Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Health questionnaire completed Luggage tags attached All vax/negative tests docs in order Tomorrow is cruise day and it makes my heart so happy to say that. There were some days where I wasn’t really sure when I would make it back here. Thankful and grateful that we finally have, well almost. CravingaCruise, WAAAYTOOO, bellemiche and 8 others 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I just did my cruise check list too! I watched the safety video. No idea if I needed to. Happy boarding tomorrow. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbrat Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 So confession time. Your last cruise blog is the first live cruise blog I read on this board. Your blog introduced me to Star Class and is ultimately the reason I booked our Star class coming up. I was sooo amazed at all the perks and decided our first cruise had to be a SC one. Your style of writing is informative and entertains. Welcome to Florida! Super excited for you!!! Cruise day is literally hours away. Can’t wait to see deck 17 and the suite! I’m living through everyone’s blogs while waiting for our April cruise to be here. 1st time Royal , Deck 17, and Star. Is it Sunday yet? WAAAYTOOO, iluvwineandtravel, CravingaCruise and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 8 hours ago, starbrat said: So confession time. Your last cruise blog is the first live cruise blog I read on this board. Your blog introduced me to Star Class and is ultimately the reason I booked our Star class coming up. I was sooo amazed at all the perks and decided our first cruise had to be a SC one. Your style of writing is informative and entertains. I have had good blog mentors and it’s a good way to give back to the community. Thanks for following along. And yes, it’s finally Sunday!!! Jax, starbrat, bellemiche and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 IT’S CRUISE DAY!!!! bellemiche, starbrat, Drewtastic86 and 11 others 5 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Happy Cruise Day!!!! Ferramc and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CravingaCruise Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Bon Voyage!!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Have fun! Can't wait to follow along! RWDW1204, WAAAYTOOO, ScottishRobbie and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: IT’S CRUISE DAY!!!! So excited for you! Lovetocruise2002, Jax and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Leave it to Royal to ruin all the fun. They send out text reminders now to stick to boarding times. For the best I suppose. It’s pouring rain here right now. Having my tea and waiting for it to pass before we get moving. That and Hubby just woke up. He obviously does not understand the urgency of cruise day. Lol. I think he also has plans to heat up his La Bamba leftovers from last night….. Jax, WAAAYTOOO and MamaShark 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Getting ready and I am reminded of the small things that make this sailing special. Way back in December 2019 (before we plunged into chaos), my sisters asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told them other than cruising, all I really wanted at the time was a cute little leather jewellery case by a Canadian company called Mejuri. It caught my eye because I thought it would be perfect for taking on cruises. Little did I know at the time that it would be two years later before I could actually use it. It’s personalized too! Only 3 letters are free. My sisters asked if I wanted my initials and I said to surprise me. This is what I ended up with. I am full of it half the time but after a good laugh, it actually stands for “Big Sister”. Dlove707, CravingaCruise, Skigoofy and 10 others 4 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Since I am still waiting for Hubby to finish getting ready, a little backstory for this sailing…. Originally, two years ago, we were actually booked for Jewel of the Seas sailing 12/18/2021. A few months later, I caught a fantastic deal on Crown Loft for two people on Allure sailing just a day later. I moved it right away, #teamOAclass always. A few months ago, knowing this was likely going to be our first cruise back since the pandemic, I started thinking we really should splurge given what we were celebrating, an excess of FCC, and having the possible benefits of star while sailing in a pandemic. The only problem was that there was no star availability by the time I wanted it. So the stalking the website began. About two months out from sailing, an A2 popped up for a pretty decent price. Being #teamDeck17, I wrestled with star or leaving Deck 17 and Deck 17 won. I let the A2 go. Then, about a month ago, a star suite on Deck 17 popped up for not much more than what the A2 would have cost. It took me a whole 5 seconds to tell my TA to upgrade us. I will explain why later, it was a no brainer. @Jax and I tried to keep it from both our spouses. Only she was successful. About a week ago