog421 said: Getting use out of that slide. Dont care how windy or cold the water is! 20200201_094021.mp4 Glade to see the Slide Safety Rules #1 "recommended" was NOT followed. I know I would have also. Daddy has to make sure the slide is safe for his daughter after all. ddmcruiser, bossdog421, Jackiem80 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Ken23 said: Glade to see the Slide Safety Rules #1 "recommended" was NOT followed. I know I would have also. Daddy has to make sure the slide is safe for his daughter after all. They actually said it was ok. I was probably the first one in all the cabanas to use it that day. A few others followed suit after I went Edit: what you calling me fat?!?!? Lol.. that's cruise weight... yeah.. Neesa and Ken23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Not sure if I'm going to get to the rest of the pics tonight just got home. This is what we came home to... could be worse could be a couple inches of snow this time of year. Sigh.. is it time for the next cruise yet? JLMoran, Neesa, Jackiem80 and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Fantastic blog. Glad y'all made it home safely. bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thank you for a great live blog @bossdog421 and also for all the pics of Cocobeach Club. Shari3 and bossdog421 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Thank you for a great live blog @bossdog421 and also for all the pics of Cocobeach Club. Thanks! It was fun writting about everything, it made me want to take more pics too. Could have written out a lot more too but there wasnt a ton of down time. ellcee and Ken23 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Even though I miss the ship already, it's good to be home. We really missed the dogs and it looks like they missed us! Luv2Travel, RWDW1204, LewieE and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 8:35 AM, Tigerlaw said: Love your night time pics (and of course this whole report)! what time in the night could you take those of everything being empty? Some time between 1am and 2:30am. I was actually surprised more people werent out. I was completely alone on every deck except the promenade, even that had less than 10 people on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks for the great blog! bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Love the puppy pix. So sweet. bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Ah, the picture with your dogs really show "home sweet home". So sweet! Thanks for the amazing review and sharing your cruise with us. Looks like you had an amazing time. bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRebecca Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks for sharing all this great info and your trip with us, it was great to read along. Till next time! bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thank for taking us along. The photos of Coco Beach Club were greatly appreciated! bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks for all of the great Harmony and Perfect Day info! We will be sailing Harmony on Nov 1st. Also love the boss dog user name! bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Thanks for the great and entertaining live blog! Congrats again on 10 years. I trust we'll see another live blog for 15 and 20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangrizz Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Thanks for the great and entertaining live blog! Congrats again on 10 years. I trust we'll see another live blog for 15 and 20? I was kind of hoping more for the all important 10 1/2 and 11 year anniversary cruises. It was a really fun read. Thanks again for the great live blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, Vangrizz said: I was kind of hoping more for the all important 10 1/2 and 11 year anniversary cruises. It was a really fun read. Thanks again for the great live blog. Did a next cruise deposit on the ship. Looking at either my birthday or the wife's birthday next year! I'll probably sail out of Jersey. Maybe a Canadian cruise? Such smaller ships going there though! PRebecca, JLMoran and Vangrizz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 I wish i was still on vacation....... Damn it didn't work! I am 100% having the back to reality blues. This was my first Royal Caribbean cruise but it won't be my last. I'm already planning my next cruise! While looking through pictures there were a couple things i didn't post that i wanted to mention. At port arrival a glitch in the system allowed the in-laws into the suite area even though they were not staying in a suite. We were able to have them stow away at the port and at the suite lounge until they got their physical sea passes. The app had them as sea or sky class even though they weren't. I am proud to say my 8 year old daughter ate steak EVERY night of the cruise! No matter where we were that was what she wanted. The only time she was disappointed with the steak was at the windjammer. Her favorite was from Coastal Kitchen. I thought the beach club had the edge though. This was the first time i have ever really traveled with a group, I value family time vacations because i can be pretty busy and stressed out with work. It is really important to me to create lasting memories on trips, and i enjoy getting my wife and child to myself. Traveling with a group was a lot different and i think i made some mistakes. I thought staying in a suite would give us more time together, but juggling time with our travel mates and living the "suite life" was pretty difficult. Some of what i see as value in suite amenities was lost because no one else could use it and we were supposed to be all together. We didn't even eat dinner at CK until night 4 and as soon as i tasted my food i wished we could have eaten there more. Little things like not sitting together at shows because i had to utilize the suite seating sections might have caused