Live from Quantum of the Seas! May 20th to May 27th 2024. Alaska!

[binro01]

Hi folks,

 

Well it's time to get on a Royal Caribbean ship again! This time it's Quantum of the Seas. Our very first Quantum Class ship and we are sure excited about that. (Even though the Northstar is closed... )

My wife and I are doing my Birthday cruise up to Alaska. Its also our Anniversary cruise too., (28 years tomorrow)

We have been to Alaska 2 times before. Once on NCL and once on Princess, so it will be interesting to see how Royal showcases Alaska.

 

We have recently been told that we will not port in Skagway because of their ongoing pier issues, and we will be stopping instead at Icy Strait Point. Not what I hoped for. I was hoping if Skagway was cancelled we would be able to sneak into Ketchikan since we are not stopping there on this itinerary. But we will be stopping in Sitka which was the main reason why I booked this itinerary. (Never been there)

 

I do have the deluxe beverage package and my wife has the refreshment package so I will let people know what my favorite drinks were. I like trying new things on ships because I never drink when at home. It only happens on cruise ships for some reason! LOL

We also do have a YouTube Channel so I will be posting many YouTube shorts of our days on the ship as well as doing a live stream as we go down Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier. I will post them here as well so you can see our ventures in real time. 

We are going to be doing the Chef's Table as well as a dinner at Chops during our trip so you will get some impressions on that.

 

Overall we are excited about heading to Seattle on Sunday and Boarding on Monday.

 

Do not hesitate to ask questions or request info. That is what Lives are for!

 

Now it's time to go back to my overpacking for Alaska. I never know what the heck to bring and it seams like the weather on the app keeps changing.

 

Anything else.. Well this will be cruise number 18 for us, and our third this year. In January we were on the Celebrity Ascent, and in March we did a 15 night cruise to Hawaii from LA on Princess. So yea.. We like to cruise and we are so lucky to be able to cruise as much as we do.

 

To spice this post and live up. I made a YouTube Short to get me and the wife excited about the Quantum of the Seas... Hope you enjoy it!
 

 

[Cherful59]

I was lucky enough to do a land trip to Alaska 25ish years ago and then cruise on Radiance last August.  Loved Alaska, but would love to cruise Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier so will definitely be following along.  Enjoy your cruise. 

[binro01]

20 minutes ago, Cherful59 said:

I was lucky enough to do a land trip to Alaska 25ish years ago and then cruise on Radiance last August.  Loved Alaska, but would love to cruise Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier so will definitely be following along.  Enjoy your cruise. 

Here is the scheduled live stream of the cruise through Endicott Arm and Dawes glacier. It startson May 24th 9:00 AM eastern 

 

[Cherful59]

@binro01  Thank you, 

[Matt&Carolyn]

Fun! Are you going on the Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier excursion boat?

[Bxc53]

Hope you have a great cruise!

May I ask a small favor?

Could you check for a power outlet near the bed ( not USB)?
 

We will be on the Quantum for the Seattle to Tokyo this fall and I’ve recently started on a CPAP machine.. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

[binro01]

15 hours ago, Matt&Carolyn said:

Fun! Are you going on the Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier excursion boat?

Unfortunately no. I will see if I can get on it if there was a cancellation. 

[binro01]

2 hours ago, Bxc53 said:

Hope you have a great cruise!

May I ask a small favor?

Could you check for a power outlet near the bed ( not USB)?
 

We will be on the Quantum for the Seattle to Tokyo this fall and I’ve recently started on a CPAP machine.. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

Will do. I use a CPAP as well and I always look for nearby outlets!

[crzndeb]

33 minutes ago, binro01 said:

Will do. I use a CPAP as well and I always look for nearby outlets!

On Quantum class, there is a plug next to bed. I have a cpap as well.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary. My bday was yesterday and I debarked from Celebrity Edge. We did make it up to Dawes glacier, but the Edge is a bit smaller, though not much. Lots of ice in the water on the way up and a few pretty good size icebergs. Enjoy!

