Brian131489 Posted June 19, 2013 #351 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't want to see any major chain restaurants I.e. Johnny rockets and such. I can easily get those at home. Or something very close. For those major rccl cruises I vote for sea view cafe from the radiance class. Agreed !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted June 19, 2013 #352 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Here is a new pic from the shipyard: http://www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/werft/das_unternehmen/webcam/webcam.jsp Brian - Still no signs of what is going on behind Getaway. They probably already did the keel laying and have not announced it yet. You will recall they announced the steel cutting after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 19, 2013 #353 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Brian - Still no signs of what is going on behind Getaway. They probably already did the keel laying and have not announced it yet. You will recall they announced the steel cutting after the fact. I'm going out on a limb here and saying that they will prolly wait until the getaway is out of the dry dock before keel laying. Then I remember when they did the keel laying for the oasis and allure the keel never touched bottom during the ceremony. Only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted June 19, 2013 #354 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Just to circle back to the 3G thing. Anyone have any idea what a 100mb means in hours of internet terms? Also I think if people use these sort of plans it my relieve some of the traffic on the ships wifi and make it faster. I read on the main board that allure offers an unlimited wifi package. Anyone have any info on this? We purchased the unlimited WiFi package on Allure on our recent sailing. It cost $149 and only 1 device can be connected at any one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted June 19, 2013 Author #355 Share Posted June 19, 2013 We purchased the unlimited WiFi package on Allure on our recent sailing. It cost $149 and only 1 device can be connected at any one time. Would it be fast enough to stream a movie. I watch a lot of soccer and I am wonder if I could stream a live feed. No biggie but it would be nice if I could. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eel Posted June 19, 2013 #356 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was on NCL Breakaway earlier this month and they have an app called iConcierage that you can download to your iPhone or Android device. On board the ship you can connect to the ships internal wifi network for FREE and use the app to check your account, make restaurant reservations, look at the dailies, etc. Of course if you want to use the internet to get to the outside world you have to pay for the privilege. For only $8 for all 7 days you can used the phone to send text message or make free voice calls between devices that also have paid the $8. This service worked great for a few days but then they had some issues and it stopped working the last few days. I am wondering if RCCL will put something like this on Quantum. When it works, it is a nifty feature and makes it worthwhile to carry your phone. We had a large group and texting was a great way to communicate. It also means you won't need to carry the Compass around since it is at your fingertips. Has anybody heard about RCCL planning something like this? Makes a ton of sense (so they probably won't do it!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 19, 2013 #357 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was on NCL Breakaway earlier this month and they have an app called iConcierage that you can download to your iPhone or Android device. On board the ship you can connect to the ships internal wifi network for FREE and use the app to check your account, make restaurant reservations, look at the dailies, etc. Of course if you want to use the internet to get to the outside world you have to pay for the privilege. For only $8 for all 7 days you can used the phone to send text message or make free voice calls between devices that also have paid the $8. This service worked great for a few days but then they had some issues and it stopped working the last few days. I am wondering if RCCL will put something like this on Quantum. When it works, it is a nifty feature and makes it worthwhile to carry your phone. We had a large group and texting was a great way to communicate. It also means you won't need to carry the Compass around since it is at your fingertips. Has anybody heard about RCCL planning something like this? Makes a ton of sense (so they probably won't do it!). It would be nice to have something like that to use onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted June 20, 2013 Author #358 Share Posted June 20, 2013 its will be a a 2014 ship I have to think they will up their technology offerings. If they can build a north star the can make an app that works!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 20, 2013 #359 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) its will be a a 2014 ship I have to think they will up their technology offerings. If they can build a north star the can make an app that works!! I don't think North Star was all that hard to make, a crane arm with a ball.. Royal's IT department leaves a lot to be desired. Edited June 20, 2013 by Brian131489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyron Posted June 20, 2013 #360 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I don't think North Star was all that hard to make, a crane arm with a ball.. Royal's IT department leaves a lot to be desired. Their IT dept sucks big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 20, 2013 #361 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Their IT dept sucks big time. I thought sending my 10 year old nephew down to them, he's showed me a few things and I went to school for IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted June 20, 2013 Author #362 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I thought sending my 10 year old nephew down to them, he's showed