Quantum of the Seas: Inaugural Captain's Corner Session - November 30, 2014

On most Royal Caribbean sailings the cruise director will host a Captain's Corner Q&A session featuring high ranking members of the staff. These sessions are often more interesting and sometimes heated when dealing with new ships. On the Quantum of the Seas's inaugural sailing sailing it took place on the last day, November 30th, 2014. The officers present were: Cruise Director: Jimmy Rhodes Captain: Srecko Ban Hotel Director: Darren Budden Chief Engineer: Stig Eriksen Environmental Officer: Ernst Andersen The questions asked by passengers were: Introductions (01:15) 1 What has been the most difficult part of working on a new ship? (07:20) 2 What’s your favorite feature of the ship and what do you wish you could have changed? (10:15) 3 How do you run the strings for the Earth Harp and how are they tuned? (17:10) 4 Can you run through the technical details of the ship? (19:15) 4b Do you use tugs? (20:55) 5 What are the plans for changing Quantum in the Asian markets? (21:15) 5b Why are the ships chartered in the Asian markets? (22:50) 6 Who makes the decisions when designing a new class of ships? (24:00) 7 “We miss the wait staff" (26:35) 8 Why are the gangways so steep in the ports? (28:05) 9 What made this inaugural sailing different than any other? (29:55) 10 The Quantum is being changed for the Asian market, how will the Anthem be changed? (32:25) 11 What kinds of tests are done with a ship to ensure its sea worthiness? (33:20) 12 Is there any chance the CFL game will be broadcast? (35:50) 12b Can you tell us about the air lubrication system? (36:35) 13 At what point in the design of a new ship are the loyal passengers consulted? (13:35) 14 Being in control of so much power have you ever wanted to go out and do 360s? (38:55) 15 During the Macy’s Parade they mentioned the Quantum of the Seas inaugural sailing. (39:50) 16 Why is there no accessible entry for the North Star? (40:35) 17 Are there any plans to put additional staff into the dinning rooms? (41:10) 18 This cruise was listed as an inaugural cruise, why is no one onboard aware of this? (42:55) 19 Are there any plans to improve the ability to reach CocoCay? (44:40) 20 Is there a backup plan for when CocoCay is missed? (48:20)