[binro01]

1 hour ago, crzndeb said:

On Quantum class, there is a plug next to bed. I have a cpap as well.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary. My bday was yesterday and I debarked from Celebrity Edge. We did make it up to Dawes glacier, but the Edge is a bit smaller, though not much. Lots of ice in the water on the way up and a few pretty good size icebergs. Enjoy!

Awesome. Sounds beautiful and happy birthday! Hoping to get up to the Glacier. We will see. 

[binro01]

Well, I’m officially all packed up and ready to go. Just need to pack up the CPAP after tonight’s sleep and place my toiletry bag in the carryon after my shower before I head to bed. 
 

I have a very early AM flight to Seattle tomorrow morning. (6:17AM or what I like to call, the butt crack of dawn.) so it’s up and at em at 3:00 AM and off to the Airport by 3:30. That should get me to the airport 2 hours before the flight leaves. 
 

We land in Seattle at 7:17 AM Seattle time. (Short flight from Salt Lake City) and I figure we will be in Downtown Seattle by 9:00 AM. 
 

We are staying at the Maxwell Hotel near the space needle for the night before the cruise. I like being in the thick of the city. Gives me lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
 

Just need to call the hotel to let them know of my early arrival time. Crossing my fingers and toes that they will be able to accommodate the early check in but I’m not expecting it to happen.

 

Now it’s just time to relax and watch my wife scurry around like a crazed chicken without it’s head. She is the ultimate procrastinator and just started to pack. My guess is that everything is going into the suitcase from the closet.

 

Today is my true anniversary. 28 wonderful years. Here is a pic of what my wife got me. I told her there is something special for her when she gets on the cruise. 
 

 

Last night we went out to dinner for my Birthday with our sons. All young adults now. They got me this hat as well as some fun tee shirts that are packed for the cruise. I will take a pic of them when I’m wearing them on a given day. 
 

 

Tomorrow the Adventure begins. Looks like Seattle will be pretty nice these next two days. 

Edited May 18 by binro01

[binro01]

Well I’m up and ready to go a full 30 minutes ahead of schedule. 
 

Is it because I’m all wide eyed and bushy tailed? No! Even though I’m a morning person. This is prime sleeping hours unless I’m on a real good roll at the Craps table in the casino. And I see no dice in sight!

 

wife decided she did not want to sleep with a wet head so she took her shower this morning. I just got up at the same time. This why I’m early. Maybe I can sleep on the plane. Probably not. 

[NancyandRussell]

On 5/17/2024 at 6:04 PM, binro01 said:

Hi folks,

 

Well it's time to get on a Royal Caribbean ship again! This time it's Quantum of the Seas. Our very first Quantum Class ship and we are sure excited about that. (Even though the Northstar is closed... )

My wife and I are doing my Birthday cruise up to Alaska. Its also our Anniversary cruise too., (28 years tomorrow)

We have been to Alaska 2 times before. Once on NCL and once on Princess, so it will be interesting to see how Royal showcases Alaska.

 

We have recently been told that we will not port in Skagway because of their ongoing pier issues, and we will be stopping instead at Icy Strait Point. Not what I hoped for. I was hoping if Skagway was cancelled we would be able to sneak into Ketchikan since we are not stopping there on this itinerary. But we will be stopping in Sitka which was the main reason why I booked this itinerary. (Never been there)

 

I do have the deluxe beverage package and my wife has the refreshment package so I will let people know what my favorite drinks were. I like trying new things on ships because I never drink when at home. It only happens on cruise ships for some reason! LOL

We also do have a YouTube Channel so I will be posting many YouTube shorts of our days on the ship as well as doing a live stream as we go down Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier. I will post them here as well so you can see our ventures in real time. 

We are going to be doing the Chef's Table as well as a dinner at Chops during our trip so you will get some impressions on that.

 

Overall we are excited about heading to Seattle on Sunday and Boarding on Monday.

 

Do not hesitate to ask questions or request info. That is what Lives are for!

 

Now it's time to go back to my overpacking for Alaska. I never know what the heck to bring and it seams like the weather on the app keeps changing.

