Adventure of the Seas – The First Voyage

[Oceansaway17]

7 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Why?

I looked up on the internet just now and they say DO NOT use USB in airports.

Perhaps Bird T felt the same about the ship's usb as well. Being public connection on the ship

 

I always use AC adapter so I am good.  But learned somethine

[Youngcruiser1994]

8 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Why?

You never know if there is a chip or computer device that has a keylogger, or other program that can extract information. It should be safe though to charge headphones, portable charger, or something that doesn't store data.

[Tree_skier]

1 hour ago, ALSEAU said:

I want to add my thanks for taking us along on your cruise.

 

I hope someone will step up and be so kind in July when RCL begins test cruises from US ports. 

I'll be doing one from Serenade but I'm not on it until August 23rd.  I'm sure someone else we be on the first couple sailings.

[ollienbertsmum]

On 6/17/2021 at 6:48 PM, BirdTravels said:

Dance the night away to the music of Switched On. 
 

Oh yeah,,, to ensure social distancing, you have to dance within one of the approved circles of light. And if you stray out, the circle police will be there to push you back in. 

 

I have not had time to follow this thread as closely as I would have liked.  Thank you very much for sharing your cruise experience.  

 

Just wondering is that serious with the lights??  It is a COVID restriction??  

[sailor05]

Thank you Bird for this past week! I have thoroughly enjoyed your review with great information and all of the wonderful pictures. Looking forward to our sailing on her next week! 

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, ollienbertsmum said:

Just wondering is that serious with the lights??  It is a COVID restriction??  

Yes and yes. 

[BirdTravels]

Group numbers under 20 are RCCL a transfers or tours. Luggage was collected from rooms at 10 pm last night and the “baggage hall” to collect your bags will be at the airport. Since there is no space on the small minibuses for bags, self walk off is not available for any tours or transfers. 

 

Group numbers over 20 are independent travelers. Bags left out by 10 pm are available at the end of the pier. Not sure what kind of shelter they have set up yet (Festival Place has been demolished and the whole waterfront is a big construction zone). If you are an independent traveler, you can self walk off your bags. But need to lug them all the way down the dock and out,,, also remembering that it rains almost every day in this tropical environment.  
 

Everyone must show a copy of your luggage tag to prove that you are eligible to disembark. 

 

Edited June 19, 2021 by BirdTravels

[karena1]

11 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Going back to the US? You need to complete your CDC Attestation. 

Figured we have to fill that out.  We have to do that every time when we come back from Cancun and Punta Cana since the testing started.

[death_star]

What are the breakfast options like today? They still letting you go to the WJ or forcing everyone to do room service? I know plenty of people would indulge in the departure lounge food.

 

Thanks for taking us along bird, safe travels home. 

[BirdTravels]

Good Morning Nassau

 

[BirdTravels]

It’s Saturday again. That is how this adventure started. At 6:30, the first groups are off the ship heading back home. Soon it will be time to jump in the car and head off into the sunrise. 

[BirdTravels]

Over the past week, the Adventure of the Seas traveled 1550 nautical miles and called at CocoCay (twice), Cozumel, and Freeport. 
 

In Nassau, the ship docked on the starboard side. At all other ports of call, the ship docked on the port side. (The ship will dock in accordance with maintenance and safety requirements). 

Edited June 19, 2021 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Departures are proceeding quickly and efficiently. And soon, it will be time for the Bird to leave the Adventure of the Seas… for now. 

Edited June 19, 2021 by BirdTravels

[S&Slovecruises]

Thank you so much for this review.  I wish you were doing a B2B because I’m really going to miss your posts.  Only good thing about it is I won’t be on my IPad as much.

Thanks again and safe travels home! 

[ollienbertsmum]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Yes and yes. 

Oh my 

[patty29]

Thank you Bird for your wonderful cruise review! I looked forward to following along and learning what I can expect on our B2B August 28 and September 4.  Safe travels home!

[bobmacliberty]

8 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Because the paranoid think there are hackers around every corner.

 

I worked in the Cyber Security field.  Paranoia is an important trait.  To build on the previous answer, a USB port can make a power connection AND a data connection to your device.  Bad guys can do bad things with the data connection part.  A wall plug will only be for power.  Do a Google search on USB hack.  I'd never plug into an unknown USB port.  Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you. 😄

 

Back to Bird's final day. 😞

[karena1]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with all of us.  I enjoyed reading this every day and am even more excited - if that is possible - to FINALLY get to cruise again.

[sandebeach]

Thank you for the review, I have really enjoyed reading it. 

[HBCcruiser]

Thanks Bird! You have helped a lot of us who will be sailing on Adventure soon, especially those of us who like to pre plan. Safe travels home. Until next time.🍹

[BirdTravels]

For those not using a ship transfer, you need to walk (with or without your luggage) to the main port entrance. The “baggage hall” is a tent set up on the curb. Taxis are available right outside the gate. 
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[BirdTravels]

For those taking a ship transfer (with or without air), you board your minibus at the gangway and are driven directly to the airport. 20 minute drive from the port to the airport. Can’t be easier. 
 

At the airport, the baggage hall is a tent set up in the parking lot right next to the terminal. 

Edited June 19, 2021 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

We’ll,,, Nassau airport probably doesn’t have a 1000 cruises ship passengers leave on the same day very often. There is limited check in and long lines. 
 

[RocCruisers]

Thank you for your time and energy put into these notes.  It was like reading a book and dreaming of the adventures that you shared.  I'm anxious for our cruise in 85 days. 

[BirdTravels]

Departure timeline. 
 

7:55 Leave Stateroom

 

8:02 off ship and on bus to airport 

 

8:25 Arrive NAS

 

9:02 Check-in and bag drop complete (using airline Priority Check-in)

9:17 Through security 

 

9:22 Through US Immigrations and Customs and in terminal. The Bird used the Global Entry Kiosk. Add 10 minutes for the customs line. 
 

So,,, it was about 90 from stateroom to airport terminal using two priority short cuts. I would allow 2 to 2.5 hours for the entire process. 
 

There was no Bahamas immigrations anywhere in this process. The Bahamas immigration card was collected by the airlines. 

Edited June 19, 2021 by BirdTravels