over dinner, Hubby flat out asked me, “Are we sailing star on this one?” You don’t spend 25 years together by lying so I had to say yes. This was followed by a lot of whining and complaining by the girls that they weren’t coming. Hubby said, “Good, that includes laundry.” I have long said that sailing star with just Hubby and I might not really necessary. We will see if I change my mind about that lol. The kids and Hubby now roll their eyes at me. Hubby said he gives up, he will just assume from this point onwards, he will just assume that every sailing is star unless told otherwise. Jax, heffy2, Drewtastic86 and 6 others 2 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 The slowest time moves is.... The few hours before check-in time on cruise day while stuck in your hotel room The week before your cruise Any of your kids' recitals/concerts Jax, WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204 and 14 others 2 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Matt said: The slowest time moves is.... The few hours before check-in time on cruise day while stuck in your hotel room The week before your cruise Any of your kids' recitals/concerts Add to this, “waiting for in-terminal COVID test results for your kids” - the ship is RIGHT THERE! LETS GOOOOO (to the bar)! Matt, Jax, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Matt said: Any of your kids' recitals/concerts ^^^THIS! Lol WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 On our way! Matt, CravingaCruise, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, MattG said: Add to this, “waiting for in-terminal COVID test results for your kids” - the ship is RIGHT THERE! LETS GOOOOO (to the bar)! Yes, totally this! Or, as in our case, for everyone, kids and adults alike, since we sailed in Europe where everyone had to test at the terminal. In reality it took under 15 minutes but I was a wreck. @Lovetocruise2002 have a fabulous time! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 So excited for you guys !! Have a super duper awesome time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Lyft to Terminal 18 - 10 mins at best; we arrived around 11:05am. When we got to terminal 18, it was chaotic. We have been here many times and this time was not that great. Good thing we already knew what to do and where to go. For first timer (especially in star) it was hard to find. There was no star class banner outside. When we approached the star class counter with all our luggage (3 porters had already tried to take it at this point), they seemed confused when we said we were Star. Finally, they found one person who seemed to know what was going on and when I saw they had a clipboard with a list, I was relieved. After that it was smooth. Quick health and passport check, went through security, and they escorted us to a separate counter to check in. The whole process took about 20 mins and we were in the suites boarding area just before 11:30 am. Smitha had messaged us just prior to leaving the hotel to give us her Whatsapp number. Once we got to suites waiting area, I texted her and she met us and informed us that boarding was a bit delayed. In the end, we ended up boarding by 11:45am and she escorted onboard with 3 other families. She left us at the Champange Bar to take a family to the Aqua Theatre suite. So you what that means? Cucumber martini…drink 1 of the day! CravingaCruise, MamaShark, Jax and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Lunch happening now: heffy2, JohnK6404, Jax and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Announcement that staterooms were ready came in at 1:15 pm. MamaShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Announcement that staterooms were ready came in at 1:15 pm. You had to wait until the rooms were ready for everyone ? MamaShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninejak Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: There was no star class banner outside. If you don’t mind, could you tell a first timer how to find the star class checkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaShark Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 @Jax and @Lovetocruise2002 You know I do too Haha …“This made me laugh because I did the same thing yesterday. Front row Premium WestJet if anyone cares”. Made me laugh also. We’’ve rescheduled flights to get the pre assignment for bulkhead row seats (Delta First Class). . Hubs knees are snobs Jax and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 4:42 pm and the announcement just came in reminding over 900 guests to go complete their E-muster and check in at their muster station CravingaCruise, MamaShark, Ampurp85 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 3 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: You had to wait until the rooms were ready for everyone ? Oh no. Our room was ready as soon as Smitha brought us onboard. The general announcement came in around 1:15 pm. 2 hours ago, ninejak said: If you don’t mind, could you tell a first timer how to find the star