LIVE! -- Dragon of the Seas goes to the Beyond and Back, October 26-Novemeber 4

[DragonOfTheSeas]

The forecast today in the Celebrity Bulletin calls for 81 degrees and rain.  So, we were pleasantly surprised to see this stranger at breakfast.  

 

The seas are calm and we have a smooth ride. 

 

 

 

[DragonOfTheSeas]

We decided to head up to the rooftop garden while the weather was good.  By the time we got there our friend the sun had left.  However, there was a nice breeze and lots of seating.  

 

 

They even had a tai chi class. 

 

 

 

 

[DragonOfTheSeas]

The Captain just gave his daily update from the bridge.  He is so funny. He only gives the position and tempersture and a couple of jokes. He is finished in about two minutes.  

 

Today's jokes were about Curacao.  One comment was that it is a very small island and he hoped he could find it by Monday. 

 

He said that the seas are as smooth as they can get.  If it were any smoother it would be illegal to sail.  

 

I know they are corny jokes--but, he is so serious when he says them. Ha Ha Ha!  🤣

[HS2BS]

On deck 9 there is no noise from docking except the vibrations when using the thrusters(same all over the ship). This accessible cabin has its own small vestibule that is shared with a non accessible cabin, and a door that can be closed to the hallway.

Hal

[IsItTimeToCruiseYet?]

4 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

we were on the Apex TA in a HC cabin , never heard any noise 
Cases can fit under the bed ,

Thank you very much for your response as well as the picture of the cabin.  Enjoy your day!

[IsItTimeToCruiseYet?]

38 minutes ago, HS2BS said:

On deck 9 there is no noise from docking except the vibrations when using the thrusters(same all over the ship). This accessible cabin has its own small vestibule that is shared with a non accessible cabin, and a door that can be closed to the hallway.

Hal

Thanks so much for the information.  We are used to the vibrations and that is one way to get me out of bed early in the morning! 🙂 Have a great day!

[DragonOfTheSeas]

This morning there was a "Coffee with the Captain" at Cafe al Bacio. [also senior officers] It was well attended.  He answered questions and took pictures with passengers.  

 

I got one, too. 

 

 

 

[DragonOfTheSeas]

This is my favorite place [art installation] on the whole ship.  It is a hallway on deck 5 that leads from the aft elevator to Eden.  The amount of light in the hall cycles from almost dark to a little light.  It bounces off the blobs on the ceiling and floor and the mirrored walls. 

 

I waited to take this picture until there was the most light.  It is very other worldly. You walk around the objects to get to the other side. 

 

[tiller]

Thank you for sharing your observations!

 

Have you noticed whether Raw on 6 is open for lunch?

[DragonOfTheSeas]

Eden is a unique location.  It takes up some space on decks 4, 5, and 6. The ship holds shows/experiences in here at night and they have dinner seating.  It is also the location of various important events.

 

 

 

 

We wanted to book Eden for dinner, but it was sold out long before the cruise. It is a beautiful venue.  

 

[DragonOfTheSeas]

5 minutes ago, tiller said:

Thank you for sharing your observations!

 

Have you noticed whether Raw on 6 is open for lunch?

It is Raw on 5.  Yes, it is open from noon to 1:30.

[hcat]

1 hour ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

This is my favorite place [art installation] on the whole ship.  It is a hallway on deck 5 that leads from the aft elevator to Eden.  The amount of light in the hall cycles from almost dark to a little light.  It bounces off the blobs on the ceiling and floor and the mirrored walls. 

 

I waited to take this picture until there was the most light.  It is very other worldly. You walk around the objects to get to the other side. 

 

 

It may be great art but  it is also a busy passage way..

 

Hopefully we can still get up to EDEN by  using the staircase  next to BLU.

I had enough  trouble going through the similar space on EDGE ( Creepy forest) and this looks more daunting.. esp for folks like me with visual issues.

  On EDGE, the scooter folks used to race through....saw several near  collisions.. This space looks wider but  will AVOID if possible...

 

 

 

 

 

[jelayne]

7 minutes ago, hcat said:

 

It may be great art but  it is also a busy passage way..

 

Hopefully we can still get up to EDEN by  using the staircase  next to BLU.

I had enough  trouble going through the similar space on EDGE ( Creepy forest) and this looks more daunting.. esp for folks like me with visual issues.

  On EDGE, the scooter folks used to race through....saw several near  collisions.. This space looks wider but  will AVOID if possible...

 

 

 

 

 

IMO the same space on the Apex is the best of the 3 much lighter, mirrored walls and white thin sculptures.  The Beyond is the worst of the 3,  I dreaded going through there also have some vision issues.

