Odyssey of the Seas in Pictures - Sept. 2021

[twangster]

I'm taking a little bit of a different approach to this trip report since it's almost a month overdue.  I've been busy.... cruising.  It's such a great time to cruise so I'm making up for lost time by spending a lot of time on cruise ships which is slowing down my posting.

@Matt was also on board for this cruise and he was posting reports from this cruise live so I didn't feel the need to run a simultaneous live blog while he was doing such a great job representing our cruise.  Consequently I'm going to simplify this thread and keep it more about photos of Odyssey with less blabbing about my cruise.

As I create this thread I am waiting in my hotel room for yet another cruise to start but if I don't get this going I may never will so without further delay here is Odyssey in pictures. 

[twangster]

Boarding the ship was a breeze and I was quickly in Coastal Kitchen grabbing lunch and waiting for cabins to be ready.

Bread first...

Wedge salad.

Waiting between courses I jumped on the ship wifi and got connected.  So happy to see Odyssey uses O3b Voom which is a newer satellite technology.  SES/O3b has some capacity issues at the moment while they wait for more satellites to launch so not all new ships can get on this service at the moment. 

While eating lunch I started making reservations on board.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Key Lime Pie.

So good to be back on board eating cruise food again!

Odyssey has the chat feature available in the Royal app.

 

[twangster]

Cabin for this cruise was 10328 on the aft.  My SeaPass card was waiting for me by the door.

The standard balcony cabin on Quantum class is one of my favorite across the fleet.

A lot of storage.

The bathroom on Quantum class is one of the best in the fleet for a non-suite regular cabin.  It's one of the things I've always liked about this class.

Diamond Plus and above upgraded bathroom amenities.

New soap on board.

Mini beverage cooler built in.

The cabin itself is an extended version of a regular balcony cabin.  There is at least six feet of space between the sofa and the balcony door.

This aft balcony is extended and quite deep.  Odyssey is one the first Quantum class ships to feature regular balcony cabins on the aft and I was thrilled to score one for my first cruise on her.

Looking down.

The view to the port side.

The view to starboard.

Crown and Anchor amenities waiting for me.

[AlmondFarmer]

Cruised solo? If so, did you need the glasses?

[Rags1]

Coastal Kitchen is so different than Oasis class!

[twangster]

eMuster is so easy and quick I forgot to take pictures.  Into an elevator: 

Elevators have UV sanitizers.

As we moved closer to sail away I noticed these reminders showing up on some people's doors.

Beverage packages on board.

Playmakers.  What a view.

Water fountains closed for protocols.

As sail away commenced I went up to the Solarium.  Move on the solarium later, here are some quick pics as I moved around the ship.

Art imitating life.  Very realistic.

On her sisters this pool is covered.  Since Odyssey is meant to sail more often in warmer waters this pool has been opened to the sky.

Main pool deck area.

[twangster]

Sail away time lapse.

 

[twangster]

Dinner in Coastal Kitchen

Not a huge fan of the QR code menus.  Something about holding a menu and looking it over.  Oh well, it is what it is.

Caesar salad.

Filet night!

Back to my cabin just in time for sunset.

[twangster]

On the first night they offer an event to highlight and showcase the $7M Two70° venue.  When sailing Quantum class I tend to watch for this event and always try to attend.

Virtual Orchestra.

New graphics and video I've not seen before on other Quantum class ships.

Oceanides is a new production designed specifically for the robo screens.  A lot of effort went into the making of this production and it's something that has to be experienced live as the robo screen move in all dimensions.  At the moment it's exclusive to Odyssey of the Seas.

It's a story of pearl diver who descends and comes across a group of sea nymphs.  It was all shot with real performers in sealed water tanks that rotate and move in sync with the robo screens that rotate and move.

[twangster]

Later I saw the clouds break and found the Milky Way in the sky.

Hours after sunset it's amazing how much the sun is revealed in a long exposure picture.

 

[WAAAYTOOO]

Gotta love a good sea nymph story !

Absolutely incredible long exposure night shots !!  Beautiful.

[GregD]

Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy looking at your great photos.

[The Cruise Junkie]

Stunning photos as always Twangster especially with the night shots of the stars!

[Booscruize]

These long shots are just stunning…..

[WannaCruise]

Twangster, you have the BEST pictures for advertising any ship (you even make smaller older ships look amazing). So thank you for sharing the ones for Odyssey.  Hope to sail her someday.  Beautiful and seems to offer so much!  Hope you had a wonderful cruise.

