CPT Trips Posted December 4, 2021 #251 Share Posted December 4, 2021 How are the indoor temperatures? Comfortable, cool/cold, or warm/hot? I need to decide whether to pack long sleeve shirts for me and an extra sweater or pashmina for DW. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthjudy Posted December 4, 2021 #252 Share Posted December 4, 2021 49 minutes ago, Radio said: And not aware and has never heard of it texting glitch. I know if you do not have a Wi-Fi package, there is a fee for texting per day. Radio . Several years ago we were able to text without a Voom plan. Then the next year that hole was plugged. Now, people are saying it might/might not work. The following is from CC a few weeks ago. All I had to do is have my phone in airplane mode and connect to ships 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐢. No plan needed. Just wondered if it was working. “Just off the Ovation, and friend was able to text with her iphone, both tome on ship, and family on land. She didn’t have a Voom plan.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhclem42 Posted December 4, 2021 #253 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, pthjudy said: Several years ago we were able to text without a Voom plan. Then the next year that hole was plugged. Now, people are saying it might/might not work. The following is from CC a few weeks ago. All I had to do is have my phone in airplane mode and connect to ships 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐢. No plan needed. Just wondered if it was working. “Just off the Ovation, and friend was able to text with her iphone, both tome on ship, and family on land. She didn’t have a Voom plan.” Sorry to be pedantic (I am a network engineer) "texting" does not use WiFi, it's a phone service. I haven't sailed on RCL before, but some cruise ships offer satellite phone service too. If so it's billed to your phone bill as international roaming. Another reason to put your phone in airplane mode and be careful about what you turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 4, 2021 #254 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Radio said: And not aware and has never heard of it texting glitch. . This only applies if you have an iOS device- if you do, try texting (iMessage) someone on land without being logged into VOOM - only connected via Wi-Fi - it will likely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted December 4, 2021 #255 Share Posted December 4, 2021 It worked for me on a few cruises. Not the last one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 4, 2021 Author #256 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Here is our current location. . . Radio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWiggum Posted December 4, 2021 #257 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Interesting. I was on the Anthem last week and received five or so texts even though I was in airplane mode, with cellular data off, and just using the ship’s free wi-fi. Wondered how that might happen. Can’t say anything about sending texts, I would switch on cellular data for that. Edited December 4, 2021 by RalphWiggum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 4, 2021 #258 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Just now, RalphWiggum said: Wondered how that might happen. As mentioned previously, this is a known glitch in the set up on some/most/all ships’ Wi-Fi system. Reporting suggests it is only true for iOS devices (iPhone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 4, 2021 Author #259 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 hours ago, CPT Trips said: How are the indoor temperatures? Comfortable, cool/cold, or warm/hot? I need to decide whether to pack long sleeve shirts for me and an extra sweater or pashmina for DW. TIA The indoor temperatures are very comfortable. I wore long sleeve and a jacket the first two days because it was so cold and windy outside. The next 4 days were comfortable. Today it feels good outside. Inside the temps are normal. Radio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWiggum Posted December 4, 2021 #260 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Yes, Biker. I was specifically responding the the threads above that previously mentioned that glitch. I’m new to Royal Carribbean and, of course, had not read this thread posts from today when I received the texts last week and wondered how it happened. Edited December 4, 2021 by RalphWiggum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthjudy Posted December 4, 2021 #261 Share Posted December 4, 2021 53 minutes ago, RalphWiggum said: Interesting. I was on the Anthem last week and received five or so texts even though I was in airplane mode, with cellular data off, and just using the ship’s free wi-fi. Wondered how that might happen. Can’t say anything about sending texts, I would switch on cellular data for that. Most likely you could have sent texts too. I did hear that only iPhones have that capability ( if it is available at all.). Turning on cellular would have incurred expense especially while at sea. Many cruise lines offer free internet. I used to be able to purchase by the minute and by composing and reading offline, it was inexpensive. (I only want email to be in touch with kids). