Newbcruiser1 Posted December 27, 2017 #376 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Ahhh this was just about the greatest review I’ve read in a long time (although it would be greater if you finished it! Lol!)! Your pictures are incredible (like I’m struggling to pick my jaw up off the floor!) and you seem like a genuinely fun guy to hang out with (coming from a solo cruiser who looks for the cool kids on her cruises! 🤣). Hoping to maybe meet you on a future cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #377 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Alright holiday hangover is gone, so let’s wrap this bad boy up once and and for all. I believe I left off with the Sail-away party on the helipad. After watching a spectacular sunset and chatting with Dru and Raj, I made my way back to my favorite spot to see my favorite person on the Harmony. Any guesses? The only bad thing about the Suite Deck Bar is that it closes at 7pm, but as you can see from the overwhelming crowds lining up for a drink this isn’t a problem for the average cruiser. All for the best as dinner would be at Jaime’s Italian at 8:30 and I still had to get droided up for our group’s Star Wars night. You’ve already witnessed the suit, but here is the rest of the group. I don’t think I will ever find Jaime’s to be an amazing dining experience, both in the atmosphere (way too loud for my liking) and in cuisine, but I’ve resigned myself to the fact the masses appear to like this casual venue much more than its more upscale counterpart, Giovanni’s. Hey, I’m still holding out hope for a Portofino revival. My Chicken Cacciatore, which proceeded all of the most notable (meat plank, calamari, risotto balls) appetizers, which are best shared family style. After dinner, we headed to the 90s party held on the Royal Promenade. While I didn’t get pulled up on stage to dance like I did in September, my suit did win a few light up rings from the Cruise Director staff. Some of you may have caught the Periscope I did from the party. After the party wrapped up, we headed to the Quest in Studio B. When we arrived the line was already wrapped all the way back to the forward stairs on Deck 4. I couldn’t help but to begin perusing the crowd for the individuals that I thought would actually participate (let’s be honest - most just observe, which is lame) and would be fun to team up with. Meet Joey and Katie, an awesome couple that I had been partying with in the club throughout the cruise. Katie, a dance teacher, was sure to bring us a victory. We made every effort to get all of our friends from the club and any other people that looked like fun (essentially dancing in their seats) to come join the best section in the room! The Quest with Dru is something I have experienced a few times before and once again he didn’t disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #378 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Most of the “quests” were pretty standard. One surprise was our results for the worm. I called on one of my club going buddies that I had watched do some insane breakdancing in the club every night for the challenge. Well he decided he would do some sort of upside down worm for bonus points. Let’s just say we didn’t get any bonus points and by bonus points, I mean no points at all! Another surprise, when the request for a male volunteer came up. A 82 year old gentlemen stood right up. What was his challenge you ask? To take his pants off and turn them inside out and backwards. Absolutely loved him. His wife was very nice as well, although I definitely had thoughts of hooking him up with Silver Fox. His moves wouldn’t be lost on her! We also did the reenactment of child birth. Of course the immature drunk would have to play the baby. Dru response...”Congratulations, you have a Droid!” P.S. My new mom was very hot! One item to note, the male cross dressing dance challenge that has historically closed out every Quest I have ever witnessed was replaced with both the male and female captains switching clothes. Not as fun in my opinion. In any case, we of course won. Our intermission dance offs were killer. Especially, as we had Katie to choreograph all of our dance routines. I wish there was some footage of that. You have already seen the winning photo, but it’s worth sharing again! I was of course in my usual spot behind the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #379 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Bonus photo. How could I not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #380 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The party didn’t stop with the Quest, the young and the young at heart made their way to the White Party in the Solarium on Deck 15. I didn’t have my camera, but these photos were on my phone. 🤦🏻*♂️ I also may have done some raunchy dancing in the rain storm that we sailed through if anyone has footage of that, please share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #381 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Woke up the next morning to the smoothest of seas! After my last session of spin class and Trilogy Boot Camp, I packed up my cabin and headed back to the Suite Sun Deck to spend the last sea day doing what I do best! I literally spent the entire day there. I left once to grab food from the Solarium Bistro, which was a quick trip down the stairs. All the way to sunset! One of the beauties of it being my second time on the Harmony was not feeling the need to cram a whole bunch of activities into my final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #382 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The last night was pretty uneventful as not that much was going on around the ship. However, it didn’t stop me from putting on my Christmas suit. One highlight was the surprise wine and