cruisinunlimited Posted May 9, 2010 #101 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio.. If you get a chance, stop by the Aquarium Bar on deck 3 (I think) and say hi to St. Hill & Henry if they are still bartending there. Tell them Russ & Karen from NY said hello. We sailed with them in October to Bermuda..they did a great job at keeping our glasses full!! Have a great time, we care considering sailing the Explorer in October for the New England/Canada cruise. We set sail on the Oasis on May 22..can't wait.:) Will be reading all your posts....... Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debates2 Posted May 9, 2010 #102 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio - What a great service you're provided all of us. Thank you. My boys and I are extremely excited to be sailing on the Explorer in July. This will be our first sailing out of Cape Liberty. I'm a little confused regarding the pier and shuttle lay out - does everyone arrive at the terminal and are then shuttled out to the pier? Also, our cabin is located on the port side of the ship. Will be be able to see the Statue of Liberty from our cabin as we depart? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine55 Posted May 9, 2010 #103 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio, I came across your adventures from the Oasis when you were on the ship and totally enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to your Explorer trip as you travel along. We have sailed out of Bayonne once and it was a breeze. We arrived early and were able to walk on the Celebrity Constellation. Since we are from Jersey, we have thought of taking the Explorer. Your trip will tell me if we want to go on this ship. You should have warmer weather than we have. We lost our electricity for a couple hours yesterday due to the winds and the heat kicked on last night. Keep up the good work. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_da_bell Posted May 9, 2010 #104 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I really don't want to take bonine...........where do I get ginger tablets at?? You can find ginger pills in the vitamin section of most drugstores and places like Target and Wal-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted May 9, 2010 #105 Share Posted May 9, 2010 You can find ginger pills in the vitamin section of most drugstores and places like Target and Wal-Mart. Thanks.......I'm so stupid I thought it was some kind of hard candy..... We never took anything before and were always okay. Do you have to take the ginger before sailing? or can you just take it if you feel funny....... I know you have to take bonine ahead of time or else it won't help. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 9, 2010 #106 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks.......I'm so stupid I thought it was some kind of hard candy..... We never took anything before and were always okay. Do you have to take the ginger before sailing? or can you just take it if you feel funny....... I know you have to take bonine ahead of time or else it won't help. Patty It is always optimal to take a motion sickness pill before you get sick, but I have taken Bonine in the middle of an episode and it has worked great. So you can take it if you start feeling funny and it should still work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelorain Posted May 9, 2010 #107 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio - What a great service you're provided all of us. Thank you. My boys and I are extremely excited to be sailing on the Explorer in July. This will be our first sailing out of Cape Liberty. I'm a little confused regarding the pier and shuttle lay out - does everyone arrive at the terminal and are then shuttled out to the pier? Also, our cabin is located on the port side of the ship. Will be be able to see the Statue of Liberty from our cabin as we depart? Don We just returned from a cruise on the Explorer. You will see Lady Liberty right outside your room from the Port side. You will also see Manhattan in the background. When you arrive, you enter the check in terminal. After you are checked in and have your sea pass, you get on a bus for a very short ride to the ship. Easy, fast and efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 9, 2010 Author #108 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Hello everyone. . . Today was a nice relaxing day. I spent some time in the spa for a little bit, before it got crowded. It was a little chilly today, but the sun came out and warmed up things for everyone. I was unable to get a signal earlier, so I couldn’t post. It works great now, so I am happy ! We had our Muster drill this morning, and at Noon we set our clocks forward 1 hour to 1PM. The Roll Call group that was created on Cruise Critic met this afternoon up in the Viking Crown Lounge. We had a nice time, and this was a very friendly group. I made it to the Ice Show down in Studio B this afternoon, and it was very enjoyable. The cast and music were very good. I still think that the ice Show is one of the best things to do on a cruise. I like that Explorer of the Seas now will ask for your sea Pass card when they take your photo. That makes it very easy to find in the gallery, as the photos are separated by deck. This is very smart. Casino Royale wasn’t very friendly to me today. . . Better luck tomorrow. We are still about 275nm from Bermuda, and the Captain suggested today that we should be picking up the Pilot about 9PM. The forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny, with light winds and 71F. . . I’ll take that ! Here are a few pics from today. . .More pics tonight. Thanks for tuning in. Radio View from the Helipad Looking down at the Royale Promenade from the elevator Walkway outside my cabin Studio B Ice Show The beautiful Centrum Atrium Looking out from my Balcony. . . Bermuda here we come ! . Edited May 9, 2010 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 9, 2010 #109 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Great pictures, Radio, thanks for posting. If possible, could you list just a couple of the entrees in the MDR on nights 4 & 5? I should be able to figure the rest out...thanks~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted May 9, 2010 #110 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio -- thanks for another wonderful Live thread. I really enjoy your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dernht03 Posted May 9, 2010 #111 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Hello, How would you rate this cruise for a 14 yr old boy. taking the explorer of the seas cruise out of cape liberty to bermuda on 8-28. Has anyone been on this bermuda cruise before? Does anything other than the casino close while in bermuda port? I heard the ship no longer does little chocolates on pillow and make towel animals, is this true? Thanks Karen Edited May 9, 2010 by dernht03 asked another question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debates2 Posted May 9, 2010 #112 Share Posted May 9, 2010 lakeloraine, Thank you very much for the clarification. We'll be arriving by private car, so I wanted to make sure I understand the layout and drop off destination. My boys will be excited to hear we'll be able to see the Statue of Liberty from our balcony. