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I recently reached 1,050 C&A points so contacted C&A to find out how the latest $2,400 credit voucher works. I had never received the actual voucher.

I was told that it was best to apply it to the most expensive cruise that I have booked.

This was done but I no longer get the balcony discount or the reduced single supplement or the $150 OBC. I also am required to prepay the gratuities.

End of the day, I saved $1,187.50 and they agreed to restore my OBC.

I am just wondering what others have experienced.

Andrew

Flowrider is the same size as on Oasis but is steeper at the top.

You also enter from the front (on each side) rather than from the side.

The Flowrider is better designed than on previous ships. No hard ridge at the top to fall on.

Surface is very slippery so be careful getting in and out.

On the transatlantic crossing, there were very few of us surfing so they never put up a divider. I did not actually see a divider but perhaps there is one stored away in case they need it.

Andrew

 

My take on this is that RCI were overly generous with their early OBC and FCC offers. My only two ‘black marks’ are regarding smoking in the casino and not enforcing the dress code in Grande. Both of these can be easily rectified by RCI management.

Would I cruise Quantum again? Yes, you bet……!:D

 

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Great review and I agree with the above comments.

Hopefully, they will also set up a reservation system for North Star. Even handing out numbered tickets to people in line would be an improvement.

I am looking forward to being back on board Dec 1.

Andrew

Another quick question Andrew,

 

Did the balcony get much sun or would it get much sun (weather permitting)?

 

The reason I ask is that on some pics it looks like the overhang from deck 14 puts the balcony in the shade.

 

On a Med cruise in the height of summer the last thing we want is a balcony in the shade😎

 

Many thanks again.

 

 

 

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My balcony was at the rear of the hump on the port side. Very deep balcony with a lot of shade despite the cabin facing south for the crossing.

Personally, I like shade so was happy!

I slept with the balcony door open almost every night and even when it rained, nothing in the cabin got wet.

Andrew

Andrew Thanks for the update..... was wondering about Luggage storage, room under bed? or in the Closet?

 

thanks

Plenty of room under the bed. Large Luggage would not fit into closets.

There were also large cupboards above the bed. More storage space than I could ever use. Room is so much bigger than Oasis.

Andrew

A few questions as we will be on the Quantum in January:

 

1. Grande restaurant---dress code--did everyone have formal?

2. Are you diamond or diamond pus? Were the bonuses the same as other ships?

3. How many drawers were in the D-1?

4. Was the Tuttie Salad bar offered on sea days?

5. How were the smoking sections handled? We are not smokers & are sensitive to smoke.

 

Thank you!

 

Evelyn

Hi Evelyn

I did not eat in the Grande but people I met told me that people generally dressed up. There were lots of drawers. So much more storage space than on Allure or other ships. I am Pinnacle and had access to Coastal Kitchen which I liked. Bonuses were the same. Only time I smelt smoke was near Guest Services. Smoke comes up the stairs from the Casino. Don't know about the salad bar. Lots of choice however in the Windjammer .

Andrew

It was great visiting with you again before and during the cruise! Doreen was upset she didn't give you a last hug but we were all distracted by the beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty yesterday morning.

 

We look forward to the next time our cruising paths cross.

 

Please take care.

 

Bob

I thought I had your card but cannot find it. Could you email me at vernonbetts@hotmail.com It really was great to travel with you both again.

Andrew

Hello Andrew,

BTW, who was the Cruise Director? Thanks in advance.

Jimmy Rhodes. He was fantastic. Ken Rush was also on board but the only time I saw him was at our M&M party.

Andrew

I did express departure, took a taxi to Newark and easily made my 10.10am flight to Toronto.

Andrew

I did not see any complimentary bar beverage as you described. There were a few glitches in the system where we got free dinners in the speciality restaurants for the first two nights, free wine in Vintages, free Internet etc but that is not the norm.

Concierge lounge and Diamond lounge had the usual free drinks from 5-8.30 each evening and we also got the 3 free drinks at other bars.

Yes, everyone returned to their seats after the intermission of Mama Mia. I did not see any problems. Show was amazing and everyone returned.

Andrew

Hi Andrew, great review, thanks!

 

Just a quick question, did you get any noise in the cabin from deck 14 above or was it ok?

 

We have a D4 on Anthem deck 13 booked, was wondering if it was noisy or peaceful.

 

Regards.

 

 

 

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No noise at all. Cabin was midship close to aft elevators.

Quantum really is an amazing ship. Literally, a quantum leap forward for Royal Caribbean.

Ship feels very much like a Celebrity Solstice class ship but bigger and better.

I was so impressed with Captain Srecko and Hotel Director Darren Budden. They were very visible and both did a superb job.

270 is a fantastic venue. *Nick Weir(VP of Entertainment) gave us an excellent presentation that showcased some of the incredible technology. Starwater was great especially the last two songs.

Mama Mia was superb. The complete Broadway show. 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

Dynamic Dining despite my initial misgivings seems to be working well. Best steak ever in Chops! Jamie's Italian was fantastic. I also enjoyed Izumi. *Devinly Decadence was OK but *not to my liking. Silk was great.

I went to Wonderland on the last night and it really was sensational. Order plenty of starters as each one is small and so tasty. Certainly worth the higher cost. Book early!

Check in at Southampton did not go as planned but I was on the ship and in my cabin by 11.30 so have no cause to complain.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was here and gave us all $300 OBC as well as 25% refund of our cruise price. Very generous!

