Rare Radio Posted May 11, 2010 Author #176 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hello everyone. . . I was unable to make another post last night. . .There was a lot going on. I went to the Rick Novel show in the Palace Theater. This was a great show. . I have seen him on several cruises, but he is always very funny. He is an Entertainer from Baltimore, who specializes in Juggling, Comedy, and visual effects. If you sail on Explorer. . You must see him. I went to the Connoisseur Club to meet up with a few Cruise Critic Roll Call friends I met, and made it up to the Tropical Deck Party. There was a lot of passengers up on the pool deck, and all seemed to enjoy the dancing, music, and food. I went out and rode around the dockyard, to see what was around last night, and most of the food and beverage places were open, but the malls and shops closed at 6PM. I plan on hitting the Maritime Museum, and Snorkel Park today. I’m sure I will pick up a few gifts as well. The forecast for today is 70F, and mostly sunny. . . Very Nice. Here are a few pics from last night. . . More pics later today ! Thanks for tuning in. Radio Rick Novell, “The Ladder Guy” Tropical Deck Party Specialty Drinks There was a ton of food and very good music at the Tropical Deck Party last night. The Royal Promenade last night Many of the crew used the phones at the Kings Wharf passenger Terminal Explorer of the Seas late last night . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchin Posted May 11, 2010 #177 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Radio...thanks for the great report and photos. We were on her last week and this helps curb the post cruise depression. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 11, 2010 Author #178 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Good morning from Beautiful Bermuda.. Before I go ashore, I thought I would post of few pics of our beautiful morning, here in Bermuda. I’m off now to grab a local paper, and a cup of coffee. . . Thanks for all of the nice comments. Radio The starboard side of Explorer looks over the North Basin My Cabin is also on the Starboard side. The port side can view Clocktower Mall, and the Dockyard Norwegian Spirit is looking at us this morning, from Heritage Wharf Very shortly, (after everyone wakes up) several thousand passengers will be exploring the many lovely area of Bermuda . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octagonmike Posted May 11, 2010 #179 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Good morning from Beautiful Bermuda.. Before I go ashore, I thought I would post of few pics of our beautiful morning, here in Bermuda. I’m off now to grab a local paper, and a cup of coffee. . . Thanks for all of the nice comments. Radio The starboard side of Explorer looks over the North Basin My Cabin is also on the Starboard side. The port side can view Clocktower Mall, and the Dockyard Norwegian Spirit is looking at us this morning, from Heritage Wharf Very shortly, (after everyone wakes up) several thousand passengers will be exploring the many lovely area of Bermuda . Thanks for this report Radio. Hows the weather (temp) today ? Was the sea warm enough to swim in yesterday ? Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framboesa Posted May 11, 2010 #180 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thank You SO much for your report! I just can't wait to be aboard again (last time 3 years ago) and to see bermuda for my first time :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa522 Posted May 11, 2010 #181 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks Radio!! I cannot tell you how exciting it is to read your posts and look at your beautiful pictures!! I will be on the Explorer celebrating my 41st b-day on 5/22 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkexton Posted May 11, 2010 #182 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Wow, Thanks for the nice comments. . . I have a lot more to do. We still have until Thursday ! :rolleyes: Radio ;);) Great pictures & reviews - can't believe I gotta wait until 9/2011 for my B2B:) Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 11, 2010 #183 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I want to see that Ladder Guy, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildernesslady Posted May 11, 2010 #184 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks for the reports and pictures. They are great. Glad to hear the weather is cooperating with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted May 11, 2010 #185 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I think this is what most of the folks in Bermuda use for their weather forecasts: http://www.weather.bm/ Theron thank you so much. Just checked it..yikes 67 on saturday for the daytime high! Going to be warmer here than that. I sure hope Bahamas are warmer.....need to change up the packing a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadays4me Posted May 11, 2010 #186 Share Posted May 11, 2010 thank you so much. Just checked it..yikes 67 on saturday for the daytime high! Going to be warmer here than that. I sure hope Bahamas are warmer.....need to change up the packing a little. Good News, look again, thats the low for the day. The high for Saturday is 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie138 Posted May 11, 2010 #187 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Some of the NJ Locals call it the "Teardrop Monument" I can see why. . . Radio ;);) this can be viewed from the cruise port? the monument? It is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie138 Posted May 11, 2010 #188 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi Radio, Have a great cruise, always love your live reports. I just got back from the Summit last Sunday and we had a great time in Bermuda. We are going back next May, so look forward to see what activities you do while there. Is Mrs. Radio with you? Look forward to reading all about your cruise. Thanks again Suz how was the weather in Bermuda and the water temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDA1125 Posted May 11, 2010 #189 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Radio - You are bringing so many smiles to so many faces with your post. Thank-You for taking the time to post the pictures and updates. Wish I was there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDaDog Posted May 11, 2010 #190 Share Posted May 11, 2010 this can be viewed from the cruise port? the monument? It is beautiful. When the Explorer is docked the memorial is right next to the starboard bow of the ship. This is the link to my April 15th. Bermuda/Bahamas review the last set of pictures is of the memorial as the Explorer was backing into her berth. