"LIVE" from Enchantment of the Seas / Jan 5, 2013

[billb1981]

Radio...which sailing will you be on in May with the Allure? My fiancee and I will be on our honeymoon on May 12th, rather than call in to my family, I'll just have them read your blog. We'll stop by every afternoon to give you our update. :)

[Radio]

The new Panoramic Ocean View Cabins on Deck 7/8 are very nice. . .

 

I don't think they should be called "Panoramic View" though. . .

The windows are not ceiling to floor (that had been previously suggested), but they are nice and roomy.

 

The windows are larger than a normal Ocean View (Decks 2-3-4). The night stands do not have pull out drawers. . .just shelves.

 

The bathrooms are nice, but I was surprised they had a standard shower curtain instead of the circular (Voyager/Freedom/Oasis) style showers.

 

Here are a few pics I took of the cabin. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

A wall was place between the Centrum un the hallway for the new cabins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cabins are quite roomy, with the Bed and Sofa position that alternates between cabins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There seems to be alot of storage area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Ocean View Cabin uses the same configuration as a Balcony Cabin (Just no Balcony)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bathrooms remind me of Oasis Class cabins (shelving)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These cabins will be very popular

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here is one of the NEW Cabins on Deck 8 Starboard.

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is one of the Panoramic Ocean View Cabins on Deck 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large windows for nice viewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desk Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new showers have the foot bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard shower fixtures in the new cabins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Heat / AC controls on the wall.

 

 

 

 

 

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[counsdr]

Thanks for the detailed cabin pictures Radio! Were these cabins just like the ocean views on 2,3,4, before they put in the new large windows?

Cheryl

[Radio]

Thanks for the detailed cabin pictures Radio! Were these cabins just like the ocean views on 2,3,4, before they put in the new large windows?

Cheryl

 

No they were not like the Ocean Views on 2-3-4 at all. . . They had the same configuration of a Balcony Cabin. . .with a large window. These are only on Deck 7-8 (in place of the old Concierge Lounge, Library, Future Cruise Area, and Internet Cafe)

 

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

[counsdr]

Thanks for the info Radio!

I sailed her in 98 and 99 so she's had quite a few changes since then! We had a handicap ocean view cabin on Deck 2 or 4, so it wasn't a typical configuration.

Cheryl

[Oshawapilot]

I was surprised to see that the bridge wings looked open in some of the pics - I hadn't paid that much attention until seeing one of Radio's pictures. Sure enough I Googled it, and yep - open wings.

 

I'm sure that in particularly crappy, cold, windy, (and sometimes snowy) weather arrivals in Baltimore there's a few crew members cursing that design decision. ;)

[cruisenlove]

I wish The Explorer had this since ill be on it in 15 days...awesome pics of the room, I love the Flat screen Tv's and the foot bar in the shower...makes it easy for shaving legs ;) also I LOVE LOVE you pic of the @ ships in San Juan, Looks like you were on a building and took that pic...awesome!! :)

[counsdr]

I wish The Explorer had this since ill be on it in 15 days...awesome pics of the room, I love the Flat screen Tv's and the foot bar in the shower...makes it easy for shaving legs ;) also I LOVE LOVE you pic of the @ ships in San Juan, Looks like you were on a building and took that pic...awesome!! :)

 

Ahh, but the Explorer has a shower door rather than a shower curtain!!!!!!

[Radio]

I wish The Explorer had this since ill be on it in 15 days...awesome pics of the room, I love the Flat screen Tv's and the foot bar in the shower...makes it easy for shaving legs ;) also I LOVE LOVE you pic of the @ ships in San Juan, Looks like you were on a building and took that pic...awesome!! :)

 

Yes, thanks. . . I was at the top of the Sheraton Hotel (at he pool) for that image.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[dixieva]

Would love to see pics of a JS bathroom if you have any.

 

Thanks for all of the great pics!

[xraymagic]

Hi Radio, just wondering if you plan to post the remaining menus and Daily Compasses here or in one of your albums?

[cjdixon4]

Yes, thanks. . . I was at the top of the Sheraton Hotel (at he pool) for that image.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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Hi again, Radio...

Do the Enchantment cabins have flat-screen tvs or the old boxy "tube" tvs?

[pattiea]

Thanks for once again taking us on your cruise Radio...love following your threads!!

 

-Pattie

[counsdr]

Thanks for once again taking us on your cruise Radio...love following your threads!!

