All Things Voyager of the Seas Please!!

[wrp96]

Quick question about the skipped port. Cozumel is the first stop and Progresso is the last stop. How did they know Progresso would be skipped to keep you there overnight? Maybe I'm just confused or they changed the itinerary.

 

I'm going to go with Texasmunk's statement about high tech weather forecasting.

 

Also, in the past, ships have had troubles leaving the pier in Progreso if it was too windy. I know that before Wilma, Carnival had removed Progreso from most of it's itineraries because a few ships were delayed out of there every time, making the ship late back to Florida.

[lindslea]

This will be our first experience being able to use the concierge lounge and I am wondering a couple of things. Are my teens allowed to go in and get juice or coke, and is Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb available there (or anywhere else on the ship)? Is this a smoking or non-smoking area? And does anyone know if RC still sells non-alcoholic frozen drink cards like the did several years ago?

[robtx100]

Actually Roatan was our first port. We did the canopy zipline which in Roaton which was awesome (note the ship did not offer) by the time we got to the beach the storm was in. We skipped Progreso because of weather. Capt Gerry reported we could not enter the channel in such high seas and the trip to Progreso would have been terrible for everyone one board, so the decision was made to overnight in Cozumel.......from there on still horrible weather, 20ft seas, no sun, so THIS made for a very bad vacation. not VOS itself. I can enjoy a ship for 3-4 days but 6!!!! Sorry I am out. I am an outdoor person so being cooped up and unfortunately even on VOS I felt cooped up.

 

This is our itinerary. I thought it was the same for every other sailing that wasn't going to Jamaica/GC. For those of us who like to book private excursions (not because of the cost, but because of the crowds), this isn't good. It's strange that Roatan was your first port.

 

27-Jan Galveston, Texas 5:00 PM

 

28-Jan Cruising Cruising

 

29-Jan Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Docked

 

30-Jan Roatan, Honduras 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Docked

 

31-Jan Cruising Cruising

 

01-Feb Yucatan (Progreso), Mexico 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Docked

 

02-Feb Cruising Cruising

 

03-Feb Galveston, Texas 7:00 AM

[Bobba22]

Hi Piemom9397,

We were on the Voyager last year during the Final Four weekend and they showed the Championship game in Studio B the ice arena on a very large screen so that hundreds of people were able to watch.

BOB:)

[cruizinmimi]

This will be our first experience being able to use the concierge lounge and I am wondering a couple of things. Are my teens allowed to go in and get juice or coke, and is Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb available there (or anywhere else on the ship)? Is this a smoking or non-smoking area? And does anyone know if RC still sells non-alcoholic frozen drink cards like the did several years ago?

 

This has been my experience when using the CL. The sodas will be locked up in the morning times when your teens will be allowed to go in and get contintental breakfast. Rcl does not carry DP or Mr. Pibb. Yes, it is a nonsmoking area. Yes, they still sell drink cards/soda cards.

Also, in the CL they will not let you take any drinks out of the CL. Your teens will be able to get juice if they have it available. Sometimes they don't always set it up the same every morning. Your teens will not be allowed to enter CL in the evenings.

 

[tkportersat]

Awesome, thanks!! I hope you have a great time :D

 

I will be in 7616 in 4 days! I'll let your know how it was when I get back!:D

[tkportersat]

That would probably be cool to overnight in Cozumel, I always feel the time there is too short. But oh my, no casino for the night? That would have saved me some money :) hehe.

 

 

Actually Roatan was our first port. We did the canopy zipline which in Roaton which was awesome (note the ship did not offer) by the time we got to the beach the storm was in. We skipped Progreso because of weather. Capt Gerry reported we could not enter the channel in such high seas and the trip to Progreso would have been terrible for everyone one board, so the decision was made to overnight in Cozumel.......from there on still horrible weather, 20ft seas, no sun, so THIS made for a very bad vacation. not VOS itself. I can enjoy a ship for 3-4 days but 6!!!! Sorry I am out. I am an outdoor person so being cooped up and unfortunately even on VOS I felt cooped up.

