"LIVE" From Explorer of the Seas / May 8, 2010

[Radio]

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

 

 

 

 

 

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[mchin]

Radio...thanks for the great report and photos. We were on her last week and this helps curb the post cruise depression. :D

[Radio]

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

 

 

 

 

 

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[octagonmike]

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for this report Radio. Hows the weather (temp) today ?

 

Was the sea warm enough to swim in yesterday ?

 

Regards

 

Mike

[framboesa]

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:

[Theresa522]

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

[pkexton]

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

[marci22]

I want to see that Ladder Guy, lol.

[wildernesslady]

Thanks for the reports and pictures. They are great. Glad to hear the weather is cooperating with you.

[crisndeefromde]

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.

[seadays4me]

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.

[clarkie138]

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.

[clarkie138]

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.

[SDA1125]

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 !

[MikeDaDog]

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

[clarkie138]

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

[MikeDaDog]

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.

[Radio]

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)

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

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. . .

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited May 11, 2010 by Radio

[nlcentralchmps03]

Good stuff Radio. About how long does it take to upload one picture on the ship's internet?

[Theresa522]

Great pictures!! :D

[akcruz]

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.

[Sugar*Magnolia]

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

[counsdr]

Thanks for including me in your vacation Radio! I am having terrible cruise withdrawal symptoms!

 

Cheryl