@@kalmbach22 Odyssey was awesome! We had less than half capacity so no issues with pool-side lounge chairs even in the Solarium. Excellent ship, great amenities - only downsides on our cruise was a couple of days of spotty internet and the Solarium Bistro was closed. Other than that, perfect in every way.
@@chrisrobbins4984 Great to hear! Do you think the bistro was closed just bc of capacity? I really think I'll enjoy Odyssey, I feel it's a mix of the best things from all the ship classes with a couple extras thrown in.
@@kalmbach22 some speculated that it was closed to accommodate ill crew but we had no way to validate that. The ship is fantastic - we're sailing on Quantum next year at this time and I'm intrigued what the differences will feel like (the deck plans show quite a bit of difference!).
What restaurants other than the buffet will be open on embarcation day hoorosh to eat at for navigator of the seas in December? Our flight is supposed to land in Los Angeles at 11:35 in the morning so by the time we get to the ship and get on board let's say it's closer to 1:30.
For anyone going to Alaska in the coming months, beware! The excursions are being cancelled. We have had 2 of our 4 cancelled due to restrictions and staffing.
Next cruise is a B2B on 9/11 on Mariner (Bermuda 8 day cruise) following it on 9/19 with a Bahama cruise. Sure do wish RCCL would come out with a couple of SMALLER ships. Oasis and Quantam class ships are very nice but smaller ships are special too. Enough of the big ones.
Hi Matt. Is there a ship tour video of Quantum of the Sea? Also, we are booked on June 20 Quantum to Alaska. Being that departure is a Monday, that means we need our tests on Saturday? Or can it be on Sunday. All are fully vacced
The testing. We are leaving from Italy, and they say you need to test 24hrs before embarking. We plan on flying in the day before we sail, just in case. We're both double jabbed with a booster, so current on vaccines. Is the 2/3 days still relevant for European cruises?
27 days until I'm on W.O.S from Barcelona. BUT, we will go see her THIS SATURDAY- When she is here in Málaga Spain. (After her recent transatlantic crossing)
45 days until my Alaskan cruise on radiance of the seas. Doing a cruise tour on June 4th and boarding the ship on June 10th……tried to check in and didn’t know what time to put in for boarding because I am going to go with the bus for a testing facility in anchorage…..any thoughts because I’m excited about this cruise. Thanks
Re packing - always overpack undies and socks. You will not regret this choice. If it’s a 7 day cruise I pack 14 of each. 💥💥💥 you do not want to re-wear sweaty socks or undies!
40 days away from my first!! 🥳 I’ve been trying to check in since check in opened on my app. I can enter all our travel information and our vaccine information but when i I try to select an arrival time it says “not quite ready for you” .. Is that normal? Anyone know ? Lol I’ve tried called and they tell me just wait until tomorrow every time
Anybody know when the onboard activities are showing up? A cruiser said his sailing is in 17 days and the onboard activities are still not showing! What's up with that? I still have 96 days before Harmony!!
I’m on Day 3 of a 14NT TA on Odyssey, and ~180 days from our next 14NT Panama cruise on Radiance!
How are you enjoying Odyssey? I am doing a 9 night Mediterranean on there in September. Very excited to be on that ship!
@@kalmbach22 Odyssey was awesome! We had less than half capacity so no issues with pool-side lounge chairs even in the Solarium. Excellent ship, great amenities - only downsides on our cruise was a couple of days of spotty internet and the Solarium Bistro was closed. Other than that, perfect in every way.
@@chrisrobbins4984 Great to hear! Do you think the bistro was closed just bc of capacity? I really think I'll enjoy Odyssey, I feel it's a mix of the best things from all the ship classes with a couple extras thrown in.
@@kalmbach22 some speculated that it was closed to accommodate ill crew but we had no way to validate that. The ship is fantastic - we're sailing on Quantum next year at this time and I'm intrigued what the differences will feel like (the deck plans show quite a bit of difference!).
@@chrisrobbins4984 correct me if I'm wrong but quantum has no main dining room? It's all separate restaurants, so that will be a big change.
2 months Bahamas, your blog was so helpful for our 1st cruise. Thoughts about getting Keys option- I think you said no
I don't recommend it. Here's why: ruclips.net/video/vccrTtgFIJs/видео.html
I’m not on RC ::this year::: but I do count my 46 days til my Celebrity Summit #keepitinthefamily
Any feedback on the smoke smell if your stateroom is on the same deck as the casino?
110 days to my birthday/retirement cruise on Harmony of the Seas!
