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.

Want some Xbox action? Here you go!

And of course there is also a Flowrider on board!

Here's a shot of the iFly! (I don't know this guy - he just happened to be in the air at the time!)

Kristen trying out some roller skates in SeaPlex.

Our first dinner was at Chic, one of the four "included" dining rooms. As a departure from the other ships, instead of one large dining room, you can choose from four different ones. You can do several nights at one, break them up how ever you want, etc.

Here we are in Chic!

What would you like off the menu?

Hey look! Kids menu!

Just a little bit of food porn for you...

and more more...

...and some dessert food porn!

Yup, the DreamWorks characters are all on board Quantum!

Two70 is a super awesome venue! It's a little bit of everything! Check out the highlights from this "Starwater" show. The tech used in it was amazing!

Esplanade in the evening.

Our bionic buddies!

Another look at the Esplanade.

Yes, there is some funktacular artwork on the ship!

There really is quite a bit of high-end shopping. But hey, if you want some nice jewelry or an expensive dress, you can find one here!

Of course we'd get back to the pub!

The hipsters have won! PBR appears on the menu first under "Craft Beer!" =)

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