Thoughts, impressions, and observations for the World Cruise.

[CSHS1979]

5 hours ago, orville99 said:

 

 

Need to see if Jennifer or Daniel can play this. They are both pretty quick to learn new material. 

[CSHS1979]

5 hours ago, Oceansaway17 said:

Well having bad weather in a part of world that most folks never get to would be disappointing to me.

all that money and then some ports being missed.

wondering if timing of WC is. Or such a good idea

 

We are in middle of summer, this is the best time to attempt. Not for the faint of heart. I'm learning to dance to the movement 

[CSHS1979]

2 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

Have you asked for a "Fluffernutter" (Toasted Marshmallow Old Fashion with Skrewball) yet?

 

I'll bet John would like that

[CSHS1979]

2 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

I hope this is being posted with permission from the author. 

 

This gentleman craves attention. Likely not an issue 

[CSHS1979]

2 hours ago, pstone1 said:

Yes!  Definitely felt those violent shudders - loud too!  We’ve also slowed down a bit!  I think the ship will keep adjusting the course slightly to whatever’s most comfortable.  It’s still pretty wavy and rocky though!  Right now, we’re just hanging out watching!

 

Edited to add:  another big shudder!  Feels like we’re driving through a pot-hole!

 

No Mariner, but I'd think faster is better

[CSHS1979]

1 hour ago, pstone1 said:

And it’s only 4:30!  🤣

 

John slept from 3-5.

Rocking him like a baby up front

[Another_Critic]

1 hour ago, Steeler Nation At Sea said:

 

Hearing them in some of the FB videos posted.   And the creaking! Kind of exciting and wishing I was having the experience live!

Yeah, I'm jealous.  

[Etta1213]

3 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Thanks...will try it from another angle again somewhere.  

 

I can't wear the patches.  The med makes me dizzy and sick.  Have some for Bucky, but he has not taken it yet.  He requested the liquid, which works immediately when needed.  

We're you able to get scopolamine patches? Or are they something else?

[jmh2006]

Just now, CSHS1979 said:

 

Need to see if Jennifer or Daniel can play this. They are both pretty quick to learn new material. 

Laura, did you know that is one of the songs The Ohio State Marching Band plays 😉!  It was a student that suggested it to the band and wrote the arrangement that was performed at half time in 1965.  It became a crowd favorite and the step the band marches to it when they play the song is called the "sloopy step"  🙂

[Another_Critic]

10 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

I'll bet John would like that

May sure he adds my name to the copyright application.  🙂

[GimmeOcean]

40 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Deck 3 elevators, after lunch

 

 

 

 

I hope the TikTokers who are on board just to create drama are enjoying that! 

[Jimbo]

2 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

Really?

yes on PM

Edited January 11 by Jimbo

[taznremmy]

5 hours ago, pstone1 said:

Exactly!  Pictures don’t do it justice!  We had lunch in the MDR on Deck 4 and had another show through the windows!  Fun hearing everyone going Oooh and Ahhh!  

 

 

Everyone still ooohing and ahhhing at dinner too.

[cruise1957]

1 hour ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

This gentleman craves attention. Likely not an issue 

That was my thought too

[shipgeeks]

All the textbook stories about ships attempting the Drake Passage, in my youth, are now coming to life! Better than a school book any day.

[island lady]

3 hours ago, pstone1 said:

Yes!  Definitely felt those violent shudders - loud too!  We’ve also slowed down a bit!  I think the ship will keep adjusting the course slightly to whatever’s most comfortable.  It’s still pretty wavy and rocky though!  Right now, we’re just hanging out watching!

 

Edited to add:  another big shudder!  Feels like we’re driving through a pot-hole!

 

LOL...yes...really...really big pot-hole!  😄 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, ONECRUISER said:

Agree, well said. Thank You again for bringing us along!

 

You are most welcome.  This media choice...is the tame and no drama choice.  😉 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, ONECRUISER said:

Agree, well said. Thank You again for bringing us along!

 You are most welcome...happy you are following us along. 🙂 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, Etta1213 said:

We're you able to get scopolamine patches? Or are they something else?

 

Yeah I suppose I could check it out...but I am really not into the drugs thing, since the first time I was on a cruise ship many years ago, and found out the Dramamine patches made me sick...I don't even try.  Guess I am not much into the meds things...more of a "natural" girl I guess.  

 

My apple/banana smoothie today...was just the thing for a butterfly tummy.  Perfect.  😉 

[island lady]

17 minutes ago, taznremmy said:

Everyone still ooohing and ahhhing at dinner too.

 

We oohhed and ahhhed at the great service and food we had tonight.  Actually did not even notice the waves outside.  Back into the cabin now...pretty much the same wash machine look outside.  Oh well...will rock me to sleep in a bit.  😉 

[CSHS1979]

1 hour ago, Another_Critic said:

May sure he adds my name to the copyright application.  🙂

 

Half Buffalo Trace, half Screwball

Extra Marshmallow 

[CSHS1979]

52 minutes ago, taznremmy said:

Everyone still ooohing and ahhhing at dinner too.

 

Pretty smooth at 6:30

[shipgeeks]

Re post 2132, FWIW - the last sentence is not part of the report he quoted.  Perhaps his own comments?

[suzyluvs2cruise]

4 hours ago, Jimbo said:

This is a report from someone that is onboard now:

 

Passenger log ocean-date 4530762024 Seranade of the Seas. Barreling through Drakes Passage at 17 knots heading due south towards Elephant Island Antartica. Winds 42 Kts SW. While We are definitely feeling The affects of the wayward, unforgiving seas. Most of us were well prepared and expecting the ruckus movement. Some, however are simply not cut out to be on the open seas. This is apparently on display by the lessor amount of passengers being visible about. Presumably choosing to be confined in their state rooms undoubtedly riding out the movement of the vessel in the comfort of their beds. Luckily motion sickness is not something I’ve ever been afflicted with. Truth of it all I quite enjoy the movement. We have all been on whale watch since yesterday following the announcement by Captain Sig of the spotting of a Grey whale off the starbird side. Unfortunately few of us were able to observe said whale . It’s is expected there will be many more to spot over the next several days. Here a few different vantage points. In my opinion The ship is handling it all very well. Definitely some creeks and splashes but she appears to be strongly built for such a voyage, navigating the swells with ease and vigorously cutting through the winds. Stay tuned more to come…same Bat time, same Bat channel! Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise Americas Segment Serenade of the Sea Ultimate World Cruise Bloggers & Sharerste

 

Also some are saying water/waves splashing up on heliport, some wave spray even hitting the bridge now.

 

4 hours ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

I hope this is being posted with permission from the author. 

 

3 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Yes it was

 

2 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

Really?

 

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

yes on PM

I know the person whose information you copied/pasted into your post and sent him a message at 1pm Pacific time asking him if anyone had asked for permission to copy and share his post. His reply was "They did not". 

Edited January 11 by suzyluvs2cruise

[suzyluvs2cruise]

5 minutes ago, shipgeeks said:

Re post 2132, FWIW - the last sentence is not part of the report he quoted.  Perhaps his own comments?

 

Correct - that information is coming from video and statements by other passengers.