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

[Ozark_Kid]

16 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.

We really don't have anything planned.   We are still riding back.  Just got cell service back awhile ago.  Dining is at 8.  It took 1 1/2 hours before dessert was served. I will try to remember to email you later.

[Ozark_Kid]

About to tender back to the ship.  I didn't have wifi so I guess I will catch up later.  We had a great time.

[Ourusualbeach]

34 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We really don't have anything planned.   We are still riding back.  Just got cell service back awhile ago.  Dining is at 8.  It took 1 1/2 hours before dessert was served. I will try to remember to email you later.

Our dinner is at 7:30, nothing planned after.

[aussielozzie18]

8 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Some of the stores at port

 

 

 

Maui’s oldest banyan tree.  That is one tree.  One connects to the other.

 

Gosh, I feel

like I am on a Hawaiian Cruise even whilst sitting in my office.  Just loving all the photos.  At the risk of asking a very stupid question is that fresh pineapples for sale on the shelves?

Edited May 4, 2023 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

@BonTexasNY Happy belated birthday 🎉 

[aussielozzie18]

In the news today that Jenny Craig has gone bust. Although my weight fluctuates a bit due to work stress, I have never needed a  weight loss program but an older retired friend looks fabulous after combining the Weight Watchers program with aquatic Zumba four times a week.

[aussielozzie18]

Sunset tonight from the back of the ferry - Milsons Point to Circular Quay

 

Heading to the Opera House.

 

[h20skibum]

5 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

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

I always remember the sign, on the drive up, that says to turn on headlights in clouds.  I don’t recall ever encountering a sign like that anywhere else.

[h20skibum]

11 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Maui’s oldest banyan tree.  That is one tree.  One connects to the other.

This is where we waited on the tender line to shorten, when we cruised there.  Met an interesting local, who never left the hippie culture. 

[Ozark_Kid]

Here is a taste of what we did today.   

 

 

[dpostman]

Happy May the Forth.... To "all y'all"

 

dp

[bobmacliberty]

The Road to Hana is worth it, but maybe just once.  It's long, and after a while, the twists and turns all start to look alike.  Where did you stop along the way?  Did you make it past Hana to the 'Ohe'o Gulch and the Seven Pools?  I'm really jealous and wishing I was there right now.

 

Oops...asking John @Ozark_Kid

Edited May 4, 2023 by bobmacliberty

[h20skibum]

9 minutes ago, dpostman said:

Happy May the Forth.... To "all y'all"

Beat me to it

 

[dpostman]

11 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Beat me to it

In all fairness, I assume  my time zone is ahead of yours 😉.  So if this was golf, and we applied our handicaps, you would have "won" 😉 Cheers

 

Plus... I can't spell right!!!  Fourth, Fourth, Fourth, Fourth...😐

dp

Edited May 4, 2023 by dpostman

[dani negreanu]

13 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

.mov files are to Android as this post is to my brain.😁

 

OB, I solemnly promise, for your b'day less than a month away, I'll try my best to congratulate you in proper Italiano 😉

[Arzeena]

21 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Today is my birthday.  My birthday wish is for everyone in my world to have the best health, and the most wonderful moments in your lives.

 

We're going out for an early dinner with a bunch of our friends and although I don't usually drink adult beverages much, I am going to make an exception later today!

Happy Birthday!

[Arzeena]

19 hours ago, Keksie said:

We are going on a cruise on Grandeur in June.  They have a sale on all the packages right now and I need some input on them.  We are diamond so I don't think we need an alcoholic drink package since we really don't drink that many drinks.  It is a stretch for me to get to 4 a day.  We do however drink a lot of water, sodas, and coffee.  The coffees from Starbucks is not included in the package so where do you get specialty coffees?  The refreshment package is $27.99 pp, per night.  What is everyone's thoughts?  Worth it or no?

No, from what you say, a drink pkg is not needed.
Get a coffee card (with 15 punches) if you like Starbucks crafted coffees (Tall sizes are included, Anything larger or iced 2 punches). Or use the diamond lounge coffee machine. Water bottles, you can pick up from Diamond Lounge (no voucher required) / any bar on your D vouchers loaded on your card or order a water package. Drinks and soda, between you and DH you can make use of your diamond vouchers. From what you are describing of your drinking habit, you really do not need to buy a drinks package.

These are thoughts from some one who struggles to use 5 D plus vouchers a day on non alcoholic drinks, waters, you name it. I do get water pkg 24 bottles or depending on the length of the cruise and coffee card since I love cappucinos. At times the water pkg has left overs if the D plus lounge and vouchers have sufficed. Save the $ on the package and get a nice massage at the Spa on board. JMHO.

[sgmn]

22 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Today is my birthday.  My birthday wish is for everyone in my world to have the best health, and the most wonderful moments in your lives.

 

We're going out for an early dinner with a bunch of our friends and although I don't usually drink adult beverages much, I am going to make an exception later today!

