MorganClark

1 hour ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

Well, you likely should have figured out from my response that I have no frickin' idea, because I was recommending a deck viewing.  Your question was clear.  I just didn't have a clear answer, so I threw out some bonus advice.  Probably the first time that has ever happened on this here internet....  😝

"frickin'"? As a ChiefMate, you should know that the proper sea term is "friggin'". You know, as in "friggin' in the riggin'". (O.k., I'll shut up now and drink my beer...).

1 hour ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

I honestly don't know why you keep dealing with this evil cruise company.

Because it's NCL = Nancy Cruise Line. (JK, lol).

1 hour ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

Well this sounds crappier all the time.  We'll reach platinum soon, and for some crazy reason I was envisioning seeing the engine room (maybe it's because a buddy saw that on a Princess tour).  If it's just laundry and kitchen, I'll likely politely decline the whole thing.  DW will probably "force" me to do it once, which I'll do just to keep her happy and confirm that it is a goof.  Happy wife, happy life. 😎

When you reach Platinum, NCL should let you drive the shio!

18 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Complimentary Continental 

 

Thanks. I could've sworn I saw that the American breakfast was complimentary. I probably saw wrong. Makes more sense that just the Continental breakfast would be complimentary. I guess if I want to stay in my stateroom and eat breakfast in my "skivvies", I'll have to settle for Frosted Flakes. 😂

On 6/23/2021 at 4:33 PM, HBCcruiser said:

Oh be careful with that! I ordered a bottle of Veuve through Royal Gifts, never got a notice. Tried again to order through a rep, never got a notice - then POOF! I got an invoice last week showing that I have 2 bottles showing up on day 1. 😜  HAHA Fun sail away for us.

 

Yes, we can still bring on bottles. I saw that there is a wine shop close to the pier. Like you I am planning on bringing a few bottles on board. 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-alcohol-guest-policy

Bring one aboard for me too please. (I need an adult beverage to enjoy on my balcony). <- JK, lol. (about the first half of the sentence).

20 hours ago, CptAleSpill said:

No engine room?  🤨

That would be a barge. 😉

6 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

So far, the Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sailings have been around 40% capacity, if that is any indication.

Yaay, more chairs...less chair hogs. I might actually be able to find an open lounger by the main pool on my upcoming Adventure of the Seas cruise.

@BirdTravels,

Apologize if this was already asked, but is room service free from 6 am to 11 am? (I saw this somewhere).

8 minutes ago, KennyFla said:

What happened to NCL?  Remember back in April they were so gung ho, and gave the CDC that ultimatum that they were going to sail July 4th.  Now other lines are moving forward and they seem to be floundering.  

NCL = No Cruises Literally

4 hours ago, coffeebean said:

Your original post mentioned "test cruises". Other cruise lines have been conducting test cruises for the CDC so they can sail with less than 95% vaccinated passengers. Just mentioning "test cruises" is ALL ABOUT VACCINATIONS. That is what test cruises are for......so the cruise lines can test protocols for having unlimited amount of un-vaccinated passengers on board.

1 hour ago, BermudaBound2014 said:

Do you know how long the Joy was in San Juan before her little joy ride?

Nice.

4 hours ago, bluesea777 said:

 

 

 

Pretty rough - hope the crew are okay ....

 

 

 

🤢

2 hours ago, VOYOV said:

I'm french solo cruiser on Radiance of the seas 24 dec 21 , 

Any time dining , I hope large table to share .

First on RCC 

 

Christmas cruise, nice. From what port and where is the cruise going? I'll be on a Christmas cruise as well; Mardi Gras (Carnival), Dec 18-26, 2021 out of Port Canaveral, Fla.

On 6/15/2021 at 5:47 PM, HBCcruiser said:

Yes but that would make sense! 🤣

You made perfect sense the 1st time!

Just now, oteixeira said:

Thanks, the avatar is a photo I took last week in Kill Devil Hills NC (the OBX).  We had a great time, wish it was a cruise but that will happen for us soon enough!

I remember Kill Devil Hills. Outer Banks, right? We used to drive down to the OBs from northern Virginia when I worked in D.C.

1 hour ago, MorganClark said:

 

Well said. Btw, I like your new avatar. 😉

I like your new avatar as well, @CptAleSpill. Looks like crude oil in a glass...