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted December 4, 2021 #262 Share Posted December 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Radio said: Yes, I tried Egg Pizza this morning. . . It was very good.There was a lot of nutritional content. I will try this if I see it. This looks good. The one with fried eggs might be good but I bet it could get messy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWiggum Posted December 4, 2021 #263 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thanks. I only returned texts while on land, so I would turn back cellular data then. I’ve been cruising a while, just not on RCI. I will generally keep my phone on airplane mode and also turn off cellular data when I’m on a ship. So I was very surprised to get texts, and would double check my settings. I booked this cruise two weeks out and didn’t spend much time on the RC boards so didn’t know about the glitch. Definitely plan on sailing Royal Caribbean again… and soon, so good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 4, 2021 Author #264 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone, and good day. Today is the final day for this voyage, and there may be some passengers that are unhappy at embarkation tomorrow morning. I am happily staying onboard, but I am willing to take advantage of this event. I have never done a BTB until this year. For over 75 cruises, I was one of the hundreds of passengers who sadly made my way off of the gangway. This year was unusual because of the price drops on cruising, many sailing prices were lowered. Luckily, I was able to take advantage of that. Today was a great weather day, with blue skies and moderate winds.(20kts) The temperature rose to 72F, and the sun felt nice. I was planning on Day 6 and Day 7 to be very cold, like it was on Days 1 and 2 heading south. My test was =Negative=, so that is a good thing, and I will be allowed to sail next week. There are some minor changes in the itinerary next week. We will now go to Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Perfect Day. Same ports but on different days and times. Here are a few pics from today. Thanks for tuning in. Radio Towel Folding in Music Hall Dog House Food Truck exterior on Deck 15 FlowRider was busy all day Rip Cord by iFly was also busy all day iFly Entrance GiGi Giraffe Portside Promenade - Midship Portside Forward view Mighty Lifeboats . Edited December 4, 2021 by Radio 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 4, 2021 Author #265 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Current position of Anthem of the Seas at 4:30PM Radio . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted December 4, 2021 #266 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Radio said: The indoor temperatures are very comfortable. I wore long sleeve and a jacket the first two days because it was so cold and windy outside. The next 4 days were comfortable. Today it feels good outside. Inside the temps are normal. Radio 👍 DW is pleased to hear that. Breakaway was set on Arctic two months ago. Edited December 4, 2021 by CPT Trips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted December 5, 2021 #267 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Radio, what time is Sailaway tomorrow, when you luckily get to do another repeat cruise? Thank you for once again taking us along!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 5, 2021 Author #268 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Luckynana said: Radio, what time is Sailaway tomorrow, when you luckily get to do another repeat cruise? Thank you for once again taking us along!! Thanks for the nice comments. I believe we leave at 5PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted December 5, 2021 #269 Share Posted December 5, 2021 What's your opinion on the social distancing and mask wearing this week? I'm on board this week and I'm not pleased. To me, mask wearing is not being enforced. Royal personal see people without masks and don't say anything. I've been on line a few times at guest service and had passengers breathing down my neck. I guess the six foot markers on the floor don't mean anything to them. These are my observations, please don't flame me for making them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserQ123 Posted December 5, 2021 #270 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) I know someone asked a different question about omelets earlier in the thread. Can you get an omelet made at the windjammer for breakfast? Last cruise (Harmony) I was on you had to go to the wipout bar just to get an omelet made. They had scrambled eggs at the windjammer but would not make a fresh omelet there. Thank you for taking time to answer these questions. I can imagine they take up quite a bit of your time. Edited December 5, 2021 by CruiserQ123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted December 5, 2021 #271 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Yes, they have three stations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 5, 2021 Author #272 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Current location of Anthem of the Seas at 1:30AM Radio . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 5, 2021 Author #273 Share Posted December 5, 2021 We are almost home. . . At lease for a few hours. It is very cold (38F) Radio . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted December 5, 2021 Author #274 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone and Good Morning. Welcome to DAY 8 of "LIVE" from Anthem of the Seas. (B2B) We passed under the Verrazano Bridge early morning and arrived at the pier at Cape Liberty around 6AM. Passengers started debarkation around 6:45. I have to go to the Royal Theater around 8AM. They will do my wellness check, and validate all documents. Around 9AM (or when all passengers are off of the ship) We should be given our new SeaPass Cards. We may receive them in the theater, or possibly receive them in the terminal. We should be back on the ship by around 9:30 AM. Passengers will begin to board at 11:30AM (This is the suggested time) Then we start this whole thing over again. . . I had a lot of fun for Week One. . . Soon it will be time to start Week 2. Thanks for tuning in. Radio The Debarkation Station was ready at Radio Dark30 I tried to get Coffee from the Diamond Club, but it was way to early. The Windjammer Marketplace opens at 6AM We can see New York City We are getting close now Anthem of the Seas approaches the pier slowly . Edited December 5, 2021 by Radio 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted December 5, 2021 #275 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thank you for taking us along, can't wait for next part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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