tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40265189071696940032024-02-06T17:47:55.710-08:00Quantum of the Seas 12 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise ReviewJanuary 11 to 23, 2015Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-83918136149896531862015-01-26T13:20:00.000-08:002018-02-21T13:19:43.871-08:00Review, Photo and Videos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here you will find a review of my Southern caribbean Cruise onboard the beautiful Quantum of the Seas from January 11, 2015 to january 23, 2015</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- <b>#RoyalWOW.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow the cruise day by day - departure from Cape Liberty, Bayonne and back again - oldest post is last in the review</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">The cruise</span> did <span class="hps">start in</span> <span class="hps">Cape</span> <span class="hps">Liberty</span>, New <span class="hps">Jersey, After 2 days at sea </span><span class="hps">we</span> <span class="hps">did visit</span> <span class="hps">Labadee</span> <span class="hps">in Haiti</span>; <span class="hps">San</span> <span class="hps">Juan</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Puerto</span> <span class="hps">Rico</span>; <span class="hps">Philipsburg,</span> <span class="hps">St.</span> <span class="hps">Maarten</span>; <span class="hps">Fort</span> <span class="hps">de France</span> in <span class="hps">Martinique</span>; <span class="hps">Bridgetown</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Barbados</span>; <span class="hps">Basseterre</span> <span class="hps">St.</span> <span class="hps">Kitts</span><span class="">;</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">then 3 days at sea,</span> <span class="hps">back to Cape</span> <span class="hps">Liberty</span>, New <span class="hps">Jersey</span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">See <a href="http://youtu.be/WihE8BlA1tQ" target="_blank">VIDEO POSTCARD intro video</a></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> with links to other video postcard or the</span></span> 12 minutes cruise video:<a href="http://youtu.be/Dzaa8b6WWM4" target="_blank"> Quantum of the Seas Southern caribbean Cruise Review</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Link to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbQxAYRuT53nq7ekSJvmEuO2b6-8aFWo_" target="_blank">VLOG at Youtube.</a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Link to Review at Cruise Critic: <a href="http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=270762" target="_blank">Quantum of the Seas, new and exciting.</a></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">A 12 minutes review video: </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Below posts with pictures, short videos and review from the cruise. </span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-75623153886765945152015-01-25T05:22:00.000-08:002018-02-21T13:20:13.550-08:00My Cruise Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The positive stories about Quantum of the Seas have been a bit rare. If not everything is as usual, it's not good! However, the reviews are starting to be more positive<br />
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Quantum of the Seas is a gift to us being positive about trying something new and exciting based on today's technology.<br />
We have been at two Cruises with Quantum of the Seas for a total of 20 days. At the 12 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise from
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, January 11, 2015. and also on the 8 Nights November
Transatlantic Maiden Voyage from Southampton, UK, November 2, 2014 to Cape Liberty, Bayonne.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We acknowledge, that there are things that can be done better, but our
very clear impression is, that work is in progress with the problems,
and many of the problems we experienced at the TA Maiden Voyage has now
been solved.<br />
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To introduce something new - to be the pioneer is always risky, but
daring to risk is very brave. If no one dares nothing new happens.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The cabins are lovely, the service in the cabins as always top notch,
the internet now works perfectly (free on this trip) and we streamed TV
and were on Facetime with family at home. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">two70, A living room by day, Two70°
transforms to an entertainment center by night, seamlessly blending live
performances with cutting-edge visual technology, highlighted by six
ABB RoboScreens® attached to a gantry above the main stage. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Impressive shows, especially Mamma Mia, Sonic Odyssey and Starwater, </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The VIA, and Royal Esplanade - nice decor,
stylish and modern design.<br /> </span></span><br />
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Are you innovative set, we highly recommend a holiday with Quantum of the Seas.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read the posts from the indidual days of the cruise below. </span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-63876579186192284082015-01-24T12:00:00.000-08:002015-01-25T14:37:59.600-08:00Video Postcards<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are the links to the Video Postcards I have posted so far:</span></span><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/WihE8BlA1tQ" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">VIDEO POSTCARD intro</span></span></a><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/DtLbYZbCyH8" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Fort-de-France, Martinique</span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/QlK6jMeSs2w" target="_blank">Basseterre, St. Kitts </a></span></span><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/gY4YGf48aLU" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bridgetown, Barbados</span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/IKpzn1wuydk" target="_blank">Philipsburg, St. Maarten </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/xHsG6EsLf1I" target="_blank">Visit at San Juan</a></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/GkKv-685oaE" target="_blank">Labadee, Haiti</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/ll7WQbncPVw" target="_blank">Cabin 8604</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/OptDc924kCY" target="_blank">Restaurant Wonderland</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/R1d9uWGOTJE" target="_blank">Starwater Show</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/pNdOGV3tRD4" target="_blank">North Star Tour</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/wo3d9eYjIzs" target="_blank">North Star and Sailaway Fort de France</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/JL9UaZgS7DQ" target="_blank">Departure from Cape Liberty</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">more postcards will follow...