Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #101 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Just now, A&L_Ont said: A preverbial land adventure.... surfing, snorkelling, helicopter tour, turtle swimming, outrigger canoe and eating. Scopes, YouTube videos but no Live. To get this back on topic, John will you have scopes on this adventure? I'm going to try. Haven't done one is several years. I think back when Freedom was in PC I think I'm @JohnandLala 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted February 29, 2020 #102 Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I found this on one of the tracking sites. It shows going by the Azores, and the App mimics that position Great Circle route. Shortest. No surprise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #103 Share Posted February 29, 2020 PSA for my fellow shipmates 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 29, 2020 #104 Share Posted February 29, 2020 42 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Another 12” on top of the last 2 days worth of snow. More today. UGH. With no cruise in March this year we are living vicariously through you. Staring out my patio window and having the exact same thoughts right now! UGH describes it perfectly. 14 more days till we get out of the cold north but sad that there is no @A&L_Ont live blog this March. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 29, 2020 #105 Share Posted February 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: To get this back on topic, John will you have scopes on this adventure? Periscope @JohnandLaLa 😉 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseMama2 Posted February 29, 2020 #106 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I’m so excited to follow along! We’ve had 1BR Aqua Theater suites twice. Really enjoyed them. Great for watching Aqua shows and other events. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted February 29, 2020 #107 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Count me in! Edited February 29, 2020 by 3CatsInMA Tried unsuccessfully to post a gif from my phone :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #108 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Possibly the last of my background pictures. This one says it all 😁 Well, actually it doesn't mention Prime in Club Royale. That will come in handy to get me some Genie tip money. Stole this from @MrFunInTheSun I'll leave it with Bella's sitter She's pretty adept with a Smartphone Edited February 29, 2020 by John&LaLa 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 29, 2020 #109 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Possibly the last of my background pictures. This one says it all 😁 Stole this from @MrFunInTheSun I'll leave it with Bella's sitter She's pretty adept with a Smartphone IADL----- It's A Dogs Life. Wow Bella is phone savvy as well as cute and loveable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #110 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Our bar hopping map Name deck Location Blaze 4 Forward Jazz On 4 4 Forward Casino Bar 4 Midship Boleros 5 Forward On Air 5 Forward Starbucks 5 Forward Bow & Stern Pub 5 Midship Rising Tide 5 Midship Champagne Bar 5 Aft Sabor Bar 6 Aft Schooner Bar 6 Aft Trellis Bar 8 Midship Vintages 8 Midship Dazzles 8 Aft Pool Bar 15 Midship Sand Bar 15 Midship Solarium Bar 16 Forward Mast Bar 16 Midship Sky Bar 16 Midship Wipe Out Bar 16 Aft Sun Deck Bar 17 Forward Suite Lounge 17 Aft 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #111 Share Posted February 29, 2020 And our dining adventures Name deck Location American Icon 3 Aft Izumi Hibachi 4 Midship Izumi Sushi 4 Midship Café Promenade 5 Midship Sorrento's 5 Midship Vitality Café 6 Forward Dog House 6 Aft Johnny Rocket's 6 Aft Sabor 6 Aft 150 Central Park 8 Midship Chop's 8 Midship Giovanni's 8 Midship Park Café 8 Midship Vintages 8 Midship Chef's Table 12 Aft Samba 15 Forward Solarium Bistro 15 Forward Wipe Out Café 15 Aft WindJammer 16 Aft Coastal Kitchen 17 Aft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #112 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Let's talk about the Genie pre cruise experience now. From the Web site. All guests booked in a Star suite will receive: Six weeks before sailing: The Royal Genie will contact the guest and ask them to complete an important survey about the guests’ preferences. Based off the information provided, the Royal Genie will begin preparations to personalize your vacation accordingly. Approximately four weeks before: Your Royal Genie will contact you via email in order to finalize the details of your vacation. One week before sailing: Your Royal Genie will email you a link to begin using Loop, a web-based messaging service–this exclusive Star messaging tool allows fast, easy and convenient communication between you and your Royal Genie. Loop will be available from point of registration until four days after your cruise. The Royal Genie is the ultimate insider, crafting exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences, all designed around the Star suite guest. The Royal Genie does not just tend to the Star guest’s suite — they make the entire ship their suite, creating personalized VIP experiences tailored to the guest’s exact tastes. Royal Genie Services exclusive for Star guests: Royal Genie Escort and Expedited Luggage Handling on Day of Boarding and Final Departure Arranges Prime Seating in Select Entertainment Venues Provides Dining and Beverage Recommendations and Manages Reservations Coordinates Shopping in Onboard Luxury Brand Boutiques Plans Special Celebrations for Personal Events Handles Special Requests And much more… Edited February 29, 2020 by John&LaLa 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseMama2 Posted February 29, 2020 #113 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said: Your view beats ours this morning. Another 12” on top of the last 2 days worth of snow. More today. UGH. With no cruise in March this year we are living vicariously through you. Lucy wishing she had the life Bella. And I was unhappy with our 2 inches on the grass this morning! Jana doesn’t like finding a spot to do her business. She would also like to live the Bella life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #114 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Pre Cruise Genie experience cont... So, we're six weeks out and I start looking fro my survey. Nothin. I then call C&A and let them know I haven't received it. Keep in mind, this is our first and maybe only STAR class experience. I'm just a wee bit excited. I was very nice and asked them to look into it. Another week goes by, now I'm annoyed. So I call again, they take my info and say a resolutions mgr will take care of it. Nothin. But this time I have a name of the manager.