some tensions with my group. I am very used to a higher end experience when vacationing but i may have to really look at things differently if we are traveling with a group again in the future. Speaking of the higher end experience. Everything that was included with the suite perks were amazing. The concierge staff, Mohamed and Jeremias were amazing. They were extremely attentive and put in extra effort multiple times throughout the trip. All of the staff knew us by name and it always felt very inviting. I really liked both of the main suite lounge bartenders as well, Marlin was the man! I made sure to give them all extra praise in the survey. Even though i had a great time at the overwater cabana, I probably wouldn't get one again. There weren't a ton of offerings in the beach club for my daughter aside from swimming, and the weather wasn't the best for that. I felt she probably would have had a better time on the rest of Coco Cay. Sure we could have done some of that as well but then it would have taken time away from the cabana, which i wanted to experience. She'll be 10 by our next major cruise so maybe a waterpark cabana is in our future! Drink package and drinking: I'm torn on this one. I don't drink a lot normally, only on the weekend while socializing or special occasions. I drank a lot on the cruise, but i never over did it. Staying in a suite on an oasis class ship i probably would have been fine without the drink package and just having beer and wine 11-11 in the suite lounge. The drink package did let me try a bunch of drinks i have never tried. Pretty sure there wasn't a single thing that i didnt like. I want to thank this board for suggesting the Kraken Lava Flow. One of my favorite drinks on the cruise! I was also pretty happy that i could order 2 drinks i wasn't expecting to be available. Port wine was available in the suite lounge, i did some research prior to cruising and didn't think I could get it. I tried a few other bars but came up short. The other drink was a Sake and Sake Bomb, it was not on the menu. I always order a Sake bomb and a bottle of Sake when i go to hibachi. They wouldn't let us use the chop sticks to balance the glass of sake though. Something about safety. It was still pretty damn tasty though! Don't i look classy slamming the drink in my tie? lol... 20200129_194541.mp4 The survey has been completed, the bags are unpacked, and i'm depressed it's all over. Thanks for reading everyone! Doing this blog was a lot of fun! I will be doing one again on my next cruise. WAAAYTOOO, Big Tule, JLMoran and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 So are you completely spoiled or would you be willing to go sea or sky class? I like to travel on the high end side but I worry that Star class would take away from my experience by segregation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnickerTail Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, bossdog421 said: This was the first time i have ever really traveled with a group, I value family time vacations because i can be pretty busy and stressed out with work. It is really important to me to create lasting memories on trips, and i enjoy getting my wife and child to myself. Traveling with a group was a lot different and i think i made some mistakes. I thought staying in a suite would give us more time together, but juggling time with our travel mates and living the "suite life" was pretty difficult. Some of what i see as value in suite amenities was lost because no one else could use it and we were supposed to be all together. We didn't even eat dinner at CK until night 4 and as soon as i tasted my food i wished we could have eaten there more. Little things like not sitting together at shows because i had to utilize the suite seating sections might have caused some tensions with my group. I am very used to a higher end experience when vacationing but i may have to really look at things differently if we are traveling with a group again in the future. Even though i had a great time at the overwater cabana, I probably wouldn't get one again. There weren't a ton of offerings in the beach club for my daughter aside from swimming, and the weather wasn't the best for that. I felt she probably would have had a better time on the rest of Coco Cay. Sure we could have done some of that as well but then it would have taken time away from the cabana, which i wanted to experience. She'll be 10 by our next major cruise so maybe a waterpark cabana is in our future! First, thanks for the blog, it was entertaining the whole way through. But, I wish I had read it about 14 months ago, because we are about to have some of the same issues. We are traveling with two families and are the only family in a suite. We are in a grand suite, though, instead of a crown loft. I was trying to mitigate the isolation, specifically not booking a crown loft so we could be on the same floor / area (and then they switched to GTY rooms ). I can definitely see some of the suite value being diminished because when we've traveled together before we always got together for dinner and shows - two of the major suite perks. We also have an overwater cabana booked (which neither family wants to join - $). We can still drop that, but I figure we should try it once. Only one kid is interested in the water park, so if we don't do the beach club, we'll probably just end up at one of the regular beaches. Eh, we'll figure it out. Thanks again, and looking forward to the next blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I like to travel on the high end side but I worry that Star class would take away from my experience by segregation. On the contrary, I find that with Star, you can do everything you normally want to do and then some...best experience ever. Only downside is that you will be ruined for all future cruises. Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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