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Videos from around Quantum of the Seas. Maiden Voyage November 2, 2014:</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/sc9GNpdbxOM" target="_blank">Quantum of the Seas, Pools and Solarium</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/r2TYzgIfom0" target="_blank">Windjammer Marketplace </a></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/su9dOiffSYQ" target="_blank">Royal Esplanande, Quantum of the Seas</a><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/9INQQ8gkkGE" target="_blank">The VIA</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/J076Nx43RCM" target="_blank">SeaPlex </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/gKpcEL3BhOs" target="_blank">Two70° </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://youtu.be/AIgEIPW4ZmU" target="_blank">Two70° Vistarama</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/RXGfMDGMjpY" target="_blank">RoboScreen and RoboShow Demo</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/AZxHnLjJ9_4" target="_blank">Bionic Bar </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/n1SgH79Zqbg" target="_blank">Activities at Quantum of the Seas</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/0S2R3uvonfA" target="_blank">Concierge Club and Diamond Club lounges </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are no set dining times, no assigned seats, no required formal nights. But one restaurant where formal attire is required.<br />You can make table reservation for all evenings prior to the cruise - and change your reservations when onboard.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">However,
you can also wait and do all reservations on board, when you have more
detailed information about activities and shows - or just show up when
you want to dine.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We had not booked tables in the restaurants before the cruise (some
problems with the reservation system). Most reservations were made
with Royal iQ App as well as some at the entrance to the restaurant.<br />
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Most evenings we did get the time which suited us, and we saw no queues
at the entrances to the restaurants. Basically, we really liked the
concept Dynamic Dining - being able to choose from several restaurants
and could choose the time that best suits. All restaurants have many
dishes to choose from and every night is an extra 'daily menu' embedded
in the menu card.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfteA5ZmqAOpKPJUjKNHs-qxjhz2H50NWR65jNCnHPK0LHKGDu4OhmnhaIJwcFwss3t1mHEPhI1IowpJt-uF33Ki5NB7Ffw5wkFmhK0kht8g19989FDWTlWbKUWQH7tJpSicVTKQRt88Q/s1600/silk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfteA5ZmqAOpKPJUjKNHs-qxjhz2H50NWR65jNCnHPK0LHKGDu4OhmnhaIJwcFwss3t1mHEPhI1IowpJt-uF33Ki5NB7Ffw5wkFmhK0kht8g19989FDWTlWbKUWQH7tJpSicVTKQRt88Q/s1600/silk.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are still challenges to Dynamic Dining to function optimally -
management's focus should be on getting the reservation system work
better. So will the restaurants' capacity also be better utilized, and
it will spread to more satisfied employees and therefore happy guests.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'll
recommend to make reservations for the more popular restaurants like
Wonderland and Silk (picture) - For Grande and American Icon Grill it's not
necessary. If you want a table for only two there were short waiting
time, but if sharing a table with others, no waiting time.<br />Reservations
can be done at the entrance to any of the restaurants, or using the
free Royal iQ app for iPhone or iPad.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />There is five complimentary, full-service main
restaurants, and five specialty dining options available for an
additional charge and additional cafe's and bistro's. See the list of all restaurants below (click on Read More...)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link to videos: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/Vf0Ou8LMdK0" target="_blank"><span class="watch-title " dir="ltr" id="eow-title" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="Dining Restaurants, Quantum of the Seas">Dining Restaurants, Quantum of the Seas</span></a></span></span><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/r2TYzgIfom0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="watch-title " dir="ltr" id="eow-title" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="Dining Restaurants, Quantum of the Seas">Windjammer Marketplace</span></span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="watch-title " dir="ltr" id="eow-title" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="Dining Restaurants, Quantum of the Seas"><a href="http://youtu.be/OptDc924kCY" target="_blank">Wonderland Restaurant</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://youtu.be/oTm2akpqhpA" target="_blank">Quantum Class Restaurants, Tour of</a></span></span> </span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Complimentary Restaurants with Dynamic Dining times:</span></b><br /><b>American Icon Grill</b><br />An all-new main dining venue that serves dinner nightly.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br /><br /><b>Chic</b><br />Chic is an all-new main dining venue that serves dinner nightly.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER<br /><br /><b>The Grande Restaurant</b><br />The Grande Restaurant is an all-new main dining venue that serves dinner nightly.<br />Dress: FORMAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER<br /><br /><b>Silk</b><br />Featuring
fresh and innovative cuisine in a strikingly elegant and modern space,
Silk is an all-new main dining venue that serves dinner nightly.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER<br /><br /><b>Coastal Kitchen</b> - Complimentary for Junior Suite Guests and above<br />Featuring
gourmet California and Mediterranean fare, Coastal Kitchen is an
all-new main dining venue that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<br />It is the one full-service complimentary restaurant created exclusively for suite guests.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br /><br /><b><span style="color: blue;">Specialty dining options available for an additional charge:</span></b><br /><b>Chops Grille ($$)</b><br />Cover charge includes your choice of delectable items from the menu, as well as gratuities.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER<br /><br /><b>Jamieís Italian ($$)</b><br />Chef
Jamie Oliver may be one of Britain ís most famous food exports, but it
ís his intense passion for Italian cooking and the Italian way of life
that drives the menu<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER<br /><br /><b>Izumi Japanese Cuisine ($$)</b><br />From
sushi to sashimi and table side cooking preparation using Hot Rocks,
Royal Caribbean’s Izumi offers guests an exotic Asian-inspired dining
experience.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER / a la Carte<br /><br /><b>Wonderland ($$$)</b><br />A creative and experiential new concept showcasing superior variety, quality and design, Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER<br /><b><br />Chefís Table ($$$$)</b><br />Located
in an intimate, exclusive enclave within Chops Grille, this private
