tapemann Posted January 23, 2015 #101 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Let me know how DD works if you don't make ANY Reservations , walk up at 8 PM to a Restaurant and want to sit at a 10 top with others to meet new people. The nice part of Cruises in meeting new people and not having to think " where should I eat tonight". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 23, 2015 Author #102 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hello everyone, and Good morning. Welcome to DAY 1 of “LIVE” from Quantum of the Seas. Today is Cruise Day ! I woke up at “Radio Dark 30” this morning expecting it to be very cold, and I was right. I am chilled to the bone but I am not going to complain because I think the next several days may put a smile on my face. I see that Quantum of the Seas has docked at Cape Liberty Cruise port, and I only have one thing to say to all passengers on board. “I hope you had a nice cruise, but it’s time for debarkation” I read though that around 22 passengers are doing a B2B. . . Wow ! A nice 12 night and 10 night Cruise. . . I guess I will have to wait until I retire to have that much time for a cruise. . . I will be leaving fir the pier around 9:30AM so I must make my final preps and load up to get moving. I read that the cabins open up for passengers around 1pm. Then all I need to do is get my “press room” set up. My next post should be from Quantum of the Seas before sail away ! Thanks for tuning in. Radio ;);) Quantum of the Seas sailed under the Verrazano Bridge around 5:20AM She approaches the pier slowly I created an overview of Cape Liberty My Itinerary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDNomad Posted January 23, 2015 #103 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How early are you able to board the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnurs Posted January 23, 2015 #104 Share Posted January 23, 2015 New follower. I can't wait to read every minute of it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 23, 2015 #105 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Radio - Have a wonderful cruise!!! Love your LIVE reports, especially since it will help pass the time until my own cruise in a few weeks :D I'm following along with great anticipation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted January 23, 2015 #106 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Getting ready to follow along with you on the Quantum. I hope to finish this by the time I board the Grandeur on Feb. 3. What I miss, I will have to catch up on when we return. I really enjoy all your reviews. Thanks for taking the time from your vacation to do so. We will be docked with the Quantum in St. Thomas on our cruise. Can't wait to see her in person. Have a great cruise and hope you have good weather too. Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted January 23, 2015 #107 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to your review, Radio. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roe2ship Posted January 23, 2015 #108 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to your reports and amazing photos. Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailinC2C Posted January 23, 2015 #109 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'll be sailing along with you. Sailing along with you will make the wait for our April cruise on Quantum easier. Eileen Noticed your Avatar. I'm disappointed my favourite driver is retiring after this year! Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailinC2C Posted January 23, 2015 #110 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Having coffee reading Radio's report. Almost time to get up and get ready. Glad to see Quantum is waiting for us. As Radio says.....everybody off! Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlake Posted January 23, 2015 #111 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I am as excited for your cruise as I am for mine on April 12. Bon Voyage, and have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Cigar King Posted January 23, 2015 #112 Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you have a moment, can you see if there is a general store that sells cigarette cartons, please. I think it might be the Port Merchants store, but don't know for sure. Thanks for the pier map, it looks a lot nicer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted January 23, 2015 #113 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Howdy Radio, we are so excited to see your LIVE posting and will be able to cruise along with you. Both DH and I are in DRY DOCK with medical issues, so your cruise is just what the doctor ordered!! Looking foreword to your beautiful photos and postings! Bon Voyage!! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted January 23, 2015 #114 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Have a great cruise and always happy to "sail along" with you. I'm sure your review and photos will make my april cruise seem soooo far out from today!.....K.O.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted January 23, 2015 #115 Share Posted January 23, 2015 We will be docked with the Quantum in St. Thomas on our cruise. Can't wait to see her in person. Gwen :) Correction.....we will be with the Quantum in St. Martin, not St. Thomas. Got my St.'s mixed up. :o Thanks Gil and Gail. ;) Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted January 23, 2015 #116 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It's the 23rd today! Enjoy your cruise. Looking forward to hearing about it as you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSP Posted January 23, 2015 #117 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Bon Voyage! Although we have already sailed on the Quantum, as you have, we are really looking forward to your updates on how she is doing now. As we will be boarding her again in a couple of months, we are eager to see what changes have been made since December. Can't wait to see and read your impressions. Wishing you smooth seas and bright skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamingBig1 Posted January 23, 2015 #118 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Radio Thank you for bringing me along for the ride. I am looking forward to taking a journey with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 23, 2015 Author #119 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Hello everyone. . . I arrived at the pier this morning right around 10:30 (I had to stop briefly at Stop and Shop for some supplies). I dropped off my luggage then parked my car. It was a very short walk to the passenger terminal. This is when I found out that there were still 1000 passengers waiting for transportation away from the pier. If I had to do this again, I would plan to arrive at the terminal about 30 minutes later. I boarded the ship right at 11:00 AM and I was consuming lunch in Café Two70 at 11:15. My bags came to the room and I have unpacked all my stuff and set up the Official Radio Press room. While I am typing this post, Captain Gus has come on and suggested that due to the impending storm, we will be traveling at a very slow speed, closer to the coast, and will have to cancel our port call at San Juan. This is, of course, for the safety of all guests, crew and the ship. He said that we may have waves in excess of 15 feet, accompanied by high winds. Captain Gus also stated that people who may be prone to motion sickness should start taking medicine this evening. Here are a few pics from this morning and my initial boarding. I will try to get more pics up later this evening. It's now almost time for Muster drill. Thanks for tuning in. Radio My first view of Quantum of the Seas Quantum of the Seas view from 911 Memorial Park (adjacent to Cape Liberty) A lot of sad faces (passenger debarkation from previous cruise) The water is a little cold. . .for now My cabin on Deck 8 (Standard balcony cabin) The view from my Balcony. . . . Edited January 23, 2015 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 23, 2015 #120 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Radio, when I was on the Inaugural, the Photo Shop didn't have stock photos yet of Quantum. Can you check and see if they are available now? I need a nice pic of her for my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted January 23, 2015 #121 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The cabin looks smaller than our Promenade on Explorer. Do you have a desk/vanity or did they replace that with the dresser? I always enjoy your reviews. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnurs Posted January 23, 2015 #122 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I LOVE, Love, love, the room!!! :D Sorry about the cancellation of the San Juan port call, but safety is very important. I am waiting for more pictures and details to come. The ship is beautiful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remrph Posted January 23, 2015 #123 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Joining thread Sent from my SM-T800 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted January 23, 2015 #124 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to reading all this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted January 23, 2015 #125 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Wow, a first hand review of Quantum of the Seas and its Radio; who is the best live reviewer I have seen. Question to the Master Radio; on one of your posts you show your itinerary and its from cruise charts; is this located on a separate website and can you download them or sign up for them; I would like to add them to my signature block. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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