Adventure of the Seas – The First Voyage

[cruiserking]

Adventure Disappears into the Night like a Ship from another Galaxy - Bon Voyage

Edited June 13, 2021 by cruiserking

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, GA Dave said:

Dining room looks pretty empty.  Nice zoom shot.

Lot’s of these (below) in MDR and QR menus (they have disposable paper menus for those technology challenged)

 

[AF-1]

I am on vacation in Hawaii and all the restaurants are using QR codes for menus.  So are the bars.  Thanks for sharing 

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

Interesting watching the port cam, and it looks like some people with suitcases are leaving. Wonder what that is about?

They didn't complete the muster drill?  Or else crew members end of contract. Maybe. 

[Sea Dog]

12 minutes ago, Coralc said:

They didn't complete the muster drill?  Or else crew members end of contract. Maybe. 

BirdTravels had said that the Captain had gone on the intercom to say that there were still people who had not gone through their muster drill. Could be that there was a cut off time and some did not make it. Another poster said it could have been a medical emergency also. Hard to really know what it was.

[MadamG2U]

Thank you so much for sharing!  Have a safe and peaceful week.

[HUNKY]

Bird IS THE WORD!

 

Can't remember if it was Celebrity or Princess, but muster was done in stateroom on the TV.  In fact, you couldn't watch anything else until it was completed.

 

Bon Voyage!

[perfect match]

Bird, I know others have said this already, but I still want to say thank you for all of the time you’ve taken out of your day to share so much information and so many photos with all of us today. You’re absolutely awesome! 
 

Hope you have a wonderful cruise! 

[BirdTravels]

Do you need some high energy dance, song, and music from Argentina and Spain? High Impact is the show for you.
 

It was very surreal sitting in a theater (sea or land) for the first time in a year and a half. And to be spread out so far from everyone else. Recorded announcements reminded unvaccinated passengers needed to be masked-up. And that at the end of the show, you had to be invited to stand and leave to maintain social distancing. 

[ONECRUISER]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

BirdTravels had said that the Captain had gone on the intercom to say that there were still people who had not gone through their muster drill. Could be that there was a cut off time and some did not make it. Another poster said it could have been a medical emergency also. Hard to really know what it was.

Sad to say but usually one Cruise a Year on I witness a Medical Emergency before we even leave Port

[Sea Dog]

5 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said:

Sad to say but usually one Cruise a Year on I witness a Medical Emergency before we even leave Port

Yes very sad if that’s the case. Prayers for them.

[BirdTravels]

Sailing at the tremendous speed of 6.2 knots, we’re off to Coco Cay. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Been a long and exciting day! And to have the ever so slight rumble of a cruise ship rocking you to sleep. 
 

Good Night Everyone

[Trixie21]

Thank you for taking the time to post this.

There are obviously some differences to the pre pandemic cruise experience , but as others have said , over time this will evolve as they work things out. 

We just checked in today for our Anthem cruise around the UK in August , so I am avidly following your adventures!

Have a wonderful time - it is so good to have someone posting live from an actual sailing.

[forgotmyCCname]

10 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Been a long and exciting day! And to have the ever so slight rumble of a cruise ship rocking you to sleep. 
 

Good Night Everyone

Sweet dreams! Enjoy Coco Cay!

[BonTexasNY]

I don't cruise as often as many on CC so I was surprised at how excited I was reading this thread.  I actually felt the excitement of boarding myself. The anticipation was palpable.

Bird you are truly special!

Healthy and happy smooth sails to you and all on AOS.

[mopedmom1]

Looking at the itinerary, I wonder what the reasoning is for two consecutive days on the private island? If I got to choose I would take one now and one at the end of the cruise, but I'm sure there is a good explanation for what is being offered. 

[Missusdubbya]

Bird thank you so much for taking us with you! Happy cruising!

[patty29]

All the talk about the drinks added to your seapass, we are staying in a GS and are Diamond plus.  We'll have 5 drinks added to our seapass but do we have to use them in the SL or do we get additional drinks in the SL  If you can find out that would be great!  Thanks!!

[BirdTravels]

5 hours ago, mopedmom1 said:

Looking at the itinerary, I wonder what the reasoning is for two consecutive days on the private island? If I got to choose I would take one now and one at the end of the cruise, but I'm sure there is a good explanation for what is being offered. 

On later cruises, they break up the days a Coco Cay. Our understanding is that they will take us out to sea tonight to open the casino and shops. Then back to the island tomorrow morning. 

[John&LaLa]

7 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Do you need some high energy dance, song, and music from Argentina and Spain? High Impact is the show for you.
 

It was very surreal sitting in a theater (sea or land) for the first time in a year and a half. And to be spread out so far from everyone else. Recorded announcements reminded unvaccinated passengers needed to be masked-up. And that at the end of the show, you had to be invited to stand and leave to maintain social distancing.

 

 

Could you leave early?

Are the masked folks directed to a special section?

[BirdTravels]

It is a Perfect Day at CocoCay!

 

For the first time in 15 months, guest will enjoy Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas. 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Could you leave early?

Are the masked folks directed to a special section?

You can leave at any time. They are just trying to control the crowding at the end. 
 

Nope. The vaccinated are all over the theater. (On this cruise, unvaccinated are kids 16 and under, on future cruises it will be 12 and under until the vaccine is approved for young kids). 

[cruzeluver]

Let me add my thanks for the live reports.

 

Would be curious to know, with regards to the drink vouchers for Diamonds and up, do you have to use your free vouchers first? May sound odd, but could I pay for a soda at lunch and save my vouchers for wine later?

[BirdTravels]

Start the day off at the Windjammer