Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[HBE4]

23 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Some may remember the Royal UP mistake we made and ended up with a large balcony?  WOW! LOOK AT THE SIZE!

 

I don't think we will be tempted to book one in the future. 

 

Chairs are not bad.

 

The view one way is nice.

 

 

With the Large Balcony Room, is it the balcony or the room that's larger? Or just the price tag? 😁😉

 

Just kidding, the rooms are on the "bump" (at  least, i think so) so you get a few extra inches of balcony to stretch your legs out. Ask the cabin attendant if they can get you a few loungers, I've asked in the past. Sometimes yes, sometime no.

 

 

[Luckynana]

23 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

I took it to mean they just discovered this thread.

 

Agree.  A newbie😁

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, Coralc said:

I spent 3 weeks in Maui in college in a tropical marine biology class. We went all over the island on field trips and a few of us into town just about every night. And we have also been back twice on cruises, so I am guessing they still use the same place. Kimo's in Lahaina is a favorite restaurant. 

 

The college group I was traveling with were Seventh Day Adventists from Seattle Pacific University. Although "wiki" said they were Free Methodists. (Think "Footloose, anyway) The instructors introduced me as the black sheep from California. 🙄 But I did find a couple of guy students who accompanied me on our visits to Lahaina and other jaunts. The drinking age was 18 at the time.  I thoroughly enjoyed our time there. 😊

I have a friend who was a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Maui.Whenever we speak he tells me that life there is Paradise.

[lenquixote66]

49 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Survivor time.

My granddog and I will watch it tomorrow morning.He still stands by his original prediction .

[Ocean Boy]

Not happy with the vote.

[Luckynana]

Just now, Ocean Boy said:

Not happy with the vote.

Nor am I.  I'm bummed.🤨

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, Vibe said:

Enjoy your dinner. 

 

News today: Ruth Chris will become part of Darden (Orlando Based)

 

Darden (DRI), Olive Garden Owner, Buys Ruth's Chris (RUTH) Steakhouse - Bloomberg

Oh Yeah! AARP discount! 😃

[Cru1s1ng2009]

2 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Oh Yeah! AARP discount! 😃

YEAH!!! Cuz every time you go it at least $200 so $30-40 off is a big deal. 

 

Ruth's Chris going with Darden is great news. 

[Coralc]

4 minutes ago, Cru1s1ng2009 said:

YEAH!!! Cuz every time you go it at least $200 so $30-40 off is a big deal. 

 

Ruth's Chris going with Darden is great news. 

Ooops. It might be Landry's, not Darden. My apologies. Or it is not listed yet anyway. I don't think we have a Ruth Chris locally. I got too excited. 

Edited May 4, 2023 by Coralc

[Cru1s1ng2009]

1 minute ago, Coralc said:

Ooops. It might be Landry's, not Darden. My apologies. Or it is not listed yet anyway. I don't think we have a Ruth Chris locally. I got too excited. 

oh well, no biggie. i have only been once and my kid paid. BEST mashed potatoes i have ever had but everything else be great but not AMAZING. If i never go back i wont be sad.

 

I swear they put crack in those potatoes though. 

[reallyitsmema]

1 hour ago, helen haywood said:

I’ve been reading a live review on the Celebrity board…the OP went to a place in Bermuda, Woody’s, and had what he said was the best world class fish sandwich.  I thought, that sounds good…then saw his posted picture.  🤮  Fried fish on raisin bread!!!!  I don’t share some of you guys’ intense raisin aversion…but that was the most awful thing I’ve ever seen.  I really feel I want to go brush my teeth…

 

That is a Bermuda thing, Swizzle Inn has it on their menu too.  I tried it and it is actually very good. 😄 

[Coralc]

27 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

I have a friend who was a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Maui.Whenever we speak he tells me that life there is Paradise.

I couldn't live on an island. Maui is gorgeous, but there is only one main road that goes everywhere on Maui! You can't just drive to other places, or other states. It is beautiful, but I couldn't do it. It is too confining. And I thought that back in college. 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Where is the pier at to get off the tenders, looks like the tenders are just running aground onto the beach. lol

 

There’s recently been an extension to the existing pier that’s just now been updated to Google Maps.

 

The new extension

 

The Lahaina Lighthouse

 

Going back to the ship

 

 

 

 

 

[helen haywood]

1 hour ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

That is a Bermuda thing, Swizzle Inn has it on their menu too.  I tried it and it is actually very good. 😄 

Were you, perhaps, under the influence of a few Bermuda Swizzles?  (Just kidding.)

[George C]

8 hours ago, George C said:

Tonight’s menu

https://www.ruthschris.com/promotions/stags-leap-wine-cellars-tastemaker-dinner/

Food was really good , wine was excellent.

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

There’s recently been an extension to the existing pier that’s just now been updated to Google Maps.

 

The new extension

 

The Lahaina Lighthouse

 

Going back to the ship

 

 

 

 

 

Not a huge pier, must be like rush hour in NYC when those tenders are coming in and going out all at once.

[Ourusualbeach]

9 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

This is our excursion today. It's supposed to last 8 to 10 hours depending on traffic. 

 

I should have time to post pics between post if my battery last and I don't fall asleep.   I woke up around 2 or 3 am and couldn't get back to sleep.  He just said we will 7pm. It is currently 8:30am.  I don't think the guy ahead of us knew it was sooo long 😂

 

We drove to Haleakala and back today with a stop for lunch.  Great trip.  Where are you going to be tonight, we should try to meet up.

[Ourusualbeach]

4 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

This is where Lisa and I tried surfing, and sure is a lot more work than flow riding. 

Toby will find that out tomorrow.  Lesson on the real wave already booked

[Coralc]

4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

We drove to Haleakala and back today with a stop for lunch.  Great trip.  Where are you going to be tonight, we should try to meet up.

Was it sunny, so you could see the crater? 

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, Coralc said:

Was it sunny, so you could see the crater? 

Yes,  the clouds were below us at about 8000 ft which made for some spectacular views.

[Ourusualbeach]

3 hours ago, HBE4 said:

With the Large Balcony Room, is it the balcony or the room that's larger?

Room is the same size, only the balcony is bogger

[Coralc]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

Yes,  the clouds were below us at about 8000 ft which made for some spectacular views.

Excellent! 👍🤙

[Ourusualbeach]

Just now, Coralc said:

Excellent! 👍🤙

I'll post some pictures later, working on y laptop now while my phone is charging

[Ourusualbeach]

23 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Not a huge pier, must be like rush hour in NYC when those tenders are coming in and going out all at once.

Wasn't bad at all. We walked up just before 5 and walked right on to the next tender that pulled up.

[Ozark_Kid]

3 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

With the Large Balcony Room, is it the balcony or the room that's larger? Or just the price tag? 😁😉

 

Just kidding, the rooms are on the "bump" (at  least, i think so) so you get a few extra inches of balcony to stretch your legs out. Ask the cabin attendant if they can get you a few loungers, I've asked in the past. Sometimes yes, sometime no.

 

 

The price.  The room actually seemed smaller to both of us.  Live and learn.