 

-Pattie

 

Hi Pattie!!!!!!!

Good to see you here! Hope all is well with you!

Thank goodness for Radio as i'm having severe cruise withdrawal!!!!

 

Cheryl

[lbw]

The new Panoramic Ocean View Cabins on Deck 7/8 are very nice. . .

 

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Were these cabins occupied? Are they available to book yet? I have checked several TA websites and haven't found one that shows them on their deck plans. When you pull up the available cabins, the plans still show the public spaces (library/concierge club/etc) in those locations on deck 7 and 8. On the RCCL site I can see the new cabins on the general deck plan, but I could not find them available on several test booking dates I tried. Maybe they're all booked up already?

[Radio]

Were these cabins occupied? Are they available to book yet? I have checked several TA websites and haven't found one that shows them on their deck plans. When you pull up the available cabins, the plans still show the public spaces (library/concierge club/etc) in those locations on deck 7 and 8. On the RCCL site I can see the new cabins on the general deck plan, but I could not find them available on several test booking dates I tried. Maybe they're all booked up already?

 

These Cabins are available to book, and were occupied. They can be booked. . .

 

The pics below were from the Royal Caribbean web site.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

 

Deck 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deck 8

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Hi again, Radio...

Do the Enchantment cabins have flat-screen tvs or the old boxy "tube" tvs?

 

 

The Flat screens in the cabins were upgraded to very nice 27" Displays

 

The Grand Suites have 32" and the Owners Suites and RFS's have 46"

 

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .I have been able to post the Cruise Compass for every day, as well as the Menus (7)

 

They can be found on my Cruise Album HERE

 

 

I will be posting many more pics to the album in the next several days. . .I am also editing several short Vids and a few Time Lapse videos with will be available soon. . .

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6 Page 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enchantment of the Seas Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pimiento Menu - Day 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pomodoro Menu - Day 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saffron Menu - Day 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Menu - 3rd Formal Night

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

I loved the Enchantment of the Seas Centrum. . . It sems beautiful day or night !

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

The Beautiful Centrum on board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I loved the views of the Centrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At night the Centrum was stunning. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the day it was peaceful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The R Bar sits down at the base of the Centrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[kmp70]

I loved the Enchantment of the Seas Centrum. . . It sems beautiful day or night !

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

The Beautiful Centrum on board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Radio, I just love the centrum picture, love how you can see all the way to the top. I haven't been on enchantment, but other RC ships, Carnival and Princess, and I think this is my favorite one! Its open/airy, with all the windows, lets alot of light in I would assume as well. Not dark like some other centrums/or with big art hanging down from the ceilings blocking the view to the top.

Love your live posts, I'm supposed to cruise in Oct (if I find a job) so it makes me excited to go cruising again reading your posts. Its wonderful of you to take the time to post all the pictures, comments etc. your posts are always so easy to follow and read, and the pictures are awesome. Until your next live post..... :)

[Oshawapilot]

Its open/airy, with all the windows, lets alot of light in I would assume as well. Not dark like some other centrums/or with big art hanging down from the ceilings blocking the view to the top.

 

The centrum used to have a huge piece of sculpture hanging in it - it was removed during the recent refit. Here's the "before" picture.

 

 

It was still pretty airy & bright, but a lot more cluttered in the air (sculpture and all the wiring/rigging) as well as on the floor itself (seating, etc).

 

I think I like the new setup a lot better.

[Radio]

Good morning everyone. . . here are a few more pics from the editing room flooor. . .

 

 

I wish I was sailing again. . . The Sea is Calling

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

I love the Casino Royale, but on this trip she wasn't very Radio friendly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The =R= Bar seating was very comfortable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Future Cruise desk was relocated to Deck 6 (Port side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My GoPro HD Hero3 Camera was mounted securely on a 7ft Monopod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was able to view the ships in San Juan from the Pool deck at the

Sheraton Hotel in Old San Juan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was able to get a great view of Independence of the Seas as we left Labadee

 

 

 

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[gambee]

quick question Radio,

 

 

Those menus looked scanned, did you ask them for an actual copy?

[ladybug1s]

Trust me I know that the government plans still have that, now whether the ship itself is included was the question mark. Most providers do not offer unlimited plans to 'regular' customers. It's a government perk

 

Right, unless your grandfathered in, like I am. My kids don't have unlimited but I do. :(