Quantum of the Seas 4 Night Cruise Live - 17/12/20

[Sail n Snow]

This morning we saw blue skies for the first time and the island of Pulau Aur in the distance. From the top deck a view of all the vessels at anchorage and our track over the past 3 days. 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Sail n Snow

[CAT GIRL]

Thanks for your report.  Who is the concierge on your ship right now?

[Sail n Snow]

Day 4 is almost done!  This has been a great way to spend a few days not at home.  In Singapore we’ve gone through a lockdown and phased approach to reopening which has honestly been amazing to be part of.  As I had mentioned Singapore has essentially gone to nearly zero cases with a population of 5.7 million in fairly dense urban environment.  

 

Tonight’s show is John Taylor Magic Master and as we wait for it I’m writing this.  Today was partially sunny with lots of activities. 3 of us participated in the decorating cup cakes class.  Our kids liked it but I’m not sure it was worth the $30 a person. The instructors were great and helpful but it was basically a cup cake with a fondant creation on top.  I could have given the kids playdoh and done the same thing.  

 

I’ll find some time to post some food photos and write up of the shows after we disembark tomorrow. 

 

Overall it was a great time even with the social distancing rules in place.  I’m glad we had a chance to experience a cruise to nowhere.  
 

Happy Holiday’s everyone!

[livingonthebeach]

Thanks for the live review and photos.  Hope you enjoyed your cruise to nowhere!  

[dani negreanu]

Thank you for taking precious time from your holiday to do this very informative review.

 

Two years ago we enjoyed our pre-cruise stay in Singapore very much, amazing place.

 

Wishing you and your dearest a very merry X-mas and happy New Year🌺

 

[Sail n Snow]

It’s Monday!

 

Day 5: Disembarkation was straight forward.  You had the option of placing luggage in the hall by 11pm the night prior or could walk it off. Either way you had a tag with a number as well as your preprinted stickers for the rapid swab test.  The morning of you waited for your number to be called (disembarkation started at 7 and went to 10). We went to Coastal Kitchen at 8 for breakfast and then back to the room. Our number had already been called so we just grabbed our bags and left. They did have a sign for all suite guests but we didn’t need it as there was no line.  Immigration was easy and then it was on to a rapid swab test which they had 32 stations set up for. This test was only halfway up the nose and the line moved quick.  With all the spacing we were at the taxi stands within 30 min of leaving the ship. 

 

A few random photos.  As a suite guest the kids got reusable face masks (In age specific sizes too) and the adults 2 disposable ones.   I was hoping RC would be selling masks but they didn’t. 

[Sail n Snow]

Looking back at it. We had some great meals in Coastal Kitchen.  The one main that fell short was the NY Sirloin it was just ok.  The appetizer that fell short was the crispy pork belly.  It wasn’t crispy and just fell short, but living in Singapore it’s a dish that has high expectations.  The filet on the first night was spot on.  We only had two special requests and that was for a lamb shank as well as a pavlova from the MDR.  
 

Here are some of the great presentations of food.  Mostly taken by the kids. I was too busy eating! 🤣😂🤪
 

The Bittersweet chocolate tart was served the last night and was probably the best of the desserts (besides the carrot cake ). The description didn’t do this chocolate and caramel wonder justice.  It was served with red wine sorbet. 

Octopus appetizer 

Tuna Tartare 

Carrot Cake

Floating Island (meringue and vanilla sauce)

Seafood Veloute (this has amazing flavor)

Sweet Pea Salad

Pavlova (from MDR) 

Hazelnut Bar (cake unfortunately was very dry)

Scallop Ceviche 

Key lime pie

Crispy Salmon 

Baked Alaska 

Rack of Lamb

Roasted Pork Loin 

Seared Scallops

Lobster Tail

Vegetable Curry (great flavor and not too spicy) 

Flounder with Crab topping.  The photo doesn’t do this dish justice.  It was one of my favorites with great flavors. 

Cured Salmon

Burrata 

Edited December 21, 2020 by Sail n Snow

[Tree_skier]

Thank you @Sail n Snow.  Fantastic thread, I'm glad you had a good time.  The food pics make me jealous.  I'm reheating pizza tonight.

[Sail n Snow]

One last post to share and then it’s time for a walk.  From the post above you can see we probably ate too much. 
 

On the sailing were 5 main shows.  

 

Sequins & Feathers (Royal Theater) This was a good show.  Some great choreography and costumes.  The singers did a great job.  It was odd being in a 1/4 full theater but still fun. 

 

Victoria Stryzhak (Two70) She is an electric violinist and was amazing to watch with a great set of music. 

 

Steve Rawlings (Royal Theater) A comedy juggler was pretty funny and kept the audience entertained.  He had some good jokes.  

 

Starwater (Two70) Was a dance performance but to me fell flat. The beginning is Madonna’s Vogue and it slowly ramped up but I didn’t see a connection between sets. I also didn’t particularly care for the music in this one it didn’t flow to me. I did like the swing music ending and the choreography was good as well. 

 

John Taylor Magic Master (Royal Theater) is an illusionist from Australia and did an amazing job.  He did some very good tricks and the finale was great.  Overall probably the best performance of the five for both me and the kids. 

Edited December 21, 2020 by Sail n Snow

[mcgore83]

Great review!  Thank you so much for sharing!  Can't wait to get back to cruising!

[Sail n Snow]

One last fun fact. We sailed with 2005 passengers and 1200 crew members. 
 

According to RC the QoS holds 4905 passengers and a crew of 1500.  

[RCcruisinggg]

Thanks for the review @Sail n Snow!
 

Do you have the cruise compass from your trip you can share with us? 😊

[Ocean Boy]

9 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

Thank you @Sail n Snow.  Fantastic thread, I'm glad you had a good time.  The food pics make me jealous.  I'm reheating pizza tonight.

I love reheated pizza.

[Ocean Boy]

My exerience with RCI desserts is that they usually look better than they taste.

 

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I enjoyed reading along.

[RFerrington]

Thank you so much for taking time to do this live blog.  Truly enjoyed it.

 

I agree with @Ocean Boy.  The desserts most often look better than they taste.  I also agree with you that many of the shows (particularly in 270) seem to wander aimlessly and have no real theme.  Best just to enjoy the presentation and not try and make any sense of it !

[GadgetCat72]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. 

[Hollysmokes]

I was on the same sailing and absolutely loved it. In some ways it was nicer than non-COVID cruising! We're very lucky to have this option here in Singapore. 

[Sail n Snow]

3 hours ago, Hollysmokes said:

I was on the same sailing and absolutely loved it. In some ways it was nicer than non-COVID cruising! We're very lucky to have this option here in Singapore. 

With the chance of a few more months of cancelled cruises probably going to happen, I’m hopping they change out ships mid March, extend the cruises and we can experience another cruise to nowhere. 

Edited January 7, 2021 by Sail n Snow