"LIVE" From Carnival Glory / June 14, 2010

[apk1389]

hi radio came over from RCCL board to see you, lovely review again will hold me over to my next cruise

[Jersey42]

We will be boarding the Glory in a few hours! The weather is beautiful in NYC so it should be an awesome day for sailing. Thanks for everything.

[cv322]

To quote "Oliver"...Please sir, may I have some more?

 

Thanks a million Radio...fabulous review.

[luv2cruz66]

We will be boarding the Glory in a few hours! The weather is beautiful in NYC so it should be an awesome day for sailing. Thanks for everything.

 

We'll be on the Glory in two weeks! I hope you have a great time! Please let us know how it was when you get back!!

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Good morning from NYC.

We arrived this morning very early. . . It was about 6AM as we passed under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. We past by the Statue of Liberty at 615AM, and arrived at Pier 90 by 630AM.

 

The first Self Assist passenger started debarkation at 730AM. I am driving so I am in no hurry to get off Carnival Glory. I may walk around and see if I can get a few more pics ! My plan is to leave the ship at about 10AM.

 

We are joined today by Norwegian Jewel, who will be docked at Pier 88. She is pulling in now as I compose this post.

 

It should be about a 3½ ride for me down the NJ Turnpike, and I should arrive home around 2PM. I have a lot of things to scan and post, and it will take be a few days to finish. It will be back to work for me early Monday morning. . .

 

 

I would like to thank everyone who posted nice comments, and I cant’t finish a post with remembering to say. . . .

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

We slowly approach the Verrazano Narrows Bridge at about 6AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water is very calm, and it appears that we will have a sunny day here in NYC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are greeted by the Statue of Liberty as we make our way to Manhattan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The morning sun rises up above the Brooklyn Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tugboat dropped off the pilot for us, and then assisted us with docking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We ease up to Pier 90 for docking. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[H82seaUgo]

great review!

[papanh]

Great review and beautiful pictures radio

Papanh

[jtagphillycruiser]

Wonderful pictures of NY. Safe travels back home....Joanne

[vickila]

Wonderful pictures of NY. Safe travels back home....Joanne

Terrific review and pictures -- put the link on my CC 7/17 rollcall -- hope it perks it up a bit! How could you not be excited when you see all this? Vicki:)

[Radio]

Terrific review and pictures -- put the link on my CC 7/17 rollcall -- hope it perks it up a bit! How could you not be excited when you see all this? Vicki:)

 

 

Aw Shucks. . . Vicki. . . :o

 

Thank you very much ! I hope you have a great cruise !

 

I made it hope at 3PM ! The traffic on the NJ TPK was heavy. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

[sunor]

Hi Radio,

 

Thank you so much for your review and photos. Brought back lots of memories from our Canada/New England cruise last Sept.

 

Glad you are home safely and say hi to Mrs. Radio and hopefully she will be able to cruise with you next time.

 

Look forward to your next one in Sept. What is the date for that one so I can put it in my agenda.

 

Thanks and love tuning in.

 

Suz

[pe4all]

Thanks so much for taking us all along with you! I want dh to read your thread - I am trying to talk him into a last-minute July 31st sailing on Glory - hopefully your pictures and narration will be the deciding factor! I also bookmarked your web-page - now I finally know why you are called "Radio!":D

[Radio]

Hi Radio,

 

Thank you so much for your review and photos. Brought back lots of memories from our Canada/New England cruise last Sept.

 

Glad you are home safely and say hi to Mrs. Radio and hopefully she will be able to cruise with you next time.

 

Look forward to your next one in Sept. What is the date for that one so I can put it in my agenda.

 

Thanks and love tuning in.

 

Suz

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments. . . I will be sailing to Bermuda on Explorer of the Seas on Sept 11, 2010.

 

I might be able to go on another before that. . . We shall see :o

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

[cruzship21]

Radio -

 

I can't believe you are on the 9/11 to Bermuda on the Explorer. We are booked on that as well. For the last 5 years we have taken the Explorer to Bermuda in early September

except for last year when we went in October (never again). I love early Sept to Bermuda.

It's always hot and sunny. This will be our 6 time doing it.

So right now I have the Glory booked for Canada on 7/17/10, NCL Epic on 10/9/10 and the Explorer on 9/11/10 to Bermuda. Did you get any cabin pictures?? Now I'm looking forward

to the Canada cruise. Did you know the day after you left Halifax it was 85 and sunny there?

 

Dave

[mississauga]

Radio,

 

Thank you for your Live from. You are the master with these live froms.

 

There are many many ( especially on the Carnival board ) who write up great reviews after the cruise but when it comes to Live from reports, you stand out.:) I have had the pleasure of following along on a few of your cruises!

[Radio]

Radio,

 

Thank you for your Live from. You are the master with these live froms.

 

There are many many ( especially on the Carnival board ) who write up great reviews after the cruise but when it comes to Live from reports, you stand out.:) I have had the pleasure of following along on a few of your cruises!

 

Well thank you mississauga. . . That is very nice of you to say, but this "LIVE" from Carnival Glory is not over yet. . .

 

I still have Cabin pics, debarkation pics, Daily Fun Times, and a few pics that I have missed. I also have to re read all of the questions, so I can attempt to answer every one of them. . .