epicurean experience for up to 16 people treats you to a five-course,<br />upgraded steakhouse menu and wine tasting.<br />Dress: FORMAL<br />Meals Served: DINNER <br /><br /><b><span style="color: blue;">Complimentary and casual-service restaurants:</span></b><br /><b>Windjammer Marketplace</b><br />A global culinary pavilion that invites you to explore the world, dish by dish. It's simply our best Windjammer ever.<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br /><br /><b>Cafe Promenade</b><br />Serving a variety of sandwiches, pastries and desserts 24 hours a day, Cafe Promenade is one of<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br /><br /><b>The Cafe Two70</b><br />New to Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, The CafeTwo70 is a gourmet marketplace that lets you pick the view.<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br /><b><br />Seaplex Dog House</b><br />The
first-ever food truck at sea serves up gourmet hot dogs for all to
enjoy in the SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea.<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER<br /><br />Sorrento<br />Serving a variety of antipasti, salads, desserts and pizzas by the slice or by the pie.<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER<br /><b><br /><span style="color: blue;">Casual-service restaurants for a fee:</span></b><br /><b>Solarium Bistro ($$)</b><br />A fresh and healthy dining healthy experience showcasing superior variety, quality and design.<br />Dress: SMART CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and DINNER<br />Complimentary Breakfast<br /><br /><b>Michaelís Genuine Pub ($)</b><br />Food and drink. It doesn’t have to be so complicated. Pub, the first American gastro pub<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER /‡ la carte<br /><br /><b>Johnny Rockets ($)</b><br />Serving up delicious American fare to diners around the world since 1986.<br />Dress: CASUAL<br />Meals Served: Lunch and DINNER /‡ la Carte</span></span> </span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-46351047952431635322015-01-24T01:47:00.000-08:002015-02-09T03:18:20.573-08:00VIDEO POSTCARDS - Youtube Play List<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Youtube play list with all videos from the cruise</span></span></div>
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Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-33705459725924060842015-01-23T06:19:00.000-08:002015-01-31T08:11:32.549-08:00Day 13 - Arrival Cape Liberty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">6</span>am <span class="hps">we were back to</span> <span class="hps">Cape</span> <span class="hps">Liberty. </span> <span class="hps">8am</span> <span class="hps">we left our</span> <span class="hps">cabin. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en">We did have luggage tag #3 and could depart at 7:45 am. </span></span></span>S</span><span class="hps">ince our</span> <span class="hps">flight</span> <span class="hps">to Copenhage departed at</span> <span class="hps">5.30pm</span>, we had <span class="hps">plenty of</span> <span class="hps">time. No </span><span class="hps">hurry to get</span> <span class="hps">off</span> <span class="hps">the ship.</span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span><br /> <span class="hps">We</span> <span class="hps">got breakfast in the</span> <span class="hps">Windjammer</span> Cafe.</span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"> T<span class="hps">hen sat</span> <span class="hps">in the</span> <span class="hps">Music Hall</span> <span class="hps">and read untill last call.</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">10:10am it</span> <span class="hps">was</span> <span class="hps">the end of the cruise,</span><span class="hps"></span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">we</span> <span class="hps">had to go out</span> <span class="hps">in the cold New Jersey weather.</span><br /> <span class="hps">It</span> <span class="hps">went</span> <span class="hps">exceptionally fast</span> <span class="hps">to get out</span> from the ship, <span class="hps">find</span> <span class="hps">our suitcases</span>, <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">through</span> <span class="hps">immigration</span> <span class="hps">- less than</span> <span class="hps">20 minutes!</span><br /> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">We took a</span> <span class="hps">shuttle bus</span> <span class="hps">to the airport</span> <span class="hps">at 10:40am</span> and due to heavy traffic out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port we arrived to Newark airport at 11:30am<br /> <span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">15:30</span> <span class="hps">SK910</span> <span class="hps">was</span> <span class="hps">ready for departure</span> to Copenhagen. Just after departure we <span class="hps">flew over</span> <span class="hps">Manhattan</span> <span class="hps">(picture)</span>, <span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">6:40am saturday morning </span> <span class="hps">we landed in</span> <span class="hps">Copenhagen Airport</span> <span class="hps">after a excellent </span><span class="hps">holiday.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">See the video: <a href="http://youtu.be/Dzaa8b6WWM4" target="_blank">Quantum of the Seas Southern caribbean Cruise Review </a></span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-14730447843798554582015-01-22T10:21:00.000-08:002015-02-09T01:20:40.270-08:00Temperatures at Sea and in the Caribbean<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is the temperature for the days at Sea in January from Cape Liberty to and from the Caribbean islands.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Day 2 and 12 a bit chilly, while Day 3 was fine. Day 12 was cold!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The actual temperatures are:<br />
Day 1- <b>Cape Liberty</b>: 23 F;</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>At Sea:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Day 2: 68 F; Day 3: 80 F<br />
Day 10: 73 F; Day 11: 75 F and Day 12: 60 F.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Day 13 - </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Cape Liberty</b></span></span>: 20 F </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The picture is from Day 2 - enjoying the sun at the balcony</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the temperatures and weather conditions for the entire cruise in fahrenheit and celsius</span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-28219666428718044172015-01-22T06:41:00.000-08:002015-02-04T12:10:45.388-08:00Day 12 - At Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en">Now <span class="hps">we can feel,</span> <span class="hps">that we have come</span> <span class="hps">further north.</span> <span class="hps">It is no longer</span> <span class="hps atn">'</span><span class="">sun deck</span> <span class="hps">weather</span>'.<span class="hps"> 60 F and quite windy at the deck and balcony.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">After breakfast,</span> <span class="hps">we were reading, did some shopping and in fitness etc.