I booked a behind-the-scenes tour of Mariner of the Seas over Christmas this year
I'm sorry it was Navigator of the Seas not Mariner of the Seas that I booked the behind-the-scenes tour and have paid for it a few months ago
3 days until Radiance of the Seas to Alaska!
What restaurants other than the buffet will be open on embarcation day hoorosh to eat at for navigator of the seas in December? Our flight is supposed to land in Los Angeles at 11:35 in the morning so by the time we get to the ship and get on board let's say it's closer to 1:30.
We are going on brilliance of the seas October 9 Mediterranean Greek Isles and would love a Cruise compass
we’ve looked all over and can’t find one.
For anyone going to Alaska in the coming months, beware! The excursions are being cancelled. We have had 2 of our 4 cancelled due to restrictions and staffing.
Thanks!!!
Celebrating our 5 yr Anniversary on RC Cruise to Alaska out of Seattle.
Where should we eat first evening?
Next cruise is a B2B on 9/11 on Mariner (Bermuda 8 day cruise) following it on 9/19 with a Bahama cruise. Sure do wish RCCL would come out with a couple of SMALLER ships. Oasis and Quantam class ships are very nice but smaller ships are special too. Enough of the big ones.
Three days away from 14 day TA from Fort Lauderdale to Copenhagen. So ready!
Is there a big difference in the lunch menu and dinner menu at Chops Grille?
Hi Matt. Is there a ship tour video of Quantum of the Sea? Also, we are booked on June 20 Quantum to Alaska. Being that departure is a Monday, that means we need our tests on Saturday? Or can it be on Sunday. All are fully vacced
Not yet, but planning on one.
If your cruise is on Monday, you can test on Sat or Sun
The testing. We are leaving from Italy, and they say you need to test 24hrs before embarking. We plan on flying in the day before we sail, just in case. We're both double jabbed with a booster, so current on vaccines. Is the 2/3 days still relevant for European cruises?
27 days until I'm on W.O.S from Barcelona.
BUT, we will go see her THIS SATURDAY- When she is here in Málaga Spain.
(After her recent transatlantic crossing)
Oasis 10 day cruise - 9 months and counting! Woo-hoo!!
Hi Matt, do you know any blogs/vlogs that show old Celebrity versions of Cruise Compass?
No, sorry
13 days until my first RCL cruise out of Galveston!
45 days until my Alaskan cruise on radiance of the seas. Doing a cruise tour on June 4th and boarding the ship on June 10th……tried to check in and didn’t know what time to put in for boarding because I am going to go with the bus for a testing facility in anchorage…..any thoughts because I’m excited about this cruise. Thanks
I'd probably pick the earliest time I could get
Should I buy a speciality dinning package prior to the cruise and does it work out good value?
It definitely can ruclips.net/video/HSpwxIlXDo8/видео.html
Re packing - always overpack undies and socks. You will not regret this choice. If it’s a 7 day cruise I pack 14 of each. 💥💥💥 you do not want to re-wear sweaty socks or undies!
I'm not familiar with "The Key". Can you please explain this program? Thanks
ruclips.net/video/vccrTtgFIJs/видео.html
40 days away from my first!! 🥳 I’ve been trying to check in since check in opened on my app. I can enter all our travel information and our vaccine information but when i I try to select an arrival time it says “not quite ready for you” .. Is that normal? Anyone know ? Lol I’ve tried called and they tell me just wait until tomorrow every time
Love these q&a’s!
Thanks!
21 days Quantum to Alaska!!!
Anybody know when the onboard activities are showing up? A cruiser said his sailing is in 17 days and the onboard activities are still not showing! What's up with that? I still have 96 days before Harmony!!
Does champagne count as my carry on compared to wine? Don't drink wine and need the champagne for our 5th Anniversary celebration!
I've taken champagne on .. Wine, fizzy wine, champagne..
Champagne is allowed because it's sparkling wine
89 days, Allure of the Seas
Us too Scott!!!
@@Jason-yr7wn That's awesome!! Are you 8 day Southern Perfect Day??
Do you have to be vaccinated... I'm not because of neurological condition. I cruised with RC 4 times before covid and really miss it.
You need an exemption certificate
32 days on the Allure
3 days away!!!
75 days till Wonder of the seas from Barcelona, 10th July
1 day
59 more days till I leave on the grandeur of the Seas!!
7 days
Could you speak a little slower, please?
Sorry, we love your 10 or 15 minute shows but an hour or longer is to much!
No worries, those recaps come out on Wednesdays
Six days until Navigator of the Seas! Whole week off leading up to it but of course I'll wait until the day before to pack. 😆🤣🛳
40 days