[TEXASMUNK]

if Carlos N Charlies gets rowdy during daylight hours, imagine what occurs when the sun goes down!

 

For those heading out of Jan 13....would someone please come back and answer one question!?!?!? Is the Texas Hold Em table in the casino handled by a dealer or the new electronic version? Thank you, in advance!!!

[nomoreknothead]

Hi, how are you? Of course I remember you. I do still have the orange straw cowboy hat. I'll be wearing it on our Voyager. That was so nice of you to recognize me in the terminal and come up and say hi.

 

 

:) Hope you have a good trip on Voyager as well as us! Say a little prayer that we have better weather than the last cruise with these ports! I'm looking forward to seeing new places! Wear that hat with pride!

[Snoozeman]

For those heading out of Jan 13....would someone please come back and answer one question!?!?!? Is the Texas Hold Em table in the casino handled by a dealer or the new electronic version? Thank you, in advance!!!

 

I'll take that one! I'll find out first hand......

[petel]

I'll take that one! I'll find out first hand......

 

I've posted this all over these boards ........ would you take it along and see how close it is ....... please.

 

This is a question for those who have sailed on Voyager from Galveston:

 

Is this the menu you remember? Are the formal nights correct? Would someone who sailed on VY since Christmas please post a "Yes" or "NO" that this looks like the menu you had?

 

 

Would you also please add theme nights, ice show times and parade times? Please.

 

 

Day One Sunday

 

Starters

Melon and Mango – Drizzled with ginger syrup

Melon and Proscuitto

Smoked Fish Tapenade – Smoked fish, onions, capers, fresh herbs, served with crostini coulis

Vidalia Onion Tart – sweet onions and gruyere cheese baked in pastry with red pepper

Tuscan Tomato Soup – Thick rustic soup swirled with basil pesto

Saigon Chicken Noodle Soup – Chicken broth with lemon grass, ginger, noodles and julienne vegetables

Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho – Garnished with chopped celery and cucumber

 

Salad

Spinach Salad – with plum tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and toasted pine nuts

Traditional Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Shrimp Ravioli – In a cream coconut lime lobster sauce with wilted spinach and crispy fried leeks

Stuffed Chicken Breast – filled with prosciutto and brie, served with red pimento relish

Slow Roasted prime Rib – with baked potato and horseradish au jus

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla – Folded in a flour tortilla with Manchego cheese and tomato and cilantro salsa

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Royal Herb Crusted Fillet of Atlantic Cod – with light cream saffron champagne sauce, red skinned mashed potatoes and scallions

 

Deserts

Ivory Chocolate Fondue – full of mixed berries with a crunchy biscuit

Apple pie a la Mode – Slices of spiced golden delicious apples baked in a double crust pasry topped with vanilla ice cream

Savarin – rum soaked yeast cake filled with banana cream, finished with orange wedges, kadota figs, and chocolate chips

Low Fat Tropical Fruit salad – marinated in grand marnier

Sugar Fee Swan Chantilly – a pastry swan filled with sugar free whipped cream served with apricot puree

 

 

 

Day 2 - Formal Night Monday

Starters

Orange Carpaccio – orange slices, red onions, watercress, feta cheese and cumin mint yogurt

Shrimp Cocktail royal – with cocktail sauce

Escargots Bourguignonne – baked snails in garlic herb butter

Lobster Bisque – finished with cognac and whipped cream

Oxtail Broth – beefy broth and aged sherry, served with a crispy cheese twist

Chilled Golden Pear – Garnished with dried cranberries

 

Caesar salad

 

Entrees

Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo – Linguini pasta folded in a creamy wild mushroom and white truffle sauce

Golden Sea Bass – Pan Seared fillet, Spanish sofrito, black olive polenta and fried capers

Roasted Duck – with black currant sauce, red cabbage and croquette potatoes

Eggplant Mozzarella Tower – with chunky plum tomato sauce and balsamic glaze

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Filet of Beef – creamy whipped potatoes and crimini mushrooms with green peppercorn sauce

 

Deserts

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

Cherries Jubilee

Low Fat Double strawberry Cheesecake

Sugar Free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake

 

 