Weather first couple of days was poor, improved substantially during the cruise but we had a bit more high seas later

Ifly was a lot of fun and can be done by anyone. Instruction was very good.

I also did the circus trapeze! Long lines for north star so I did not do that. They should consider having a reservation system.*

Flowrider is on Deck 16 in the aft close to ifly. Wave feels steeper than on other ships. Nice design improvements and better protected from the wind. Water is heated!

I did express departure and was one of the first off the ship in the new terminal building. We were off the ship and on our way to the airport very quickly.

Here are a few other comments:

Cabin

I had a D1 Balcony on Deck 13. Cabin is a lot bigger than on Oasis. You use your wrist band or sea pass card to get in. Then , place the *card into slot to activate lights, a/c and electrial outlets. You can use any other type of card. Feels more like a hotel room. Huge shower with foot bar, hand rail. Large glass door for entry to shower. Shower head can be adjusted up and down (unlike on Oasis, where the height is fixed). Shower head has different settings but no pulse feature. No shampoo dispenser. Bring your own shampoo or ask attendant for a supply. 8 hooks in bathroom to hang things. No clothes drying line in shower so consider bringing your own line and magnetic hooks. Night light in bathroom. Lots of storage space in the cabin. Proper drawers and closet door. No sliding doors! 2 American electric outlets mounted on wall by dressing table as well as 1 European outlet and 2 USB outlets (for charging iPads etc). One outlet also by the bed. *No iPod player like Allure.

Great plush towels and bathrobe.

Fridge has combination lock. Dressing table can be moved (useful if having room service).

Two nice balcony chairs with separate foot stools. Chair backs can recline partially and also flat.

Windjammer on Deck 14*

Extra egg station right at the very back. There is also some outdoor seating back there. Great freshly baked cookies at the bread station near the entrance. Superior metal serving utensils.*

No free sauna or steam room. Set up is similar to Oasis. Cost to use sauna etc was $30 per day. Cruise packages also available (eg $119 for single person for 8 night cruise).

Glass floor on aft staircase between Decks 13 & 14.

Coastal Kitchen open for all meals for Suite and Pinnacle members. No free beer and wine at lunch. Dinner and lunch were excellent. A very nice and quiet restaurant.

Concierge lounge on Deck 12 aft is well set up but is a long walk past cabins to get there. Good breakfast buffet there. Concierge Mario was of course fantastic.

Andrew

Although it's not a Quantum related answer - Did you try to download the new iOS version by wifi or though a computer (via iTunes)? If you download it through iTunes (by connecting your iPad to the computer) it takes longer but requires less available space.

 

Jonathan

I tried wi-fi. Thanks for the suggestion.

I just downloaded the Royal iQ app.

I just tried to but it requires iOS 7 and I don't have enough memory left to be able to download it to my iPad.

Andrew

 

. I just noticed on our reservation for the 2 nighter that we are linked with 5 other reservations, looks like we might be having group invites to dining;).

You lucky guys!

I'll be thinking of you as I slum it in the Ibis Hotel for those two nights!

See you on 2 Nov.

Andrew

I did hear back from Royal Caribbean. They said that I had been invited for Nov 16 and had declined. I never did receive an invitation but when I was on Oasis, I asked the Loyalty C&A rep to check on the status and she told me that I would be invited for the 16th. I told her that would mean having to stay in New York for 6 nights after the transatlantic crossing which would not work for me. I guess they took that as to be a decline.

Anyway, all pre inaugurals are apparently full so I am not going.

At least now I can arrange flights and hotels etc.

Andrew

You are all so lucky. I am very envious.

I did call C&A again this morning and they said they would get back to me about an invite which is what they said last time I called!

Andrew

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We will see you on the Nov 2nd sailing won't we????

Hi Rick & Sandy,

Yes, I will be on the Nov 2 sailing. I fly in to London two nights earlier so the pre inaugural then would have worked out well.

It will be great to see you both again.

Andrew

I still have not heard anything from C&A. It looked like I might get invited to the Nov 14 but nothing yet.

Really makes it hard to book flights etc.

Andrew

WHAT!!!! I thought that was abundantly taken care of before we left??? You need to call C&A desk and remind them what you were told. Also, seems they are now selling cabins on Nov 14 for charity....which would decrease number of available cabins for Pinnacles unless they received lots of regrets?! Hope you can get it worked out! See you soon, anyway:)

Marcia

I called C&A this morning. They told me that the only possibility was Nov 14 or 16 ( not Oct 31). I told them my preference was Nov 14 if Oct 31 was not available.

They told me that I "might" hear within the next two weeks! We live in hope!

Andrew

Anyone else get an invite? While on Oasis, I heard that I was going to get an invite for Nov 16 but nothing has arrived.

A Pinnacle friend in Florida has just received an invite for Nov 14.

We are both about 1,000 points.

Andrew

. While I don't know everyone's point count...it kind of appears that so far they have only invited folks with 1,000 or credits/points so far. So the Pinnacle Light folks may still have a while to wait if replies aren't due until 9/7 for some folks.

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Well, I have just over a 1,000 points and have not received an invitation. I live in hope as I will be on the transatlantic crossing Nov 2.

Andrew

I hope so!

I still use your wonderful packing lists.

Will be on Oasis transatlantic a week today.

Andrew

David, we got the invite on Friday, choice of 2 dates for us. :) I spent all day yesterday re-arranging cruises and flights. I think we're all set now.

Lucky you!

I will be on the transatlantic crossing and am hoping to be invited to either event.

Andrew

Two flowriders and no kids is my reason to do this cruise.

Andrew