On 6/15/2021 at 2:08 PM, Jimbo said:

How do they know what an advanced flow rider looks like?

 

Why not get inline...okay they give you the board and then you go at it.........then ut oh...........guess I'm not advanced. Oh well I still got my ride on the flow rider.

Think it's silly they are not giving everyone a shot at it who wants to try it.

After enough DoD's, I magically turn into an advanced flow rider. Even advanced surfers wipe out.

On 6/15/2021 at 1:44 PM, BirdTravels said:

Surf is Up!

I'm there (after a few drinks, lol). I want to be an old "surf dog".

On 6/15/2021 at 1:32 PM, Jimbo said:

I still think this cruise is the next  "Capricorn One"............there is no one in any of the pictures.

With O.J. as one of the stars, the line under the movie title "Capricorn One" is prophetic; "The mission was a sham The murders were real". (I just noticed that. Creepy...).

On 6/29/2021 at 1:46 PM, JamieLogical said:

I am sailing (*fingers crossed*) on the Celebrity Equinox on July 25. It will be the ship's first post-COVID cruise. It will also be my first solo cruise and my first Celebrity cruise, after having sailed exclusively on NCL. I am hoping to do a really thorough review, taking photos, videos, and notes daily. Not sure how much I will be able to post live from the ship, but will certainly post as much as I can when I return. I am particularly going to try to pay attention and make note of the differences between NCL and Celebrity, as my husband I have another Celebrity sailing booked in January.

 

What kinds of things do you want me to take note of and report back on? How do you prefer I report back?

Hi Jaime,

First off, congratulations on your nuptials! I'm in a similar situation as you (except I'm not married - anymore) in that I will be embarking (ship pun fully intended) on my 1st solo cruise as well, in 17 days on the Adventure of the Seas (R/T out of Nassau, Bahamas). While RCI is not NCL, I do have multiple NCL cruises booked (all as a solo). I'm fairly recently retired and cruising is my RAOC (Retirement Activity of Choice). I also have numerous other RCI cruises booked as well as CCL. But my very next cruise after Adventure of the Seas is the Celebrity Edge (in a Single Infinite Veranda stateroom) R/T out of Port Everglades (7-day W. Caribbean) on Oct 2nd. Also 1st time cruising with Celebrity.

I too, am a little apprehensive about the dress code on Celebrity. I'm hoping it won't be too "fancy pants". I'm joking that I'm going to have to "step up my fashion game" before my Edge cruise, so like you, I'll probably be buying a few new clothes (but no suit for this guy).

So, when you're on Equinox, I'll definitely be interested in the Celebrity "dress code". Also, as some have already mentioned; the dining, entertainment, venues as well as the accommodations (stateroom) and service (especially towards solo cruisers). Thanks in advance!

6 minutes ago, oteixeira said:

Yes, I believe I understand your reason for concern.  My question specifically is how is this any different then Celebrity denying anyone that would put the 95% threshold out of wack.  If that was an issue with the state, surely they would have never let them even try with the Edge.  

So basically I am saying the only difference in policy is a number, 95 versus 100.  If that is the case, the number does not matter, what matters is if the policy was allowed by Florida, which it already has been.

Well said. Btw, I like your new avatar. 😉

16 hours ago, SplashOfWater said:

I'd love to know how dressed up the guests are in the evenings: for dinner, shows, bars. We sailed on Celebrity a little over 10 years ago and found it too formal for us. We moved over to NCL for the more casual atmosphere, which suits us for vacations. Thanks!

Ditto.  And ditto on the thanks!

On 6/13/2021 at 9:56 AM, Kustomcars said:

So wonderful to get back to having a real vacation! Thanks for the updates! Sailing on AOS, on July17! Can't wait!

Ditto...

On 6/12/2021 at 6:26 PM, CallistaSkye said:

What a beautiful ship! and it has Ben N Jerrys. It all looks amazing. 

Ben N Jerry's? Sweet! Literally!!

3 hours ago, mrlevin said:

Yes but the irony of a 4th of July weekend start for Freedom.

Too bad her sister, Independence of the Seas couldn't have also started up over the 4th of July weekend.