Odyssey of the Seas Blocks are in the House

[eroller]

54 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Maybe saving that for Icon, or the RCI bean counters did the math and can't justify the space for that.

 

 

Hard to say.  It just surprises me they took the time and money to completely redesign the space on SPECTRUM then reverted back to the original Quantum Class design for ODYSSEY.  I know its not because the feature is only popular in Asia, as the ship within a ship concept is alive and thriving on many ships and lines that serve North America.  It would be interesting to go behind the scenes in the Royal offices and hear the decision process.  

 

While SPECTRUM still has a spa and fitness center, it's not as large nor in as prominent of a location.  So spa revenue may be the reason why, but then on the latest major refurbishments of the Voyager/Freedom class the spa has been vastly reduced in size and replaced with cabins/suites, and the fitness center moved aft away from the spa.  So that goes against that theory.  

[Lloyd555]

Photo by _sharp young

 

[GetToLivin]

Following! Just booked January 2021 Southern Caribbean on Odyssey - I've been waiting for an Aruba + Grand Cayman itinerary, super excited to experience this class ship 😎

[Lloyd555]

Today's webcam image.

 

[poncho1973]

Thanks Lloyd.  As always, your info is appreciated.

 

[Lloyd555]

Another new webcam image. 😊

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Photos by Andreas Requard

 

 

Edited November 6, 2019 by Lloyd555

[twangster]

For me a big notable change is Playmakers in the SeaPlex.  An indoor bar with a view.  Granted  Two70° has an indoor bar with a view but the addition of PM is a Quantum shift for Odyssey.  (Pardon the pun).  

Edited November 6, 2019 by twangster

[Chiliburn]

48 minutes ago, twangster said:

For me a big notable change is Playmakers in the SeaPlex.  An indoor bar with a view.  Granted  Two70° has an indoor bar with a view but the addition of PM is a Quantum shift for Odyssey.  (Pardon the pun).  

There’s be a lack of drinking holes with a view since they abandoned Viking crown lounge.

Hope they consider the same with ovation during dry dock because it’s a wasted space.

[HBE4]

On 10/24/2019 at 10:35 AM, Biker19 said:

On 10/24/2019 at 10:34 AM, Lloyd555 said:

Playmakers in the SeaPlex.  I get it

That is quite different from "regular" Q class - I suppose all these changes do warrant the Q+ designation. The teenagers who hang out on the level will be dissapointed to lose some space.

 

This 55 yo guy is also disappointed.  Although  I understand why Royal did it.

 

No money to be made by people just hanging out.

[Lloyd555]

The bow thrusters made it to Meyer Werft. 

Photo by visitor stay_traveling

 

Edited November 9, 2019 by Lloyd555

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Photos by visitor Nils.

 

 

 

 

Photo by visitor stay_traveling.

 

Edited November 9, 2019 by Lloyd555

[Tall-Cruiser]

Very cool video and photos Lloyd. She is comming along good. Thanks for sharing.

[Oceansaway17]

my how fast they grow up.  Just like kids.

 

I am on the April 2021 southern itinerary for odyssey and looking forward to it.

But will have to just enjoy the Symphony of the Seas in April 2020 first.  

[Lloyd555]

 

Photos by Meyer Werft.

 

 

 

Edited November 11, 2019 by Lloyd555

[Mass2Cruise]

That a different Seaplex design I see?

[Lloyd555]

9 minutes ago, Mass2Cruise said:

That a different Seaplex design I see?

 

Yes.

 

Edited November 13, 2019 by Lloyd555

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Megablock float out.

 

Photos by Janine Keuter.

 

 

Edited November 15, 2019 by Lloyd555

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Edited November 16, 2019 by Lloyd555

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Photos by Jörg Jansen.

 

 

 

 

Edited November 16, 2019 by Lloyd555

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Edited November 21, 2019 by Lloyd555

[Lloyd555]

Today's webcam images.

Sections inside. 

 

Edited November 25, 2019 by Lloyd555

[compman9]

2 hours ago, Lloyd555 said:

Today's webcam images.

Sections inside. 

 

 

I think that top photo is P&O Iona