“Suite!” Just Retired to be a pirate at sea with Sea Dog and Polly The Pirate Semi Live Explorer Nov. 7th

[mo&fran]

14 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

Old Ironsides’s (Constitution)sleeping deck, which was all hammocks the men took turns sleeping in, was so cramped we couldn’t stand upright. 
The overhead was definitely under 6 feet. 
And that was early 19th century. 

Same thing at Valley Forge.

[h20skibum]

Isn’t that the best feeling to finally be aboard.  
 

I agree with that chocolate cake.  Had several that looked just like that on our cruise 

 

What was that first drink?

[davekathy]

33 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

So 8:30pm is 7:30pm Eastern time. 

Only time that matters is the ships time. 8:30 PM Bon Voyage. 🥂

[jagsfan]

3 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Only time that matters is the ships time. 8:30 PM Bon Voyage. 🥂

You’re right, so 8:30 on the east coast. Duh!

I think we sailed out of San Juan at 10pm. 

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, helen haywood said:

If you are off to have your first drink on a cruise at this time of day, you are woefully out of practice!

HaHa !

 

 

Edited November 7, 2021 by Jimbo

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

The Windjammer hss very different furniture from what I have seen before. Now the burning question.... Is it open for dinner?

Yes open for dinner.

[DaniDanielle]

Explorer was our first Royal cruise ship.  So happy to have you document your cruise!

[Ozark_Kid]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Here is ours. Looks like it do coffees and espresso. I’ll have to try it out.

 

We had that same machine on Symphony but could not find a plug-in near the counter.  Sharon plugged it in near the balcony door.  She said it was good coffee. 

[Tree_skier]

Loving every minute of this Greg!  

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said:

Explorer was our first Royal cruise ship.  So happy to have you document your cruise!

Same here, our first RCI ship.

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

Yes open for dinner.

Great, thanks!

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

You’re right, so 8:30 on the east coast. Duh!

I think we sailed out of San Juan at 10pm. 

7:30 on the east coast with the return of standard time.

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We had that same machine on Symphony but could not find a plug-in near the counter.  Sharon plugged it in near the balcony door.  She said it was good coffee. 

 

 

 

One can never have enough outlets.

[Sea Dog]

Chops for Dinner

We love Chops and even though it’s been two years since we ate at Chops on Harmony, we were excited about eating there. 
 

I must say this was the best meal I’ve ever had at Chops. The staff was so eager to please us. Even the head chef came out to talk to us. Everyone is glad we are back and it showed in the way the food tasted. Fantastic!!

 

First off my Manhattan with Templeton Rye.

 

 

then a toast to Maggie. The best dog in the world. Oh how we miss her. Yes we did cry.

 

 

Then Crab Cakes as an appetizer.

 

 

Followed by Lobster Bisque.

 

 

Main course 9oz filet medium rare. Absolutely fantastic.

 

 

With sides of cheese tots, asparagus and mushrooms. And finally warm chocolate cake and a espresso. My tummy feels real good right now. Gotta run sail away.

[reallyitsmema]

The "umbrella street" is Fortaleza Street for those who haven't seen it.

 

 

[Lou33]

On 11/6/2021 at 3:36 PM, Sea Dog said:

First let me say San Juan takes their health protocols very serious. Every restaurant or bar we went to required proof of vaccination.

To enter San Juan restaurants, can you show them a picture of your vax card on your phone?  I will bring my original card to board the ship, but I don't want to lose or damage it in the city.

 

Did they tell you how many passengers, or what % capacity the ship is sailing at?  

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

You’re right, so 8:30 on the east coast. Duh!

I think we sailed out of San Juan at 10pm. 

All of our sail ways out of SJ have been 8:30 PM.  

[jagsfan]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

7:30 on the east coast with the return of standard time.

But isn’t the ship on standard time?

[Ocean Boy]

13 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

But isn’t the ship on standard time?

Ships that home port in San Juan are usually on Atlantic time. The time zone is 1 hour ahead of the Eastern zone during standard time. During daylight savings time the islands in the Atlantic zone and the Eastern zone have the same time because the islands do not observe daylight savings time.

[Jimbo]

I guess the drinks are kicking in, Chops has be renamed "Chip's" 🙂

Edited November 8, 2021 by Jimbo

[Sheal]

Explorer was our first ship too.  My husband was a bit whiny before we booked but once he got onboard he never complained about going again.

[puertorican]

On 11/6/2021 at 3:21 PM, Luckynana said:

I wonder if La Concha is still there??  I've stayed there twice;  second time was the first part of our Honeymoon...

Yes it still here, It is being renovated and modernized but it is there with all its splendour. 

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, Lou33 said:

To enter San Juan restaurants, can you show them a picture of your vax card on your phone?  I will bring my original card to board the ship, but I don't want to lose or damage it in the city.

 

Did they tell you how many passengers, or what % capacity the ship is sailing at?  

 

Yes you can either show copy on your phone or your original vax card.

 

Trying to get a firm number. Waiter at Chops said 2100.

 

51 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

I guess the drinks are kicking in, Chops has be renamed "Chip's" 🙂

 

Sorry I am such an idiot. That's what I get for being in hurry. I apologize I wish I could blame it on the drinks. I will do better....hicup......

[Sea Dog]

Explorer of the Seas sail away was beautiful. Check this out.

 

 

 

Later drinks in the Schooner Bar and a lovely meeting with Cruise Critic members David and Beth. I enjoyed meeting and talking with you. Let's do it again. Cheers!

[Ozark_Kid]

4 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Explorer of the Seas sail away was beautiful. Check this out.

 

 

 

Later drinks in the Schooner Bar and a lovely meeting with Cruise Critic members David and Beth. I enjoyed meeting and talking with you. Let's do it again. Cheers!

The time lapse is cool.  I have not tried that yet.  How many seconds was it set?

 

btw, @Jimbo might have been drinking too.   Chops has be renamed "Chip's"