[CrimsonCruiser]

Oh those blue circle lights were Sanitizers?!
I kept waving at them thinking they were cameras!

OMG THAT NIGHT PHOTO IS AMAZING! One thing I've always been bummed about it not being able to see amazing night sky views while away from so much light pollution. I envy your luck!

[twangster]

Here are some photos from North Star while at CocoCay.  Adventure of the Seas was with us on this occasion.

I'm not used to seeing this at CocoCay. 

[twangster]

The complimentary North Star ride.  Fifteen minutes condensed down to under 60 seconds.

 

[twangster]

For the nerds in the audience Odyssey features the newer Satellite technology called O3b.  These are typical speeds across the fleet for Voom Surf & Stream.

 

[twangster]

"The Book" is the newest Two70° production show and it's all new.  It's hard to capture a Two70 show in still pictures, it's something that is best experienced live.

[twangster]

Another great sunset from the aft.

 

[twangster]

The main dining room is a big departure from her earlier sisters.  It's now open and very impressive.

[twangster]

The multi-level nature of the MDR is better illustrated in this 360° photo.

I can't embed 360° photos on this blog but here is a link that will open in a new window:

Odyssey Main Dining Room in 360°

[Ampurp85]

Your photos are always beautiful and impressive. I also appreciate that you hardly ever immortalize a rando. I like people-free pictures for things like this.

[twangster]

Playmakers is all new to this class.  Perched high in the Sportsplex it offers great views of the game and of the sea.

[twangster]

Here is a 360 from Playmakers:

Playmakers in 360

[cdixon22]

Beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing 

[Yesiamthere]

Love your photos. Thanks!

[twangster]

More pictures coming.  I've been cruising a lot and have had no time to work on this thread.  Soon.  Any. Day.  Now.

[FionaMG]

2 hours ago, twangster said:

More pictures coming.  I've been cruising a lot and have had no time to work on this thread.  Soon.  Any. Day.  Now.

Oh good, can't wait to see them. I'm very excited for our cruise on Odyssey next May. 

If you happen to have one of the outside that might allow me to pinpoint our cabin and see how obstructed it is that would be brilliant. I booked us in 6622 based on the detailed preliminary chart you made a few months ago, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out to be a good choice.

[Doak]

Twangster I always enjoy your post and photos even more.

With that said that photo of the Milky Way was on a whole different level my friend!

Thank You!

[CravingaCruise]

Love your photos!  Thanks for sharing!

[starbrat]

On 9/27/2021 at 11:56 AM, twangster said:

Later I saw the clouds break and found the Milky Way in the sky.

Hours after sunset it's amazing how much the sun is revealed in a long exposure picture.

 

This has got to be one of the most stunning pictures I have seen on this message board. WOW

[ReanReally]

My hubby has a 360 camera and GoPro too.  I just showed him your professionally taken pictures and he’s all excited about doing the same at our cruise next week (Quantum of the Seas).  Let’s see how it goes 

[Big Tule]

On 10/17/2021 at 5:27 AM, twangster said:

More pictures coming.  I've been cruising a lot and have had no time to work on this thread.  Soon.  Any. Day.  Now.

Thank you for your wonderful pictures .....you have cheered up an Aussie who is suffering cruise withdrawal

[CrimsonCruiser]

On 10/16/2021 at 1:27 PM, twangster said:

More pictures coming.  I've been cruising a lot and have had no time to work on this thread.  Soon.  Any. Day.  Now.

[FlyinSiren]

Thank you SO much for posting all of this! I’ve been dying to know what my aft cabin would look like and I also appreciate all of the other info and pics!! I’d be next door to yours in December, except on deck 12, 12728. 

[twangster]

2 hours ago, FlyinSiren said:

Thank you SO much for posting all of this! I’ve been dying to know what my aft cabin would look like and I also appreciate all of the other info and pics!! I’d be next door to yours in December, except on deck 12, 12728. 

Keep in mind the deck 12 aft cabins have a much shorter balcony.  I'm in one next week and will post pictures.

[vithibee]

I stumbled upon this trying to assess the aft cabins on Odyssey.  It would be a new thing for us (family of four with a tween/young teen). It would be same cabin but on deck 11 - I assume it would be a little shorter (some extra space but not the 6 feet noted above).  That is nice but not a reason unto itself. The view looks cool - not the straight down to water that I am used to, but unique and a little cleaner as I am not surrounded by 60 cabins on either side of me. What is the main allure for an aft cabin? Just the wake?