Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, John&LaLa said: Is that a new policy? I swear we booked 8 or 10 once. That's what I asked. She said it's been around awhile. She even went through my other bookings to make sure I wasn't lying when I said I only booked two so far. 🤷♂️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #27 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Day 7 - Sea Day On our way back across the Caribbean Sea and I'm no longer on the sunrise side of the ship so no morning photos. I went to Playmakers for lunch. The Sportsplex has been closed while we were in port as they refinished the floor and fixed some other things here and there. The shiny new floor of the Sportsplex: Love the sea views from Playmakers. Games of the week: The Playmakers Classic Burger: One more look at the shiny new floor. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #28 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I may not be on the sunrise side of the ship but that means I am on the sunset side of the ship now. The clouds stole the show. Despite the low numbers the Windjammer remains open for dinner. Italian night. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Tonight The Effectors is in the main theater so I went early to be near the front of the line. First come, first seated. The drone scene in The Effectors is pretty awesome as the drones fly out over the audience. Great as always! Our progress: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #30 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Day 8 - Sea Day This morning at 7:30am was my test for B2B cruisers. With that done I headed to Cafe270 for breakfast. Some of the breakfast options in Cafe270: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #31 Share Posted January 22, 2022 We were overtaking another ship in the morning hours. Captain's Corner this morning. Crown and Anchor: Up Close and Personal With Your Entertainment Family A one hour presentation and Q&A session with the cast and backstage crew. At these events you always learn some tidbit of information and get insight what's it like for the cast and crew right now. Normally the cast spend a month or more at the Royal Caribbean Studios in Miami rehearsing a show. Right now they are sent to a ship, go into quarantine and learn the show over video. Once out of quarantine they meet for the first time and put all the pieces together into the production we see. Amazing. Simply georgeous sea day! Talk about calm seas... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #32 Share Posted January 22, 2022 At 10:30am I received an email with my negative test results. That means I'm cleared to be a consecutive cruiser. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubamoose Posted January 22, 2022 #33 Share Posted January 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, twangster said: After an afternoon nap I headed back out to see if my sun position estimates were right. This is Governor's Beach. While waiting I grabbed a few drinks and dinner at The West Deck Beach Bar. Looks like this is going to work out perfectly. Time for another round. Love West Deck. We have time share in Aruba so we almost always just go to our resort and hang out. Will do this on the Feb 12th sailing of the Odyssey. Keep the photos and blog coming! Can't wait...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted January 22, 2022 #34 Share Posted January 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Live's have a certain interactive charm Totally agree my comment was more of "at this certain time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted January 22, 2022 #35 Share Posted January 22, 2022 @twangster Many thanks for sharing this review and your fantastic photos. We will also be doing this same 8 N Southern Caribbean in March. So seeing your review is refreshing and giving us something to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #36 Share Posted January 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Live's have a certain interactive charm I'm live now, all caught up to real time. Watching football and waiting for another sunset to strike. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #37 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Moving cabins so I have to pack up tonight. I'm moving up in the world! I chose a deck 13 balcony for my next cruise as it was cheaper than the obstructed balconies I'm in now. My current cabin is occupied next cruise so if I have to move I'm taking the opportunity to check out something higher, see if there is pool deck noise and if I like the location. It's only a 6 night and was pretty reasonable so I'll survive no matter what. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted January 22, 2022 #38 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Was Up Close and Personal With Your Entertainment Family in place of the Captains Corner? didn't see any officers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted January 22, 2022 #39 Share Posted January 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, twangster said: Moving cabins so I have to pack up tonight. I'm moving up in the world! I chose a deck 13 balcony for my next cruise as it was cheaper than the obstructed balconies I'm in now. Love that you are staying on! Gorgeous pictures, thank you so much for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted January 22, 2022 #40 Share Posted January 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, twangster said: Moving cabins so I have to pack up tonight. I'm moving up in the world! I chose a deck 13 balcony for my next cruise as it was cheaper than the obstructed balconies I'm in now. My current cabin is occupied next cruise so if I have to move I'm taking the opportunity to check out something higher, see if there is pool deck noise and if I like the location. It's only a 6 night and was pretty reasonable so I'll survive no matter what. Thank you for this great review! Odyssey is a beautiful ship and doing a B2B gives you plenty of time to enjoy every space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knee Deep Posted January 22, 2022 #41 Share Posted January 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, twangster said: I'm live now, all caught up to real time. Watching football and waiting for another sunset to strike. Other than Playmakers, where else our NFL fans catching the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted January 22, 2022 #42 Share Posted January 22, 2022 This is a fantastic review and the pictures are incredible! Thanks for taking us along 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 22, 2022 Author #43 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Day 8 Sunset I spotted a cruise ship on the horizon near the sun. I imagine it's a lot hotter over on that ship. That Captain better be careful, it's heading straight for them. The clouds save the day. Added bonus: Balcony sunset 360 photo featuring a guest appearance from the North Star 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 23, 2022 Author #44 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Knee Deep said: Other than Playmakers, where else our NFL fans catching the games? Playmakers is it that I’ve seen. I streamed a game on my phone in the pub last weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliprcruiser Posted January 23, 2022 #45 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, twangster said: Playmakers is it that I’ve seen. I streamed a game on my phone in the pub last weekend. Only Playmakers, currently there watching. Too bad they don't show on deck or elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knee Deep Posted January 23, 2022 #46 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Perhaps on deck for the Superbowl. Otherwise, PM should be rockin' and we'll catch it there. Will be watching somewhere on the Symphony next Sunday to see if the Bengals punch their ticket to the SB. Edited January 23, 2022 by Knee Deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted January 23, 2022 #47 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Thanks for doing this review! We have been fortunate to sail three times on Odyssey. We loved doing the Pirate virtual reality experience and last cruise we got up enough nerve to try iFly. We will be back on in 2 weeks if all goes well. Your pictures are gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted January 23, 2022 Author #48 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Jimbo said: Was Up Close and Personal With Your Entertainment Family in place of the Captains Corner? didn't see any officers? Separate events about 90 mins apart. Captain Per in Captain’s Corner was witty and funny as always. He had them play a video showing parts of the ships we’ll never see as guests. His commentary is pretty funny. If you know Captain Per you’ll understand. He is very social with a dry Norwegian wit. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted January 23, 2022 #49 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, twangster said: I'm a little bit wistful. Had that aft cabin next to the person in yellow on her 2nd to last cruise as Splendour out of Dubai in March 2016. She looks good! 🥰 Thanks for your trip report! Edited January 23, 2022 by Steeler Nation At Sea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 23, 2022 #50 Share Posted January 23, 2022 26 minutes ago, twangster said: Separate events about 90 mins apart. Captain Per in Captain’s Corner was witty and funny as always. He had them play a video showing parts of the ships we’ll never see as guests. His commentary is pretty funny. If you know Captain Per you’ll understand. He is very social with a dry Norwegian wit. Who is your HD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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