Happy Birthday Bonnie, hope you had a fab day 

Sue

[Keksie]

18 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

No, from what you say, a drink pkg is not needed.
Get a coffee card (with 15 punches) if you like Starbucks crafted coffees (Tall sizes are included, Anything larger or iced 2 punches). Or use the diamond lounge coffee machine. Water bottles, you can pick up from Diamond Lounge (no voucher required) / any bar on your D vouchers loaded on your card or order a water package. Drinks and soda, between you and DH you can make use of your diamond vouchers. From what you are describing of your drinking habit, you really do not need to buy a drinks package.

These are thoughts from some one who struggles to use 5 D plus vouchers a day on non alcoholic drinks, waters, you name it. I do get water pkg 24 bottles or depending on the length of the cruise and coffee card since I love cappucinos. At times the water pkg has left overs if the D plus lounge and vouchers have sufficed. Save the $ on the package and get a nice massage at the Spa on board. JMHO.

That is what we have decided to do.  I did not realize I could get coffee in the DL.  I did get a 12 bottle water package since this will help me drink water.  Now I can use my vouchers for an adult beverage or two and sodas.  That should work for us.  All the adult beverages sound good in theory but my body rebels after two sometimes after one.  Sigh.  

 

Now another question.  We have the Chops +1 package.  We reserved Chops on day 2 and I would like to use the +1 on the day we are in Costa Maya (not doing much that day) in Izumi.  Do I make that reservation asap when we get onboard, or can I reserve it before we board?

Edited May 4, 2023 by Keksie

[Arzeena]

12 hours 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. 😄 

I will agree! We love those too. And no swizzle influences, we just love the Bermuda Fish sandwiches. Not everyone has to like them!😉

Edited May 4, 2023 by Arzeena

[sgmn]

Yet again I've had to skip a load of posts to catch up. Hope all are well and all those on cruises, enjoy.

Hope you had a good flight home Dani @dani negreanu and enjoyed Madrid. 

We've got extra children care duties this week as Isaac has a cold/bad wheeze and has to skip nursery.

We have a busy Corination weekend coming up. Watching the celebrations on TV with extended family on Saturday. On Sunday there's a street party in our street but we've been invited to afternoon tea with family in London. And on Monday which is a Bank Holiday we've got eldest son and family coming over for the day 

[Sea Dog]

15 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We are in Maui.  This morning’s sunrise.

 

Our tenders waiting for to take passenger to land

 

 

 

Surfers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow great pics. Looks you are having a blast.

 

 

12 hours ago, Coralc said:

Oh Yeah! AARP discount! 😃

Maybe with your $300 dinner you can get unlimited bread sticks. 😉

[jmh2006]

20 minutes ago, Keksie said:

That is what we have decided to do.  I did not realize I could get coffee in the DL.  I did get a 12 bottle water package since this will help me drink water.  Now I can use my vouchers for an adult beverage or two and sodas.  That should work for us.  All the adult beverages sound good in theory but my body rebels after two sometimes after one.  Sigh.  

 

Now another question.  We have the Chops +1 package.  We reserved Chops on day 2 and I would like to use the +1 on the day we are in Costa Maya (not doing much that day) in Izumi.  Do I make that reservation asap when we get onboard, or can I reserve it before we board?

Yes, I would go make that reservation ASAP onboard.  From my experience you cannot reserve before hand for additional nights from a package.  Hope that helps.

[aussielozzie18]

(Thankfully) it wasn’t too chilly tonight for Inside/out at the Sydney Opera House.  As part of the 50th Birthday celebrations they had a week of live performances that could be watched on the big screen on the forecourt of the Opera House for only $10 a ticket.  Tonight’s offering was the ballet & for only $10 it was good value for a newbie to ballet - we could leave early if we got too cold or bored.

 

The audience outside watching the audience inside the Opera House waiting for the same ballet to start.

 

Ballet was Jewels.  Beautiful costumes, lovely ballet, lovely music and perfect for first timers to the ballet like ourselves.  The majority of the outside audience stayed to the very end including ourselves.
 

Photo taken during intermission 

 

First performance - Emeralds

 

Second performance - Rubies

 

Final performance - Diamonds

 

 

And walking back to the ferry wharf at Circular Quay, we saw Darth Vader, a couple of Storm Troopers  and several other Star Wars characters roller skating with their lightsabers #Happy Star Wars Day.

Edited May 4, 2023 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

31 minutes ago, sgmn said:

 

We have a busy Corination weekend coming up. Watching the celebrations on TV with extended family on Saturday. On Sunday there's a street party in our street but we've been invited to afternoon tea with family in London. And on Monday which is a Bank Holiday we've got eldest son and family coming over for the day 

Hope little Isaac gets well soon.  Just seen today some photos of the beautiful and creative floral arrangements around London for The Coronation & that Big Ben has some projections on it.
 

Enjoy your weekend with family celebrating.