kerrytens Posted October 28, 2009 #101 Share Posted October 28, 2009 OK, I'm hating CC tonight with all of the errors :mad:, but Grady, I have to say I am LOVING this review!!!! I love all of the photos. I don't think I've ever seen such a comprehensive view of a ship ... and you haven't even sailed yet. Keep up the great work. Loving it :D:D Miriam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted October 28, 2009 #102 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Once again the best pictorial on cc! Brings back memories of our Mariner cruise........ Thanks Grady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #103 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Once again the best pictorial on cc! Brings back memories of our Mariner cruise........Thanks Grady! Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy Posted October 28, 2009 #104 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Excellent pictures! Tell us more about the technical aspect- how did you get such great pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snausman Posted October 28, 2009 #105 Share Posted October 28, 2009 This is wonderful, I love all the pictures. Cann't wait for part 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #106 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Excellent pictures! Tell us more about the technical aspect- how did you get such great pictures? No trick really, I just take a lot of pictures from a lot of angles hoping for a few great ones among them. As far as the tech, its just a point and shoot "bridge camera", Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, 10 MP, 18X Zoom. Although its not a DSLR, it has served me well so far. Photo from: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz28/4505-6501_7-33175918.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted October 28, 2009 #107 Share Posted October 28, 2009 No trick really, I just take a lot of pictures from a lot of angles hoping for a few great ones among them. As far as the tech, its just a point and shoot "bridge camera", Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, 10 MP, 18X Zoom. Although its not a DSLR, it has served me well so far. Photo from: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz28/4505-6501_7-33175918.html That's the strategy I used on our Liberty of the Seas cruise a few years ago. How many photos did you end up with? I ended up with 1,355 photos and another 250 between my parents and sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #108 Share Posted October 28, 2009 what a great review, so far... That ship is so big, I would need a b2b just to get through it all. ;) When I was on the navigator I felt like I never made it "outside".... I wonder if this class has more outdoor spaces then the navigator did???:confused: She does have a lot of exterior decks. I spent a lot of time on the exterior promenade on deck 4. From that deck I also went up to the helipad a lot. I have not been on Navigator, so I can't really compare the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #109 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That's the strategy I used on our Liberty of the Seas cruise a few years ago. How many photos did you end up with? I ended up with 1,355 photos and another 250 between my parents and sister. Just under 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #110 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Cant wait to go...I am leaving in about 20 days...11/15 to be exact. It is going eastern carribean (sp?) The pictures are getting me even more excited to go...do you by any chance have a cruise compass? Email me if you do...gmmaida@hotmail.com Sorry, but I don't have the Compasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #111 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Arcade: Johnny Rockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #112 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Heading up to the Flowrider The Rock Wall A full size basketball court Mini golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #113 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The Skylight Wedding Chapel Cloud 9 Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #115 Share Posted October 28, 2009 All Hands on deck! The Carnival Sensation heading out in front of us Grills Seafood I was excited, never been on a fo'c'sle before,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,at least not one on a ship that was moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #116 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Cruising out of Port Canaveral Not sure why that is there Open promenade on deck 4 It wraps all the way around the stern of the ship. Flowmasters? So long Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #117 Share Posted October 28, 2009 We attended the Welcome Aboard show which was very good. It was a variety show featuring songs from the ships orchestra, and an acrobatic performance by Jimmy and Anna. This was the first time I had ever seen an acrobatics show on a ship, they did a very impressive show. The show was finished up with a short stand up routine by Jim Colliton. He was funny, and we planned to attend his “adults only” show later in the cruise. We requested and were granted a table for two by the Maitre’ D in the Galileo Dining room, which is the top floor of the ship’s gargantuan three level main restaurant. Our table was right next to the rail, so we had a great view of the entire dining room below us. The food on the first night was good, but not great. The prime rib that I ordered came out very, very dry. The rest of the meal was alright, but nothing spectacular. On the other hand, or wait staff was excellent. After dinner we headed to the Promenade and watched the “Party around the World” parade with some of our Cruise Critic folks. It was pretty neat to see all the costumed performers, dancers and acrobats putting on a huge show right on the Promenade. All in all it was a tremendously exciting first day. The ship is so huge with so much to do that it’s hard to take in during just one day. We ended up passing Sensation The Welcome Aboard Show, a full house The acrobats Our table, #555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #118 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The Promenade parade, "Dancing Around the World" Richard in his "truck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 28, 2009 Author #119 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The promenade at night You know its late when they have already changed the day-of-the-week plates on the elevator floors.:D OK, that does it for the first day, I will start on day two tomorrow. Good night folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retdon Posted October 28, 2009 #120 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi Grady, You are fantastic, what great photos. I don't have to post my review because you have done it all. Enjoyed sailing with you and all the other CC folks on this beautiful ship. What an great cruise just not enought time to do it all. I have copied some of your photos, they were so much better than mine. Thanks for a great review, waiting to see and read the remainder. Linda & Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZANDSTEVE Posted October 28, 2009 #121 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Once again great pictures, really enjoying this, only I am getting a longing to be back on a ship and nothing booked yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1phileshipper Posted October 28, 2009 #122 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I really enjoyed looking at your pictures and reading your review. Thank you so much for posting Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samira0207 Posted October 28, 2009 #123 Share Posted October 28, 2009 AMAZING review! I'm sailing on 11/15-you've really amped up my excitment!! I'm seeing pictures from your review that I've never seen before!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freo Posted October 28, 2009 #124 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That ice surface is small, you can fit only one hockey team across the boards. Great review, thank you for the photos, looking forward to the 2010 Freedom Christmas cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiyogi Posted October 28, 2009 #125 Share Posted October 28, 2009 WHAT A GREAT REVIEW! Thanks so much for taking the time to upload all the great pics! You made a comment-don't know if you care or not: Cruising out of Port Canaveral Not sure why that is there That is the acutal sail from the USS Nathanael Greene SSBN 636. She was a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine that ran aground in 1986. It is a memorial to the original 41 ballistic missile submarines. It was placed in full view of departing ships as a reminder that our submarine force is still on patrol throughout the world today keeping us safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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