The ODYSSEY and the ECSTASY Live Oct 23-31

[mo&fran]

55 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Well, after all that walking, running, transporting, it was time for a Windjammer breakfast 

 

Speaking of transporting, saw this worker walking up the North Star while we were under way. 
 

 

 

That's a pretty hefty piece of equipment. I wonder how many rams are actually required, and how many are for redundant for safety's sake.

[Ocean Boy]

9 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

Walking in the opposite direction, you still move 300 yards in the same direction as before, there will not be a minus sign, you will have moved 1000  yards , 700 yards in the ships direction, then 300 yards in the ships direction.

AS engineers, we can't let this go.

Maybe I'll join back in tonight after a couple of glasses of wine.☺

[h20skibum]

3 hours ago, SilkySal said:

Does the Odyssey have a similar cafe?

Yes they do have a Cafe Promenade.  We are partial to the Starbucks latte taste, although these seemed a little off. 

[h20skibum]

21 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

AS engineers, we can't let this go.

But then you may need to factor in relative wind speed and direction, and determine if the arm motion is factored in to how it is computing steps and distance.  
 

And the song “Against the Wind” keeps playing in my head. 

[h20skibum]

What a relaxing day at sea today. Tonight is Formal Night.  Yes, that is what they call it on Odyssey.  

 

Getting my tux on now.  I wonder how many scofflaws there will be tonight?  I can see a photo op for us. 

 

[A&L_Ont]

Really liking your day today. 

[mo&fran]

Odyssey has 2 wonky elevators, one to get to deck 16 to reach Playmakers , and the other at North Star.  I use a rollator to get around, an old back injury causes a lot of back pain for walking any kind of distance, or standing for any length of time.  

The Playmakers requires you to hold the button to keep the lift moving, and it stopped a couple of times going up.  Fortunately there was a crewmember with us. The trip back down worked well, I guess gravity helps.

The on at North Star was interesting.  There are 2 doors, one on the outside, that a crew member has to open, then the inner door could be opened.  The crewmember who was operating the ride was with us, and when we got off, he pounded on the window to the other crewmember to come open the outer door.

[mo&fran]

14 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

What a relaxing day at sea today. Tonight is Formal Night.  Yes, that is what they call it on Odyssey.  

 

Getting my tux on now.  I wonder how many scofflaws there will be tonight?  I can see a photo op for us. 

 

I might have seen someone with a tux, but more shorts and tshirts

[derorim]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Was up before sunrise this morning, and made our first trip to Starbucks.  This was their posted menu for drinks. 

 

Ordered two tall Carmel lattes and paid with the app.  This was the total bill for the two of them. 

 

 

Not sure if they are using Royal’s fuzzy math, or if it just cost extra to beam them over from Symphony, but I couldn’t figure them out to get to that amount. 🤷

 

It looks like you were charged $5.75 per drink, plus 18% gratuity.  I don't know about the stars earned thing, though.

[bobmacliberty]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

We cashed out of that machine and played it all on black at the roulette wheel. 

 

Good thing I wasn't in charge.  Whenever I'm going double or nothing on a roulette wheel, it's always on red.

[h20skibum]

So we made the rounds for pictures after dinner.  Actually, I was surprised how many tuxes there were tonight.  Maybe it is the slightly longer itinerary, or some were just ready. 

So this is just a photo from our cabin, and not a professional one.  It may be a first for cruise critic, because this may be the first photo of me. 🤣🤣

 

Of course, I had to coordinate the mask with the tux. 😂

 

 

[link99]

Question. I thought at one point the SeaPlex offered roller skating. Is that not an option anymore or has it gone by the wayside.

[Luckynana]

Great photo, Mark!  Love your tux ensemble!

[molsonschooner]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

But then you may need to factor in relative wind speed and direction, and determine if the arm motion is factored in to how it is computing steps and distance.  
 

And the song “Against the Wind” keeps playing in my head. 

that song would be playing in my head too. I am a big Bob Seger fan and I love this song

 

[Sheal]

On 10/24/2021 at 3:46 PM, h20skibum said:

The obligatory ship and dock line photos. 

Where is @harryfat1?  Missing out!

[Sheal]

On 10/24/2021 at 4:00 PM, h20skibum said:

So useful (or useless) bit of information #3 for this class of ship.

Pretty useful info to me.  I didn't realize they charge based on sea/port days. 

We did the North Star when the Quantum first came out and yes, not much to see but the sea. 

 

We did the I-Fly on embarkation day years ago.  We had so much to do we needed to get started as soon as we got out of the windjammer!

[Sheal]

9 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

"Big Lake" v. "just" lake --- let's make a "deal" .... 3 weeks "just" lake, 1 week -- "Big Lake" pictures 😁

And no snakes please!

[Sheal]

3 hours ago, derorim said:

I don't know about the stars earned thing, though.

Looks like it was a "double star" day.  I always seem to find out about them the day after.  LOL

[Sheal]

Wow M

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

Of course, I had to coordinate the mask with the tux. 😂

I'll say!  Hair, glasses, mask, vest, tux, and ring.  As long as you were not wearing tan shoes all is good.

[h20skibum]

I remember someone wanted a picture of Music Hall, or Radio room 🧐

 

So here is one. 

 

We had a mudslide

 

 

And another Cozumel Sunrise here earlier

 

 

Now we are back for karaoke after to theatre show. This should be good. 

 

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, link99 said:

. I thought at one point the SeaPlex offered roller skating

I haven’t seen that option yet. 

[link99]

26 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

I haven’t seen that option yet. 

Thanks. Now that I think about it,is probably paused due to Covid. She is Supposed to have it like her sister ships do/did. Loving your post will be on Odyssey in March 2022. You are giving us a great tour of the ship. That Tux looks Sharp.

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

Of course, I had to coordinate the mask with the tux. 😂

 

 

 

 

Looking fantastic Mark. I love this tux especially with the vest. Cheers to you. You look great. Also can you find out what's in that Cozumel Sunrise? Looks interesting. Enjoy your evening.

Greg the Sea Dog

[Ocean Boy]

4 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 Also can you find out what's in that Cozumel Sunrise? Looks interesting. Enjoy your evening.

Greg the Sea Dog

I was going to ask about that drink, too.

[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was going to ask about that drink, too.

He must like it as this is the second picture of one. Inquiring minds want to know.