Cruise Guide: After 6 days floating on the Quantum of the Seas, this is a worry-free and effortless parent-child trip.

Let me make an invitation first. Xiaonuan has just booked the Quantum cruise ship for the 26th of this month. She plans to go on it and have a good rest, and have a small vacation where she doesn’t need to use her brain and just relax.

Is there anyone who wants to go too? Tell me later and we can play together on the cruise ship!

The last time I went on the Quantum cruise was two years ago.

At that time, I was with some good friends and the elderly and their children. The children would spend all day soaking in the swimming pool, or get together and play in their own way; the elderly liked it. We took photos, wandered around, and sat on the deck to chat; the few of us shuttled around the ship and played almost all the activities on the ship during the day. In the evening, we made an appointment to play Texas Hold'em Poker together, drink wine and chat. .

Looking back, it was still a very pleasant journey.

If I were to talk about the overall experience of cruise travel, I would recommend it to families who plan to travel with their young and old.

Staying on the boat without having to run around is indeed very friendly for the elderly and children. Moreover, there are not only many activities suitable for children on the Quantum, but also an amusement center that can take care of children.

Babies over 6 months old can board the ship, but there may be some restrictions on the recreational facilities on the ship. After 3 years old, it is basically no problem.

Of course, if you can invite three or five friends and family to accompany you, the pleasure will be doubled.

At the same time, cruises are also very suitable for people like me who just want to relax in one place. They don’t want to check in at many places or find many guides. They just want to vacation in the most worry-free way. people.

After all, there are 19 restaurants on the Quantum cruise ship, where you can taste different delicacies; there are also some surprising entertainment facilities, such as Polaris, deck skydiving, deck surfing, etc.; there are various There are a variety of amazing performances, there are many duty-free shops where you can buy, and there are more cafes, bars and swimming pools.

So, for me, this cruise ship can meet most of my vacation needs.

So, today Xiao Nuan is here to talk about the Quantum cruise ship in my eyes, and also to discuss with everyone, how to play in order to get the best value for the ticket?

This The reason I chose it the first time is very simple, because it has a port in Tianjin, which is the most convenient route for me.

Especially if you are traveling with the elderly and children, it is very important to reduce the hassle on the road.

However, when we went to Quantum two years ago, we chose to sail from Shanghai because we were traveling with a few friends.

This time there was a Spectrum in Shanghai. I originally wanted to "experience" it, but in the end I was defeated by the lazy cancer. I'd better go to my door and come as convenient as possible.

The Quantum is truly a giant on the sea. With a capacity of more than 4,000 passengers, the entire ship is 348 meters long, 41 meters wide, and has 16 floors per floor. It can indeed be called a mobile castle on the sea. It is also a very interesting experience to shuttle between the bow and stern levels of the ship every day.

For myself, there are several reasons for choosing it.

For example, the quality of the food in the paid restaurant on the Quantum is really good, but you cannot enjoy the same quality on the shore at the same price; and for example, I really want to go to activities such as deck surfing and deck skydiving. I want to have fun, and I also want to try things like bumper cars and rock climbing that I didn’t experience last time. In addition, of course, I can take care of my baby and take time to have a good rest myself.

Of course, because I like cruise ships as a form of travel, I may try different cruise ships in the future, and then I will share other different experiences with you.

In the booking process, the choice of room type is the most critical.

To put it simply, if you are not short of money, it is recommended to choose a suite that can enjoy gold card services.

There is a royal double-decker suite on the Quantum, which can accommodate 6 people. It is the only one on the ship. There are also various types of luxury suites to choose from, with different features. The most important thing is that the gold card service is very powerful!

It can save too much queuing time, and there are also some exclusive restaurants and services you can enjoy, such as free reservations to watch performances, VIP seats, independent swimming pool areas, and access to clubs, etc. Exclusive service. These advantages can really bring a much better experience on a cruise ship like the Quantum, which carries more than 4,000 passengers, especially in the summer when there are so many people.

If you don’t consider a suite, then I would recommend choosing a balcony room (in fact, I stayed in a balcony room both times).

