The Carnage Begins
November 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Well, here we go again, figuring out what we’re going to take what we’re going to pack, and I guess when we get back with all the stuff we haven’t worn. Will probably wonder why we packedRead more
Arrival at Port of Departure
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
Seeing the size of this thing is a bit of a shock. It towered over the 5 storey building that was the terminal. Looking forward to getting on board.
On Board
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Through checkin, through border control and onto the ship only to find at the main dining room that Sue had dropped her passport somewhere when boarding. Stress levels through the roof she bolted offRead more
Top Deck Cocktails
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Up to the top deck, level 16, for the view and first cocktails. Can’t say much for the view today, but it will improve.
Walkabout AUSYes Shell into the cocktails already, and so yummy. Gotta be careful, they go down like sodas.
Quantum of the Seas
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Must have the proverbial tourist snaps and add them to the album.
Into our Suite
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
Finally found the suite, forward on the Port side. Plenty of space and nice balcony. Massive bed and all the amenities.
Sailaway Party
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Due to the weather departure from the port was a little later than usual, and the sailaway party could not be held up on the top deck so it was about 270 bar music. Enjoy the music.
270 Bar
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Went and checked out the 270 bar, which normally has lots of activities and shows and things during the trip, however today because of the bad weather they had the Sailaway party there instead ofRead more
Reversing down the river
November 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Wow, this thing is so big, can’t even turn around in the river has to reverse its way out, what a weird sensation backing out of a port.
Breakfast at the Windjammer.
November 29, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After a bit of a sleep in from a restless night, made a way up to the big Windjammer buffet for breakfast and multitude of choices. Help yourself.
Veterans Tribute
November 29, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
Had a great service this morning to commemorate the service provided by our veterans. ANZACS and overseas.
Bionic Bar
November 29, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Have your cocktail made and mixed by a robotic, arm bit of a slow process, but worth it at least once.
Lunch at Sorrento’s
November 29, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
How much energy you burn walking around a ship this size. You’re walking through bars, clubs, nightclubs restaurants, checked out the one for tomorrow evening when we do the Wonderland. LookingRead more
Boston Tea Party v Classic Old Fashioned
November 29, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
These drinks you can’t even taste the fillers. Blow the top of your skull off.
Royal Theatre -Sonic Odyssey
November 30, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
This show got a huge wrap up by people that had seen it before. Wasn’t to my liking though with 45 minutes of dances dancing to drum beats. Not my kind of entertainment.
Detox Seminar
November 30, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Well they must have walked around the ship handing out brochures for this seminar cause all of em there were fat like me.
Was a great presentation though that woke you up a bit as to why it’s soRead more
Dinner Chops Grill
November 30, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Chops is supposedly the best restaurant on the ship with aged eye fillet steaks. The meal was not to disappoint, with stunning good wine and service.
North Star Bar
November 30, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
This is gotta be the best bar on the ship. It’s the noisiest, the busiest, the sunniest, and what a great bunch of boys behind the bar.
Wonderland
November 30, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
This is an absolute must if cruising on the Quantum of the Seas. Stunning food presented in such an amazing manner. The pics don’t do them justice
The evening starts out with a blank menu, huh? ThenRead more
Yes, It’s a Ship
December 1, 2023 in New Caledonia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
OMG still can’t get over the size of this thing Quantum of the Seas. Looking at the main pic here across the city the big building in the bottom right is not a building, it’s the Quantum. Close upRead more
Noumea, New Caledonia
December 1, 2023 in New Caledonia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Wow, such a beautiful place geographically, but definitely not what I was expecting. I was waiting to see all the historical French colonial architecture but there’s none.
They have not preservedRead more
How Many Bars are There?
December 1, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Well it’s challenge time. At the end of the trip there will be a prize for the 1st person to answer the question in this heading. “How Many Bars Are There”
To get it right you’ll need to checkRead more
Starwater Extravaganza
December 1, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
VIP Seating
December 1, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
The perks of being a Key passenger is early premium seating at all stage and theatre shows. Gotta get there at opening though.
And another bar for cocktails
December 1, 2023, Coral Sea ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Finished off our show night with a couple of coldies at a venue known for its music. This huge location is seen in the photos. Look closely and you’ll spot it.