"LIVE" from Enchantment of the Seas / Nov 4, 2010

[patandy]

Look forwaed to all your pics and comments Thanks again for this! Do you plan any sailing on Oasis soon ? You give us all such wonderful previews before we board this ships.

Patandy

[Radio]

Look forwaed to all your pics and comments Thanks again for this! Do you plan any sailing on Oasis soon ? You give us all such wonderful previews before we board this ships.

Patandy

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments. . . I will be sailing on Allure of the Seas in May 2011, but I have already done a "LIVE" on Oasis of the Seas in March 2010.

 

I may be sailing on Oasis again soon. . .

 

It can be viewed HERE !

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Welcome to Day 4 of “LIVE” from the Enchantment of the Seas ! What a difference a day makes. . . . I woke up this morning early (like I always do), and was happy to see that the Seas were calm, and the skies were much clearer than they have been over the last several days.

 

I was able to use the Solarium pool, and it was nice being able to relax for a few minutes before the sun came up. The water felt like it was heated ? I will try to use the freshwater pool later in the week.

 

We only have about 68nm to go until we arrive. We are scheduled to dock in Old San Juan, at Pier 3 with Serenade of the Seas. The Port schedule also calls for 2 Carnival ships to be there as well. I am not sure of any itinerary changes that may call for the plans to differ.

 

I don’t have an excursion planned, but I know I will go over to the Sheraton Hotel in Old San Juan. It is always good to get a few pics from the rooftop pool area. I am also sure that I will be visiting the Casino in the same hotel.

 

I see that there is a new Starbucks a few blocks away from the Starbucks I have been visiting for years in san Juan ( nice. . . Maybe they will accept my gift card that I received from my DD for my Birthday?) I may make it over to El Morro Fortress, depending on the weather.

 

The forecast for today is warm weather (78F), and partial clouds. I can live with that !

 

Here are a few pics from last night and this morning. . .

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

Boleros Nightclub bar last night. . . The music in Boleros is great !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promenade Deck 5 last night after dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Time Dining entrance on Deck 5 STB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage to Screen Production Show last night (Hairspray)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage to Screen Production Show (Little shop of Horrors)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early morning Windjammer. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more. . . .

 

 

I will post more from San Juan later today !

 

Thanks for all of the nice comments. . .

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solarium pool this morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sun is trying to come up this morning. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pool crew repair the Spa canopy that was damaged yesterday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is easy to tell the difference between to freshwater and Saltwater pools. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is nice to see some calm seas and blue skies. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our current position (actual)

 

 

 

 

 

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[seeshore]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your report Radio! We're sailing on Enchantment on Dec.27th. Have you been to the fitness center? Just wondering what type of facilities are offered-such as a sauna or steam room.

 

Thanks for posting you wonderful pics!

[Radio]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your report Radio! We're sailing on Enchantment on Dec.27th. Have you been to the fitness center? Just wondering what type of facilities are offered-such as a sauna or steam room.

 

Thanks for posting you wonderful pics!

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments. . . I took a few pics on Day 1, but will check on the items you mention. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

 

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[Chester & Brewster]

. . I will be sailing on Allure of the Seas in May 2011

 

That's so exciting - we're sailing on Allure in May 2011......and you're not on the roll call for my sailing....which must mean you're going 2 weeks before (same W. Carib itinerary)..... so your live post will be perfect timing to whet my appetite a bit more (like I need the extra encouragement :D) before we sail! Yippee!!

 

(Alternatively you could be on the same cruise & just not appeared in the roll call as yet. Which would be just as exciting!)

 

Great thread BTW, as ever. Keep em' coming

[divaofdisney]

Great job Radio...so glad the seas have finally calmed down!! I hope you enjoy your day in San Juan....we had such a wonderful time there and can't wait to go back!! Old San Juan is the best :) Have a great day and keep the pics coming...they are AWESOME!!

[Alysia]

Hello Radio

 

I have always love your postings and your pictures are unbelievable!!! We are scheduled to sail on the Enchantment of the Seas next year. I was on the Enchantment many years ago before they made it bigger. At that time the Enchantment of the Seas was my favoite ship. I know your last cruise was on the Oasis of the Seas and also my last two cruises were also on the Oasis of the Seas. How does it feel to be on a smaller and older ship? It appears that they did not upgrade the Televisions in the cabins to flat screens. How does the ship look? Just wondering what are your thoughts!

 

Thank you and enjoy your cruise!!!

 

Alysia

[sharonlacey]

Thank you so much for the great pics and nice updates. We are not cruising till March (on the Exploror) so your reports really fill in the gap time, lol. Thanks again and enjoy the sunshine!!!!!!

 

Sharon

[cruisingram1]

Radio.. just curious...

 

You noted that it is easy to tell the difference between the salt and fresh water pools? What is the difference? Is one darker than the other? I can't tell from the photos.

 

Again.. reallyl enjoying the preview of things to come.

[Cool-Kid]

Leaving on the Enchantment on the 18th so this is making me so excited!

Radio, you mention Boleros had great music, what kind of music do they play? Is there a nightclub with a DJ on board?

Thanks! Enjoy your trip and keep posting.

Melissa

[LBumb]

enjoy san juan

[oldIrish]

:) Appreciate the time and detail your are putting in your review. I believe you stated the first formal night was Saturday (6th). Would the 2nd formal night would be Thursday or Friday?

After reading your review I can hardly wait until I sail on her in May.

Thanks for a great job.

[Miss Dot]

Hello everyone. . . Welcome to Day 4 of “LIVE” from the Enchantment of the Seas ! What a difference a day makes. . . . I woke up this morning early (like I always do), and was happy to see that the Seas were calm, and the skies were much clearer than they have been over the last several days.

