Odyssey of the Seas: What I Hated and What I Loved about About Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship

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Here's my Odyssey of the Seas Review that I hope people take seriously. I just stepped off One of Royal Caribbean’s newest Ship Odyssey of the Seas. Like many of you that trust the Royal Caribbean brand I was very excited to cruise on this ship, but I was still trying to figure out what things would really stand out on the ship for me?
What does a balcony room cabin look like, what does the food taste , what things should I avoid?
So here are some 7 things I loved and one thing I hated and how these tips can help you have a great cruise without feeling overwhelmed!
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@michaelheindl7848 Месяц назад

Just took my wife in her first cruise.we did Icon of the Seas. She absolutely loved it. But she immediately became a Icon class snob. Having videos like this to help convince her that a less expensive cruise can be great is a huge help for me. Thank you for your work. I subscribed.👍

@ValTownMSDelta 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this review! I just found your channel & immediately subscribed! We are looking at our first European cruise on the Oydessy and your review was very helpful. Looking forward to viewing more of your content!

@matthewwindisch9449 Год назад

Just booked Odyssey for a Mediterranean cruise this summer! Can’t wait!

@shirlamcqueen6838 2 года назад

I really appreciate/enjoy all of your content. I hope you’re happy doing it. I was disappointed to hear that RU-vid gave you a hard time when you tried to change-up your channel. I think you should do what brings you joy! I have loved it all!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

I'm really happy! =)

@allenadams181 2 года назад

You guys are great! We can't wait to watch your adventures! Keep it up and we'll keep watching, but I really want you to have fun! We only get to experience this great adventure for a short time!!! Thank You!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thanks Allen!

@joymedrano9941 2 года назад

So excited to go on this Ship in a few weeks! Thank you for all the tips!!!

@sherrjo 2 года назад

Griff & Alyssa just clicked the subscribe button I've watched a few videos of your channel now and the content is great I love the mix of on board and face to camera vlogs like this one.

@p.jacobs5588 2 года назад

I am so glad I just happened upon your channel yesterday! I did subscribe to your channel! Thanks for all of the information on The Odyssey! We sail 2-2-23 and cannot wait! I'll go check out all of your content. We sail out of Florida every other month and are excited about everything getting back to {new} normal. No Thanks on the Escargot!!!!! No can do! Please tell Alyssa Thanks for her review on Taste of Royal!!!! ps: Love your home. Great look!!!

@katmumn Год назад

Thank you for the review. I’m looking at Odyssey of the Seas for my first ever solo cruise, and my first cruise to Europe. It looks really nice overall.

@captainstablemdr113 2 года назад

Griff well done! Like this style of you speaking and delivering your sincere perspective with clips to back it up. I agree Odyssey is incredible.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thank you! More to come =]

@dylanwilson5126 2 года назад

I enjoy this content! Seems very genuine and useful in our cruising endeavors!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Perfect that’s the goal!

@janetbeans6472 2 года назад

“And I will see you in paradise”- 👏👏 love that!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Us too!

@kevinhart3845 Год назад

Glad to know we weren’t the only ones getting stuck on every floor with someone accidentally standing next to the buttons! Ha Great video. Very informative and very heartfelt. You got a new subscriber!

@roughshot60 Год назад

I'll be on odyssey in 53 days for my first transatlantic. I will be doing escargot all 14 dsys 😆. Congratulations on your future new cruiser. Thanks for everything you, guys do

@dylanseaman5163 2 года назад

THX Griff....and glad you get to experience greatness with Alyssa.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thanks Dylan!

@piabroderick7181 2 года назад

Love all the content you're putting out! Keep grinding :)

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thanks Pia!

@ycamiller 2 года назад

💕💕Great vlog!

@lane2063 2 года назад

Just found your channel when I was searching for Odyssey content. We’re sailing her on August 2022. I’m now subscribed and look forward to other RC content. We’ve been cruising for decades but it’s our first on a Royal ship.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Welcome aboard!

@susutravels555 2 года назад

Loved your review!

@rustyisrael8885 2 года назад

Thanks for video! I just subscribed. We are sailing Odyssey in 3 weeks!

@yolandaklimasewski2996 2 года назад

Awesome! See you on Wonder of the seas!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

See ya there!

@JanetteSolero 2 года назад

Awesome review. Will book for Fall 2022! :)

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@TravelingFlamingo 2 года назад

Thanks for showing us around. So much to look forward to. Also how do you travel with that iMac?

@johnryan3511 2 года назад

We were on the same Odyssey sailing. Agree on the elevators, everything else was great. Looking forward to your report on Wonder.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

haha crazy right!

