Quantum December 1-12, 2014

[loupana]

Was stopped today and asked to be in the filming of one of the commercials. I said yes since I thought this would be cool. Well they said it would take 30-45 minutes, 2.5 hours later finally done. All this for a free drink ticket, which I'll give to someone else since we have the drink package.

 

The lounge chairs by the pool with little flags you raise to let them know you want a drink

 

Finally I see the indoor pool with the roof open...

 

 

[venicia]

fabulous review, love your manner of reporting but especially your food photographs. thank you so much for sharing your cruising experience

[cruiserking]

Just loving all of your great pictures of Quantum, Lou. That flag for dribks is pretty slick. I really love the indoor pool with the shutters open.

 

So excited to experience some quality time on the big Q this February.

 

Jonathan

 

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[loupana]

American Icon Grill again tonight, sorry there will only be one new desert since I had to have the warm skillet cookie again. Also note, I asked for 2 pork chops with my dinner. Pork Chop was thick probably only needed the one, they were also cooked perfect.

 

I took a photo of the menu since it differs from what I previously listed what was on the in room TV. It's hard to get a good photo without any reflections.

 

 

Reuben Turnover

 

Yankee Franks

 

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

[loupana]

New Orleans Gumbo

 

Apricot-Glazed Pork Chop

 

Peanut Butter & Jelly Trifile

[HiCSailor]

Awesome review and a stroll down the culinary memory lane from the inaugural.... Ah, the skillet cookie... [emoji7]

 

Has American Icon been the sit down lunch option each day or have they alternated venues? On the inaugural it was Icon each day for lunch and knowing that may help some folks plan their dinner reservations.

[derf5585]

That flag for drinks is pretty slick.

 

About those deck chair flags for drinks. Here is how it works.

One speaks into the microphone on the flag the flag also has a internet connection to the robot bar witch mixes your and then sends you the drink via a drone. :D

Edited December 8, 2014 by derf5585

[loupana]

Awesome review and a stroll down the culinary memory lane from the inaugural.... Ah, the skillet cookie... [emoji7]

 

Has American Icon been the sit down lunch option each day or have they alternated venues? On the inaugural it was Icon each day for lunch and knowing that may help some folks plan their dinner reservations.

 

 

Same as the Inaugural, American Icon has the sit down lunch...(On Sea Days only, lunch was open on Day 4 because we didn't arrive in San Juan till 4PM).

Edited December 8, 2014 by LouTheGlue

[iceburg1]

Same as the Inaugural, American Icon has the sit down lunch...(On Sea Days only, lunch was open on Day 4 because we didn't arrive in San Juan till 4PM).

 

Thanks for the great review/photos.

Was Jamies open for lunch on Day 4 in San Juan?

Thanks.

[iceburg1]

One more question....

Are the Alternative Simple Tastes menus available for dinner in the complimentary restaurants as previously posted on another thread.....

Simple_Tastes_Menus- QN.pdf from http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2133370&highlight=alternative+menu&page=2

Thanks.

[loupana]

Thanks for the great review/photos.

Was Jamies open for lunch on Day 4 in San Juan?

Thanks.

 

Yes Jamie's was open on Day 4 for lunch.

 

Sea Day Lunch (including Day 4 since we didn't arrive at San Juan till 4PM)

Windjammer Marketplace

Cafe@Two70

American Icon Grill

Vintages ($)

Michael's Genuine Pub ($)

Devinly Decadence ($)

Jamie's Italian ($)

Izumi Japanese Cuisine ($)

Coastal Kitchen (Suite with gold card only)

 

Port Day Lunch

Windjammer Marketplace

Cafe@Two70

[loupana]

One more question....

Are the Alternative Simple Tastes menus available for dinner in the complimentary restaurants as previously posted on another thread.....

Simple_Tastes_Menus- QN.pdf from http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2133370&highlight=alternative+menu&page=2

Thanks.

 

I have not seen them, if they do exist they should be handed out with the main menu. If I remember I'll ask tonight at Chic.

[ERLEC]

@Lou: If you can provide exterior shots from today in St-Kitts with the Quantum beside the Summit that would be great as well. I'm not sure if there's others ships in St-Kitts today other than the Summit and the QoTs.

