Quantum of the Seas 2 Night "Opening Cruise" Live - 1/12/20 - 3/12/20

[masteradept]

16 minutes ago, sunskywaves said:

Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

 

I wonder if you'll run across Riley Tench onboard...

 I did! He was running the e-Muster at one of the assembly stations. So glad to see him and all the rest of the staff. 

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, masteradept said:

He was running the e-Muster at one of the assembly stations.

Speaking of which, how long did it take for muster?

[masteradept]

4 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Speaking of which, how long did it take for muster?

Almost no time at all, if you’ve already watched the video (about a min or so) and listened to the audio (6 short 1 long) on the app, then you just have to go to the muster station, scan your seapass and that’s it!  If you don’t have the app you can do the video on the stateroom TV as well, it tracks whether or not you’ve watched it. 


 

 

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, masteradept said:

Almost no time at all, if you’ve already watched the video (about a min or so) and listened to the audio (6 short 1 long) on the app, then you just have to go to the muster station, scan your seapass and that’s it!

The convenience of this might have some folks reconsider dumping their mobile device in the safe at the start of the cruise.

[barbeyg]

Thanks for the follow-along!  We had a GS on our last cruise, Anthem OTS.  The Quantum class GS cabins are nice.  Crossing my fingers for Odyssey next year.  🙂

 

Hope you have a great time!!

Edited December 1, 2020 by barbeyg

[Cyruscrux]

So excited to watch your experience!

 

Am going on quantum in january myself..so excited!!

 

Did they do the refurbish where they added escape room and laser tag as well to quantum?

[LuCruise]

Thanks so much for doing a live review.  It's soooo wonderful to see one again on cruise critic.  Have a wonderful couple days.  I bet you'll cherish every moment.

[masteradept]

We’re off!

 

 

[yuhaocooper]

Hi, glad to see your cruise going well!

 

May I ask how long did the check-in process take for you today and what was your check-in time? and was there priority boarding for suite class guests?

[tonynbf]

hi, may i ask , hows the room aircon? is it as cold as pre-covid time?

understand that they had made some air filtration , was wondering if that would affect the room temperature...

 

need to know what to bring for our 10th dec trip...

 

thanks in advance 

[Biker19]

17 minutes ago, tonynbf said:

understand that they had made some air filtration

From where?

[sandebeach]

Thanks for the live review and photos, so good to see someone cruising again on Royal Caribbean.

[tonynbf]

9 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

From where?

it is new Air Filter system, drawing fresh air externally , every hour.

[bluegtx]

Thanks for the live updates! How has the food been so far, and how busy was the Coastal Kitchen?

[Biker19]

21 minutes ago, tonynbf said:

it is new Air Filter system, drawing fresh air externally , every hour

And how do you know that's any different than before? Anyone can upgrade their home with a MERV 13 filter which is unlikely to make any difference to the temp of the space being conditioned.

 

Biker, who is impressed with RCI marketing.

Edited December 1, 2020 by Biker19

[portofrome]

Thank you for the live review and great photos!

[Milwaukee Eight]

Thanks for the updates. 
 

M8

[masteradept]

1 hour ago, tonynbf said:

hi, may i ask , hows the room aircon? is it as cold as pre-covid time?

understand that they had made some air filtration , was wondering if that would affect the room temperature...

 

need to know what to bring for our 10th dec trip...

 

thanks in advance 

It doesn’t seem that much different temperature wise, a little warm for me but I like my rooms cold (usually around 20 degrees) so it should be right for most!

[biff-tannen]

33 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

And how do you know that's any different than before? Anyone can upgrade their home with a MERV 13 filter which is unlikely to make any difference to the temp of the space being conditioned.

 

Biker, who is impressed with RCI marketing.

 

I think what he means is that he doesn't know if it's any different, so that's why he's asking.

 

I gather the cabins are climate controlled so should not be that much different to "normal" air conditioning?

Edited December 1, 2020 by biff-tannen

[masteradept]

Had a great meal at Coastal Kitchen, food and service were as good as ever. One of the waiters even recognized me from a Mariner trip almost 3 years back. 
 

Pork belly appetizer

 

Filet Mignon main

 

Dessert menu

 

Pear dessert

 

Royal Esplanade

 

Don’t you miss being reminded what day it is

 

I think that’s most all for today! Catch you all tomorrow for our first (and only) full sea day! As always if there’s anything specific you’d like to see, just let me know and I’ll do my best to arrange it. 

 

[biff-tannen]

7 hours ago, masteradept said:

Just got all settled into the stateroom, it’s a really nice room! 
 

 

They really meant it when they said “large balcony”

 

Looks like we do have to watch the video on our apps - shall get that done

 

Various items - the Tracelet (contact tracing wristband), Seapass cards, C&A masks and sanitizer and the usual other items 

 

Bedroom area

 

Awesome, thanks for sharing, and enjoying the cruise! 

 

Do they have the typical hotel toiletries ? toothpaste, toothbrush, bath lotion, shampoo.. you know, the little bottles. Apologies for noob question 🙂

[biff-tannen]

2 minutes ago, masteradept said:

Had a great meal at Coastal Kitchen, food and service were as good as ever. One of the waiters even recognized me from a Mariner trip almost 3 years back. 
 

Pork belly appetizer

 

Filet Mignon main

 

Dessert menu

 

Pear dessert

 

Royal Esplanade

 

Don’t you miss being reminded what day it is

 

I think that’s most all for today! Catch you all tomorrow for our first (and only) full sea day! As always if there’s anything specific you’d like to see, just let me know and I’ll do my best to arrange it. 

 

 

Looks great, and not crowded as well due to the half capacity sailing. The casino , dude, if possible! thanks tons!

 

[Sea Dog]

I'm happy for you to be one of the first to cruise in over a year. Thank you for taking us along on a very important first step to return to cruising. Safe travels wished upon you and thank you so much for your updates.

[bobmacliberty]

Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[RFerrington]

If this is truly your first live blog, you're doing a splendid job !  Thanks so much for taking valuable time out of your cruise to bring us along.