Hydrophilic Posted August 8, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2013 For those of you who have cruised Explorer out of Bayonne... For how long do you see land once you are underway? I watched her leave this afternoon and am tracking her progress on one of the tracking sites and it appears as though you would still be able to see Long Island almost 3 hours after she left Cape Liberty Port. The reason for my question and obsessive tracking is that we will be sailing Explorer to Bermuda next Saturday. (So excited! Our first cruise in 7 years!) Thank you. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjny Posted August 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2013 You will not be able to see the land when you get much more than 15-16 miles out to sea. This is basically due to the curve of the Earth. It can be less due to atomospheric conditions such as clouds, fog, rain, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjboyle Posted August 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2013 You will be able to see NJ (Sandy Hook) for a while, but just like the previous post mentioned you will lose sight of land after a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrophilic Posted August 8, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thank you. I know that "looks can be deceiving" when you view satellite images, so I thought I would ask for first hand experience. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mein18 Posted August 9, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Our last cruise was on Explorer to Bermuda. You are in for a great cruise. As you set sail, it is a beautiful site with the Statue of Liberty right there and the new towers in the distance along with the NY skyline. As the previous poster noted, I seem to recall being able to see land for a couple hours at most. They take it slow and it takes a little while to go under the bridge and out to sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted August 9, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I live at the beach at the Jersey Shore. I can see cruise ships passing by all the time. They are pretty far out, but I can still see them. (I can distinguish the NCL ships from other lines, by the designs painted on the sides) Some sail further out than others, and those I can't see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut23 Posted August 9, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You have some time to enjoy the shore on the way out. We sailed in early December for a 12 night so it was inky black when we watched. We followed the lights of Manhattan as long as we could, then the bridge and Jersey Shore. For a moment we turned our backs to talk about onboard plans and POOF, land was gone. The best? The sky was filled with millions more stars. It was glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted August 9, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I have been on the Explorer 5 times, and live on the Jersey Shore... After the Bridge, you will see coney Island very well, then Jones beach, and will be able to follow the coastline on LI for a little while longer...the ship does not parallel LI, but angles off more to the jersey Shore...LI will vanish off the horizon.....never see the entire coastline, just maybe 1/4th... I can follow the Jersey Shore much better, well below Asbury, and can see my neighborhood...then it too fades over the horizon, off on the starboard side.... If you are on the 9 night carib., then the Explorer hugs the NJ coastline a lot closer on the return to Bayonne.. I can pick out every building - landmark in Asbury Park without binoculars.... I've been out on those waters fishing as long back as I can remember...there is a lot of shipping traffic out there...the ambrose light is the marker, and the entrance to the NY harbor. It is especially fun to look for it, being a historical landmark (?).....I remember the captain once saying during an announcement the day before arrival at Bayonne, that we should reach "Ambrose" by 6am...that got me excited...I wondered how many others on the ship knew what he was talking about.... Most Important...bring your binoculars....I never cruise without mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjboyle Posted August 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I remember the captain once saying during an announcement the day before arrival at Bayonne, that we should reach "Ambrose" by 6am...that got me excited...I wondered how many others on the ship knew what he was talking about.... I grew up in Rumson and remember being able to see the old Ambrose light platform!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFontaine Posted August 9, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2013 After Coney island you first see Brighton beach, then Manhattan beach - all in Brooklyn - and then the beaches of the Rockaways, which is Queens. Jones Beach is much further east, and as the ship goes south, I would be very surprised if you could see it. There are many beaches on the south shore of Long island before you get to Jones Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted August 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I grew up in Rumson and remember being able to see the old Ambrose light platform!!! Never thought of it, but yes I can see how that would be possible...there and the highlands lookout.... Back in the day the Ambrose light was a anchored ship with a light tower...I believe it's a museum somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyKidsDad Posted August 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You will not be able to see the land when you get much more than 15-16 miles out to sea. This is basically due to the curve of the Earth. It can be less due to atomospheric conditions such as clouds, fog, rain, etc. Wait...the earth is curved?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdenise Posted August 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wait...the earth is curved?? Yes, Columbus the earth is curved. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2013 For those of you who have cruised Explorer out of Bayonne... For how long do you see land once you are underway? I watched her leave this afternoon and am tracking her progress on one of the tracking sites and it appears as though you would still be able to see Long Island almost 3 hours after she left Cape Liberty Port. The reason for my question and obsessive tracking is that we will be sailing Explorer to Bermuda next Saturday. (So excited! Our first cruise in 7 years!) Thank you. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app I was on that cruise;) but did not notice how far out you can see land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wait...the earth is curved?? New argument, new thread!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted August 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yes, Columbus the earth is curved. :) The earth cannot be curved. If the earth was curved, all of the water would spill off and we would not be able to cruise. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug R. Posted August 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wait...the earth is curved?? Yes it makes it easier for the unfotunate ships that sail too close to the end of the earth to fall into the waiting mouths of the monsters who lurk there. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnutzlaw Posted August 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yes it makes it easier for the unfotunate ships that sail too close to the end of the earth to fall into the waiting mouths of the monsters who lurk there. :eek: Do the monsters wear shorts in the MDR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted August 22, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Do the monsters wear shorts in the MDR? Yes, with tank tops & Flipflops on their flippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laseiber Posted August 23, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have actually seen those monsters. I know you are on vacation, but your monster costume is better suited for Halloween. You upset my dinner. HA, HA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 23, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The earth cannot be curved. If the earth was curved, all of the water would spill off and we would not be able to cruise. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted August 29, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yes, Columbus the earth is curved. :) Not according to the "Flat Earth Society." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted August 29, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have actually seen those monsters. I know you are on vacation, but your monster costume is better suited for Halloween. You upset my dinner. HA, HA. I'll masquerade as a lady, and wear a dress & shoes------No Problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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