Just Cruises Plus

For years, Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas has called Bayonne “home”.  It’s hard to believe, but the Explorer is about to become a teenager.  In November of 2014, the brand new Quantum of the Seas will replace the Explorer in Bayonne.  We first boarded the Explorer 13 years ago; we were wowed by the radically innovative design.  With each new iteration, Royal Caribbean expects ever-bigger WOWS.   Based on the initial reports, the Quantum won’t disappoint. 

Quantum of the Seas' North Star

 North Star.  A capsule that holds up to 13 people is attached to a long arm which raises it  to more than 300 feet above the ocean as it rotates above the ship.  The “ride” is about 15 minutes and is complementary (except for some special occasions).  A definite WOW!

 Rip Cord by iFly   It simulates the experience of sky diving.  A Wind Tunnel keeps you in the air while you “parachute to earth”.  A super WOW!!

 Sea Plex  Bumper cars.  We did the bumper cars along Stillwell Avenue at Coney Island last summer and it was OK but not WOW (the Cyclone is WOW). Maybe if the ship gets rocking and rolling, it will become a WOW.   We’ll wait and see on this one.

 A plus are the larger staterooms.  The standard rooms are 9% larger than their counterparts on the Oasis class ships, which are more than adequate in size and comfort.

 Bookings will open up for Crown and Anchor members on May 27^th.  Non-Crown and Anchor members will be able to reserve rooms on June 1^st.