@shan90556 2 месяца назад

Great content. Did subscribe and liked

@annetteeve4637 2 года назад

We do our best to avoid the Windjammer and once we found the Solarium Bistro a few years ago, we go there for breakfast most days, breaking it up with the Main dining room.

@teamguytwell 2 года назад

Totally agree with the elevator thing. My brother accidently came to close and we stopped at just about every floor. Happens when the elevator is crowded.

@amm_np 2 года назад

Love the review!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

You're welcome =)

@tammymunzert7434 2 года назад

Nice size cabin and beautiful decor. Nice review Cullen. I need to sail this ship along with the Wonder.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

You should!

@greggb448 7 месяцев назад

Great job on tour of the ship

@kerryannoakley2199 Год назад

I cant wait to board this beauty, ill be working but i cant wait to see all this with my own eyes.... Odyssey of the seas 😍😍

@unctarhl1 Год назад

Thank you. We sail on her in 2 weeks thru Greece and Italy. Cant wait. When do you make reservations for shows?

@tanyanewman7469 2 года назад

Thank you for you video!! Was there a broadway show??

@Cruisegal23 2 года назад

Griff & Alyssa, just recently subscribed to your channel! I especially loved all the WONDER OF THE SEAS videos on the inaugural sailing. We have booked the ODYSSEY OF THE SEAS for later this year, so I am "back tracking" to view your videos from this ship! Keep up the GREAT work! LOVE your videos! We have been on over 100 cruises but have not sailed since the pandemic.

@gregparkes633 2 года назад

Glad y’all had a great cruise. Go Bucs! Fire the canons!!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Go Bucs!!!

@carolinedewey6838 11 месяцев назад

Nice ..helpful suggestions. We're going on this ship August of 2024 in Mediterranean.

@rreichar1 2 года назад

Nice video! We were on Odyssey in January and the Solarium Bistro was not open during our cruise.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that

@erikagholston6610 2 года назад

I'm leaning towards Royal Caribbean for my next cruise.

@pisethpea9691 10 месяцев назад

Thanks bro I just reserved the bistro

@porshsmith14 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing. We are planning our 2025 Med cruise. We were previously going with NCL but my cous who just got back told me NCL how disappointed she was as it was an older ship. Apparently all the ships NCL is using in the Meds are 2008-2013 (even though some were refurb in 2018-2020).

@richreynolds7743 2 года назад

Hey Griff. Just checked out your channel, liked it, so I subscribed. My wife and I sailed on the Odyssey January 15. I agree with you 100%, fantastic ship, food, shows and as always, Royal crew service. We did get spoiled as there were only like 1630 passengers aboard. We're sailing onnthe Allure in October, have you been on that ship? If so, any inside information you'd care to share would be greatly appreciated.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you, that means a lot =) ! No Allure yet, we keep going back and forth between Allure and Oasis. Ideally we squeeze in one more Oasis Class before our trip on the Symphony in April so stay tuned!

@garycooper4460 2 года назад

Keep up the good work. I love all of your reviews. I miss seeing Alyssa on some of a videos.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thanks Gary! Alyssa will be back Monday - Thursday =] starting again tomorrow!

@erolbal188 Год назад

doing Odyssey this Summer in Europe!! Great Content!!!

@GriffandAlyssa Год назад

Ooo that sounds fun!

@magsn2829 8 месяцев назад

I loved everything. But wasn’t fussed on the dining room food waiter and waitress was brilliant room perfect all facilities on board was brilliant. I was fascinated by the robot bar persons lol, they good do with one of the pools being warmed up a little bit, but looking to do it again

@mrcw1385 2 года назад

Story telling on a cruise they got a trapped in closet ? 🤣🤣 Love the content ! Going on one next year the 14 day Translantic

@RaindyNap Год назад

i think the hardest part for my family will either be sleeping at night or the food. sleeping at night mainly because we have never gone on a trip like this so it might be weird sleeping on the ocean. and the food because there are 8 of us, me and my brothers are really picky, my younger brother will try new things as long as they don't look "gross" and my other brother just refuses to eat new things. my sisters eat things bc they're not picky, my grandma and mom will also eat anything, and my dad hate and when i say hates i mean HATES vegetables.

@GriffandAlyssa Год назад

Have fun on your trip =]

@dianeallen7313 2 года назад

I so appreciate this video! Thank you! We are waiting for Royal to open up their 2024 season bc that's our family cruise year and we like to sail with them bc of their shows and activities for all ages. Does Rose handle large groups/ multiple rooms kind of bookings?

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

She handles large and small groups =] shoot her a few questions Rose@WylerTravelGroup.com

@lanefamily6987 Год назад

Excellent

@BeadnWithNicoleB 2 года назад

I soooo want to try Odyssey 😄

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

You’re gonna love it!

@sheldonk5634 2 года назад

Recently cruised on the Odyssey, also experienced the elevator issue.