The ordinary room types of the Quantum are divided into interior cabins, sea view rooms (with a window to see the sea), and balcony rooms (with a balcony where you can bask in the sun, blow the sea breeze, and sit on a lounge chair to rest).

In terms of experience, the balcony room is naturally the best. It is also pleasant to lie there in a daze for nothing.

Especially if you have children and have clothes to dry every day, the role of the balcony will be even more obvious.

There are 10 free restaurants and 9 paid restaurants on the Quantum cruise ship, including Chinese, American, Italian, European, Japanese and other cuisine styles from various countries. There are also unique cafes and Bar, last time on the ship, we changed restaurants almost every meal and didn’t eat them all.

The consumption method of the cruise ship is actually all-inclusive to some extent, so if you want to have fun at the lowest cost, the free restaurant is completely satisfactory; but if you want to try For more experience, I want to say sincerely that the paid restaurant will not let you down.

Among the 10 free restaurants on the ship, the largest one is the Sailing Buffet Restaurant. It can accommodate about 1,000 people and is also the most popular restaurant.

Its advantage is that it has a rich and complete range of Chinese and Western food. Many elderly people may prefer this way of dining on demand. And because no reservations are required, you can go anytime whenever it is open, which is really convenient. Of course, this is also the restaurant that always has the most people, so sometimes the location can be hard to find.

In addition to the largest sailing buffet restaurant, the other four free main restaurants are Grandi (European), Aiken (American BBQ), Silk Road (Pan-Asian) and Qike (International) ), dining at different times.

These restaurants are basically all a la carte, and they offer a wide range of dishes with different flavors. If you can remember to make a reservation in advance, you will have an unexpected gain, that is, the meal time will be longer.

In addition, the captain's dinner that is held on every voyage is really worth recommending. The captain will come out to meet everyone. The meal that day will be unique, and it is held in the free main restaurant.

The free casual restaurants also include two cafes, a Sorrento restaurant specializing in pizza and a sea multi-purpose sports hall hot dog house.

Dang, Dang, Dang! I really want to introduce the paid restaurants in a grand way.

When we went there last time, we chose Izumi-Japanese Restaurant, Chef’s Restaurant and Dadong to eat. Among them, Izumi and Chef’s Restaurant were quite surprising.

The location of the chef's restaurant is very interesting. In a private space at the end of the steak restaurant, there are only 16 seats available per ***, and the price is 85 US dollars per person, plus an 18% service fee. It is recommended Wear formal attire to attend.

The biggest feature of this dinner is that everyone has 7 glasses of red wine from different origins in front of them, and one glass of wine is paired with a dish.

The meal at the Izumi-Japanese restaurant was even more valuable.

On the day we boarded the ship, we happened to meet the founder and chef of their restaurant for inspection. By chance, we booked a "sushi and sake" themed dinner hosted by him himself.

To be honest, with such fresh ingredients, beautiful appearance and delicious taste, we all think it is far more than the value of 79 US dollars.

Among the paid restaurants is the famous Internet celebrity restaurant Oliver’s Italian Restaurant. It is said that a meal at his restaurant costs more than 100 US dollars on the shore, but only 40 US dollars on the ship. I plan to go on the ship this time. Must try it.

In addition, the paid restaurants also include the Sunbath Tavern, which serves Chinese hot pot, the British pub, which serves delicious grilled fish, and the American steakhouse and grill restaurant.

These paid restaurants are basically free for children under 5 years old, and will provide special children's set meals. But if you order an adult meal, you still need to pay the normal charges.

The bars on the cruise ship are also remarkable. The most popular one is the robot bar. Try letting the robot dance and help you mix a drink. This experience is really unique.

There is also the Yueyin Hall Bar, where you can drink while listening to music and performances.

The North Star Bar is located on the deck, and it is quite beautiful to have a drink while enjoying the sea breeze.

In short, we often found a bar to play Texas Hold'em poker in those nights, or just ordered two grilled fish and chatted until midnight.