</span><br /> <span class="hps">In the afternoon</span> <span class="hps">we were a little</span> <span class="hps">around the ship</span>, <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">a little</span> <span class="hps">more reading</span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span><span class="hps">We had booked</span><span class="hps"> the</span> <span class="hps">show -</span> <span class="hps">Sonic</span> <span class="hps">Odyssey</span>, <span class="hps">a fantastic show</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">sound,</span> <span class="hps">color, dancing</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">singing</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">The white</span> <span class="hps">colored cylinders</span> <span class="hps">on the photo,</span>are <span class="hps">drums</span>, The artists <span class="hps"></span> <span class="hps">playing</span> <span class="hps">the drums</span> <span class="hps">hung</span> <span class="hps">on the back wall</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">After the show</span> <span class="hps">we got </span><span class="hps">dinner</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Silk</span> <span class="hps">- another</span> <span class="hps">night of</span> <span class="hps">Asian food,</span> <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">really good.</span><br /> </span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-61875098447216621522015-01-22T05:20:00.000-08:002015-10-25T00:32:33.457-07:00Cruise Compass and Daily Planner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have attached the Cruise Compass cover pages from Day 1 - a lot of the information at the Cover Page is repeated - please ask if you need specifdic information</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/Compass11.pdf" target="_blank">Page 1</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/Compass23.pdf" target="_blank">Page 2 & 3</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/Compass14.pdf" target="_blank">Page 4</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CRUISE COMPASS - DAILY PLANNER</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For each day of the cruise:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner1.pdf" target="_blank">Day 1</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner2.pdf" target="_blank">Day 2</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner3.pdf" target="_blank">Day 3</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner4.pdf" target="_blank">Day 4 </a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner5.pdf" target="_blank">Day 5</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner6.pdf" target="_blank">Day 6</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner7.pdf" target="_blank">Day 7</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner8.pdf" target="_blank">Day 8 </a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner9.pdf" target="_blank">Day 9</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner10.pdf" target="_blank">Day 10 </a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner11.pdf" target="_blank">Day 11</a> - <a href="http://mogenshallas.dk/quantum/compass/DailyPlanner12.pdf" target="_blank">Day 12</a></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-90616237270572650492015-01-21T06:18:00.000-08:002015-02-09T01:22:29.280-08:00Day 11 - At Sea - the Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">The weather was nice</span> <span class="hps">and we could</span> <span class="hps">still</span> <span class="hps">sit on the balcony</span>. <span class="hps">After breakfast</span><span class="">, we were </span><span class="hps">reading</span> at the balcony.<br /> <span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">11:30am</span> <span class="hps">we had an</span> <span class="hps">invitation to visit</span> <span class="hps">the bridge</span>. <span class="hps">A picture</span> <span class="hps">from the bridge.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span><br /> <span class="hps">After lunch we had</span> <span class="hps">an agreement with the</span> Loyality & Cruise Team at <span class="hps">Crown</span> <span class="hps">& Anchor</span> for a discussion on <span class="hps">future</span> <span class="hps">cruise</span> option <span class="hps">- they had</span> <span class="hps">1-2-3</span> <span class="hps">deals</span> <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">Celebrity Cruises</span>, <span class="hps">so we</span> <span class="hps">were tempted</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">ordered a</span> <span class="hps">cruise</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">February 2016</span> <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">good perks</span>.<br /><br /> <span class="hps">Time for a</span> <span class="hps">drink and dinner</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">our</span> <span class="hps">favorite</span> <span class="hps">restaurant</span>, <span class="hps">Silk</span>. <span class="hps">Good food and</span> <span class="hps">good service</span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At my two cruises with Quantum of the Seas, I did stay in Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony.<br />Cruise November 2, 2014 in #11610 (D2), with sofa bed, and For January 11, 2015 in Cabin #8604, (D8).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In 11610 the sitting area is at the 'balkony end' while in 8604 the bed is at the 'balcony end'. The space between the curtain between the windows and the bed in cabin #8604 is quite narrow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For storage there are two large closets and shelves above the beds and some drawers.
Fine storage space, however, there are two hanging rails in one
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I do prefer the layout of my balcony #11610.<br />Stateroom is 198 sq. ft. with sitting area and full bath. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 65 sq. ft. balcony</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Video from Cabin 8604: <a href="http://youtu.be/ll7WQbncPVw" target="_blank">Link to video</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">.. and from Cabin 11610: <a href="http://youtu.be/LbmR8nh1rU8" target="_blank">Link to video</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now I also have a video from Anthem<a href="https://youtu.be/758noqvSuTY" target="_blank"> Cabin 8282 </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Click on Stateroom map to view bigger picture.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">It</span> <span class="hps">was</span> <span class="hps">actually</span> <span class="hps">another fine day</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">on the way</span> <span class="hps">towards north,</span> <span class="hps">but the temperature</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">70 F</span><span class="hps">.</span><br /> <span class="hps">After breakfast</span> <span class="hps">we were</span> <span class="hps">an hour</span> <span class="hps">on the sun deck</span>. <span class="hps">Then</span> <span class="hps">time</span> <span class="hps">for reading and</span> <span class="hps">a cup of</span> <span class="hps">coffee</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony.</span><br /> <span class="hps">Lunch in the</span> <span class="hps">Windjammer</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">down</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">two70</span> <span class="hps">to a</span> <span class="hps">Robo</span> <span class="hps">Show</span> <span class="hps">presentation.</span><br />Link to <a href="http://youtu.be/DgustIwg25A" target="_blank">Video from the Robo Show</a> .