@Frankl204 9 месяцев назад

Hi just subscribed. Me and my partner are considering an ocean view balcony for next June. It is also on deck 13 under the solarium. My concern is the noise above especially if we wanted an afternoon nap. Be great to get your thoughts.

@Colombia20102018 2 года назад

Hello. Great video. Do you know if there’s a Dog House restaurant? I’m going in March.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Not on the Odyssey

@kareemconnor266 2 года назад

We'll be seeing you in 16 days on the inaugural cruise of Wonder of the Seas. I have to agree with you I love the Quantum class ships. We sailed on the inaugaual cruise of Quantum of the Seas from Southampton London to Bayonne New Jersey. By far one of, if not the best class of ships for Royal Caribbean. And extra room is right. I especially loved the extra space above the couch. I've never seen that on a cruise ship before. I am so happy and blessed to have seen a lot of the first time innovations that came out on Quantum of the Seas make its way on all of Royal Caribbean's ships. Like the 270, +aka the Living Room), the Bionic Bar, Wonderland, (which is a must specialty dining experience that we will do on every RoyalCaribbean ship if they have it) and so much more. The Quantum class started a lot for Royal Caribbean for years to come. And that was back in 2014 almost 10 years ago. ❤️❤️❤️😀😀 Can't wait to see what the Iconic of the Seas has to offer

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

See you there!

@HMundies 2 года назад

See you on Wonder Inaugural sailing 3/4/2022!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

See you there!

@Cancer66d-2s Год назад

New sub 🥰👍🏾

@michelleneal6860 2 года назад

That escargot… still drooling!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

it was so good!

@michelleneal6860 2 года назад

No joke… I ordered it on the first two nights, and once again last night. Time to figure that recipe out at home. Can’t be “that” difficult. (Famous last words.)

@WineAndRoses9526 2 года назад

Whaaat!?! Not subscribers😂😁 You two are awesome 👏 So upbeat, lively & informative. Thanks 😊

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@mariaelenabello 2 года назад

I'm going August 30 but I can't find dress attire, please give tips

@henryking7915 4 месяца назад

How was the interconnecting room? Any noise from next door?

@eleanor4482 2 года назад

That was a very detailed and informative review. The deck and cabin number was a bit garbled. Please let me know. Loved the layout and location. Thanks for the update.😎

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Deck 13, Cabin 13544, near Solarium.

@eleanor4482 2 года назад

@@GriffandAlyssa thank you so much.

@robertcastellano2598 Год назад

Exactly right about the elevator buttons.

@kathychua7449 2 года назад

hi, do we book for shows in advance? how do we book?

@Jthegreat84 Год назад

Can I go on this cruise alone? How much would it cost?

@bstanz5266 2 года назад

If waiting for an elevator is frustrating never go to the NY Marriott marquis in times Square...around dinner time it can take over 45 minutes to get an elevator!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Wow!!! 45 minutes lol

@johndittmer8488 2 года назад

Griff, I agree with you about the Solarium Grill being the most underrated free eatery on the ship. I kept going to the Solarium Grill on last cruise the Allure because it was same staff that worked at the Samba Grill (Brazilian steakhouse). Breakfast and lunch make it the best free option on the ship.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Totally agree!

@PJDakaLoudBoy2 2 года назад

Having a cabin on deck 13, did were you impacted by noise from above at all? I have a 13th floor cabin coming up on Odyssey and am worried about chair noise. Thanks!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

No impact from Noise, I failed to mention in my notes though that you’ll want to be a few cabins down away from the Solarium door since it slams shut pretty loudly when sailing at night.

@ArmyEnderman 2 года назад

Did you bring a mac on the cruise?

@user-sr2gg9zb8u 5 месяцев назад

Booked 2 cruises ON THE ODISSEY OF THE SEA! THE FIRST ONE IS A TRANSATLANTIC FROM ROME(CIVITAVECCHIA) TO BAYONNE, N.j. on Nov.3rd( 14 days)The next one is on Jan.2025 from Bayonne to Southern Caribbean (13 days) we should know by then every angol of that ship!

@GriffandAlyssa 5 месяцев назад

Have fun!!! We love odyssey

@barbarashuster9029 2 года назад

Just got off Princess last week. Everything looks better on Odyssey! Elevators were great though. Lol

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Welcome back!

@sandydavila6887 2 года назад

Effectors Two will be on Wonder OTS, eventually.......

@Lapliv 2 года назад

Have a great BIRTHDAY!! TODAY

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Thank you!