😉 Call back 5 days later. Same run around. Ask to speak to the mgr that was supposed to call me 5 days ago. We chatted, he apologized and would ask again. He has been told they have emailed me the link to the survey. I respectfully said that was unacceptable and I would email him and then he could just reply to me. I got all day. Eventually it worked out, I got the survey link at the 30 day mark. I filled it out. (I'll attach the questionnaire in the next post) As soon as I hit submit, I got an auto generated email from my Genie. Jay. That was promising. I have been chatting with him several times since. I am trying to be respectful of his current guests. Hopefully I'm not to much of a burden pre cruise. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #115 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The STAR Class questionnaire. Please help us begin to get to know you by answering the following questions: 1. The names of others traveling with you, both in your suite and in other suites and cabins (please remember that only guests traveling within Star suites are entitled to Star benefits and Royal Genie services): 2. The names by which you and the members of your party wish to be addressed: 3. Over half of our guests onboard are celebrating something--are you celebrating anything? If you are, what can we do to help make this celebration memorable? 4. Are there any morning rules that we should know about? 5. What interests do you and your party have in common? 6. Are you more of a morning person or "night owl"? 7. What would constitute a "perfect" day for you? 8. What refreshment do you enjoy throughout the day? What about a “go-to” beverage when celebrating? 9. What are your culinary delights and loves—for meals, snacks and “comfort food”? What foods do you dislike? Do you prefer to dine earlier or later in the evening? 10. Is there something you have dreamed of doing for a long time? 11. Complete this sentence: “The hardest I ever laughed was when…” 12. If you could invite 3 people—famous or infamous--throughout history for a dinner party, whom would you invite? 13. If you could only bring three things with you to a deserted island, what would they be? 14. What are some of your favorite things? For example: movies, books, bands, composers, travel destinations, sport teams, designers, museums, etc. 15. Please sum up your philosophy of Life in a sentence or two. 16. How can we make your experience onboard amazing? 17. Is there anything else you would like for us to be aware of? I'm not going to include my answers😇 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #116 Share Posted February 29, 2020 And here is the STAR Class ammenities list. STAR Exclusive Access to Royal Genie Service All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen Complimentary Specialty Restaurants (including Chef’s Table and à la carte dining) Complimentary Deluxe Beverage Package (for guests 21 years or older) Complimentary Refreshment Package (for guests under 21 years) Still and Sparkling Water Replenished Daily Complimentary Gratuities Complimentary VOOM**, The Fastest Internet at Sea Expedited Boarding and Departure Best Seats in the House in Select Entertainment Venues Priority Entrance to Many Onboard Activities Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails each evening) Access to Suite Sun Deck Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club at our Private Destination Labadee Complimentary Minibar stocked with Coca-Cola® Beverages and Water Complimentary Laundry and Pressing Services Duxiana® Mattress and Pillows Frette® Linens Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane® Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard Coffee Maker FWIW, some of this stuff we get as Pinnacle Club members anyway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #117 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Now it's errand time. See you all later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 29, 2020 #118 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Our 2021 Harmony return is 14 days, and still only has one stop. But it comes further north. 👍 We will be bringing Allure back to the US in November, and will be with you on the Harmony 10/31/2021 voyage. I was trying to find a way to take 9330 off your hands, but couldn't do it. The timing was a little off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 29, 2020 #119 Share Posted February 29, 2020 We had 8330 on Oasis in 2018. It was a 35th Anniversary + Retirement Celebration cruise, plus my grandson's birthday. And we did have 8 in there...ages 50+, 50+, 45, 31, 21, 20, 6, 1 .It was cozy, but well worth it. Here are a few pictures. The genie did all of the decorating... The picture looking at the rock wall was obviously before they added the purple abomination... a view that no longer exists. John, enjoy your view before it disappears..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted February 29, 2020 #120 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: 2. The names by which you and the members of your party wish to be addressed: I like this. "King John"? "Senator John"? "Your Royal Highness"? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidnAlabama Posted February 29, 2020 #121 Share Posted February 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: We will be bringing Allure back to the US in November, and will be with you on the Harmony 10/31/2021 voyage. I was trying to find a way to take 9330 off your hands, but couldn't do it. The timing was a little off. We also will be on board Allure bringing her back to the US from Barcelona on a November 1 departure- so looking forward to some warmer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted February 29, 2020 #122 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, John&LaLa said: She's pretty adept with a Smartphone Other than color, she looks a lot like my Lacey-bug. Lacey is a Silky, Bella looks to be a Westie. Bella is beyond adorable 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted February 29, 2020 #123 Share Posted February 29, 2020 30 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: I like this. "King John"? "Senator John"? "Your Royal Highness"? My Liege? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #124 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Sea Dog said: I like this. "King John"? "Senator John"? "Your Royal Highness"? It's been Sir John so far. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 29, 2020 Author #125 Share Posted February 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, jk04 said: Other than color, she looks a lot like my Lacey-bug. Lacey is a Silky, Bella looks to be a Westie. Bella is beyond adorable 🥰 Bella is from Dacula. She's called a Snow Westie. She has no top coat to speak of. Just a fluffy under coat. It's a pain in the ass to brush 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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