LIVE U.F.O. Symphony of the Seas 10-9-2021----------------UNBELIEVABLE FLOATING OBJECT

[Ozark_Kid]

14 hours ago, Lionesss said:

I need to correct one bit of information. Because it was not listed on our sheet. 
we still get one free photo per person. 
 

sorry. 

Is that for GS too?  I thought we were supposed to but someone said no.  We should of asked when we were in the photo area.  Guess we missed out.

[palmettostatecruiser]

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Oh. 
 

UPDATE ON LABADEE. 

 

The beach/resort area the cabanas as well as the dorm rooms have been over taken by locals,  due to conditions after the earthquake and civil unrest. 
 

Since RCI has no presence or security on the island. It is what it is. 
 

RCI hoping after the election that things will go back to normal and reclaim the guest/ workers area. 
The area has really been trashed. 
RCI will need to clean it up and rebuild. 
 

Will take awhile

 

Sea ya 

Having been to Haiti on mission trips, I can see this happening.  Also not hopeful things will go back to normal after the election & RCI being able to easily reclaim

[Lionesss]

The free picture is a benefit from C & A level. 
So me and the spouse get a photo for free. I do not know what level it started out at. 

[brillohead]

9 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

The free picture is a benefit from C & A level. 
So me and the spouse get a photo for free. I do not know what level it started out at. 

Diamond gets a free photo.

[Ozark_Kid]

29 minutes ago, brillohead said:

Diamond gets a free photo.

Thanks, we will get it on the Hawaiian cruise.  We will have time before the cruise to work on our tan.  

[Lionesss]

Something I never knew you can do. 
 

You can access cash out of a slot machine. 
Just follow the prompts and put in your amount. It shows up as cash on your machine. You can cash out or play slots. The best part is it is free. No fee/ interest. 
 

checked our account on the TV. And it just listed the $50 I took out. 
 

This could be dangerous. 
Hope I don’t need another $50 tonight. 
 

Be safe. 

[joand452]

That’s so sad about Labadee, but also understandable. Haiti is just a mess right now. 
 

Thank you for the update re: free photos for Diamonds. I was very disappointed that it possibly was taken away. Our children and their families will be cruising with us next summer, and I was looking forward to get a couple of family photos!  At least with me in them! ☺️
 

Enjoying your live report!

[Lionesss]

Enjoyed a great day.  Walking in St. Marteen. Shopping.  
I also had the chance to do what Radio enjoys when cruising………got to watch the news for 2 hours. 
 

There was a massive payout in casino tonight on a black Jack table. If you the player draws 2 queens of hearts and the dealer gets a black Jack, you win 1000 x your wager. 
 

You should have seen all the Pit Bosses scurry to that table when the screams began. 
 

I am sure RCI review the films a ton of times. 
 

I broke even. Kinda sorta. 
 

My DH was able to meet Ken from our threads. He was a dead give away with his chess shirt. 
He actually lives about 10 miles from our house. 
 

Stay  safe. 
 

Good night. 

[MiniChunks]

7 hours ago, Lionesss said:

 

There was a massive payout in casino tonight on a black Jack table. If you the player draws 2 queens of hearts and the dealer gets a black Jack, you win 1000 x your wager. 
 

 

We saw that happen on Serenade March 2020("the last cruise"). A guy was at the table and his wife had been bugging him for a while to get up and go to dinner with her. Finally he says "one last hand" and hit it.  I guarantee she lets him get away with one more a lot now. 

[Lionesss]

Last night was probably the best night sleep I have had on this cruise.  
 

One thing I noticed yesterday was at the schooner bar the signs were down that you could not sit at bar. We ordered our drinks and the bartender was very nice. 
 

No more “wary washy” person at WJ. Just told to wash your hands. 
 

The ship has a new sent. “Ode to Clorox”. 
you can tell they are cleaning. 
 

As I look out the window it looks over cast in St Thomas. 
 

Took a break from breakfast. 
Just want coffee. 
 

I have seen some people walking around without masks. Although few in numbers nothing being done. 
 

catch you later. 
 

 

byereeee

[Lionesss]

It was great sleeping in and not planning anything today. 
Pool time. 
Chillin. 
It seems that wherever we go and what ever we do we have encountered only friendly considerate people. 
 

Yesterday the DH met Ken from CC postings. And I had the opportunity to meet SANDYBEACH in the casino. 
 

I hope this new appreciation for cruising as well as people friendly continues. 
 

IT IS WHAT IT IS.   And I love it. 
 

