LIVE: Quantum of the Seas. 8 - 28 - 2023 — 9 - 4 - 2023

[Lionesss]

To begin with this cruise was not a “blue light special” on the contrary it is ($$$), the price only went up over the last 15 months. 
 

However:

This cruise will have a viewing from Alaska of the Super Blue Moon on August 30. Which in itself is a reason to PARTY!!!!

 

 

 

Over the past few days our world has been impacted by a few devastating heartbreaking catastrophe’s, my heart as well as prayers go out whose lives have been impacted. 
 

Quite a few years ago Creedence Clearwater Revival said it best in the lyrics to “BAD MOON RISING”:

 

 

I will be posting “Ad Lib” the daily events as they transpire. So sit back and pretend this is the beginning of a movie you want to watch. 
 

 

Now the rest of the journey will not be a Figment of your imagination, but will be determined by the reliability of getting access to post, so hope the WI-FI signal is strong. 
 

 

Finally. I must give credit to the internet for my re-posting of  their pictures/captions. I own no rights to these nor am I compensated. 
 

Leading up to the cruise some daily preparation will be shared. 
 

Take care. 
Be safe.

 

 

 

[h20skibum]

Have a great cruise, Sue.  Now I have another thread to fall behind on. 

[Ocean Boy]

Have an awesome cruise. Looking forward to following along. The supermoon should be cool to see. I was once on a sailing for a lunar eclipse.

[#55worktoplay]

Have a great cruise and win lots $ in casino. 

[Lionesss]

FYI

 

I sent a message to the MODS, to correct the thread topic.

 

I will not be sailing for 10 years...............as it states.

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, #55worktoplay said:

Have a great cruise and win lots $ in casino. 

 

Oh, the Quantum has a Casino.  🙄

 

Be safe

[Husky1987]

Yay!  My wife and I will be on this cruise.  I'll have to drop by the casino to say hi 🙂

[BonTexasNY]

Have a wonderful cruise.  I'll be following for sure.

 

BTW, the lyrics of the song you posted " there's a bad moon on the rise" always sounded to me like "there's a bathroom on the right" 🤣

 

@Husky1987 Have a great cruise.  Maybe @ lionesss Sue's good luck in the casino will rub off on you!

[techteach]

I’ll be on the cruise with you and hoping we have clear skies to see the blue moon. Without looking up the lyrics so please no critics, just from memory of a few lines, “Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone, without a love of my own…” See you in the casino!

[Sadebud]

Looking forward to following!  Have a great cruise!

[hoosier sailor]

Looking forward to following. I will be on Quantum in about 3 weeks.

[Ozark_Kid]

Thanks for taking the time to share!  Alaska is a great place to cruise. I hope the internet works well.  It is sometimes a challenge in Alaska.  I found that while at ports the cell 5g was good.  If I had trouble with the ship internet posting pics, I would sit out on the balcony after getting back on board and post with the 5g.  It would usually even work about an hour after leaving port.

With all that said, enjoy the adventure. If you need to,  post pics when you get back home. 

Thanks again. 

[ocean sounds]

Looking forward to reading along!

[DaniDanielle]

Enjoy!

[Sea Dog]

I'm excited to follow along with your adventures Sue. I hope you win some big money. Looking forward to hearing about your itinerary. Have a great cruise. Cheers!

[jmh2006]

Have a wonderful cruise Sue!  Lucky you will get to meet @Husky1987 before we will in October.  Wishing you lots of casino luck!  

[dbancroft]

Have a great cruise. I hereby transfer to you my cruise casino luck I found it on Oasis last week and hopefully the transfer works.

[maggieq]

@Lionesss  wishing you an amazing cruise. We have fond memories of the quantum as we took the first cruise/TA from Southampton to Bayonne.  😊 

[Lionesss]

Suitcases are slowly being packed. 
Sometimes gets a tad challenging when you have a four legged helper. 
We just need to add morning items,  and they close and room for more. 

 

 

 

Cabin tags stuffed in holder and will be put on in Seattle. 
 

 

 

And how coincidental that 5 years ago today we were flying to Seattle for our Alaskan cruise on Explorer of the Seas and flew over this famous landmark. 
 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

 

Good morning.