By the way, if you like to drink some wine or drinks, you can purchase a drink or drink card package after boarding the ship.

There are indeed many entertainment facilities and projects on the ship. Xiao Nuan simply recommends a few projects that I strongly recommend everyone to experience if they go!

01 Polaris

This is considered a landmark facility on the Quantum, and everyone who goes there seems to be used to checking in.

It is a large swing arm that lifts the sightseeing cabin to an altitude of 88.6 meters above the sea. It provides a 360-degree view of the cruise ship and the sea. The scenery is unique.

The price is US$40 per person, and only children with a height of 107 cm or above can participate.

If you want to experience Polaris, Xiaonuan would like to remind you of two things. First, you must make a reservation in advance, otherwise it may be difficult to get a reservation; second, a friend recommended that you can choose to go at sunset or when the cruise ship docks. If you sit on the shore of those two cities in Japan that day, you will feel better when you see the sunset or the appearance of the city than just looking at the sea.

02 iFly Wind Tunnel Deck Skydiving

There are three main activities on the deck, one is wind tunnel skydiving, the other is surfing, and the third is rock climbing. We went to the first two.

If you go skydiving in a wind tunnel once, you will never forget it.

Participants will first put on protective clothing, then undergo safety training, and finally fly into the wind tunnel (there will be strong winds below that will blow you up). If the instructor thinks the person has good control skills, he will hold the person's hand and fly together in the wind tunnel for a while.

This project should be suitable for children over 3 years old. It mainly depends on the child’s courage.

03 Deck Surfing

Another game for the brave.

The entire surfing simulator is 12 meters long. Participants need to wear swimsuits and carry the surfboard to the top, and then lie on the board or kneel to complete the surfing process.

The coach will accompany you and teach you some balancing skills and how to kneel and stand up against the waves. But because the waves are so loud, I basically just rely on roaring... When I first tried it, I had several It is not easy to be swept back to the top by the waves every time.

04 Sea Rock Climbing

We didn’t go to this at the time because we felt a little scared. The children were still young at that time. However, in the past two years, Tongtong's child has become more and more interested in rock climbing. This time, she will definitely be allowed to check in.

05 Sea Deck Swimming Pool

If you want to say where the children spent the longest time in those days, it must be the three-tiered swimming pool on the deck. Children's fascination with water is truly incomparable.

Because it was summer when we went there, we only had activities in the outdoor swimming pool. In fact, there is an indoor swimming pool on the Quantum, and you can also take a dip in the hot spring pool in winter. The outdoor swimming pool is large and divided into different areas. There is a water massage pool and a special children's splash beach. There are artificial waves that can wash the children to the "shore" again and again, as well as various sculptures, They had so much fun with the sprinklers and water cannons.

The water in the pool is very shallow, so the children can play safely.

There are lifeguards in the swimming pool area, and special life jackets for children are provided, which is very convenient.

06 Marine Multifunctional Sports Hall

This sports hall has marine bumper cars, marine table tennis, basketball, and roller skating, all of which are places where children can "discharge" their energy.

If you have older children who like e-sports, you can also sit down and play some X-BOX. Bumper cars can only be played by children over 5 years old. Last time Tongtong watched them for a long time, but this time he can finally play!

07 Legend of the Sea of ??Stars

This is the most popular performance on the Quantum and one of the most difficult to book.

This is free, but if you find it troublesome to find a seat in advance, you can of course buy a seat in the front row VIP area for a better experience.

This show is really exciting, integrating video, mechanical show and real-person performance. The actors' singing and dancing skills are very good, as well as some acrobatic moves.

The performance is located in the 270-degree viewing hall at the stern of the ship.

During the day, there are large floor-to-ceiling windows; at night, it becomes a surround screen. One of its major features is interactivity. The actors will frequently interact with the audience. Sometimes you will suddenly find an actor working hard to perform next to you, and the children will scream in surprise.

08 Children’s Club - Sea Adventure Center

Cruise ships can also take care of children. Since they provide this service, you must try it and occasionally give it to yourself. It’s a lie! Not to mention, kids will have a lot of fun there.