Day 3 Tuesday

Starters

Caprese Salad – fresh mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil

Antipasti – Cured Italian ham, seasonal melon, grilled vegetables, marinated Portobello mushrooms, baked caramelized garlic

Scallop Risotto – Sauteed sea scallops over Charred sweet corn and mascarpone risotto

Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup – with rye bread croutons

Minestrone – A rich Italian soup of vegetables, tomato, and pasta

Chilled Strawberry Bisque – garnished with fresh mint

 

Salad

Insalata Mista – Mixed greens, zucchini, red bell peppers and black olives

Traditional Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Rigatoni Pasta – with spiced chorizo sausage, red and green peppers, grilled corn, olive oil and basil

Garlic Tiger Shrimp – Garlic herb baked with seasonal vegetables

Chicken Marsala – Marsala mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Vegetarian Chili – With jalapeno corn bread, grated cheese and sour cream

 

Chefs Signature Entrée

Lamb Shank with Rosemary – Slowly braised with garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted vegetables

 

Deserts

Warm Chocolate Cake

Raspberry Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Low Fat Angel Food Cake

Sugar Free Chocolate Mint Cake

 

Day 4 Wednesday

 

Starters

Mozzarella Salad – over arugula with a tomato basil salsa

Melon with Proscuitto

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail

Scallop and Mussels Gratin – seared with Pernod

Bouillabaisse

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Vichyssoise

Mesulun and Fennel Salad

 

 

Entrees

Ravioli Mare Monte – filled with cheese in a crabmeat mushroom sauce

Baked Perch – with sautéed spinach, balsamic and parmesan roasted potatoes and lemon sauce

Royal Sirloin – on a baked eggplant, zucchini and vegetable medley with Sicilian onions and pepper olive salsa

Vegetable paella – saffron rice with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and asparagus tips, garnished with black olives and chopped scallions

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Coq au Vin – with mushrooms, bacon, caramelized baby inions, grilled polenta and crispy pancetta

 

 

Deserts

Crème Catalan

Spanish Orange Almond Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Tart

Low Fat French Apple Flan

Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta

 

 

Day 5 Thursday

 

Starters

Fired Roasted Red Pepper Hummus – with roasted marinated zucchini and toasted pita

Shrimp Cocktail

Melon Proscuitto

Spinach Sweet Potato Dip – served warm with crisp tortilla chips

Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup – with crème fraiche and fried sage

Onion Soup – Caramalized onions in beed broth with Gruyere toast

Chilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk soup – a combination of fresh berries blended with buttermilk

 

Salad

Greek Salad for the Table

 

Entrees

Grey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmson Cream Pasta

- Creamy sauce tossed with orechhiette pasta, finished with mushrooms and crushed tomatoes

Roasted Turkey – with apple bread dressing, pan gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce

Grilled NY Strip Steak – Bearnaise sauce, fried potato wedges and zucchini

Indian Vegetable Curry – braised spiced garden vegetables with steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Mahi Mahi Tempura – Lightly battered and fried with homemade sweet and sour sauce, stir fried vegetables

 

Deserts

Brownie Madness

Key Lime Pie

Banana and Crunchy Nut Parfait

Sugar Free Key Lime Pie

Low Fat Strawberry Shortcake

 

 

 

Day 6 – Friday Formal Night

 

Starters

Sun Ripened Pineapple - Sliced Pineapple, Sun dried apricot ricotta and black pepper

Citrus Cured Salmon - Thinly Slices with a dill cucumber salad

Creamed Wild Mushrooms in Puff pastry – crimini and oyster mushrooms in flaky pastry

Cream of Asparagus – Garnished with crunchy almonds

Double Duck Consomme – with julienne vegetables and aged port

Roasted Peach Soup – Finished with fresh strawberries

 

Entrees

New England Bay Scallops and Ziti – topped with Portobello mushrooms and fire roasted red pepper pesto

Fisherman’s Plate – A broiled lobster tail and garlicky shrimp with broccoli florets

Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib – cut thick served with baked potato

Asian Fried Tofu – with sautéed bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and red curry sauce

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Thai BBQ Chicken Breast

 