 

[gbphipps]

Enjoying your Live.  We are going on the Symphony with our daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandkids in the Villa suite for Thanksgiving.  We are a little nervous by how many kids are on your cruise, which will be only a subset of the number which will likely be on our cruise.  But it is …

[brillohead]

51 minutes ago, gbphipps said:

Enjoying your Live.  We are going on the Symphony with our daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandkids in the Villa suite for Thanksgiving.  We are a little nervous by how many kids are on your cruise, which will be only a subset of the number which will likely be on our cruise.  But it is …

 

Come on over to our Roll Call for the Thanksgiving cruise!

[Lionesss]

Good afternoon. Got a chance to stop in the loyalty area.  Here is a breakdown of C & A members on this sailing.  
 

PINNS. 42

 

DIAMOND +. 162

 

DIAMOND. 213

 

EMERALD. 115

 

PLATINUM. 162

 

GOLD. 600

 

and of course. I could have asked what the total number of cruisers were but I was not ready to accept another number. 
 

Made it at the beach pool for 2 1/2 hours. Damn it’s hot. 
Had prime real estate loungers even with social distancing. 
 

Also. I witnessed zero tolerance with the kids. 
outside the solarium was a group of about 4 early teens playing ice hockey with ice cubes.  They were laughing having a good old time. They left on their own. And soon two boys started doing the same thing. 
Well one thing led to another and the men in blue kindly asked them

to stop. They did not want any one to fall on the slippery deck as it was. They looked scared.  I mean like. Oh *hit were in trouble. 
The security guy left and the boys exited stage left. 

Getting ready to sail away as the dark clouds are approaching. 
 

Take care. 
 

Sea you later. 

[Luckynana]

Well, it certainly sounds like you're having a wonderful time on your cruise, Sue!🛳️

[Cruise Bug2]

If you get a chance stop by Boleros and listen to the Centerpiece Band. They are awesome! We have been following them for the last week and a half!

[Grandma Petania]

Has the Escape Room been available to book this week?  We will be a group of four sailing on November 13th, and were hoping to be able to do it together.

[Lionesss]

Great night tonight.  Not bad loss on slots. And. A surprise. They called my name first in the casino 11:30 pm raffle.  I won $50. 
 

Also white chocolate chip cranberry cookies tonight.  Mmmmmmm

 

 

take care. 

[Lionesss]

Forgot to post the cookies. 

[Lionesss]

Good morning Thursday. 
 

Once again I am amazed how there are lack of crowds. 
 

Once again they are still trying to sell the dining venues. Yesterday the offer was 60% off if you book one. 
 

The other thing is I did not notice any drink cards to purchase like before. 
 

Escape room someone asked about — I could not find on app. Do not know.  
 

Getting tons of fliers regarding “sales” for stores on promenade. More than usual. 
 

Catch you later. 

[Lionesss]

I found the coffee machine in suit lounge. Yummy.  Never knew why I never did it before. To me better than Starbucks. 
 

Also. 
WJ HARDLY CROWDED.

At this time unless numbers increase no plans on opening for dinner. 
 

later

 

 

[Sunshine3601]

On 10/12/2021 at 1:09 PM, Lionesss said:

Oh. 
 

UPDATE ON LABADEE. 

 

The beach/resort area the cabanas as well as the dorm rooms have been over taken by locals,  due to conditions after the earthquake and civil unrest. 
 

Since RCI has no presence or security on the island. It is what it is. 
 

RCI hoping after the election that things will go back to normal and reclaim the guest/ workers area. 
The area has really been trashed. 
RCI will need to clean it up and rebuild. 
 

Will take awhile

 

Sea ya 

So sad to hear that about Labadee.

Imagine they will have some trouble removing those poor people.

[LUVTRAVEL6]

Thank you for this review Lioness! 

 

Can you tell us if they have had the Love and Marriage Game Show or Quest this week?

 

Thank you!

[Blizzard54]

2 hours ago, LUVTRAVEL6 said:

Thank you for this review Lioness! 

 

Can you tell us if they have had the Love and Marriage Game Show or Quest this week?

 

Thank you!

I do not expect we will see Quest on any ships for a while.  

[Lionesss]

I have not seen any of the games advertised. 
 

But, with the afternoon rain trivia has never been more crowded. 
 

At the beach pool no signs suggesting hogging chairs. Seen some chairs covered with towels for hours. 
 

Only saw one adult get reprimanded in pool. Guess cannonballs not allowed. 
 

Hot tubs surrounding pool not really hot.  
yup.  People rinsing off their sun tan lotion. 😳

 

Tonight the return of Flight. Cannot wait. 
 

 

OMG. How could I forget to tell you.   Did you know there are 2 Izumi restaurants.  Well I did not know when I booked.  We were placed in the Sushi  one. And I wanted Japanese one.  Easy fix due to low crowds. So check your reservations. 
 

Captain announced the staff/crew 100% COVID negative. 
 

Later. 

Edited October 14, 2021 by Lionesss