"LIVE" from Enchantment of the Seas / Aug 11, 2011

[martikus]

I usually lurk but just wanted to say how much I enjoy your Live posts. The pics and experiences you and trainman have posted helped pushed us to book Oasis next year!

 

So fun to see you in Portland. I spent a lot of summers in one of the nicest harbor towns in Maine (Boothbay Harbor).

 

It was funny that you mentioned how safe it was - I don't think there is is a "bad" are in Maine! Small town america meets lobster.

 

Glad you enjoyed your stay in the harbah!

[KITKAT0229]

Just watched your newest video of the Allure. Love your videos! The music, the views, the pictures - capture exactly what I love about cruising. I will have to try my hand at this after my next cruise. Thank you for your videos and live reviews - they are awesome! :D

[MonaCK]

Hi TechKnow! I was talking to Radio a moment ago and to answer your question about finding him on face book - follow this link to my Cruise Chatter with CruiseDivaNJ discussion group where you can find RADIO posting! Cheers,

 

Hey CDNJ - I just requested to join your group.

BTW - hello from another fellow local - I live a little further up 130 from you, in North Brunswick :)

[Radio]

Just watched your newest video of the Allure. Love your videos! The music, the views, the pictures - capture exactly what I love about cruising. I will have to try my hand at this after my next cruise. Thank you for your videos and live reviews - they are awesome! :D

 

Wow ! Thanks for the nice comments KitKat. . .

 

Radio

;);)

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics from my day in Portland.

 

Radio

 

 

Here is the Ocean Gateway Terminal (Opening Oct 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enchantment of the Seas Aft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Downeast Duck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were dozens of boats like this for passengers tours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bay Mist was docked in front of the very busy Casco Bay Ferry Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I should go to Oyster J’s next time (for comparison only)

 

 

 

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[MonaCK]

Radio: thank you for doing this. I am looking forward to following along with you. I'm looking to potentially be on this ship in January out of Baltimore, so I am especially loving the pictures your'e taking of the ship itself. I was on the Carnival Pride last February out of Baltimore, and I loved the ease of being able to drive to the port (Bayonne/NY would be closer, but Baltimore is just... easier and usually less money).

 

Love what you've posted so far! Keep it coming :)

[songbirdofva]

Hi Radio!

 

My husband, parents, and I will be on the EOS on the 8 Sept sailing. We are really looking forward to it and I'm loving following your day-to-day postings and photos! Thank you!

 

Have two questions for you?

1. I noted that you are using wi-fi hotspots within the ship. Are they free hotspots or are you on some ship plan that will allow you so many minutes? I was planning to bring my ipad (and Android), and was curious about the ability to answer my emails.

 

2. I am an avid wildlife seeker and would like to ask that between your journey from Portland to Bar Harbor and beyond if you would watch for the wildlife? Specifically looking to know if there are whales along the journey.

 

We just returned from a trip to Yellowstone and have tons of wonderful photos that I took with my Sony DSC-H10 :) (I have since changed to the Sony HX100 v/b. There are a bit more 'automated' features but as you well know, you can't beat the pictures and quality it offers. The HX100 has 30x zoom...which will allow me to get a little bit closer without actually disturbing the wildlife by physically getting closer. :D

 

Lynn

 

Radio, we would also like to know how long the jogging path is...or how many times around makes a mile.

Thanks!

 

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[aggie1]

Radio, wish I could get in the car tonight and drive to Portland. Your review, as always, is awesome. Wish we could get a lobster roll in Houston!!

[cruisemeister8]

Highly enjoying your report, Radio. This is the first time I've ever really seen on board pics of Enchantment. She looks like a nice ride. Speaking of rides, are we going to see shots of you on the bungee/jumping thing?????

 

Beautifully inviting pics of port. I've considered doing this trip, for something different, so real curious to see how it goes for you. As neat as it is pulling up to an "exotic" port; I think there's a lot to be said for pulling up to "small town America" on a ship. Your pics feel so homey. We know you're traveling, but the pics make it feel so very familiar. I think that's why I'd be interested in trying this trip in the future.

 

When do you, or anyone, recommend is the best time of year for good weather? I saw that you had a BEAUTIFUL sea day yesterday, so August is duly noted. But how does everyone feel about early October? That's what I've toyed with to see the fall colors in New England.

[apk1389]

I should go to Oyster J’s next time (for comparison only)

 

 

 

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always another reason to book another cruise

[mairem17]

Radio I was wondering what date you are going on Enchantment of the Seas in May of 2012 so I can plan ahead.:D

[weary traveler]

Hi Mark good to be with you again!

as usual.. how about a couple of shots of that casino place you like to hang around in???

thanks for the FB heads up.. I requested to join... see all my friends Beej, Nomie et all in there... look forward to adding you as a friend as well

what's up for Boston? what day you here? if you need any suggestions, i'm always ready to help. i can help you with any of the public transportation that you might need info on...

ill be reading.. enjoy the trip

how about a few shots of the help too? we always like to see our old friends

Thanks

your ole pal

[Radio]

Good Morning everyone. . .Welcome to Day 4 of “LIVE” from the Enchantment of the Seas!

