"Explorer" Live Aug 25

[trvlmil]

We arrived at Cape Liberty at 11am - check in was a breeze! Cabins were not ready until 1pm. Went to the Windjammer for lunch - good selection of food. Sun came out for sail away, stayed on deck 12 for the best viewing of going under the Verranzano Bridge. Carlos is the concierge and very helpful. We have second seating dining - dd had prime rib - dh steak - and i had the salmon. Everything was prepared just right and we enjoyed our first dinner.

Haven't found any new bedding on deck 8 - but I will ask at guest relations what the status is. I signed up for cybercabin - it's slow but I can also pick up the wireless signal in my cabin as we are close to the iternet cafe. Going to the casino now..........

Any questions I will try my best to answer - can't promise to be as informative as RADIO with pictures but I will attempt to learn how to post photos.

[cruznsugs]

We arrived at Cape Liberty at 11am - check in was a breeze! Cabins were not ready until 1pm. Went to the Windjammer for lunch - good selection of food. Sun came out for sail away, stayed on deck 12 for the best viewing of going under the Verranzano Bridge. Carlos is the concierge and very helpful. We have second seating dining - dd had prime rib - dh steak - and i had the salmon. Everything was prepared just right and we enjoyed our first dinner.

Haven't found any new bedding on deck 8 - but I will ask at guest relations what the status is. I signed up for cybercabin - it's slow but I can also pick up the wireless signal in my cabin as we are close to the iternet cafe. Going to the casino now..........

Any questions I will try my best to answer - can't promise to be as informative as RADIO with pictures but I will attempt to learn how to post photos.

 

 

 

Ya Radio is a tough person to follow but we are on the Sept. 8th cruise (next 9 day) and are bursting at the seams for info. We are on Deck 9 , it would be a pleasant surprise to see some new bedding. Any info would be helpful. Thanks so much for the updates. Hopefully any tropical storms out there won't interfere with your cruise. Have a great time and keep us posted!!! Laura:)

[Travel luv]

Can't wait to hear more. Please continue to share your food choices and reviews.

[maurick]

Thanks for sharing. How are the hair dryers?

[meyer4two]

We just got off the Explorer yesterday from Bermuda.

Carlos, the concierge, is wonderful. He got our bus/ferry tickets, ice show tickets, etc., anything we wanted. The coffee in the concierge lounge is the best on the ship. Went there every a.m. for coffee.

Free drinks at night aren't bad either.

No new beds, but ours on Deck 8 wasn't too bad at all. A bartender in the Crown & Kettle said the EOS is going into drydock next May so that is probably when the ship will get all new beds. (unless they just replace the beds before drydock)

Enjoy your cruise!

[njcruisebunny]

Meyer4two

 

It sounds like you had a great cruise. What time did you get to Bayonne? Did you park your car or take a car service? We live near you and are going on the Explorer in a couple weeks. Any suggestions?

 

We're Diamond members and enjoy the "perks" that come with the concierge club. Did they have any other perks? I know they don't have the repearters party or the M&M. We don't get the special diamond cocktail party either? Oh, well. What about the C&A gift they leave on the bed? What was it this time?

 

Thanks for the info.

[meyer4two]

Meyer4two

 

It sounds like you had a great cruise. What time did you get to Bayonne? Did you park your car or take a car service? We live near you and are going on the Explorer in a couple weeks. Any suggestions?

 

We're Diamond members and enjoy the "perks" that come with the concierge club. Did they have any other perks? I know they don't have the repearters party or the M&M. We don't get the special diamond cocktail party either? Oh, well. What about the C&A gift they leave on the bed? What was it this time?

 

Thanks for the info.

 

We got to Bayonne around 11 a.m. via car service. So much easier to have someone else drive you, let them deal with all the traffic.

We're Diamond also & loved the concierge lounge, Carlos was supurb.

The C&A gift was great, two leather picture frames & a sample of the Seattle's best coffee. We got the two free pictures to put in the frames. Used all the coupons except the free ice cream bars, just never got around to it.

There was one cocktail party for C&A at the end of the cruise.

Don't forget to get the white tags for leaving the ship. Our steward delivered yellow which was wrong so Carlos gave us the white ones & we were off the ship by 8:30, so easy. Boarding was also so easy, we were eating lunch at the buffet by 12:30. Even though we were on the ship by 11:30 and the rooms aren't ready till 1, all the doors were open so we put our carry on in the room & headed for the buffet. The whole cruise went so smooth, I'm ready to go again.

Enjoy your cruise!

[maltesemom]

Hey TRVLMIL - Thanks for posting live. If you go to the M&M My best friend Dpurcell58 will be there. If you should by chance meet her, tell her that Susan said hi and to have a terrific time. Thanks again for posting have a safe wonderful trip.

[just4kixx]

Hey TRVLMIL - Thanks for posting live. If you go to the M&M My best friend Dpurcell58 will be there. If you should by chance meet her, tell her that Susan said hi and to have a terrific time. Thanks again for posting have a safe wonderful trip.

 

Here's another shout out to Denise (DPurcell58) and her son Ryan! We will be sailing with her this time next year... same ship, same place ;) Be sure to tell her just4kixx and Joey said Hi! Thanks!

A~

[njcruisebunny]

Dear Meyer4two:

 

Thanks for the response.

 

Car service sounds like the way to go.

 

What night was the C&A party? It's such a short cruise.

 

Thanks for the tip about the white tags. We like getting off the ship early.

[meyer4two]

Dear Meyer4two:

 

Thanks for the response.

 

Car service sounds like the way to go.

 

What night was the C&A party? It's such a short cruise.