cheese waiting in my room compliments of Andrew and Lisa. Sebastian for the win! Those that were following the Periscopes know that this was a pretty epic treat. A&L truly are the nicest people I know and I’m very glad to call them friends. One crew member I had to get a goodbye selfie with! Goodbye from the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #383 Share Posted December 28, 2017 When I woke up the next morning, I decided to skip breakfast and I just sat taking in the sunrise from the Solarium as I spent next to no time here during the week. Around 7:45 am, I made my way to the Suite Lounge to get brought off the ship by Raj and the other suite guests. As is the case with the Royal Suite Class, debarkation was as painless as possible and I was in a taxi on the way to pick up my rental car by 8:00 am. I spent the day in Fort Lauderdale as I had a work conference in Orlando, which enabled me to get some sail-away shots of the Harmony and the Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted December 28, 2017 #384 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thank you Rick. A most excellent conclusion. Loved the pictures, loved the writing. All around great review. Looking forward to the next one. I Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and wish you a very Happy New Years. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman793 Posted December 28, 2017 #385 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Love your photos and your review! Thanks for doing it for us it has been very very entertaining. I have to ask I don't think I have seen it in your reviews that I have followed...where in the world do you get those suits? They are pretty awesome!! Happy New Year...keep sailing! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted December 28, 2017 #386 Share Posted December 28, 2017 For the suite getting off the boat, can we carry our luggage with?? I have an 11:30am flight for harmony. In march. Just wondering if i should do the self disembark or suite disembark Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 28, 2017 Author #387 Share Posted December 28, 2017 For the suite getting off the boat, can we carry our luggage with?? I have an 11:30am flight for harmony. In march. Just wondering if i should do the self disembark or suite disembark Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk You may, but as a suite guest I promise you that your luggage will be waiting for you when you get off via the Suite disembarkation process. Again, I was in a taxi by 8 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp0289 Posted December 28, 2017 #388 Share Posted December 28, 2017 In any case, we of course won. Our intermission dance offs were killer. Especially, as we had Katie to choreograph all of our dance routines. This was my first Quest - now I know what to look for in a team next time hahaha We knew you guys were going to win from the start, but we were happy with a 2nd place :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted December 28, 2017 #389 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Bonus photo. How could I not? Gotta love The Quest. Can't think of a single place in the real world where I would witness this, at least without police involvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon I Posted December 28, 2017 #390 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Trump was on the cruise with you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 29, 2017 Author #391 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone! Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the Adventure Squad sailing the Adventure of the Seas March 10th. Also, this just in...we will be on the Symphony of the Seas Inaugural European sailing this April. Live reviews and videos will be coming your way! Edited December 29, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted December 29, 2017 Author #392 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Will Mr. P and White Shorts be joining you on either of those cruises? Just watched their music video on Harmony, they seem really fun! Indeed. Mr. P - Puerto Rico is a US territory! #weshallrideagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnt83 Posted December 30, 2017 #393 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Excellent thread, Rick! Enjoyed all the pics you took and the experiences you shared... so glad I came across this as I hopped on Cruise Critic to check out some RCL action. Your reviews are amazing and I'm looking forward to Adventure and Symphony's inaugural, exciting! #KeepCruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasep17 Posted December 30, 2017 #394 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Indeed. Mr. P - Puerto Rico is a US territory! #weshallrideagain It can't come soon enough! [YOUTUBE]EzIjkGG5Mmw[/YOUTUBE] :memores: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 30, 2017 #395 Share Posted December 30, 2017 It can't come soon enough! EzIjkGG5Mmw :memores: It must be awesome to live in a neighborhood where you never have to go further than your living room window to find entertainment.:):D Just saw your Anthem Bermuda cruise video for the first time. You never disappoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted December 31, 2017 #396 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Excellent review once again Rick. Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasep17 Posted January 1, 2018 #397 Share Posted January 1, 2018 It must be awesome to live in a neighborhood where you never have to go further than your living room window to find entertainment.:):D Just saw your Anthem Bermuda cruise video for the first time. You never disappoint! Haha, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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