[nelblu]

Same as the Inaugural, American Icon has the sit down lunch...(On Sea Days only, lunch was open on Day 4 because we didn't arrive in San Juan till 4PM).

 

Does the Q have the "Tutti Salad Buffet" on sea days and where?

[ERLEC]

@Lou: If you can provide exterior shots from today in St-Kitts with the Quantum beside the Summit that would be great as well. I'm not sure if there's others ships in St-Kitts today other than the Summit and the QoTs.

 

Ah nevermind, I just checked on MarineTraffic and the Summit isn't docked beside in QoTs in St-Kitts today. The Summit is using the old cargo port today.

[loupana]

Ah nevermind, I just checked on MarineTraffic and the Summit isn't docked beside in QoTs in St-Kitts today. The Summit is using the old cargo port today.

 

Here is a shot of the Summit

 

 

We are docked beside Jewel of the Seas

 

 

 

Will post a couple more pics later, haven't been off the ship yet...

[MADflyer]

Does the Q have the "Tutti Salad Buffet" on sea days and where?

 

It will be nice to know an update on this. It was missing on the TA.

 

While TWO70 does have a nice 'set' salad choice or you can instruct on specific ingredients, it is not the same and limited and not chopped.

 

Devinly Decadence has great salads to order for a fee.

 

My solution was a bit comical as I created my own version in the WJ. I never go to the WJ on other ships. I had to really move around the entire WJ to get all the ingredients I needed, but was fairly successful. They do have the basic salad bar there, but then some items were in the American, Antipasti, Indian, Sandwich and salad sections to make my 'Tutti Salad'. I did miss the chopping though. At least Q has the outdoor aft seating on WJ, so I could enjoy my creation.

[ERLEC]

Here is a shot of the Summit

 

 

We are docked beside Jewel of the Seas

 

 

 

Will post a couple more pics later, haven't been off the ship yet...

 

Great, thanks for posting them! Keep them coming... I like that!

[loupana]

It will be nice to know an update on this. It was missing on the TA.

 

While TWO70 does have a nice 'set' salad choice or you can instruct on specific ingredients, it is not the same and limited and not chopped.

 

Devinly Decadence has great salads to order for a fee.

 

My solution was a bit comical as I created my own version in the WJ. I never go to the WJ on other ships. I had to really move around the entire WJ to get all the ingredients I needed, but was fairly successful. They do have the basic salad bar there, but then some items were in the American, Antipasti, Indian, Sandwich and salad sections to make my 'Tutti Salad'. I did miss the chopping though. At least Q has the outdoor aft seating on WJ, so I could enjoy my creation.

 

 

Sorry nothing to report on the Tutti Salad, I have my wife on the lookout for it and if we can pass along any info we will...

[nelblu]

Thanks, Lou. It is not advertised on other ships either, I only discovered the existence on this board a few years ago.

[loupana]

Couple more photos from port today, any photo requests just ask I've taken over 900 they be on flickr but not till next week...

 

 

[ERLEC]

couple more photos from port today, any photo requests just ask i've taken over 900 they be on flickr but not till next week...

 

 

 

nice!

[BugsyCruiser]

Lou really enjoying the review. Just curious, how is the Internet on the ship? I know so far the reviews have said it's been dreadful so hoping for improvement before I report live from Q in April :)

 

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[loupana]

Lou really enjoying the review. Just curious, how is the Internet on the ship? I know so far the reviews have said it's been dreadful so hoping for improvement before I report live from Q in April :)

 

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Defiantly NOT dreadful. We have the premium package (not premium plus) and we've called home via Skype 2 times daily. We've done a Facetime video chat with our Granddaughter and we did a Facetime tour of the ship for my son and his fiancé. Uploaded some pics to flickr so I can post here, speed was fast, I'm more than happy with the Internet speeds I've been getting...

[loupana]

Another awesome dinner at Chic tonight,We've covered the full Dessert menu and almost the full Entree menu...we just couldn't eat anymore...

 

Beef Carpaccio

 

New-Style Caesar Salad

 

Crispy Crusted Chicken

 

Potato-Crusted Icelandic Cod

 

Yogurt Panna Cotta