Deserts

Desert Sampler – a trio of exquisite tastes

Low fat Berry Mousse

Sugar Free Red Berry Tart

 

 

Day 7 Saturday

 

Starters

Exotic Fruits

Crab and Shrimp Salad

Melon Proscuitto

Beef and Veal Tortallacci

Jalapeño Potato Soup

Chicken consommé

Chilled Cranberry and Mango soup

Seasonal Greens

Caesar Salad

 

Entrees

Penne Tarantina – tossed in chunky tomato-garlic sauce, with mussels, shrimp and scallop

Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin with sage mustard Sauce

Slow Roasted Beef Shoulder Fillet – with marscapone roasted potatoes and Shiraz reduction

Asparagus and Brie Tart – grilled plum tomato, arugula, red pepper essence and chive oil

 

Chef Signature Entrée

Cornmeal Dusted Talapia with Japanese ratatouille and garlic wasabi aioli

 

Deserts

Choco-Chino Trilogy

BBB

Magic Mango Parfit

Low Fat Exotic Pineapple and Coconut Cake

Steamed Sugar Free Vanilla and Berry Custard

 

 

 

 

Alternative Selections always available

Ziti with Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast with seasonal herbs

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with herb butter

 

Ice Cream, Sugar Free Ice Cream and sherbet selections

Cheese selection

[Snoozeman]

It is odd that there have been few reviews up to now. I know there will be several of us reviewing though (13th) this week. I know that's too late for some of y'all (20th)

 

Pete-I receive an email from Towmater today & she's your week. She's probably on your roll-call. (One of my fav Cruise Critic members that I've sailed with) I promised her I'd post some info from Cozumel as I have access to a computer there. I'll get the poker table, ice skating/show, & parade information at least.

 

But maybe one of the people who have already sailed will confirm your questions! I don't know where they are?

[petel]

..............................

 

Pete-I receive an email from Towmater today & she's your week. She's probably on your roll-call. (One of my fav Cruise Critic members that I've sailed with) I promised her I'd post some info from Cozumel as I have access to a computer there. I'll get the poker table, ice skating/show, & parade information at least.............................

 

Thanks - I knew I could count on you. We've got a great group on the 27th so all the info will be helpful planning those little extra activities. The 20th group is also pretty active and there are a number of B2Bers on 13 & 20 and 20 & 27 so we're going to have some pretty good overlaps. 'Course by the time we get the routine down it will be April and we'll have to start training the VY crew all over again next year.

 

About Towmater - don't think I've seen that screen name on either the 20th or 27th. Is it possible that you outed a lurker :eek: I hope our little group hasn't scared her into lurking ;)

 

Will be standing by the puter while you're in Cozumel. :)

[Rockiesfan]

I'll take that one! I'll find out first hand......

 

Since you'll be in the casino anyway . . . can you let us know if there is a 2X odds night? On Freedom last March, they had "Jamaican Me Crazy" night with 2X odds at the craps table. It really helped our game! We hadn't seen this during any of our previous cruises.

 

Also, throw those daily compasses in your suitcase and, when you get home, post them for us!

 

Thanks- Nan

[texascruzer]

if Carlos N Charlies gets rowdy during daylight hours, imagine what occurs when the sun goes down!

 

For those heading out of Jan 13....would someone please come back and answer one question!?!?!? Is the Texas Hold Em table in the casino handled by a dealer or the new electronic version? Thank you, in advance!!!

 

I will try to remember. :D

[Little Elm]

This has been my experience when using the CL. The sodas will be locked up in the morning times when your teens will be allowed to go in and get contintental breakfast. Rcl does not carry DP or Mr. Pibb. Yes, it is a nonsmoking area. Yes, they still sell drink cards/soda cards.

 

Also, in the CL they will not let you take any drinks out of the CL. Your teens will be able to get juice if they have it available. Sometimes they don't always set it up the same every morning. Your teens will not be allowed to enter CL in the evenings.

 

They lock up the soda in the morning. What if I want one? Will there be someone there who can unlock it?