<br /><br /> <span class="hps">In the afternoon,</span> <span class="hps">more reading</span> <span class="hps">and a</span> <span class="hps">cafe latte</span> <span class="hps">in the concierge lounge</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">time</span> <span class="hps">fitmess</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">the daily</span> <span class="hps">TV</span> <span class="hps">Newspaper</span> <span class="hps">- unbelievable</span> <span class="hps">that one</span> <span class="hps">can follow the</span> <span class="hps">Danish</span> <span class="hps">TV</span> <span class="hps">out on the</span> <span class="hps">Atlantic Sea.</span><br /> <span class="hps">It was</span> <span class="hps">still fine</span> <span class="hps">weather, so</span> <span class="hps">we sat</span> <span class="hps">at North</span> <span class="hps">Star Cafe</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">got a drink</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">Changing</span> <span class="hps">to</span> <span class="hps atn">'</span>formal <span class="hps">dinner</span>'.<br /> <span class="hps">First a</span> <span class="hps">Manhattan</span> <span class="hps">Vintage</span> <span class="hps">bar</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">then</span> <span class="hps">dinner</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Grande</span>. <span class="hps">A salad</span> <span class="hps">for starters</span>, sole <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">Key Lime</span> <span class="hps">Pie</span><span class="">.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">We arrived at 8am into Basseterre,</span> <span class="hps">St.</span> <span class="hps">Kitts</span> <span class="hps">is a rather</span> <span class="hps">anonymous</span> <span class="hps">island in</span> <span class="hps">Caribien. decided to stay at the ship in the morning and visit the city in the after noon.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Efter</span> <span class="hps">breakfast we went</span> <span class="hps">up</span> <span class="hps">on the sun deck</span> <span class="hps">for an hour</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">then sat</span> <span class="hps">and read</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony.</span><br /> <span class="hps">Lunch in the</span> <span class="hps">Windjammer</span>, <span class="hps">and then a</span> <span class="hps">tour of the city</span>. <span class="hps">Around</span> <span class="hps">the harbor</span> <span class="hps">there were many</span> <span class="hps">nice shops</span>, <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">only 100 meters</span> <span class="hps">from here</span> <span class="hps">was all</span> <span class="hps">very authentic</span> <span class="hps">and almost</span> <span class="hps">no tourists</span> <span class="hps">despite the fact that</span> <span class="hps">there were two</span> <span class="hps">ships</span> <span class="hps">to</span> <span class="hps">berth.</span> <span class="hps">We walked</span> <span class="hps">around town</span> <span class="hps">about one hour's</span> <span class="hps">time</span>. Video from <a href="http://youtu.be/QlK6jMeSs2w">our visit to </a></span></span></span><a href="http://youtu.be/QlK6jMeSs2w"><span class="hps" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Basseterre,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">St.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="hps" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kitts</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Was</span> <span class="hps">back</span> <span class="hps">3pm and </span>enjoyed<span class="hps"> a</span> <span class="hps">cafe latte</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony.</span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">5pm</span> <span class="hps">it was time for</span> <span class="hps">a drink</span> <span class="hps">in the bar and</span> 6pm <span class="hps">we had a</span> <span class="hps">reservation in</span> <span class="hps">Coastal Kitchen</span>, where we had <span class="hps">a nice</span> <span class="hps">menu</span> <span class="hps">with dates</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">parma</span> <span class="hps">ham,</span> <span class="hps">beef tenderloin</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">dessert</span>. <span class="hps">It</span> <span class="hps">was an invitation</span> <span class="hps">from the waiter</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">the concierge lounge</span>.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><br /> <span class="hps">The evening ended</span> <span class="hps">with a glass of</span> <span class="hps">red wine</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony,</span> <span class="hps">perhaps the last</span> <span class="hps">warm evening</span>, now that <span class="hps">we have turned</span> the bow towards<span class="hps"> New</span> <span class="hps">York.</span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-19172539955613759322015-01-18T06:12:00.000-08:002015-02-09T03:21:03.767-08:00Day 8 - Bridgetown, Babados<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">We did arrive into </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">Bridgetown, </span></span></span></span>Barbados at 7 am</span><span class="hps"></span> <span class="hps">.</span><br /> <span class="hps">After breakfast</span> <span class="hps">we went up</span> <span class="hps">on the sun deck</span> <span class="hps">for soem sun, </span> <span class="hps">before</span> <span class="hps">we</span> <span class="hps">went into</span> <span class="hps">Bridgetown</span><span class="">, the capital of</span> <span class="hps">Barbados</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">We</span> <span class="hps">docked </span><span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">an industrial harbor</span>. F<span class="hps">irst</span> <span class="hps">we had to take</span> <span class="hps">a free shuttle bus</span> <span class="hps">from the ship</span> <span class="hps">into</span> <span class="hps">the terminal building.</span><br /><br /> <span class="hps">From here you could either take a taxi for 2 US$ p.p. or take</span> <span class="hps">a 15</span> <span class="hps">minute walk</span> <span class="hps">into the town</span> - we decided to take the walk. <span class="hps atn">(</span>photo).<br /> <span class="hps">We walked</span> <span class="hps">along the sea</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">a rather</span> <span class="hps">hot day</span>, <span class="hps">so we tried</span> <span class="hps">to keep us</span> <span class="hps">in the shade.</span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">There</span> <span class="hps">was Sunday</span> <span class="hps">closed</span>, The city <span class="hps">was interesting</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">church</span>, old houses <span class="hps">and the bridge which</span> <span class="hps">has given the city</span> <span class="hps">name</span> <span class="hps atn">(</span>photo).