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1188547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie138 Posted May 11, 2010 #191 Share Posted May 11, 2010 When the Explorer is docked the memorial is right next to the starboard bow of the ship. This is the link to my April 15th. Bermuda/Bahamas review the last set of pictures is of the memorial as the Explorer was backing into her berth. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1188547 Thanks. I have to make sure that I get to see it, either before we leave or when we come back. As for your mention of the quest, I have seen this before, but do you know i they have it on a port day? I hope not, we have an excursion planned at 10 pm our first night in bermuda. I don't want to miss Quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDaDog Posted May 11, 2010 #192 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks. I have to make sure that I get to see it, either before we leave or when we come back. As for your mention of the quest, I have seen this before, but do you know i they have it on a port day? I hope not, we have an excursion planned at 10 pm our first night in bermuda. I don't want to miss Quest Far as I know it is scheduled on a sea day, but I have only been on two cruises so no expert here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 11, 2010 Author #193 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hello everyone. . . Today was kind of a short day for me. I only rode close by today. I was able to go to the Mall (as planned), and a few of the shops in the Dockyard. I really like the Glassblowing Shop. . . I have been to Bermuda several times and have always known it was here, but I stopped in today and actually watched how they did it. . . Impressive. There were many passengers there as well. I can see why the Glass Blowing feature is popular on Solstice Class ships. I went to Snorkel Beach were there were a few people there, but no one was in the water. . . Ooops. . .That was a sign for me to stay out today. . . The water temps were only 70F. I was able to swim for a bit yesterday at Horseshoe beach though. It was a little cold, but not bad. I also went to the Maritime Museum, which I enjoy, The nice thing about the Maritime Museum is that Dolphin Quest is inside of the fortress. If you pay your admission to the Museum, you can also be an observer with the Dolphin encounters. I was able to get some nice views of the reefs that are in the area, as well as Snorkel Park, and the Ships in port. I made it back to the ship today by around 1, and chilled out a bit. Ok, Ok. . .I fell asleep for a minute or 2. . . Here are a few pics from today. . . I will post more after our Sailaway at 5. Thanks for tuning in. Radio Clocktower Mall There were all types of shops in the Mall, including places to eat, and places to relax. There isn’t enough time for me to go everywhere ! The lobby of the Cooperage has the Frog and Onion Pub on the right, and Bermuda Craft and Gift store on the left. Flowers were everywhere in the dockyard. Bermuda’s finest had some nice Honda’s (I would like to try that instead of a scooter) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 11, 2010 Author #194 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Here are a few more. . . Radio Walking up to Snorkel Park The beach was nice and the water was calm. . .We had 70F air temps, but the water was just a little cold There was a protected lagoon area, where the water was very calm. They have food and drinks, along with rentals, changing and rest rooms. Snorkel Park from up on the fortress wall of the Maritime Museum Dolphin Quest attracted dozens of viewers. . . The Dolphins were very entertaining. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 11, 2010 Author #195 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Just a few more. . . . More pics later tonight. Radio This is the view from one of the restored cannons up on the fortress wall The reefs were beautiful. . . Explorer of the Seas at Kings Wharf It looks like they are building a new Ferry Pier at Kings Wharf. The water seemed to get “more” Blue in the afternoon ? She will be leaving Bermuda soon. . . . Edited May 11, 2010 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted May 11, 2010 #196 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Good stuff Radio. About how long does it take to upload one picture on the ship's internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa522 Posted May 11, 2010 #197 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Great pictures!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted May 11, 2010 #198 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Love the pic of the cannons with the Explorer in the background. You sure do have an eye for pictures, thanks so much for sharing with us. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted May 11, 2010 #199 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) There's a Christian who is always at the Schooner Bar, not sure if that's who you mean or not, Diva. :) Hey Christie, LTNS, hope all is well! No, I meant Christopher. I have pictures of him somewhere on my computer,my last Holiday cruise! (medium height, round face, jamaican man with family/kids back in Jamaica, on the moral and religious side if you got to know him and chatted at length).. Actually, pretty silly that Im asking since I havent been on Explorer in 2 yrs :eek: I'm really looking for "Sippy", but he was on Voyager and never saw him again... Great pictures Radio! Edited May 11, 2010 by CruiseDivaNJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted May 11, 2010 #200 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks for including me in your vacation Radio! I am having terrible cruise withdrawal symptoms! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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