Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[lenquixote66]

My prediction for the final episode of Deal or No Deal Island:

 

The Banker will be Howie Mandel

 

The final cast member to face the Banker will be offered one or two million dollars instead of playing the game

[Ourusualbeach]

4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Hopefully, you are taking a lot of pictures around the ship for future posting at your convenience. None of us, I think, has any idea what this ship looks like.

 

I will be posting pics from around the ship

 

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Your cabin is looking better and better.  Love the nightlight and the shower but I don't have a lot of use for the hair dryer. 😁  Are you in a suite or do all cabins get all of the liquid amenities that you mentioned?

The one I am in is the entry level suite.  All stataterooms on the ship are suites.  These are all oceanfront terrace suites and there are 4 categories based on location with the ones on deck 6 having a deeper balcony. All are 300 Sq ft with a 75 Sq ft balcony (larger on deck 6)

 

From there you jump to the Penthouse suites ranging in size from 400 Sq ft to 700 Sq ft and then to the residences which go up to 1600 Sq ft and then the owners suite which has its own infinity pool and is 3000 Sq ft

 

All suites basically have the same perks.

Edited May 7 by Ourusualbeach

[SilkySal]

Tom and I just booked another Celebrity cruise today! We tried Celebrity Solstice last February and loved it! Got home and booked a week (kinda pricey) on the brand new but not out yet, Celebrity XCEL. A few days later, Tom asked me to make it a B2B, so I just now booked the week before the original one! We'll be experiencing the XCEL in April, 2026 and can hardly wait for it! It's not the Retreat but, hey, it's for 2 weeks vs one!! Whoop! Whoop!

 

Ken, OMG, what  beautiful suite!! Cheers!!

 

[Sea Dog]

33 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Day 1- 4/9/2024 Celebrity Millennium Best of Japan Cruise

 

Yokohama Cruise Terminal- Check in- very easy and efficient.

 

Loving your incredible pictures Helen. I so much want to do this cruise. Have a great time and say hi to Marty from me.

[bobmacliberty]

14 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

The Banker will be Howie Mandel

 

I made the same prediction to Micheline.  Great minds...

[George C]

51 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

 

I will be posting pics from around the ship

 

The one I am in is the entry level suite.  All stataterooms on the ship are suites.  These are all oceanfront terrace suites and there are 4 categories based on location with the ones on deck 6 having a deeper balcony. All are 300 Sq ft with a 75 Sq ft balcony (larger on deck 6)

 

From there you jump to the Penthouse suites ranging in size from 400 Sq ft to 700 Sq ft and then to the residences which go up to 1600 Sq ft and then the owners suite which has its own infinity pool and is 3000 Sq ft

 

All suites basically have the same perks.

Have you cruised MSc yacht club if so how does it compare with your current cruise . I know you mentioned it was somewhat in the MSc family. The size seems similar to sky suite on celebrity E class.

[Biker19]

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

None of us, I think, has any idea what this ship looks like.

 

[dani negreanu]

9 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

 

 

Nice and very tasteful decorated ship. Pity it's way above "my pay grade" 😢

[Jimbo]

10 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

@Jimbo I saw an ice store/house like that in Arkansas.  People going fishing would fill their coolers right from the slide. I guess if one was going to a party would do the same. 

Probably right, lots of marina around here and people fishing. Boats everywhere.

[Jimbo]

10 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Nice photos...thank you for sharing.   

That one fork looks deadly.   Is it used for seafood?  Maybe to open an oyster or clam or pick meat out of crabs?

Not correct, anyone else care to guess?

[Ourusualbeach]

42 minutes ago, George C said:

Have you cruised MSc yacht club if so how does it compare with your current cruise . I know you mentioned it was somewhat in the MSc family. The size seems similar to sky suite on celebrity E class.

I have not experienced yacht club however with just 530.people on board and 700 crew the service is impeccable.  Even full at 800 to 900 guests would not change the level of service thet is provided.  When you consider what is provided the cost is actually reasonable if you do some comparisons to a suite on Royal or Celebrity.  There are some great rates for 2025 Caribbean sailings. 

[Keksie]

My obligatory photo.

 

[grapau27]

4 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

I just returned from my Skin doctors office.I had 8 pre cancerous growths removed one of which my doctor believes may be malignant.If so,I will be going for another Moh’s surgery.I have had several.

Prayers 🙏 it is not malignant Lenny.

[dani negreanu]

23 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Not correct, anyone else care to guess?

 

My bet is DH lost one of his quirky forks along the way..... 😉

 

 

[Sunshine3601]

30 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Not correct, anyone else care to guess?

Pickle fork was spoken about earlier on this thread.   If that's right that would seem to only be good to get pickle out of jar.   ??

[Luckynana]

9 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

My bet is DH lost one of his quirky forks along the way..... 😉

 

 

 

Great answer, Dani!!  I love it!!😁

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 2- 4/10/2024 Shimizu, Japan

 

Mount Fuji- What an awesome sight to wake up to this morning

 

 

 

 

Today’s excursion is taking us to Shiraito & Otodome Water Falls

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sengentaisha Shrine- built over 1000 years ago for protection from volcanic eruptions.  In ancient times, the shrine was a traditional starting point for climbing Mount Fuji.  Climbers visited the shrine to pray and purify themselves in the shrine’s Wakutama Pond before making the ascent.

 

 

Mount Fuji Museum- There is a simulated ascent to the top of the summit.

 

 

Sailing away from Shimizu

 

For @Ocean Boy

 

My stateroom attendant delivers this for us being Elite members

 

[Luckynana]

 

 

The Roofers arrived here at 7:00 am this morning and began working right away.  They are still here, (6:08 pm) and plan on finishing the job this evening, due to the weather forecast of rain for the next two or more days.  They originally thought they would only be able to finish the house roof, but they were able to get a few more workers over here.  House is done, 3 Season room done, garage almost all done, and attached apartment is almost finished.😉

[Jimbo]

11 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Pickle fork was spoken about earlier on this thread.   If that's right that would seem to only be good to get pickle out of jar.   ??

Correct,guess I missed it earlier.

 

 

[Luckynana]

 

@FromSea2ShiningSea Wow...Mount Fuji is so impressive.  Awesome, awesome pictures, Helen!

 

I didn't realize you get a rose for being Elite.  I thought the rose in our cabin on Beyond was from our cabin steward since we gave him all of our chocolate covered strawberries  that were delivered to our cabin from a friend of ours!  LOL!😊

[Jimbo]

Dinner tonight at "Provision Company"..steamed shrimp with bay seasoning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 7 by Jimbo

[George C]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Nice and very tasteful decorated ship. Pity it's way above "my pay grade" 😢

For an upscale cruise in most “pay grades” MSc yacht club offers inside cabins, still get perks , butler , private pool area etc for a very reasonable price. 

[bobmacliberty]

55 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Probably right, lots of marina around here and people fishing. Boats everywhere.

 

We have several of those big ice things near me.  We do have fishing here, but some don't seem to be for fishing and rather just to get ice, like you would get a bag in a grocery store.  Some are in front of convenience stores, and some are stand alone with nothing near them.  They are all "Twice The Ice" from Ice House America, so there must be a profit in these things. Pictures from street view on Google Maps:

 

 

This one is near a marina and is more likely for fishing:

[h20skibum]

18 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

I didn't realize you get a rose for being Elite.  I thought the rose in our cabin on Beyond was from our cabin steward since we gave him all of our chocolate covered strawberries  that were delivered to our cabin from a friend of ours!  LOL!😊

Now I feel bad.  We never got a rose!

[Jimbo]

Anyone know what this boat is used for?