class checkin. The Star class check in counter is right in front of the suites door. Do not give your luggage to a regular porter. Hang on to it until they find you a star class porter. The star class banner was missing today. I guess it has been replaced by the counter. WAAAYTOOO, sammy79 and CravingaCruise 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Sail away delayed until after 5:30 pm due to people not completing e-muster. Jax and CravingaCruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Sail away delayed until after 5:30 pm due to people not completing e-muster. heffy2, sammy79, RWDW1204 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Our home for the next few nights. Twinning with @Jax in the Grand Panoramic 1758. Pardon the photo dump. Living Area: Bedroom and Main Bath: Balcony: Skigoofy, JohnK6404, bellemiche and 12 others 3 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 This room is gorgeous! The photos do not do it justice. The only downside of this room is that you can hear all the music from Deck 16 clearly and the privacy is not great on the balcony. CravingaCruise, IslandCruiser, twangster and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandCruiser Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Wow it looks amazing! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Since this is our first sailing back since the pandemic, I have nothing to compare this by. Sail away did not happen until almost 6:30 pm, an hour and a half past scheduled time. They were still calling people to complete e-muster after 6 pm. bellemiche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferramc Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Our home for the next few nights. Twinning with @Jax in the Grand Panoramic 1758. Pardon the photo dump. Living Area: Bedroom and Main Bath: Balcony: I could live in that room for a very long, long time. Completely envious right now! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ferramc said: I could live in that room for a very long, long time. Completely envious right now! I thought I would miss the lofts, but this room is so unique in it’s own way. Sad that it is only a 4 night sailing. bellemiche and MamaShark 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Room videos on IG if anyone is interested. starbrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Dinner time! We decided to change things up a bit, tired and don’t really feel like putting ourselves together lol. Coastal Kitchen with a twist…. Caesar Salad - CK Crispy Pork Belly - CK One of my favourite appetizers This is from Izumi. Never ordered it, Hubby ate it anyway and he ended up liking it. Don’t know what it is though. Chicken Karage - Izumi We also didn’t order this. Must be a mix up or part of the SC food coma package Filet mignon - CK This one I ordered! Yaki Udon - Izumi One of Hubby’s favourites Red Velvet Cheesecake - Chops Now my heart and tummy are happy! Skigoofy, melmar02, Jax and 7 others 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Dinner time! We decided to change things up a bit, tired and don’t really feel like putting ourselves together lol. Coastal Kitchen with a twist…. Caesar Salad - CK Crispy Pork Belly - CK One of my favourite appetizers This is from Izumi. Never ordered it, Hubby ate it anyway and he ended up liking it. Don’t know what it is though. Chicken Karage - Izumi We also didn’t order this. Must be a mix up or part of the SC food coma package Filet mignon - CK This one I ordered! Yaki Udon - Izumi One of Hubby’s favourites Red Velvet Cheesecake - Chops Now my heart and tummy are happy! Holy hell it’s like a “Best Of…”, and it’s only Day 1! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 12/18/2021 at 2:02 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: It feels so good to be back in Florida!!! That’s all for now. There’s a way to fix that problem. Do like I did, we built a house just south of @Matt and can be at Canaveral in 80 minutes, Everglades in 3 hours, and Port Miami in 3 and a half. Lovetocruise2002, WAAAYTOOO and heffy2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 2 hours ago, MattG said: Holy hell it’s like a “Best Of…”, and it’s only Day 1! Haha! That was sort of the idea. We have already hit SC food coma mode. Well Hubby has. 40 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said: There’s a way to fix that problem. Do like I did, we built a house just south of @Matt and can be at Canaveral in 80 minutes, Everglades in 3 hours, and Port Miami in 3 and a half. I wish. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 20, 2021 Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: 4:42 pm and the announcement just came in reminding over 900 guests to go complete their E-muster and check in at their muster station Haha, we had the same problem over here…we rode down with one of the last 2 remaining guests at about 5:15pm. No clue where they were going or why. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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