 

Thanks for the tip about the white tags. We like getting off the ship early.

 

I think the C&A party was the day before you get off, during the day, not at night

[Radio]

We arrived at Cape Liberty at 11am - check in was a breeze! Cabins were not ready until 1pm. Went to the Windjammer for lunch - good selection of food. Sun came out for sail away, stayed on deck 12 for the best viewing of going under the Verranzano Bridge. Carlos is the concierge and very helpful. We have second seating dining - dd had prime rib - dh steak - and i had the salmon. Everything was prepared just right and we enjoyed our first dinner.

Haven't found any new bedding on deck 8 - but I will ask at guest relations what the status is. I signed up for cybercabin - it's slow but I can also pick up the wireless signal in my cabin as we are close to the iternet cafe. Going to the casino now..........

Any questions I will try my best to answer - can't promise to be as informative as RADIO with pictures but I will attempt to learn how to post photos.

 

Sounds like you are off to a good start to a great cruise ! !

 

Posting pics is something I can help you with...if you want :rolleyes:

 

 

Radio

[DPurcell58]

It's Denise, live on the Explorer too. Things are great, food wonderful, seated with SkyChief from our roll call, just by chance. M&M was Sun. afternoon, we had the largest enrollment ever on a ship they said. No new bedding on Deck 9, sofa bed is hard as a rock. Don't like the towel policy at the pool, have to return soaking towels (even from the rain on Sun. when we had to run from the pool ) in order to get new towels. Shows are ok, comedian was great. Very, very hot everywhere. Went to Portofino last night, wonderful. My son is loving the kids program. Brought liquor in our checked luggage, no problem. Last night was buffet and dancing at the pool. San Juan today, might just stay on the ship. Will try to get back on at end of the week. Hi to all my friends!

[Linecas]

How was your embarkation? Did you spend forever in line to get to the drop off area? Thanks

[meyer4two]

Dear Meyer4two:

 

Thanks for the response.

 

Car service sounds like the way to go.

 

What night was the C&A party? It's such a short cruise.

 

Thanks for the tip about the white tags. We like getting off the ship early.

 

 

njcruisebunny....

I just happened to find the invitation when I was unpacking regarding the C&A party you asked about.

The Crown & Anchor Society held a reception for Platinum & Diamond members at Dizzy's Jazz Lounge, Deck 14 at 11:30 a.m. till 12:15 p.m.

On our cruise it was Thurs., we disembarked on Fri.

 

Have a great time on your cruise.

[njcruisebunny]

Thanks for the info!

[meyer4two]

your welcome!

[DPurcell58]

Here again, still on the ship. We spent about 5 mins dropping our luggage off. Got there at 11":25 was on the ship by 12:30. Things are still great, Labadee was hot yest. Went into San Juan on Wed, found the Coach outlet store, bought a bag. Meet a few people from home. Everyone is nice. 1100 kids, but you'd never know it, they're not playing in the elevators or sitting on steps like last year. We're having some rain showers at the pool this afternoon, maybe we're heading into the storm back home. Don't know how tomorrow will be. Tonight is formal and midnight bufett. Will write more when we get home.

[just4kixx]

Denise, so glad you are able to post and you and Ryan are having a great time. You have no idea how jealous I am :p

 

Curious how many people actaully showed to the M & M?

 

I hope the rest of your trip continues to please... check back if you can... if not... we certainly understand! You can fill us in on all the details when you return... ;)

 

Smooth sailing friend!

A~

[autumnquest]

Thanks for posting live. I love reading about the ship we're going on next year. We actually have friends who are on your cruise with their kids. I hope the weather hasn't treated you too badly. I guess you guys are chasing Ernesto away for us. :-) Hope you have a wonderful time!

[meyer4two]

I am very jealous also, I was on the EOS just before you. I can still picture myself sitting at the Cafe Promenade having a delicious cup of coffee.

Oh well, next time.

Enjoy your last day at sea.

[sea-cruise]

THANK YOU for taking the time to share your fun! Please let us know what to expect on the menu??

P.S. HOPE YOU BREAK THE BANK IN THE CASINO :D :D :D :D :D

[Scarlett's Mommy]

I'm curious because my sister, Tish is on the 8th floor with her husband John and sons Michael and Phillip. It is raining and very windy here at home because of Ernesto.

 

If you happen to have met Tish and John, please say hello for me.

 

Kate:)

[Hobie1976]

I am on the Explorer as well. Weather has been great....seas have been calm...have felt a little motion on and off since yesterday. Looks cloudy out there today...

 

I have been very impressed with the staff as well as the quality of the food. Having read so many comments about the food...expected the worse and have been pleasantly suprised.

 

Yesterday was our second formal night. Lobster and Prime Rib on the menu. Had the Lobster and it was delicious....actually had a second lobster tail..Our waiter - Neftali asked if I wanted a second one....no problem.

 

The 1100 kids have been fairly well behaved. There has been some drinking among them. They seem to travel in large groups. Have found out that they get the alcohol in ports and then pour it into water bottles, etc....This was seen going on in St Thomas. The 1 am curfew seems to be enforced. I have heard complaints from some teens that they were doing absolutely nothing and were told they had to go to their rooms as it was past curfew!!! YEAH!!!

 

Elevators at dinner and showtime are my biggest complaint. There has to be a better way!!!!!

 

Well if there are any questions - I will try to answer-today is our last sea day

Bayonne tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scarlett's Mommy]

Thank you for your reply.

 

Still raining here in South Jersey, but the weather is suppose to be out of here by tomorrow. You should arrive in Bayonne rain free.

 

Enjoy your last evening.