Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Not a good picture... but it's cruise day and we're boarding soon... JohnK6404, DoomSlayer, IRMO12HD and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Yesiamthere6, DDaley, MaryS and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Can someone move this to live blogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Boarding now.... The Key and Pinnacle Members JohnK6404, WAYNO, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Going through security now... not long!!!! SweetPea, JohnK6404 and Robert M 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Jamesszy94 said: Can someone move this to live blogs? Done have fun! Jamesszy94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Have an amazing time! Jamesszy94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Wave "hello" to the zoo as you pass by! Have a great cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Looks like Ovation hasn't had the upgraded menu in the MDR yet...I think? Unless this is just the first night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 PPPJJ-GCVAB, JohnK6404, KristiZ and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Cruise Director: Steve from Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 For a ship that's 7 years old, it does look like they've kept her in great condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Over 250 people haven't been to their Muster Stations!!! FireFishII, Robert M, SweetPea and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 First night went well. She rocked a bit and is still rocking I don't remember her rocking this much... are her stabilizers not working? (I kid I kid) Dinner was alright, the prime rib was a bit too rare for my liking unfortunately. I just had the battered fish and chips instead. Has continental breakfast always been complimentary? I don't remember it ever being complimentary, if so, when did that change? Willian is my cabin steward!! Very nice!! MaryS, FireFishII and SweetPea 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Continental wasn't always free, or maybe it was but I know during the restart breakfast was always free from room service to alleviate crowding in other venues like the WJ. Then once things ramped back to normal-ish continental stayed free. Jamesszy94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Continental wasn't always free, or maybe it was but I know during the restart breakfast was always free from room service to alleviate crowding in other venues like the WJ. Then once things ramped back to normal-ish continental stayed free. That makes so much sense actually. I think I still prefer the MDR for breakfast cause it's less crowded. Sure there's not as many choices, but I'd rather be able to find a seat, have table service and be able to relax instead of feeling like I need to rush to get breakfast over. MaryS, FireFishII, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Art auction with free champange??? Count me in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Someone who cruises on Royal more can probably tell me, what are the Green seapass cards? Or like what are the Gold ones? I was assuming every level of the C&A had a different coloured card, but I saw a Diamond Plus lady have the same coloured one as me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Well i can't help you with Sea Pass colors, but it looks like you're having fun and thanks for taking us along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Nevermind, I found an article on it SweetPea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Looks like I need to reach Pinnacle to get a Gold card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Sitting inside Sorrento's waiting for the art auction to open so I can get free champagne! MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB and Yesiamthere6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Diamond Lounge/Club That I can't get into... SweetPea and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Battle of the Sexes Trivia.... Yesiamthere6 and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Rough waves But also... just saw a Diamond Plus lady use her status to push in while queuing for something!! SweetPea, MaryS, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 I've missed having breakfast at the Solarium. It's a lot more relaxing without any screaming kids or all the chatter! Watching the beautiful ocean. We're almost at our first port.. but she's started rocking again! Rough seas all week...I swear... are her stabilizers legit broken or something? It wasn't this bad last time I sailed on her. MaryS, JohnK6404, SweetPea and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 I thought the Solarium was 18+.... Why are there kids here DDaley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, Jamesszy94 said: I thought the Solarium was 18+.... Why are there kids here It's actually 16+ with the exception of the Bistro, where any age can dine. Jamesszy94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: It's actually 16+ with the exception of the Bistro, where any age can dine. Oh Well then.... I guess I was wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 I've walked by the pool deck many times, and surprisingly I've always been able to find a chair by the pool and some were even empty.... KristiZ, SweetPea and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Night 2 MDR menu... looks like the menu did change. Tonight is "Greek" Mediterranean? Night according to the Cruise Compass. SweetPea, FireFishII and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Night 3 MDR menu... looks like it wasn't Greek/Mediterranean in the MDR I normally don't like risotto, but this one is actually quite good... JohnK6404 and FireFishII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 I don't drink alchohol, but I thought I'd treat myself to something else... I know I know, Lemon & Lime Bitters is incredibly basic, but I enjoy it SweetPea, JohnK6404, MaryS and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 I just want to thank @Matt and all the other RC Blog staff for all their tips on making a cruise vacation better! FireFishII, Yesiamthere6, Matt and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 The casino has changed a lot from what I remember! Looks like they added more machines. Yesiamthere6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 9:49 PM, Jamesszy94 said: That makes so much sense actually. I think I still prefer the MDR for breakfast cause it's less crowded. Sure there's not as many choices, but I'd rather be able to find a seat, have table service and be able to relax instead of feeling like I need to rush to get breakfast over. I'm enjoying following along. Thanks for sharing. I prefer the MDR for breakfast too, for the same reasons. Unfortunately DH prefers tge WJ so there always has to be a bit of negotiating. Jamesszy94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Just came back from watching James Bustar!! What an absolute beast!! Normally I don't mind kids, but the kids were ruining the show, it was still entertaining though! Next stop.... Adelaide I've been a few times anyway, so seen everything there is to do in Adelaide. Might just walk around Rundle Mall... Also am I the only one who can't be bothered waiting for the lift? I'd rather just use the stairs.... We did see a rainbow, it was pretty cold outside, I think it got down to about -2°C But I'm glad it's not so holiday season here in Australia yet, otherwise there'd be A LOT more kids. One question, I know on Port Days, North Star is free, but let's say by a twist of fate, we can't make it back in time, will they charge us $25?! Or does that only apply for sea day bookings KristiZ, MaryS, FireFishII and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Day 4... We've finally arrived in Adelaide after two sea days. Hoping to get out and explore a bit Maybe now is the best time to go for a swim/do other activities because everyone is getting off the ship FloatyBoaty, SweetPea and MaryS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Honestly didn't realize how big she really is. If Quantum-class ships are this big, I can't imagine an Oasis class... Yesiamthere6, SweetPea, MaryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 Heading back on the ship now, there wasn't much to see or do in Adelaide if you've already been there before, still it was nice to get out and stretch my legs. Looking forward to the next port of call!! Oysters and Wine!! WAAAYTOOO, Yesiamthere6, DDaley and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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