Quantum’s children’s club can provide one-stop care services for children aged 6 months to 17 years old. They are divided into several different age groups, and each age group has its own activity area and arrange.

All the staff here have qualifications in education and other related majors. In addition to accompanying children, they will also design many rich courses to help children increase their knowledge and abilities.

Children over 3 years old are free of charge. Children under 3 years old are charged separately during the day and night.

What should I do after taking care of the children?

In addition to the activities mentioned above, old mothers and fathers can also go to fitness centers, spas, galleries, and libraries to kill time. Leisure is the way to go on vacation!

Duty-free shops are also a major feature of cruise ships. On the "commercial streets" on the 4th and 5th floors, there are also many well-known European and American jewelry, luggage, and cosmetics brands, such as Cartier, Burberry, and Ferragamo. , Bvlgari, Tiffany...you can see the traces.

The price is also quite good. If you are interested in purchasing on board, you can also explore the prices first to compare.

In my opinion, this depends on each person’s own preference and cannot be absolute.

When we last went, the two stops in Japan were Kumamoto and Miyazaki. I got off at both stops. When we were in Miyazaki, we rented a car and traveled around for a day. In Kumamoto, we traveled around with a non-shopping group.

If you or your family have never been to Japan before and do not have a Japanese visa, it is not a bad idea to take this opportunity to visit, but the time spent on the road will be a little longer. If you have been to Japan a few times and there is nothing new, it would be nice to not get off the boat, because the boat will be empty after everyone has left...

But because most people have disembarked, even if you have a meal There is no need to queue up for entertainment and entertainment, but some projects are closed directly on the docking day. Make these mental preparations and then choose a method you like.

01 Reservation, reservation, reservation

When I went there for the first time, I basically didn’t do any homework and got on the boat with my eyes closed. As a result, I later realized that I might have passed that night. Only one day did I know that I needed to make reservations for entertainment projects and restaurants through the app. When I actually tried to do it, I realized that I was in trouble in Tucson. Many of them were very difficult to book or simply impossible to book.

So this time, I called the official website in advance and found out that "make a reservation as soon as you board the ship" is outdated. "Start making a reservation as soon as you have the order number or room number" is the correct choice. .

Quantum is generally open for reservations one or two months before sailing, so people have already started sailing by that time...

If you want to make a reservation in advance, you can go through San There are three methods: one is Royal's official website, the other is "Royal Pre-departure Booking" in the official account of "Royal Caribbean Cruises", and the third is to make an official phone call to make a reservation.

Remember, the latest advance reservation time is 48 hours before sailing (if sailing is on July 26th, the deadline is 23:59 on July 23rd), you will not be able to use it later than this time "Book before traveling".

02 You do not need a Japanese visa to take the Quantum cruise ship to Japan

Many people have asked this question, and the answer is that no visa is required.

Even if you choose to travel freely ashore, you do not need a visa. But you must have a passport, and the conditions must be met with an expiration date of more than six months.

03 Remember to arrive at the port a little early when setting off

Be sure to check the time. The sailing time is different from the time when you start to go through the formalities. When we boarded the ship in Shanghai, we even bought the one provided by the travel agency. VIP channel, it took a long time to complete the process of filling in the information and getting on the ship.

04 Royal Caribbean’s software has been updated

We used to use ROYAL IQ, but this time we found that they have updated to use the “Royal Caribbean” APP, which should be available after boarding the ship. Use it to view the day's schedule and scheduled activities.

05 There is paid Wi-Fi service on the ship

You are not isolated after boarding the cruise ship. If you purchase Wi-Fi, you will still have a stable network throughout the journey, but the price is right It’s not cheap. It would be more suitable if you buy a package for several devices together.

06 It’s up to you to be frugal when traveling on a cruise, and you should have reasonable expectations about the price.

In addition to the initial fare paid, your consumption after boarding the ship is completely up to you. You can travel on a budget without spending a penny. If you want to have a better experience, it should be normal to spend several thousand per person. It all depends on your budget.