D&K go Royal

February 2024
Royal Caribbean cruise from Brissy to the South Pacific islands. 7 nights of fun, chill travel & relax on board Quantum of the seas Read more
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  • Day 9

    Arvo relax and dinner

    February 21 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    We had a great arvo relax, Deano's very burnt and sore, can only blame the little ladies oil bath at Mystery island. It's like his chest is cooked lobsters... So that's exactly what we had for dinner, lamb and lobster tails. Little did I know they were both full meals. Needed them like a hole in the head, but they were delicious.
    The dicks in the room 2 up from us continued to smoke on their balcony the whole trip, even after numerous complaints to house keeping, security and guest services.
    Went down to guest services again to see if they would give us a discount. House keeping offered 20% discount off the next cruise, I told them that we could go down to Next Cruise and get $600 off the next cruise.
    Milly (the manager) at guest services came out and spoke to us. It was only after I mentioned I would go to the American Health Authority about the smoking that she offered us 50% off our next cruise, plus we could combine it with any other offer. Get in there and type up that letter Milly. I'm happy for some hush money.

    Tonight's entertainment was a Stevie Wonder show. Was pretty awesome and then the late night comedy with Steve Allison. R 18+ show. Super funny, but the funniest thing was this dick sitting in the front row with his little buy a bride. Old mate was obnoxious and knew it all. At one point Steve says to him, 'this isn't a conversation mate'.
    Steve starts to talk about what women want in a man. Honesty and communication.
    About 2 minutes later Deano says 'what is that noise?'.... Turns out the little Asian bride is balling her eyes out. Steve says to her ' what's wrong sweetheart.' Through an ugly drunk sob she says 'he's not honest ' and points to her partner. Poor old Steve the comedian is bewildered, he tells her to be happy and enjoy the good things in life.
    She continues to howl for the next 15 min or so. The show went on...
    Then out of nowhere the partner springs up and leaves his sobbing bride sitting there continuing to sook like a 3 year old having a tantrum.
    The comedian suggests she follows him. Eventually she made her way out the door (the long way) and the show continued. Was pretty bloody funny. She was a train wreck!!
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  • Day 10

    Hints, tips and tid bits

    February 22 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    * if you want to smoke on your balcony, put the 'do not disturb' sign on your door. They aren't allowed to knock on your door, even if you complain about smoking
    * Get to the shows early, for a good seat.
    * Buy the bucket of beers, it's cheaper.
    * Take up the cheap ironing deal on the first day.
    *Don't take a power board. It will get confiscated.
    * Island massage oil WILL enhance the effect of the sun on your skin x 50!!! Take your own Le Tan oil with SPF and tell them you have allergies.
    *Book the Cabana on Mystery island. Via Mystery Island tours email privately. Shade, a seat and out of the wind! Perfect!
    *Pack some washing powder for hand washing a few items.
    * The very first massage but you come to at Mystery Island was the cheapest.
    * Get the Royal Carribbean coffee cards prior to the cruise.
    * Don't ask your waiter to pick your meal. They bring one of each! 😳 Great service, but oooh soooo full!
    * Don't drink 4 bottles of wine & start bawling at the comedy show.
    * If you're going to have 'special cuddles' on the balcony, check for feet underneath. 'huh hmm'! 🤣
    * Take Aussie cash. The on board ATM spits out American dollars, Numea and Mystery Island don't take USD, so had to change it back on board. Lost about $20 in dollar conversion and fees.
    * Relax!! Look at the moon on the water! It's just spectacular!
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  • Day 10

    Waiting at the airport...

    February 22 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Couldn't get an earlier flight from Brissy to Sydney. Have had a lovely time watching the planes come and go, chatting to strangers and people watching. Goin' to stay at Kelly and Pete's tonight and Shell & Alan's tomorrow night! Looking forward to getting back. Feeling a little sea leggy, late night and early start this morning! Need a waiter.. I'll have a pina colada please. Waiter... Waiter.... Hellooooo..
    Oh well next cruise is locked in. Deposit paid, just have to pick a ship, Destination and date! Can't wait!
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  • Day 12

    Home at last!

    February 24 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    Had a night at Shell & Alan's last night, sat up and yakked till 230am. The kids just loved Posy! Went out to have churos for dessert after dinner.
    Home at last now and have already been searching the next Adventure!
    xxxx
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