[tiller]

2 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

It is Raw on 5.  Yes, it is open from noon to 1:30.

 That's great to hear. The app was only showing dinner hours.

 

 

[travelwide]

Can you find out who will be the Captain on the 11/27 sailing? TYIA

[Edward51]

On 10/28/2022 at 7:16 AM, Darspurs said:

Very strange obviously dependant on position but in 20+ cruises this is by far the quietest a cabin has ever been, I know the waters have so far been very calm but we have not heard the slightest creaking and we have never slept so well on a ship.

FYI we have an Infinite Veranda cabin on deck 7 right by the central elevators. One other thing we have kept the folding doors open all the time. No idea if they creak if you close them.

Ditto.  We are forward on deck 8 in the porthole balconies and love it.  Pretty quiet and yes the odd creaking noise but nothing that would keep you from sleeping.  That is not to say that some areas do not have issues.  Our area is fine.
 

 We are, after all,  in the Atlantic Ocean.    We have sailed on many ships over the years and all creak somewhat.   Some a little more than others and it depends on the weather.

[hcat]

5 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

Eden is a unique location.  It takes up some space on decks 4, 5, and 6. The ship holds shows/experiences in here at night and they have dinner seating.  It is also the location of various important events.

 

 

 

 

We wanted to book Eden for dinner, but it was sold out long before the cruise. It is a beautiful venue.  

 

Last photo.. one of our favorite spots for sailaway.  Drinks  from  EDEN bar and nice wake views..often a nice  little party develops!

[hcat]

4 hours ago, jelayne said:

IMO the same space on the Apex is the best of the 3 much lighter, mirrored walls and white thin sculptures.  The Beyond is the worst of the 3,  I dreaded going through there also have some vision issues.

We have plotted an avoidance route....we have a few parties to attend in EDEN, like the Cafe for lunch and just hanging out there...Glad we are in Luminae not BLU..fewer trips  needed.    I liked the creative art  passages on S ( ?)  Class ships...very nice murals, etc  with sound effects too!   But easy to pas through...

[Edward51]

9 minutes ago, hcat said:

Last photo.. one of our favorite spots for sailaway.  Drinks  from  EDEN bar and nice wake views..often a nice  little party develops!

 

2 minutes ago, hcat said:

We have plotted an avoidance route....we have a few parties to attend in EDEN, like the Cafe for lunch and just hanging out there...Glad we are in Luminae not BLU..fewer trips  needed.    I liked the creative art  passages on S ( ?)  Class ships...very nice murals, etc  with sound effects too!   But easy to pas through...

Edin cafe is also our favourite for the free breakfast and lunch.

[DragonOfTheSeas]

20 minutes ago, Edward51 said:

 

Edin cafe is also our favourite for the free breakfast and lunch.

I will have to try there for those meals.  I saw on the menu they have a Reuben for lunch.  That is my favorite sandwich. 🙂

[dreamer321]

37 minutes ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

I will have to try there for those meals.  I saw on the menu they have a Reuben for lunch.  That is my favorite sandwich. 🙂

Unless the actual menu aboard Eden Café is different than is what is listed in the App the Reuben is not offered in Beyond's Eden Café. Different ship's in the Edge class have slightly different menus that what's served on sister ships.

[DragonOfTheSeas]

Good morning!  I was happy to see my friend the sun this morning. This is not exactly sunrise, but it is close. 😜

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise and sunsets are always my favorite times at sea.  

[DragonOfTheSeas]

9 hours ago, dreamer321 said:

Unless the actual menu aboard Eden Café is different than is what is listed in the App the Reuben is not offered in Beyond's Eden Café. Different ship's in the Edge class have slightly different menus that what's served on sister ships.

When I took my Eden pictures yesterday the lunch menu board was still up.  It had a reubin listed in the handheld sandwich category.  But that could have been a daily special.  I will have to check it out late and let you know.

[DragonOfTheSeas]

15 hours ago, hcat said:

 

It may be great art but  it is also a busy passage way..

 

Hopefully we can still get up to EDEN by  using the staircase  next to BLU.

I had enough  trouble going through the similar space on EDGE ( Creepy forest) and this looks more daunting.. esp for folks like me with visual issues.

  On EDGE, the scooter folks used to race through....saw several near  collisions.. This space looks wider but  will AVOID if possible...

 

Yes, there is a staircase next to Blu that will allow you to bypass this hallway. It leads up from the lobby in front of the Cosmopolitan and Cyrus restaurants.

[countess5]

16 hours ago, jelayne said:

IMO the same space on the Apex is the best of the 3 much lighter, mirrored walls and white thin sculptures.  The Beyond is the worst of the 3,  I dreaded going through there also have some vision issues.

Apex