</span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Landmarks of interest are the smaller canal in the centre of the city, named the Careenage, a.k.a. "Constitution River" with the board walk. Chamberlain Bridge spanning the Careenage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">National Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square) with The Lord Nelson Statue and Fountain Garden, Parliament Building,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Independence Square and The Independence Arch and Parliament Buildings of Barbados. The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, The St. Mary's Anglican Church and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span> <span class="hps">Back</span> <span class="hps">on the ship</span> <span class="hps">at 1 pm</span><span class="hps"> -</span> <span class="hps">again today</span> <span class="hps">lunch</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony</span> <span class="hps">and read</span> <span class="hps">until we</span> <span class="hps">were sailing</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">5pm</span><br /> <span class="hps">Now it has become</span> <span class="hps">a tradition</span> <span class="hps">to follow</span> <span class="hps">the exit from</span> <span class="hps">North Star</span> <span class="hps">Bar</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">so we enjoyed</span> <span class="hps">a glass of wine while we were leaving Barbados</span> 5pm.<br /><br /> <span class="hps">We had dinner in</span> <span class="hps">the Asian restaurant</span> <span class="hps">Silk</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">probably the</span> <span class="hps">best dinner</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">the trip</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">a selection</span> <span class="hps">of appetizers,</span> <span class="hps">grilled</span> <span class="hps">lobster</span>, followed by <span class="hps">tea.</span> <span class="hps">Here is the</span> <span class="hps">link</span> <span class="hps">to</span> <span class="hps">get pictures</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">We sailed</span> <span class="hps">north,</span> <span class="hps">sat on our balcony</span> <span class="hps">with a glass of</span> <span class="hps">red wine</span> <span class="hps">and looked at</span> <span class="hps">the lights from</span> <span class="hps">the many islands</span> <span class="hps">we passed</span>. <span class="hps">just before bedtime</span> <span class="hps">we passed</span> <span class="hps">Fort-de-France</span> <span class="hps">in Martinique.</span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-42808429797630455542015-01-17T20:23:00.000-08:002015-03-04T13:58:52.780-08:00 North Star and Sailaway Fort de France, Martinique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">North Star tour and Sail away from Fort de France, Martinique.<br />Quantum of the Seas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link to video: http://youtu.be/wo3d9eYjIzs</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Then it was</span> <span class="hps">France</span>. At 7am we arrived into </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Fort-de-France.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Martinique</span> <span class="hps">belongs</span> <span class="hps">France</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">Fort-de-France</span> <span class="hps">is</span> <span class="hps">a</span> <span class="hps">mini,</span> <span class="hps">mini,</span> <span class="hps">Caribbean</span> <span class="hps">Paris</span> <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">Lafayette</span> <span class="hps">department store.</span><br /> <span class="hps">After</span> <span class="hps">breakfast, we walked</span> <span class="hps">around the town and</span> <span class="hps">then</span> <span class="hps">to the shops and</span> <span class="hps">sights.</span><br /> <span class="hps">The city</span> <span class="hps">is very different from</span> <span class="hps">the other</span> <span class="hps">Caribbean</span> <span class="hps">cities</span> <span class="hps">we have visited</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">very authentic.</span> <span class="hps">The population</span> <span class="hps">100,000 inhabitants</span>, so not <span class="hps">a whole</span> <span class="hps">little town</span>, <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">the sights are</span> <span class="hps">concentrated in</span> <span class="hps">the Old Town.</span><br />Video<a href="http://youtu.be/DtLbYZbCyH8" target="_blank"> from </a></span></span></span><span class="hps" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/DtLbYZbCyH8" target="_blank">Fort-de-France</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" lang="en"><br /> <span class="hps">Back</span> <span class="hps">for lunch,</span> <span class="hps">but there was</span> <span class="hps">jam-packed</span> <span class="hps">in the</span> <span class="hps">Windjammer</span>, <span class="hps">so we took our</span> <span class="hps">food with</span> <span class="hps">down</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony</span> <span class="hps">- it gave</span> <span class="hps">a little</span> <span class="hps">extra exercise</span> <span class="hps">when we</span> <span class="hps">had to get up</span> <span class="hps">to fetch</span> <span class="hps">ice cream for dessert</span>!<br /> <span class="hps">There</span> <span class="hps">are 6 floors</span> <span class="hps">from</span> <span class="hps">our</span> <span class="hps">cabin on</span> <span class="hps">deck</span> <span class="hps">8</span> <span class="hps">up to</span> <span class="hps">the Windjammer</span> <span class="hps">on decks</span> <span class="hps">14</span> <span class="hps">and lifts</span> <span class="hps">are banned</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">We</span> <span class="hps">sat and read</span> <span class="hps">on the balcony and</span> <span class="hps">in the afternoon</span> <span class="hps">we got</span> <span class="hps">some sun on</span> <span class="hps">the sundeck.</span><br /><br /> <span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">5pm</span> <span class="hps">we sailed</span> <span class="hps">from</span> <span class="hps">Fort-de-France</span>, <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">took a trip</span> <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">Northstar</span> <span class="hps">for the exit</span> <span class="hps">- see</span> <span class="hps">video</span> <span class="hps">here:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span><br /> <span class="hps">After</span> <span class="hps">Northstar</span> <span class="hps">trip</span> <span class="hps">we sat</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Northstar</span> <span class="hps">Bar and had</span> <span class="hps">a glass of</span> <span class="hps">white wine</span>.<br /> <span class="hps">In</span> <span class="hps">fitness -</span> <span class="hps">as</span> <span class="hps">TV</span> <span class="hps">newspaper</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">19</span> <span class="hps">we went</span> <span class="hps">down to get</span> <span class="hps">a drink and</span> <span class="hps">dine in</span> <span class="hps">Chic</span>. <span class="hps">Shrimp</span> <span class="hps">for starters</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">lamb</span> <span class="hps">t-bone</span>. <span class="hps">We</span> <span class="hps">skipped</span> <span class="hps">dessert.</span><br /> <span class="hps">Went</span> <span class="hps">a little</span> <span class="hps">round</span> <span class="hps">the ship before</span> <span class="hps">we</span> <span class="hps">went to bed</span><span class="">.</span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-56659816374096211212015-01-16T20:32:00.001-08:002015-02-04T12:13:25.752-08:00Starwater Show in Two70 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link to <a href="http://youtu.be/R1d9uWGOTJE" target="_blank">video from the Starwater Show</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Starwater is a highly visual production that fuses video screens, robotic technology and live performance artistry.<br /><br />It's an amazing show. It's a wonderful blend of technology and live performers. It should not be missed</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Register for Starwater and if you show up early you can get the front center seats. two70 fills up very quickly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have a look at some of the scenes from the amazing Starwater Show in Two70 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link to <a href="http://youtu.be/R1d9uWGOTJE" target="_blank">video from the Starwater Show</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>two70</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A living room by day, Two70°
