There are some things about this ship that are just outstanding. That SeaPlex area is one of the coolest things Ive seen on any ship; some of the food, like Jamies Italian was just stellar; and the tech used in the Starwater show in Two70 is just phenomenal.

Aside from the areas you would typically find on most ships (Pool deck, restaurants, theater, shopping, etc...) there are three "themed" areas - The Esplanade (this ships answer to the Promenade on other RCCL ships), SeaPlex, and Two70.

I feel like each of them have their own features that really set them apart. I am really happy to see the Esplanade on this ship as I really like the promenade areas on the other bigger RCCL ships, but this one is very different. It is much smaller but that does not make it any less interesting. There is a pub at one end of it, shopping in the middle, and lots of places to get snacks and other food items all around it. There is Sorrentos and Cafe Promenade here, which are both nice, and familiar if you have been on any of the other RCCL ships.

Two70 is a really interesting venue. It is like part theater, part bar, part quick service eating area, part lounge. Some of the tech that is in this area is some of the most insane I have seen on any ship! Projection mapping on the window area, kuka arms with giant plasma screens, and sectional stage areas that raise and lower. Just nuts. I watched a bit of the Starwater show tonight and while the content of the show itself was typical "cruise ship fare" (I am sure you know what I mean), the tech was just CRAZY. I mean, they could have been singing "The wheels on the bus" with some of that tech and it would still blow you away!

SeaPlex is probably my favorite new area on the ship. Take your typical sports and recreation area (basketball, ping pong tables, etc) bring it all indoors in a super cool, high tech recreation area with some never-before-seen on a cruise ship activities. Bumper Cars, Trapeze Circus School, Roller Skating, etc, along with your traditional basketball, volleyball, etc. There are ping pong tables, foozball, and an Xbox lounge along with the Hot Dog House all in this two story area. So far I think it is my favorite part of the ship.

Overall, this is a REALLY REALLY nice ship. It is ridiculously nice! Everything about it just seems to have a really high-end "classy" feel to it. Even the "fun" areas are all sleek and well designed with a more upper scale touch.

In many ways this a total departure from what we have seen from Royal Caribbean recent offerings on ships like Allure or Freedom. The ship feels a lot more like a spiritual successor to the Radiance class ships and even almost like a Royal Caribbean/Celebrity cross over concept.

"Come in the Bahamas!" (50 points if you know what movie that's from!)

Yay! I can take a picture of the ship!

North Star is testing again! I really hope they run it at night!

This is seriously cool. I'm not even sure why...it just is!

We were given hats! Kristen is modeling them...

These guys draw stuff, then erase it...that's just what they do.

In the kids club it's only Thanksgiving from 1pm - 10pm! :)

Tonight's dinner was back at the American Icon Grill!

And because it's Thanksgiving I'm gonna be having me some Southern Fried Chicken!

But first lets start with some pretzel bun hot dogs with a warm plate of cheese! Yum!

A plate of wings...

There it is! The Southern Fried Chicken Thanksgiving Meal! Yessss!

Oh, this is just not fair!

Well, we are on a cruise, so we got many desserts!

Here is some of the merchandise they created for the Inaugural season...

Stuff...

more stuff...

Yes!!!! North Star is open!

This is seriously AMAZING at night!

Originally we had heard they were not going to run it at night, but I hope this continues because the ride is absolutely amazing at night! (I will tell you that we later got on it at night when it swung over the ship, which was TERRIFYING, but that will be in the next update!)

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