 

So last night before we went to bed we both checked our mail and our welcome letter sent to suite guest arrived.

 

We responded with our request for dinners, show as well as a few other things we have always requested.

 

In addition in our message we asked if this is the "Junior" that used to be on the Allure and sure enough it is.

We cannot wait to see him again.

He has a dual role with RCI, he can be either a concierge or a Genie, where-ever and when-ever he is needed.

 

Below is a copy of the (generic) email we received.

 

Be safe.

 

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 8/22/2023 9:41:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, QN_Concierge01@rccl.com writes:
 

Dear Richard & Susan ,

My name is Junior, I am your Sky Suite Concierge. I can’t wait to welcome you onboard Quantum of the Seas on Monday, August 28th 2023. I hope you’re ready for a wonderful cruise vacation with us.

If you’ve not already done so, please check in online and select your preferred arrival time using the Royal Caribbean App. Suite guests can enjoy Flexible Arrival which allows you the freedom to check-in up to one hour before or after your scheduled check-in time while the terminal is open.  

We also recommend that you plan ahead and make reservations for your dining, onboard activities, shore excursions and Vitality Spa services.
You may do so using your Cruise Planner or Royal App. Show reservations will be available to book once you’re onboard. If you require any assistance, I am happy to assist you.

My desk is in the Suite Lounge, located on Deck 12 aft. My hours are 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. I am also reachable via email, or by dialing my phone 29015 from your Suite or any house phone.

While onboard, you’ll have access to the following exclusive amenities and services:

· The Suite Lounge is exclusively for Suite guests and accessible with your SeaPass card.  

o The dress code in the Suite Lounge is smart casual, so please make sure you pack accordingly.

o Coffee and tea are available in the Suite Lounge throughout the day. Hors d'oeuvres, petit fours and complimentary wine, spirits, beer, and soft drinks are available for our Suite guests every evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

o Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

· As a Sky Suite guest, you’ll have exclusive access to the suites-only restaurant, Coastal Kitchen. Please refer to the Royal App for the hours of operation or reach out to me for assistance. Reservations are required for dinner.

· Your suite is stocked with Malin & Goetz bath amenities, a Lavazza espresso coffee machine, bathrobes for your use onboard, and is furnished with a luxurious pillow-top mattress.

· Sky guests will receive complementary VOOM Surf and Stream services for one device per person for the entire sailing. Attached in this email are detailed instructions on how to connect your device. These instructions will also be in your suite upon arrival.

· Enjoy the exclusive Suite Sun Deck on Deck 15 aft. Lounge chairs are available to suite guests on a first come, first serve basis.

· Sky guests are entitled to a reserved seating section in the Main Theater and Two70°.  Reservations are available once you arrive onboard and required for Two70° show only, which I will be happy to assist you with.

· We are happy to offer our Suite guests Priority Departure. I will explain the details to you when you arrive onboard.

Please feel free to email me with any questions that you may have. I look forward to meeting you in person!

 

All the best,


Junior Allen
Your Concierge
 

[Husky1987]

22 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

@Husky1987 Have a great cruise.  Maybe @ lionesss Sue's good luck in the casino will rub off on you!

 

This is one of my wife's "free" casino cruises, so if she's going to be Prime again next year we'll need all the luck we can get! 🙂 

[clochette]

really looking forward to following you on your cruise, Alaska is on my list.

[The sea calls my name]

5 hours ago, clochette said:

really looking forward to following you on your cruise, Alaska is on my list.

 

5 hours ago, clochette said:

really looking forward to following you on your cruise, Alaska is on my list.

Ditto, I hope that in the next couple of years that bucket list will be checked off.

 

Sue, I so look forward to your picture's and comments.  Safe travels and have a wonderful cruise.

[Lionesss]

One of the reasonable priced items that had been offered for purchase is not available. 
The RCI blanket. 
For those who ordered them on our sailing, they received a notice. 
 

 

Be safe. 

[derorim]

9 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

One of the reasonable priced items that had been offered for purchase is not available. 
The RCI blanket. 
For those who ordered them on our sailing, they received a notice. 
 

 

Be safe. 

 Put that money in your slot machine, and win big!

[akcruz]

Have a wonderful cruise Sue, looking forward to seeing pictures, hearing about your trip and hopefully wins in the casino!