[isujim]

Thanks - I knew I could count on you. We've got a great group on the 27th so all the info will be helpful planning those little extra activities. The 20th group is also pretty active and there are a number of B2Bers on 13 & 20 and 20 & 27 so we're going to have some pretty good overlaps. 'Course by the time we get the routine down it will be April and we'll have to start training the VY crew all over again next year.

 

About Towmater - don't think I've seen that screen name on either the 20th or 27th. Is it possible that you outed a lurker :eek: I hope our little group hasn't scared her into lurking ;)

 

Will be standing by the puter while you're in Cozumel. :)

 

Pete

 

Hope you guys have a great cruise.........since we are doing this same b2b in April, I want the particulars of the turn around day when you guys get back. Enjoy your trip.

 

Jim

[isujim]

They lock up the soda in the morning. What if I want one? Will there be someone there who can unlock it?

 

It has been our experience, only if the concierge is there can it be unlocked. I'm sure they will if you ask.......but if you go in before they get there, there will be no one who can unlock the pantry. At least that has been our experience.

[BillOh]

It is odd that there have been few reviews up to now. I know there will be several of us reviewing though (13th) this week. I know that's too late for some of y'all (20th)

 

 

Have fun, I'll be watching for the reviews. I love reading about Voyager and may put her on the list for my first cruise as platinum in '10.

[cruizinmimi]

They lock up the soda in the morning. What if I want one? Will there be someone there who can unlock it?

 

Yes, the liquor, wine, set-ups & sodas are locked up after the concierge leaves in the evening. Sometimes he/she does come in the morning. The Concierge sometimes has a helper set up the continental breakfast in the am and they do not show. The assistant will not be able to open up the cabinet. Only the concierge can get into the cabinets.

 

I've been in the CL when the concierge has been in there and they will say things like "Well, we're out of sodas, sorry" "I need to restock for this afternoon".

 

But there again, you might get lucky. It depends on the concierge:(

[bd6862]

The menu looks similar but not exactly and some of the items were on different days. First night was surf and turf, lobster night was on Friday.

[bd6862]

This is our itinerary. I thought it was the same for every other sailing that wasn't going to Jamaica/GC. For those of us who like to book private excursions (not because of the cost, but because of the crowds), this isn't good. It's strange that Roatan was your first port.

 

27-Jan Galveston, Texas 5:00 PM

 

28-Jan Cruising Cruising

 

29-Jan Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Docked

 

30-Jan Roatan, Honduras 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Docked

 

31-Jan Cruising Cruising

 

01-Feb Yucatan (Progreso), Mexico 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Docked

 

02-Feb Cruising Cruising

 

03-Feb Galveston, Texas 7:00 AM

 

 

Our sailing itenerary was:

Dec 30 - Galveston

December 31 - At Sea

January 1 - At Sea

January 2nd - Roatan Honduras

January 3rd - Cozumel

January 4th - Progresso (which was skipped due to weather so we stayed overnight in Cozumel and departed at 11am for Galveston) They made the announcement the morning we arrived in Cozumel.

January 5th - At Sea

January 6th - Glaveston

[wolfganghowell]

We've seen a double odds craps night on every cruise. It's just one night and they always mark it in the daily compass.

[In the Pink]

Our sailing itenerary was:

Dec 30 - Galveston

December 31 - At Sea

January 1 - At Sea

January 2nd - Roatan Honduras

January 3rd - Cozumel

January 4th - Progresso (which was skipped due to weather so we stayed overnight in Cozumel and departed at 11am for Galveston) They made the announcement the morning we arrived in Cozumel.

January 5th - At Sea

January 6th - Glaveston

 

Was that the original itinerary or did it get changed to that due to weather?

[robtx100]

Our sailing itenerary was:

Dec 30 - Galveston

December 31 - At Sea

January 1 - At Sea

January 2nd - Roatan Honduras

January 3rd - Cozumel

January 4th - Progresso (which was skipped due to weather so we stayed overnight in Cozumel and departed at 11am for Galveston) They made the announcement the morning we arrived in Cozumel.

January 5th - At Sea

January 6th - Glaveston

 

I would think if this was a permanent change they would let us know.