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LIVE-Ovation of the Seas Simulation 7-30-21

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John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

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9 hours ago, Blizzard54 said:

No traffic problem but only 418 passengers and 1 ship. Normally there will be 2.

They choose some to be tested

I will look for a drink list.  So far DL and CL are closed.

Not sure on LA yet

Yes Captain Lou

Startup pax count not revealed.

 

Lounge is still labeled CL?

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John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

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9 hours ago, Blizzard54 said:

Masks were required as we waited in line outside.

As we entered the first step was to take pictures of our vaccine cards. At that step they also chose a some to be tested. Not us.

Then it was upstairs to security and normal check in.

Then on to the ship.

We have white bracelets, no tracelets.

 

As mentioned WJ lunch was a step up.  We need to scan in and out of the WJ.

At dinner they said we could scan QR code for menu.  The did provide real menu when I told him my battery was dead.

 

As I was exploring the ship it felt like turnaround day on a b2b and we were waiting for the new pax.

I heard there are 100 pinnacles.  At the show it there were a number of first time Royal and first time cruisers, I assume travel agents.

Solarium Bistro will not open on this voyage.

There will be  simulated SL tonight. I do not know how many are invited,   they may have more than one.

Internet is a bit slower than in the Caribbean.   My issue last night was a dead battery.

 

Yesterday it was 90 degrees in Seattle. Last night we started hearing the fog horn. A bit cooler today,  fog horn still sounding.

 

Battery management is a big issue for me

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Does anyone know the earliest appointment time for getting one the ship?  We are booked on the Ovation in April 2022 and we are trying to figure out if we will have to find something to do after we leave the hotel before we can go to the ship.

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Does anyone know the earliest appointment time for getting one the ship?  We are booked on the Ovation in April 2022 and we are trying to figure out if we will have to find something to do after we leave the hotel before we can go to the ship.

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3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Lounge is still labeled CL?

I forgot to check the sign, I will do so.   Today we participated in what the invitation called a Suite Lounge Simulation.  Social distancing was practiced.  Masks when moving around. Could not share tables unless linked. Empty tables between occupied ones.  Appetizers dished my staff.

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1 hour ago, mistshar said:

Does anyone know the earliest appointment time for getting one the ship?  We are booked on the Ovation in April 2022 and we are trying to figure out if we will have to find something to do after we leave the hotel before we can go to the ship.

For this sailing it was 11:30.  Subject to change.

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2 hours ago, Blizzard54 said:

Today we participated in what the invitation called a Suite Lounge Simulation.

Tomorrow I will participate in a Coastal Kitchen Luncheon event; a Breakfast event on day 4.

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On 7/30/2021 at 10:30 AM, Blizzard54 said:

My plan is to post from the ship during this 5 night voyage. 

It has been 537 days since we disembarked the Allure and are looking forward to board the Ovation in a few hours.

Thank you for sharing!  We can't wait for Sept. 3.

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Is there entertainment on this cruise?  What about things like trivia, piano bar or pub entertainment?  Is masking required in the theater?  Masking in the restaurants and bars (meaning can you remove once seated or do you have to remark between sips and bites). Appreciate any info on these practical ship life daily events.  I realize it might be different on paying passenger sailings but…

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11 minutes ago, chefchick said:

Is there entertainment on this cruise?  What about things like trivia, piano bar or pub entertainment?  Is masking required in the theater?  Masking in the restaurants and bars (meaning can you remove once seated or do you have to remark between sips and bites). Appreciate any info on these practical ship life daily events.  I realize it might be different on paying passenger sailings but…

 

I know that there is entertainment because someone posted great pictures of the Las Vegas Tenors last night!  🙂 

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1 hour ago, chefchick said:

Is there entertainment on this cruise?  What about things like trivia, piano bar or pub entertainment?  Is masking required in the theater?  Masking in the restaurants and bars (meaning can you remove once seated or do you have to remark between sips and bites). Appreciate any info on these practical ship life daily events.  I realize it might be different on paying passenger sailings but…

Mario and Daniel tonight.  A tour and partial show in 270. Production show not ready yet. Installation crew onboard. Some trivia. Piano Bar and other small venues have performers.  Deck 4 theater V only no masks during performance.  Deck 5 masks. Dining and bars no mask while eating, drinking. Distancing in bars. Some venues are V only, no masks.

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6 minutes ago, Blizzard54 said:

Where have you been hanging out?

Relaxing in my cabin til mid/late morning catching up on Cruise Critic, texts, emails. 

Coastal Kitchen today at 1pm for Simulation.

After dinner, the shows, then Music Hall for an hour or so, then try my luck in casino.

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2 hours ago, chefchick said:

Is there entertainment on this cruise?  What about things like trivia, piano bar or pub entertainment?  Is masking required in the theater?  Masking in the restaurants and bars (meaning can you remove once seated or do you have to remark between sips and bites). Appreciate any info on these practical ship life daily events.  I realize it might be different on paying passenger sailings but…

I'm booked for the first paying cruise August 13th and the earliest seemed to be 12:00 for those not in a Suite. I'm not sure but I think 11:30 will be the earliest check in time but only if you are in a suite.

Beth

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17 hours ago, mistshar said:

Does anyone know the earliest appointment time for getting one the ship?  We are booked on the Ovation in April 2022 and we are trying to figure out if we will have to find something to do after we leave the hotel before we can go to the ship.

We are on her August 27.  The earliest time I could pick was 12:00-12:30

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