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted May 9, 2010 #113 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) lakeloraine, Thank you very much for the clarification. We'll be arriving by private car, so I wanted to make sure I understand the layout and drop off destination. My boys will be excited to hear we'll be able to see the Statue of Liberty from our balcony. Don There is a lot to see from the harbor in all directions. You are best off going up to the pool decks, especially 11 and 12 when you are sailing away. Going under the VZ bridge with a few feet to spare from the mast to the underside of the bridge can't be appreciated camping out on a balcony . Superzooms of the SOL from the ship. optical + digital Edited May 9, 2010 by The Big Booper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted May 9, 2010 #114 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Reserved for Gold Sea Pass Card (Suites) . Does a JS qualify for a Gold Sea Pass card and access to these loungers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella2 Posted May 9, 2010 #115 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Not Radio, but I can answer that...no, a junior suite does not give you access to any of the suite perks (other than getting double credit for Crown & Anchor status). Those are reserved for Grand Suites and above. Thanks for the great updates as usual, Radio. I have a question that I didn't see you answer, sorry if you already answered it. Is Royal Caribbean giving you all any sort of onboard credit or compensation for basically missing that entire first half-day of the cruise? Have fun in Bermuda, my FAVORITE place to visit! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoofer Posted May 9, 2010 #116 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Radio Says: The Wi Fi is very fast, 2530kbps (WOW) and they have added some new packages. I probably missed something... please clarify about Wi Fi. Is there a cost for it? Readily available? Not available in the cabins? Please fill me in - we will be sailing on EOS and would like to know how the Wi Fi system works. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPurcell58 Posted May 9, 2010 #117 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Definitely go up top for sailaway, you need to be there to almost touch the bottom of the Verazzano Bridge. Saw the ship yesterday coming over the bridge about 5:30PM - it was very windy, guess it didn't affect sailaway too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath00 Posted May 10, 2010 #118 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nice to see that the ice show and the sculptures are not identical from ship to ship. Here is the Mariner from March 2010: And the ice show: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted May 10, 2010 #119 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Oh my gosh....and you do realize Suzanne is getting on today as well??? hehe All too funny with Radio and you. Hope you so enjoyed the cruise. Glad you are home safe and sound. what time were you allowed to disembark? No, Cris, I didn't know Suzanne was on there also! We were allowed to disembark about 4:00pm. I think Suzanne was on the cruise that came back late with the storm Noel? Am I right? You, Suzanne and Christie need to tell everyone when your cruise meet!!! Yes Dawn, Suzanne and I were on the Noel cruise! Wow, we are getting famous for crazy cruises, aren't we? lol :p Hello, I heard the ship no longer does little chocolates on pillow and make towel animals, is this true? Thanks Karen Hi Karen! No, there are no more chocolates, but yes they do still make towel animals every night! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecap Posted May 10, 2010 #120 Share Posted May 10, 2010 can you please find out the name of the assistant cruise director, I know his first name is Patrick cant remember his last. he was great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoofer Posted May 10, 2010 #121 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Radio - what kind of camera do you have? And telephoto lens? Awesome photos!!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 10, 2010 Author #122 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Does a JS qualify for a Gold Sea Pass card and access to these loungers? Sorry. . . you must have a GS / OS / RFS / RS. Diamond Plus members don't have access either. Radio ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 10, 2010 Author #123 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Radio - what kind of camera do you have? And telephoto lens? Awesome photos!!!!!:) I use several on each cruise, but most of the ones so far have been with an inexpensive Sony DSC-H10 (with a wide angle lens) Radio ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 10, 2010 Author #124 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Hello everyone. . . I went to the Captains Gala Reception, down in the Royale Promenade. Captain Olav Nyseter introduced his Officers, and Sr. Staff. The Production show in the Palace Theatre was Invitation to Dance. . . There was some great music, and the dancers were pretty good too. . . I checked again and we are now only about 200nm from Kings Wharf, in Bermuda. I know from previous trips that you can see land about 2 hours before we dock. Explorer of the Seas will have to maneuver through the shipping channel to avoid the reefs. The pilot will guide us through, until docking. I have no excursions planned for tomorrow, but I am sure I may end up at Horseshoe Bay, St Georges, and Bermuda National Aquarium/Zoo. I would like to stay up for the adult comedy show, but I don’t see that happening. It’s time for me to rest up for tomorrow. . Here are a few pics from tonight. Thanks for tuning in. Radio Forward of the Royale Promenade, just before the Captains reception Captain Olav Nyseter, with the Loyalty Ambassador addressing the guests Oh yes. . . . They had lots of Sushi in the Windjammer tonight. Palace Theatre just before the show Invitation to Dance Entrance to Maharajas Lounge . Edited May 10, 2010 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvllover Posted May 10, 2010 #125 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Loving the live feed! I will be on the EOS in September! I cannot wait! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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