clean1owner

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Sometimes the helipad is not that great for sailaway, it can be really windy out there when leaving port. If cruising into a head wind that is one place you do not want to be.

If wind is going to be an issue, we'll just sit on our balcony. Mom wants to be able to wave on the Port Everglades webcam to all the other oldsters from her apartment complex . 

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

 

If you go into the Imperial Lounge on deck five, the Royal Promenade, go to the right and you will see a set of double doors. Go out and this will lead you to the bow. This way you don't have to do the long stair climb from deck 4. However, once you get out to the bow you will still need to do about 6-8 steps to get onto the helipad.

 

Yes, totally worth it.

THANK YOU OB!

13 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

If all you want is iMessage texting, then put the phone in Airplane Mode, turn on WiFi, and connect to the Royal WiFi service.

Thanks!!

2 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Just connect to the Royal WiFi service and ignore any login prompts.

Do I have to do anything with the settings?

20 minutes ago, ckrobyn said:

Do you not see the steak? I had the filet....

Ok, I see it now.  For me, a steak is T-bone or Porterhouse. Takes 2 fillets to make a meal.

18 hours ago, ckrobyn said:

Absolutely incredible moonlit sky tonight... the beauty of the open sea takes my breath away...

 

All photos on deck 4, the last is from the helipad.

 

 

How many stairs to get to the helipad?

Any elevator access?

Would love to be on the helipad for sail away, but Mom is in a wheelchair.

22 hours ago, ckrobyn said:

Yes, that’s where it’s from. I also have to give 2 thumbs up for the food selection at Cafe Promenade, they have really upped their game with a daily selection of antipasto and assorted sandwiches. 

That is welcome news. When we were on Liberty, Cafe Promenade was rather disappointing.

On 2/20/2019 at 6:21 AM, ckrobyn said:

Good morning everyone ☀️

Captain McDuff has cleared us to go ashore.

Any relation to McGruff?

On 2/19/2019 at 8:13 PM, ckrobyn said:

I’m here!

Just about to post dinner photos from

Giovanni’s. We watched sailaway from there, and passed very close to the Fort, however it was not lit up....

 

Nice pictures of the appetizers. Where is the main course?

I can't remember if it was on this forum, or a different one, but someone posted about a glitch in the RCCL WiFi system that allows iPhones to text each other, 

without purchasing the WiFi package. I didn't write down the directions for the phone settings, so I am hoping someone can help me out. 

Thank You

Reading this thread made me wanting some good humor, so the wife and I just spent 2 hours watching pier runner videos. 

Much better than anything on TV.

4 hours ago, Snowbird_in_training said:

Has anyone who missed the ship ever explained what they were doing to cause them to lose track of time?   I’d really like to hear that from the ones who missed the ship.  

The guy who missed on my Skyward cruise took full responsibility. Was hanging out in one of the local clubs and simply lost track of time.

18 hours ago, roadburner said:

True Story:

 

On our first-ever cruise, aboard the NCL MS Skyward in 1979, we sailed out of Miami.  Our first stop was San Juan PR where we booked a ships excursion (didn't know you could book independently) tour of the city of San Juan.  The only pier at that time was a wooden pier in Old San Juan.  On our tour were two couples traveling together who were on their own time.  If the guide said to be back on the bus in 30 min, they were 40 min.  This went on for all four stops until everyone else on the tour were totally fed up!  When the tour finally returned to the ship we didn't hesitate to board and eat dinner.  All aboard was 11:30 for sailing at midnight.  The DH & I were up on deck watching the pulling in of the pier structure, the lines and finally the gangway.  After the gangway was in the captain blew the horn to signal departure.  The doors of the casino at the end on the pier crashed open and the two always-late couples came running out.  By this time everyone on deck knew about them and most everyone on deck waved "good-bye".  They rejoined us the next day in St. Thomas and were never late again.  They also kept a very low profile.  This was before the computerized sea-pass cards and the crew had no way to know that not everyone was on board.  I don't think that the ship would have waited even had they known.

My first ever cruise was also on the Skyward! But in 1984.

We had a guy miss the ship in Cancun. Lucky for him the next stop was in Cozumel, so he was able to get a ride to Playa Del Carmen and then take the ferry to rejoin the ship. By the end of the day, I swear every other passenger on board knew who Roger was and that he missed the ship in Cancun. The Cruise Director razzed him pretty good, and when they announced we could get off in Key West, and what time to be back on board, the last thing they said was "Roger, are you listening?" Before leaving Key West, "Has anyone seen Roger?"

Roger had a great sense of humor and took it all in stride. 

On 2/16/2019 at 1:56 AM, holiday-shrek said:

Absolutely!

Not  YOUR staff gets YOUR auto tip.... tips are divided by a point system that has factors such as the department survey score, attendance, seniority, punctuality and sick-days in it.

It is just a bonus system funded by the passengers!

You have been a part of the system that you know personally how the tips are allocated?  

Which ship did you work on? Perhaps we once met on board.

6 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Nope, they gave out the keychains in a later trivia.

Something to look forward to.

3 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

Robyn, we missed you at trivia.  You could have won an RC ballpoint pen!!!

So they have upgraded from the plastic key chains?

That'll learn um!

This is the reason why we always back our Bat Ropes when going ashore. Just throw it up, hook a balcony rail, and pull yourself aboard!

On 2/16/2019 at 12:47 PM, Megtheblackbelt said:

 

Ahhhh, makes sense. How was the Epic? I’ve been thinking about giving NCL a try. 

 

 

Lets try this again 

On 2/16/2019 at 9:48 AM, ckrobyn said:

Onboard at 10:35!

Fastest embarkation ever.

We will be boarding on the 24th after you disembark. Could you please tidy things up a little before leaving? I really don't like boarding a dirty ship.

On 2/16/2019 at 12:47 PM, Megtheblackbelt said:

 

Ahhhh, makes sense. How was the Epic? I’ve been thinking about giving NCL a try. 

 

Here is a link to my review

2 hours ago, Megtheblackbelt said:

 

Just means you’ll have to travel to BCN and take a cruise! 😉

 

Did that 3 years ago, when my daughter was studying abroad in Barcelona. Stayed in an apartment 1/2 block from Las Ramblas, and spent 3 days touring the city. Then took a 7 night Med cruise on Norwegian Epic.

That is why I am jealous. Wish I was there again!

7 hours ago, Megtheblackbelt said:

...but it’s only because I’m moving to Spain in a few months (from Florida!). Which means - European cruises (without the additive flight costs), here I come! 

 

My new apartment will be ~30 minutes from the Barcelona port. I’m just excited. Bear with me. 

I'm jealous!

7 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

The 80's is just a carry over of the the 70's with more hairspray and a Members Only Jacket. I should know I was there when it was happening.  If I were to sum it up I think the 80's was a combo of the 60's and 70's but not in a god way.

You forgot the Jordache jeans!

22 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

 

 

That's pretty much it. They used to also host the shopping events where they sell you the coupon book. That's a first time cruiser trap. I haven't been to one of those in over 30 years. I don't know if they even have them anymore.

They do.

They also have "Port Shopping Talk" on an almost continuous loop on one of the tv channels.

On my first ever Skyward cruise, I fell into the Port Shopping trap, and from what I have seen, nothing has changed since then.

They still have their "Ship Approved" (AKA Kickback) stores that you must shop at, or risk total financial ruin.

I wish the OP cared as much about punctuation as they do the Cruise Director.