Floski Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Lots of suite talk in this thread...must be close to Valentine's Day. WHERE DA PICS??? rjac and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Tickets were given out on day 3. The last sea day prior to CocoCay. The island is beautiful. I'd never been here before. Nicer white sand beaches than Labadee. The waterslide is fun. Buffet was decent. Cocoloccos are delicious. Tendering is a PITA. Thankfully the pier is under construction. I heard today that unlike a June completion date I had previously heard it is now slated for the third quarter of 2018 twangster and PrincipalTinker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, constable145 said: Tendering is a PITA. Thankfully the pier is under construction. I heard today that unlike a June completion date I had previously heard it is now slated for the third quarter of 2018 Disappointed but not surprised. I've worked in the islands, few things ever complete on time. LetsTryThisPlace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 5:45 PM, constable145 said: Some gossip about Michael's genuine pub.. After 3 days of going there asking for a variety of draft beers only to be told that they were bringing the keg up and to come back tomorrow I made an inquiry. Being told to come back tomorrow 3 days in a row is frustrating. So apparently they are in at the end of a contract with Michael's genuine pub and speciality items are in short supply. It is unknown to what extent the arrangement will be alerted but there are no specialty craft beers on this voyage due to the contract situation. You have to settle for Stella or some left over bottles. That being said, the burger and peanut butter pie in a jar were AWESOME. If you get a chance to eat them, do it. Just don't expect any craft beers while you're at it. Looks like Matt just posted about this https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/02/13/royal-caribbean-removing-michaels-genuine-pub-its-cruise-ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 minute ago, CGTLH said: Looks like Matt just posted about this https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/02/13/royal-caribbean-removing-michaels-genuine-pub-its-cruise-ships NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Dammit, that was probably the ship feature I was looking forward to the most for my 5-nighter on Anthem in October! PrincipalTinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Dammit, that was probably the ship feature I was looking forward to the most for my 5-nighter on Anthem in October! Same ? I already had a list picked out of things I wanted to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 It looks like I will be one of the last to visit Michael's. I will make sure to be there Saturday night before they close. What is this peanut butter thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 19 hours ago, Lauren said: It looks like I will be one of the last to visit Michael's. I will make sure to be there Saturday night before they close. What is this peanut butter thing?? If you like peanut butter,whip cream and chocolate then you need to have it. That is the best way to describe it. It is worth the 5 bucks they charge for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, constable145 said: If you like peanut butter,whip cream and chocolate then you need to have it. That is the best way to describe it. It is worth the 5 bucks they charge for it. Peanut butter, yes, whip cream yes, chocolate, NO (except for Resses cups), I know, I know. Do you know how hard it is to find peanut butter without chocolate?? I may have to try it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 19 hours ago, Lauren said: Peanut butter, yes, whip cream yes, chocolate, NO (except for Resses cups), I know, I know. Do you know how hard it is to find peanut butter without chocolate?? I may have to try it anyway. It is very similar to a Reese peanut butter cup.. Except with whipped cream.. And better. Lauren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 What a terrible job. Dressing up as a lion. In the Caribbean. Then getting mauled by grubby kids. Mine however just drenched herself in purell before and after meeting Alex. Ps. Don't even think about calling him Jim, Bob, Steve, Mike, Miguel, Ahmad, Rolf, Etc the lion.. It pisses her off immensely. "No Daddy! His name is Alex! Alex the lion Daddy! Stop changing his name. It's Alex" RestingBird, JLMoran, rjac and 3 others 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Great day today. Lost my CocoCay virginity. Dinner at the Coastal Kitchen was decent. I had the short rib. If you are keeping track, 5 days in a row with red meat. I'm in my happy place. Buffet on the beach was decent. I drank more cocoloccos then then entered on my account. Tender is a pain in the ass. Little one is happy because she met Alex. Wife and I are happy because we're livin' large in a GLS.. and our friend who has never travelled south or on a cruise before is floored with how amazing it is. Our friend is celiac. She is blown away by the level of care and attention to detail the RCI restaurant staff are with her dietary needs. We went Chops last night and we were seated and she informed the host of her celiac condition.. He replied with "I know '. Our server then ensured all appetizers were prepare gluten free so she could share. The lengths they went to ensure her needs were met were mind-boggling. RestingBird, twangster and PrincipalTinker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Stopped by Sorrentos last night. Pizza still tastes like a bad frozen pizza.. But it was PACKED. RCI will never change anything about the pizza if it is always that busy. I feel like those of us griping about the pizza on the internweb are the vocal minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, constable145 said: Stopped by Sorrentos last night. Pizza still tastes like a bad frozen pizza.. But it was PACKED. RCI will never change anything about the pizza if it is always that busy. I feel like those of us griping about the pizza on the internweb are the vocal minority. ... AAAAAAND we've circled back to Sorrento's again. Sounds like you're having a great time - thanks for sharing your adventure with us! rjac, twangster, Skigoofy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 10 hours ago, constable145 said: "No Daddy! His name is Alex! Alex the lion Daddy! Stop changing his name. It's Alex" I can't joke with my kids about character's names. It's not that they take it personally I get it wrong, it's that they feel embarrassed for me. WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and betatke1480 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasTheDayNJ Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 loving these live blogs! Gives me something to do at work ... how about some pics of the suite! Happy Valentine's day! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 14 hours ago, Lauren said: Peanut butter, yes, whip cream yes, chocolate, NO (except for Resses cups), I know, I know. Do you know how hard it is to find peanut butter without chocolate?? I may have to try it anyway. I get mine on aisle 3, next to the jellies and honey. Crunchy, of course. Lauren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 20 hours ago, SeasTheDayNJ said: loving these live blogs! Gives me something to do at work ... how about some pics of the suite! Happy Valentine's day! You'll get your pictures of the suite. There are 3 others staying in it. It is tough to find a time when it is in a state of good repair and the bathrooms aren't occupied. Lovetocruise2002, LetsTryThisPlace, SeasTheDayNJ and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 In the category of first world problems... The on demand movie selection sucks compared to the Harmony. I'm not one to pick a cruise based on their TV offerings but on the Harmony it was like a mini Netflix. On this ship there is maybe 10 movies, only 1 of them is kid friendly. Nassau was hot. I got off for maybe an hour or so. My drink package and speciality dining aren't included on land so the ship was calling my name. PrincipalTinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Tried Micheal's again for lunch. The roast beef was horrid. Back to the burger I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 What's wrong with this picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaxan Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, constable145 said: What's wrong with this picture? Devinly Decadence... seems a bit outdated. Was there even a DD on Anthem? Or was it discontinued before she started sailing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Neaxan said: Devinly Decadence... seems a bit outdated. Was there even a DD on Anthem? Or was it discontinued before she started sailing? It's fine. They are getting for @Sabrinaklai by pointing her to future cabin and daughter's request to fill the bathtub with Oreos. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, Neaxan said: Devinly Decadence... seems a bit outdated. Was there even a DD on Anthem? Or was it discontinued before she started sailing? I think it was but got changed to Solarium Bistro a while back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 What happens at the Quest.... SeasTheDayNJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 The Quest is the unofficial reminder your cruise is nearly over. rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Finally had a chance to avail myself of the Solarium pool (aka successful drop off at adventure ocean). ATTENTION ROYAL CARIBBEAN : The Quantum class solarium pools should be the entry level of what an acceptable pool is going forward. None of this Oasis class bath tub sized pool (if any - I'm looking at you, Harmony). JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Had me a galley tour. It never ceases to amaze me when you see the scale and complexity of the operation. I'm somewhat of a picky eater and I've always found the food to range from good to excellent. JLMoran, SeasTheDayNJ and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Decent Thursday so far. PrincipalTinker and JLMoran 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, constable145 said: Decent Thursday so far. Just means you're getting a late start! rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryThisPlace Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 2/14/2018 at 8:46 AM, constable145 said: Pizza still tastes like a bad frozen pizza. What about the Gluten Free pizza? Did your friend try any? I am Gluten Intolerant and would like to know how it compares to other GF frozen pizzas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 20 hours ago, JLMoran said: Just means you're getting a late start! Late start? Nope. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 19 hours ago, LetsTryThisTech said: What about the Gluten Free pizza? Did your friend try any? I am Gluten Intolerant and would like to know how it compares to other GF frozen pizzas. She said it was very good for gluten free. She's ordered 3 of them. They take about 10 minutes to prepare. LetsTryThisPlace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryThisPlace Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, constable145 said: She said it was very good for gluten free. She's ordered 3 of them. They take about 10 minutes to prepare. Okay, I will try, for science. I will also get my wife to try and compare. Maybe that's the issue, no one gets the GF pizza hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 @constable145, looks like I misinterpreted how that statement was supposed to be read. Didn't realize you got a line item for every single drink you got from any venue! And I also missed that you had the drink package. Which makes that running "tab" even more impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Constable, what is the $17.50 gratuity ? That's not the suite level daily grat...right ? You shouldn't be paying that. Just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 19 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Constable, what is the $17.50 gratuity ? That's not the suite level daily grat...right ? You shouldn't be paying that. Just wondering. It is in the process of being removed. Genie Jay noted it before I even emailed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 14/02/2018 at 4:25 PM, SeasTheDayNJ said: loving these live blogs! Gives me something to do at work ... how about some pics of the suite! Happy Valentine's day! Neaxan, PrincipalTinker, JLMoran and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 14/02/2018 at 5:46 PM, constable145 said: You'll get your pictures of the suite. There are 3 others staying in it. It is tough to find a time when it is in a state of good repair and the bathrooms aren't occupied. Suite pix attached rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yippee !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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