transforms to an entertainment center by night, seamlessly blending live
performances with cutting-edge visual technology, highlighted by six
ABB RoboScreens® attached to a gantry above the main stage. </span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-63020305874934758782015-01-16T20:31:00.000-08:002015-01-21T19:06:50.819-08:00Wonderland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://youtu.be/OptDc924kCY" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Link to video from Wonderland.</span></span></span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">A very different restaurant </span> <span class="hps">is the beautiful</span>, unique and <span class="hps">wonderful</span> <span class="hps">restaurant inspired by</span> <span class="hps">Alice</span> <span class="hps">in Wonderland.</span><br /> <span class="hps">A sumptuous</span> <span class="hps">decor</span>, <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">beautiful colorful</span> <span class="hps">glass</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">a fantastic menu</span>.<span class="hps"> Staff is</span> <span class="hps">the right mix of</span> <span class="hps">eccentric</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">entertaining.</span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Serving</span> <span class="hps">starts with</span> <span class="hps">a menu</span> card <span class="hps">that allows a choice</span> <span class="hps">between</span> <span class="hps">dishes from</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">Sun</span>, <span class="hps">Ice</span>, <span class="hps">Fire,</span> <span class="hps">Water</span>, <span class="hps">Earth</span> <span class="hps">and Dreams</span> <span class="hps">-</span> each <span class="hps">with a</span> <span class="hps">selection</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">small</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">shareable</span> <span class="hps">dishes</span>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">It</span> <span class="hps">can highly be recommended</span> <span class="hps">to sit back</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">let the staff</span> <span class="hps">choose</span>, <span class="hps">based on what</span> <span class="hps">kind of food you</span> <span class="hps">prefer</span>: <span class="hps">fish,</span> <span class="hps">seafood, vegetables</span>, meat, <span class="hps">or a combination of</span> <span class="hps">them</span> <span class="hps">all.</span><br /> <span class="hps">The food</span> <span class="hps">is served on</span> <span class="hps">small</span> <span class="hps">plates,</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">are </span></span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">shareable</span> <span class="hps">dishes</span>.</span></span><span class="hps"></span><br /> <span class="hps">Remember</span> <span class="hps">to leave room for</span> <span class="hps">the amazing</span> </span></span><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">desserts. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link to <a href="http://youtu.be/OptDc924kCY" target="_blank">Video from the restaurant</a>. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MogensHallasTravel/posts/SiDdcrjkUCU?pid=6105373872707455106&oid=100649675500420670654" target="_blank">to more pictures from Wonderland </a> </span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-78516366721528874402015-01-16T06:11:00.000-08:002015-02-08T03:43:41.193-08:00Day 6 - Philipsburg, St Maarten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Link <a href="http://youtu.be/IKpzn1wuydk" target="_blank">to video from Philipsburg</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">At</span> <span class="hps">8am</span> <span class="hps">we docked</span> <span class="hps">in Philipsburg,</span> <span class="hps">St.</span> <span class="hps">Maarten.</span><br /> <span class="hps">Half of</span> <span class="hps">the island</span> <span class="hps">is Dutch</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">the other</span> <span class="hps">is French</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">Philipsburg</span> <span class="hps">is</span> <span class="hps">the capital of</span> <span class="hps">the Dutch part</span> <span class="hps">- and </span><span class="hps">duty-free zone</span> <span class="hps">in the EU.</span> <span class="hps"></span><br /> <span class="hps">The ships</span> <span class="hps">dock</span> <span class="hps">just outside the city</span>, <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">the easiest way to</span> <span class="hps">get into town</span> <span class="hps">is</span> <span class="hps">by water taxi.</span><br /> <span class="hps">Did some shopping in the city, and a drink at a beach bar.</span><span class="hps"></span><br /> <span class="hps">Back</span> <span class="hps">on the ship</span>, and<span class="hps"> enjoyed</span> <span class="hps">the sail-away at </span><span class="hps">5pm</span><br /> <span class="hps">The daily</span> <span class="hps">trip to the fitness</span> <span class="hps">which we combine with</span> <span class="hps">streaming </span><span class="hps">Danish</span> <span class="hps">TV on</span> <span class="hps">mobile /</span> <span class="hps">iPad (excellent internet connection at the ship).</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><br /> <span class="hps">Dinner in </span><span class="hps">American</span> <span class="hps">Icon Grill</span>, and an a<span class="hps">fter dinner</span> <span class="hps">drink in Vintages.</span></span></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-60825589693623111392015-01-15T12:55:00.000-08:002015-01-21T19:07:07.829-08:00Day 5 - San Juan, Puerto Rico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More text will be added to the review. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/xHsG6EsLf1I" target="_blank">See short video from the visit at san Juan</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We arrived into San Juan at noon, and did walk through the old part of San Juan.<br />The main central part of the city is characterized by narrow streets made of blue cobblestone and picturesque colonial buildings, some of which date back to the 16th and 17th century. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sections of the old city are surrounded by massive walls and several defensive structures and notable forts. These include the 16th-century Fort San Felipe del Morro and the 17th-century Fort San Cristóbal. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We were back at ship for dinner. Departure was scheduled to 9pm but we were delayed to 10:30pmdue to problems with a passenger.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/GkKv-685oaE" target="_blank">See video from Labadee</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We arrived into Labadee at 9am</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Labadee is leased to Royal Caribbean International from 1986 until 2050. it is a peninsula located on the northern coast of Haiti at the island of Hispaniola.<br />The cruise ship moors to the pier at Labadee capable of servicing all crusie ships from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity (picture).<br />The resort is completely tourist-oriented, and fenced off from the surrounding area, and passengers are not allowed to leave the property.<br />Food is available to tourists is brought from the cruise ships. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The restaurant is equivalent to Windjammer Cafe. Also Scooner bar could be found (Sea Pass accepted in bars).<br />A controlled group of Haitian merchants are given sole rights to sell their merchandise and establish their businesses in the resort. <br /><br />Attractions include a Haitian flea market, nice beaches (picture), watersports, a water-oriented playground, a roller-coaster-type ride, and a zip-line.Dragon's Breath Flight Line, the world's longest zip line over water.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/GkKv-685oaE" target="_blank">See video from Labadee</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At 5pm we were ready to continue towards san Juan, Puerto Rico.</span></span><br />
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<br />Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-20042840018006102452015-01-14T12:03:00.003-08:002015-02-09T03:31:43.932-08:00Test of internet speed, Quantum of the Seas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After my first cruise I was not at all impressend with internet connectivity and speed. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have done some testing at this cruise (<a href="http://www.speedtest.net/" target="_blank">www.speedtest.net</a>) - and now the internet accessibility is excellent- I have streamed TV, surfed the internet and been connected with family at home by FaceTime - absolutely no problems, also in my cabin, where the signal was a bit weaker than in public areas<b>.</b> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In general much faster than my internet at home!!<b><br /> </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Testing results: </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>January 11 in Royal Esplanade</b><br />
ping 219 ms, download 23.29 Mbps upload 26.37 Mbps</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>January 12 in my cabin (sea day)</b><br />
ping 228 ms, download 13.40 Mbps upload 3.07 Mbps</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>January 14 at my balkony - docked in Laberdee</b><br />
ping 203 ms, download 18.34 Mbps upload 12.27 Mbps </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Picture is from visit at Laberdee, Haiti </span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-54211432885714806332015-01-13T06:15:00.000-08:002015-02-03T04:27:52.686-08:00Day 3 - At sea and Cabin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The cabins are lovely, and the service in the cabins as always top notch.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Video from the Cabins: </span></span> <br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/LbmR8nh1rU8" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cabin </span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/LbmR8nh1rU8" target="_blank">#11610</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/ll7WQbncPVw" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cabin #8604</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At my two cruises Quantum I did stay in a Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cruise November 2, 2014 in #11610 (D2). with with sofa bed. and For January 11, 2015 in Cabin #8604, (D8).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In 1610 the sitting area is at the 'balkony end' while in 8604 the bed
is at the 'balcony end'. The space between the curtain between the
windows and the bed is quite narrow.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For storage there are two large closets and shelves above the beds and
some drawers. Fine storage space, however, there are two hanging rails
in one cupboard which is not suitably located.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I do prefer the layout of my balcony #11610.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Stateroom is 198 sq. ft. with 65 sq. ft. balcony , sitting area and full bath.</span></span><br />
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Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-63568650756389349612015-01-12T22:00:00.000-08:002015-01-21T12:53:49.990-08:00Day 2 - at sea (from 30F to 70F)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Heading south - Yesterday was 30F in Bayonne and today we were up to 20C (location east of South Carolina) <br /> - we had sun on the balcony and we enjoyed the first sun.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />I like the atmosphere in The VIA. We were sitting there reading and surfing the Internet - on this trip Internet fine and it is for free.<br />We did have lunch in the Windjammer. Usual standard compared with other RCCL ships.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />In the afternoon I gave Norht Star a try (picture form North Star) - see post below with vide from my ride.<br />Before dinner, a glass of wine in Vintages bar.<br />We had booked a table in Wonderland, a restaurant inspired by fairy tales, and the menu was also quite spectacular. no traditional menu yet. Different fish dishes as a starter - lobster, tuna, crab meat, eggs with smoked osst mm Mains were different meats and salad, and then there were three desserts. Sin to say that we went to bed hungry. Review and pictures form the menu will follow.</span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026518907169694003.post-80367113945979523622015-01-12T13:55:00.003-08:002015-01-18T21:01:08.466-08:00North Star Operation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Quantum of the Seas, North Star operation over the Atlantic Ocean, East of South Carolina.<br />Join me to new heights with the jewel-shaped capsule that gently ascends over 300 feet above sea level. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A breathtaking 360° views of the ship and the sea.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Northstar is one of the most interesting innovations in Quantum of Seas and I enjoyed the views.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">See the video from my tour over the Atlantic Ocean -<a href="http://youtu.be/pNdOGV3tRD4" target="_blank"> link to video from my ride</a></span></span>Mogens Hallashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791889037730590718noreply@blogger.com0