 

Anything else.. Well this will be cruise number 18 for us, and our third this year. In January we were on the Celebrity Ascent, and in March we did a 15 night cruise to Hawaii from LA on Princess. So yea.. We like to cruise and we are so lucky to be able to cruise as much as we do.

 

To spice this post and live up. I made a YouTube Short to get me and the wife excited about the Quantum of the Seas... Hope you enjoy it!
 

 

We are going on Quantum inn August, and I look forward to your reviews and suggestions.We’ll be traveling with our teenage grandkids, so we’ll probably have less of an adult experience. However, will enjoy your recommendations. Travel safely and have a wonderful time!! BTW, love your video!!!

 

 

[mikembs]

is there a laundry on quantum? 

[mikembs]

formal night attire?  jean ok or not aloud. free lobster night in the main dining room?  bring alcohol aboard?  room service charges?  we have a big family trip in September 2024. trying to educate my family on cruise life.   thanks for any info you may have.

[BallFour4]

24 minutes ago, mikembs said:

formal night attire?  jean ok or not aloud. free lobster night in the main dining room?  bring alcohol aboard?  room service charges?  we have a big family trip in September 2024. trying to educate my family on cruise life.   thanks for any info you may have.

1.) Almost anything. They stopped no one.

2.) Yes.

3.) Read the FAQ, we didn't bring anything.

 

We had a blast last summer on our Alaskan cruise!

 

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[Biker19]

46 minutes ago, mikembs said:

is there a laundry on quantum? 

Other than for a few customers on Seranade, no other RCI ships offers customer laundry facilities. 

[perfect match]

I’m looking forward to following along! This is going to be fun.
Happy Birthday 🎂 and Happy Anniversary! 🥂

[cynt]

Thx for posting your live review! This will scratch that I want to cruise now itch. 

 

Happy Birthday and Anniversary!

 

We board Quantum in 63 days along with 14 family and friends. My 3rd Alaska cruise, DH 2nd and everyone else's 1st Alaska cruise. 

 

Enjoy your cruise. I'll be here patiently waiting for updates! 

 

Let me know how your check in experience goes today.

Edited May 20 by cynt

[LEMJMcC]

We're sailing Quantum on July 1 out of Seattle.  I am most interested in what they say about Skagway.  We have an excursion booked there through RCI that we really hope not to miss.  If they provide any update on the accessibility for future cruises, I'd be much obliged if you'd share them. 

Enjoy your cruise and your anniversary!

[binro01]

On 5/19/2024 at 12:21 PM, NancyandRussell said:

We are going on Quantum inn August, and I look forward to your reviews and suggestions.We’ll be traveling with our teenage grandkids, so we’ll probably have less of an adult experience. However, will enjoy your recommendations. Travel safely and have a wonderful time!! BTW, love your video!!!

 

 

Plenty of things for a teen to do on this ship. Great family cruise ship. 

[binro01]

19 hours ago, mikembs said:

is there a laundry on quantum? 

Nope. Need to use the bags for a fee

[binro01]

19 hours ago, mikembs said:

formal night attire?  jean ok or not aloud. free lobster night in the main dining room?  bring alcohol aboard?  room service charges?  we have a big family trip in September 2024. trying to educate my family on cruise life.   thanks for any info you may have.

Dress how you wish. No enforcement usually on Royal. Jeans will be fine. 
 

no being on board alcohol other than two bottles of wine. 
 

yes room service charge. I believe 8 picks plus 18%
 

 

[binro01]

16 hours ago, perfect match said:

I’m looking forward to following along! This is going to be fun.
Happy Birthday 🎂 and Happy Anniversary! 🥂

Thanks for the well wishes. 

[binro01]

14 hours ago, cynt said:

Thx for posting your live review! This will scratch that I want to cruise now itch. 

 

Happy Birthday and Anniversary!

 

We board Quantum in 63 days along with 14 family and friends. My 3rd Alaska cruise, DH 2nd and everyone else's 1st Alaska cruise. 

 

Enjoy your cruise. I'll be here patiently waiting for updates! 

 

Let me know how your check in experience goes today.

Check in was extremely smooth. Easy to get through with minimal lines. On the ship in 15 minutes from entering the terminal.