me a few things and I went to school for IT Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDyesolKid Posted June 20, 2013 #363 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Call me old fashion but computers and phones are the last thing I want to have access to on a cruise, but that's me. Tina Oh I think its handy in case of emergencies and keeping up with things at home but that is about it on a cruise / holiday . In my case that's about it full stop, in the case of phones. I have been a lurker on FaceBook since day 1 ,but recently bit the bullet and got around 30 mainly real friends. It soon became clear who just put anything on FB and that's fine , but they have all been banned from chat . Working well and will get an FB app for my Android phone. . Edited June 20, 2013 by TheDyesolKid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tls1012 Posted June 20, 2013 #364 Share Posted June 20, 2013 So far we are addicted to built ships, searching for any info on unbuilt ships, echnology and "string! ". What a group!! Should really get interesting when the casino and beverage packages are announced. :) CASINO?? CASINO?? :eek: Did someone say casino??? There will be a chair at the black jack table with my name on it and you all can find me there every night while DH is at the roulette wheel!! Our last cruise all the pit bosses knew us by name after the 3rd day. The did NOT like it when Mike hit 1 number 3 times in a row!!! :D And then kept hitting on other numbers!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tls1012 Posted June 20, 2013 #365 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Tina Oh I think its handy in case of emergencies and keeping up with things at home but that is about it on a cruise / holiday . In my case that's about it full stop, in the case of phones. I have been a lurker on FaceBook since day 1 ,but recently bit the bullet and got around 30 mainly real friends. It soon became clear who just put anything on FB and that's fine , but they have all been banned from chat . Working well and will get an FB app for my Android phone. . I remember one cruise I was on and I was in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico and got a call from a headhunter for a job! I laughed so hard when I answered, especially when they wanted to schedule an interview the next day. Probably not! LOL :p But we just tell our family that there will be NO emergencies, no deaths, no nothing while we are gone, that's the rule. If the house burns, let it. We will deal with it when we get home. But I will have to say though, this is why we didn't cruise this past Feb. My DH's mom has cancer and we want to stay close to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 20, 2013 #366 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Tina Oh I think its handy in case of emergencies and keeping up with things at home but that is about it on a cruise / holiday . In my case that's about it full stop, in the case of phones. I have been a lurker on FaceBook since day 1 ,but recently bit the bullet and got around 30 mainly real friends. It soon became clear who just put anything on FB and that's fine , but they have all been banned from chat . Working well and will get an FB app for my Android phone. . I shut my phone off once I get onboard, place it in the safe for the week. If they had an app that u could use for scheduling appointments, excursions I would just put it in plane mode. I tell everyone I'm I unreachable from this day to this day, I will catch up when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tls1012 Posted June 20, 2013 #367 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I shut my phone off once I get onboard, place it in the safe for the week. If they had an app that u could use for scheduling appointments, excursions I would just put it in plane mode. I tell everyone I'm I unreachable from this day to this day, I will catch up when I get home. I do the same now since I got that call. I don't care if the world crashes down around me, I'm on vacation and I'll deal with everything when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRussxiii Posted June 20, 2013 #368 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I do the same now since I got that call. I don't care if the world crashes down around me, I'm on vacation and I'll deal with everything when I get back. Alas, I'm self-employed and my business follows me so connectivity is not only desirable, but a real necessity. That being said, I LOVE my boss. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted June 20, 2013 #369 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hey man, what happened. Did everyone go back to work or what? LOL! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 20, 2013 #370 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hey man, what happened. Did everyone go back to work or what? LOL! :D Nope ! On my 4 days off, just had to take a break for lunch :D Still researching the "string". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted June 20, 2013 #371 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nope ! On my 4 days off, just had to take a break for lunch :D Still researching the "string". Oh ok, it just seemed like it's slowed down a lot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted June 20, 2013 #372 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Oh ok, it just seemed like it's slowed down a lot. :) It goes in waves !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted June 20, 2013 Author #373 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I think we are just awaiting new info. ...any....something...please...NOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topanga49er Posted June 20, 2013 #374 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Shaun, i am hearing an Royal convert in the making!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapeaccruiser Posted June 20, 2013 #375 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Will there be a Royal Promonade on Quantum as on all other Royal Ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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