 

Oh yeah. And I guess I should say “Welcome to Bar Harbor”

We navigated through the channel before sunrise, and the pilot came aboard as the sun came up. It was interesting to see the path that Enchantment took to zig zag through the Lobster traps. . .There were thousands of them that I could see from the ship. . . The appeared top be in groups of about 200 each.

 

 

We anchored off the coast of Bar Harbor by 7AM as scheduled, and the Shore Excursion Tenders were docking with Enchantment for excursion passengers to go ashore.

 

 

The ships tenders started being used at about 7:30. I should be getting off the ship today around 9-10AM. The last tender back to the ship today will be at 4:30PM.

 

The weather today will be sunny, with clear skies most of the day. The forecast is for a high of 76F. It is a little cool now (63F) but the area is beautiful, and I am anxious to go ashore.

 

 

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

We are greeted early this morning with an lovely sunrise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the sun starts to come up we can see land !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can see that the shore line seems to be covered by this cloud like mist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “mist” seems to extend at the base of Cadillac Mountain. . .Just above a beautiful estate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We passed several of these small islands. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have anchored in Bar Harbor

 

 

 

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[Sugar*Magnolia]

Wow, such a beautiful sunrise this morning! Pics are beautiful. Great picture with the cloud mist hovering!

 

Here in central NJ we are having a (lovely) torrential rain storm this morning! I am thinking about taking out the ark! lol

 

Have a wonderful day in Bar Harbor.

 

:);)

[ckrobyn]

Good Morning Radio :)

Have a fantastic day in Bar Harbor - does this mean more lobster? There can never truly be enough lobster, so enjoy! I am envious!

Remember, I grew up in Halifax and know the city pretty well - so if you have any questions.....

Loving this report :D

[SailBadtheSinner]

Hey Radio -

 

I'm looking at the live Geddy's web cam http://www.geddys.com/geddycams/videocam/ in Bar Harbor. Time is 9:18 am EDST. What are you wearing?

The fog is still over the harbor and I can't even see the cruise ship.

 

Enjoy Bar Harbor!

 

I'll be checking back as time allows.

 

 

 

SBtS

 

[Radio]

I love this Artwork up in the Windjammer ! :D

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

 

[Radio]

Good Morning Radio :)

Have a fantastic day in Bar Harbor - does this mean more lobster? There can never truly be enough lobster, so enjoy! I am envious!

 

Remember, I grew up in Halifax and know the city pretty well - so if you have any questions.....

 

Loving this report :D

 

 

Thanks Robyn. . . I plan to do a Whale watch tour in Halifax. . .

 

Oh yeah. . .and a stop at "Timmy's"

 

 

Radio

;);)

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics from this morning. . . Before I go ashore.

 

Radio

 

 

 

American Cruise Lines, Independence joins us in Bar Harbor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I overheard a young child comment to her mother “ Hey mom, look at that forest up on the rock”. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The weather has been changing rapidly from sunshine one minute. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To fog rolling in the next minute. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Whale Watch excursions vessel picks up passengers from the Ship for a tour.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jeepers385]

As neat as it is pulling up to an "exotic" port; I think there's a lot to be said for pulling up to "small town America" on a ship. Your pics feel so homey. We know you're traveling, but the pics make it feel so very familiar. I think that's why I'd be interested in trying this trip in the future.

 

How true and also love the Canadian towns so quaint and picturesque.

When do you, or anyone, recommend is the best time of year for good weather? I saw that you had a BEAUTIFUL sea day yesterday, so August is duly noted. But how does everyone feel about early October? That's what I've toyed with to see the fall colors in New England.

 

Last year we did the Carnival Glory at the end of September and it was beautiful. The trees were starting to turn and the weather was wonderful. We had calm seas until the last day and they had about 6-10 swells but it didn't bother us, but some folks were a little seasick.

 

Radio, beautiful pictures with the fog/mist rising.

[LBumb]

awesome job. enjoy your day.

[MyNameIsGermy]

American Cruise Lines, Independence joins us in Bar Harbor

 

 

 

Hey now... how'd you manage to get a picture of Royal Caribbean's new build, project sunshine???!!!

 

:D :p

 

-germ

[cruisemeister8]

Last year we did the Carnival Glory at the end of September and it was beautiful. The trees were starting to turn and the weather was wonderful. We had calm seas until the last day and they had about 6-10 swells but it didn't bother us, but some folks were a little seasick.

 

Thanks, Jeepers385 .... late September noted.

 

Radio, beautiful pics to wake up to this morning.....

[ricksandy]

Here are a few more pics from this morning. . . Before I go ashore.

 

Radio

 

 

 

American Cruise Lines, Independence joins us in Bar Harbor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We just saw this ship in Annapolis on Friday! Too funny.

 

Thanks for your "LIVE" reports - I thoroughly enjoy them too!! We're doing Enchantment over Thanksgiving :) Have a great day!

[MedicKen]

Radio,

 

Hope you enjoy your day in Bah Habah. Have a claw, or two for me please. Pete will just have to settle for his 8 tails, Lobstah that is, in the MDR in Nov. Oh, and don't forget the love of my life for a bite, or three of sweet lobster.

 

Thanks, Smooth sailing the rest of the report.