 

I was able to use the Solarium pool, and it was nice being able to relax for a few minutes before the sun came up. The water felt like it was heated ? I will try to use the freshwater pool later in the week.

 

We only have about 68nm to go until we arrive. We are scheduled to dock in Old San Juan, at Pier 3 with Serenade of the Seas. The Port schedule also calls for 2 Carnival ships to be there as well. I am not sure of any itinerary changes that may call for the plans to differ.

 

I don’t have an excursion planned, but I know I will go over to the Sheraton Hotel in Old San Juan. It is always good to get a few pics from the rooftop pool area. I am also sure that I will be visiting the Casino in the same hotel.

 

I see that there is a new Starbucks a few blocks away from the Starbucks I have been visiting for years in san Juan ( nice. . . Maybe they will accept my gift card that I received from my DD for my Birthday?) I may make it over to El Morro Fortress, depending on the weather.

 

The forecast for today is warm weather (78F), and partial clouds. I can live with that !

 

Here are a few pics from last night and this morning. . .

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

Boleros Nightclub bar last night. . . The music in Boleros is great !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promenade Deck 5 last night after dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Time Dining entrance on Deck 5 STB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage to Screen Production Show last night (Hairspray)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage to Screen Production Show (Little shop of Horrors)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early morning Windjammer. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Anything special to get to the rooftop of the hotel...we tried it last time we were there and were not allowed....would love to go up there next month!

[Radio]

Hey Radio,

Just got here and you're on my favorite ship with my favorite Schooner configuration.

Looking forward to sailing with you again even if it's not the same as being there.

I know you're the master of the live picture trips but let's see if you can recognize this location even with the distraction:

 

 

Ha ha ! That was nice. . . Hmmm. . . .Schooner Bar ? I haven't seen anyone like that on this ship though :D

 

Do they offer coconuts on board ?

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . We have arrived in San Juan. The Pilot was picked up at about 1PM, and we guided slowly into the Harbor.

 

I was all wrong when I said we would be docking at Pier 3 previously. . .Ooops. . .

 

It turns out that we will be docked at Pier 1 instead of Pier 3, as I originally thought. I know that the port authority had to remove the sculpture from Pier 2, and I am surprised that RCI is not docking there. (RCI originally built Pier 2 , along with Puerto Rico back in 2007.)

 

Oh well. . . maybe I got it all wrong ? We are docked at the Passenger Terminal with Carnival Victory. . .

 

We tied up earlier than scheduled, and passengers should be allowed off of the ship soon. An ambulance pulled up, to take care of a passenger. I hope all turns out well for them.

 

 

Here are a few pics from our approach to San Juan. . . More pics later.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

Our first glimpse of San Juan . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

El Morro Fortress appears at the mouth of the channel through heavy fog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can barely see Serenade of the Seas and Caribbean Princess across the channel at the Pan American Pier

 

 

 

 

 

We will be at Passenger Terminal with Carnival Victory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We approach slowly. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We made it to the Pier by 1:30. . . The Captain should release all passengers soon !

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here is a aerial view of where we are docked. . . (Pier 1) This is a Google image and is not “LIVE”

 

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

 

[lbullard]

Love your posts, infact I am going back to read about the other ships you have done. I sail on her the 18 of Nov so this really is fun to watch.

 

So I am in an older room, I guess 7060 which is a D1, what room are you in as it looks like maybe what mine will be. ARe there full size shampoo or anything like that, can I request a mini refrig like the "newer"ones have?

Is the water heated in any of the pools, and what is the difference between fresh and salt, as far as swimming?? Cake decorating, is it free, are many of the programs free on board? Is the bingo the same cost as other Royal ships, we have saild FOS twice...any chance you have the daily activites from Enchanment that we can see?

 

We sailed in May on FOS and I think you and your wife were suppose to be on that ship...we thought of you much when you had to reschdule...maybe becoming a travel agent or writer is in your future...I love what I am seeing.

Are the older rooms really that much older beds needing replaced or outside covers?

Thanks

[lbullard]

Forgot to ask...we are going to Bahamas, Port Canveral and Key West, anything you can suggest for a family of 2 adults and a soon to be 12 year old....I would like to do a snorkle trip maybe in the bahamas...and wondered about doing an aligator trip in Port...your thoughts, anyones thoughts??

[nana&poppop10]

Radio,

 

I have just joined Cruise Critic and am so excited that you post this info! We are on Enchantment on the 11-18 sailing to Key West and the Bahamas. First time on Enchantment.

 

Any tips on parking at the Port Baltimore?

[DELTABLUE]

nana&poppop10 ...Parking at Baltimore is very easy and convenient. You park on the pier,right in front of the ship, to one side of the terminal building. The charge is $15 per day. You pay by cash or charge, on your way in. You circle the lot before you park to drop your bags with the longshoremen and then go around again to park. You have a very short walk into the terminal building. When you return, there are porters available to assist you with your bags back to the car.;)

[Miss Dot]

The last time we were in San Juan I thought we were going to die from the HEAT while walking those hills....have you tried the free trolley service provided there? I was just reading about it today!

[cruisenfever]

The last time we were in San Juan I thought we were going to die from the HEAT while walking those hills....have you tried the free trolley service provided there? I was just reading about it today!

When we did Serenade last April we took a taxi into OSJ from our hotel and then took the trolley all over. It has 13 or 15 stops........can't remember. But it does stop at both forts. It really was the best way to get around.

[Miss Dot]

When we did Serenade last April we took a taxi into OSJ from our hotel and then took the trolley all over. It has 13 or 15 stops........can't remember. But it does stop at both forts. It really was the best way to get around.

 

 

Great - THANKS

We will surely be using it this trip!!!!:D