@felinomangahas828 Год назад

Are u talking about oddessy of the sea

@debbierange545 2 года назад

in my last RCL cruise in November you had to make a reservation for everything you did except the casino. How was this on a larger ship

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

It was pretty easy, not a lot of reservation requirements except for Solairum Bistro and spa appointments. We reserved a show, but it looked like people were just walking in at one point tbh

@verasham3171 2 года назад

Escargot on Anthem Of the Seas wasn’t that great. I was so psyched when I saw on the menu.

@shanehay726 Год назад

Hi there , I’m going on the Odyssey this September 23 ,question i have is on the shore excursion days, does it matter if i book a tour not through Royal Caribbean is it an effort to get off the boat on time to get to my destination. Ive been told there are time allotments to disembark and people are missing out on there private tours !! I hope this makes sense.

@GriffandAlyssa Год назад

It doesn’t matter just make sure the tour starts after you dock / cleared from port authorities (that time is listed in the app) and make sure you return before the ship leaves (also listed in the Royal app) - Have fun!

@karenmbbaxter 2 года назад

I have only started watching U 2 recently but with U off the ship so quickly what I really want to know is do you live in Florida because I never hear of U having to catch a flight to another state after U de[part your cruise. With the ceiling fan in the background and U always in T-shirts I am guessing you live in Florida.......Also even though this has nothing to do with the a cruise U should do a tour around your apartment coz I love the rustic, easy living style U have going on there.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Great Idea Karen, we'll have to give a tour of our place on our Behind the Scenes channel. To answer your question we live in Clearwater, Florida. 3.5 hours from Ft. Lauderdale, 4 Hours from Miami, 1.5 Hours from Port Canaveral and 25 minutes from Port of Tampa! I like t-shirts and flip flops and cold weather makes Alyssa's knee hurt.

@miriamsandbrand1340 2 года назад

So Effectors is leaving Odyssey?

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

No Miriam, let me clarify. The original cast performing the Effectors is leaving the Odyssey. You’ll still get to experience an amazing show, just not with the original cast. Sorry for the confusion!

@soshiangel90 Год назад

OMG YES the touchless buttons were GREAT except for the accidental pressing! I can't even begin to imagine how they backfired when the ship was at full capacity cuz, like you, we were on when it was low capacity and people's arms were setting off full rows of buttons. To imagine a packed elevator and the buttons just going insane.. O.O Also...cool thing the Allure elevators did that I *think* Odyssey didn't do: once we got in on a low floor and someone who got off before the elevator came had pressed every single button. As we all loaded on, we adults all grumbled at how we were going to hit every floor. But after 3 or so floors where we pressed the 'close door' button immediately on opening, the pressed buttons all reset and we were able to re-select only the floors we needed. THIS was really great and Odyssey should implement this if they didn't already because it would be great at dealing with the arm-activated button presses.

@pamwade1691 6 месяцев назад

Do you have to book to see the shows?

@GriffandAlyssa 6 месяцев назад

Yes 🙌 do that in advance:

@pamwade1691 6 месяцев назад

@@GriffandAlyssa that is something definitely new to us! We haven’t cruised since Covid. I had no idea and now the shows are sold out😫🙈

@michelleneal6860 2 года назад

Screw those elevators!!! It was a nightmare, not at the fault of anyone intentionally. There has to be a better solution to the sensitivity issue.

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

hahah it's hilarious and annoying at the same time lol

@user-qo1gk2kj3e 6 месяцев назад

Just went at christmas. Nice ship...food in the MDR was shit

@aaliyahgriffin2679 Год назад

Hi, just checked out your Channel love cruising thanks for the videos

@GriffandAlyssa Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@SunnyTravels 2 года назад

Dude, what are you doing taking the elevators? Stairs always!

@GriffandAlyssa 2 года назад

Haha 😂

@user-qo1gk2kj3e 6 месяцев назад

The steak in MDR was thin and small and tough. Worst steak in my life. I wouldnt even call it a steak. They want you to go to the specialty restaurants to get proper good dining and pay extra. You are better off going to the buffet where the food choice was superior and you can find what you like and eat as much as you like.

@TedLack Год назад

RCL new ships that are Great but their new Diner menu Stinks. We are Long term cruisers on RCL & have been on all the ship classes but the new Diner menu is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Fried chicken dish that would be better from Popeyes, 1 small piece of over fried cheap white fish thats so hard it must be cut with a Steak knife. Charging passengers $ 18. for a second piece of Miniature Lobster tail which costs basically $ 4.00 at the grocery store ?? Flank steak 1/4 inch being passed off as NY strip loin, what a Joke. I think RCL has to Fire the guy that thought of this DISASTER & Executives should never give up control of the company to Chartered Accountants which will Bankrupt the Company as people will turn to other Vacation options. I am embarrassed to have invited friends & Family to join us on upcoming Cruises of RCL !

@GriffandAlyssa Год назад

Thank you for sharing!