 

I will get a few up tonight, and tomorrow. . .But I am happy that tomorrow is Fathers day, and my 2 DD's are taking me out for dinner ! I can't wait :):)

 

 

Thanks again for your vey nice comments. . .

 

Stay tuned for more. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[Radio]

Radio -

 

I can't believe you are on the 9/11 to Bermuda on the Explorer. We are booked on that as well. For the last 5 years we have taken the Explorer to Bermuda in early September

except for last year when we went in October (never again). I love early Sept to Bermuda.

It's always hot and sunny. This will be our 6 time doing it.

So right now I have the Glory booked for Canada on 7/17/10, NCL Epic on 10/9/10 and the Explorer on 9/11/10 to Bermuda. Did you get any cabin pictures?? Now I'm looking forward

to the Canada cruise. Did you know the day after you left Halifax it was 85 and sunny there?

 

Dave

 

That's great Dave. . . I love Bermuda, and can't seem to get enough !

 

Yes, I watched the forecast daily, and I saw that it was going to be warm, and sunny on Friday. . . Oh well. . . I gues I'll just have to go again ! :rolleyes:

 

I was able to get several pics of a few cabins, I will try to get them up tonight or tomorrow. I was able to get JR Suites, Ocean Suites, Grand Suites, and some 4J's (Interior w/ Window). I also was able to get some of the 8F (NEW Spa Deck Balconies w/ Sliding glass doors)

 

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

[mississauga]

Well thank you mississauga. . . That is very nice of you to say but this "LIVE" from Carnival Glory is not over yet. . .

 

I still have Cabin pics, debarkation pics, Daily Fun Times, and a few pics that I have missed. I also have to re read all of the questions, so I can attempt to answer every one of them. . .

 

I will get a few up tonight, and tomorrow. . .But I am happy that tomorrow is Fathers day, and my 2 DD's are taking me out for dinner ! I can't wait :):)

 

Stay tuned for more. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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I know and looking forward to more. Just thought I would jump in now that you are home and have more time to read the comments.

 

Enjoy your Father's Day tomorrow!..............and Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there:)

[Prairie_Gal]

Radio, thank you so much for your live trip report. I enjoyed it immensely!

 

Enjoy your Father's Day tomorrow.

[cruzship21]

Radio -

 

can't wait to see the cabin pictures as I sail on the glory in 28 more days.

Never been on the Glory can't wait to sail on her now that I saw your pictures.

I think I will have fun in the casino and the pool deck. I hope my cabin is nice.

 

Dave

[cruzship21]

Radio -

 

What is an ocean suite? Is that the owner's suite?

 

Dave

[omalley16]

Hello Radio. I can't thank you enough.. I can't wait until you post the rest. I can't get enough before my cruise in a few days! :D

[Radio]

Radio -

 

What is an ocean suite? Is that the owner's suite?

 

Dave

 

An Ocean Suite used to be called a CAT 11 Suite before they recategorized all of the cabins on all ships.

 

A Standard Balcony is 185 Sq Ft (35 Sq Ft Balcony)

 

Junior Suite is 275 Sq Ft (35 Sq Ft Balcony)

 

Ocean Suite is 275 Sq Ft (65 Sq Ft Balcony)

 

Grand Suite is 345 Sq Ft (85 Sq Ft Balcony)

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . I made it home safely and I was ready for a little nap when I pulled in the driveway.

 

I often try to hang around on the ship as long as possible. . . to try to get a few photos of different cabins. There is usually enough time to get a few pics while passengers are in debarkation mode. Some of the cabins have already been made up. I always ask the Cabin Attendant before I walk in. (I will post the pics tomorrow when I get them on my photo album)

 

By around 10:15 they have announced all of the Zones, and the final boarding call was made.

 

I walked down to Deck 3, and entered my Sail and Sign card for the last time. I asked the CCL Security Officer on Deck 3 how many passengers were left, and I was surprised that after me there were 48 passengers still on board.

 

I walked in to the Terminal at 10:25 AM. I had all of my luggage with me, so I just walked up to the Customs Agent who cleared my Passport, and was in my car at 10:30. . . Wow !, that is the quickest I have ever made it through Customs. I am sure that will never happen again. . .

 

The ride to the Linclon Tunnel wasn't so easy. . . It seemed like it took forever just to go a couple of miles. But once I was in the tunnel, things went pretty smooth for the rest of the ride home.

 

Thanks for coming along with me, and I can tell you that I enjoy posting "LIVE" on every cruise. It really doesn't take much time, and I love to cruise and I love to do "LIVE" Posts. . . My wireless connection was acting up a little for me on this sailing, but the Internet Manager "threw a dog a bone"

 

We can keep this thread alive for as long as we need to answer any questions, or just chat about cruising. . .

 

 

Here are a few pics from Debarkation. . .

 

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

It appeared that the Norwegian Jewel was about to clip Pier 90. . . (She didn't hit the Pier)

She pulled into port at about 9AM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was now 10:15 AM, and Glory has made the final call for Debarkation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I walk off of the ship at 10:25AM. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I make it to my car at 10:30AM !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My last glimpse of Carnival Glory before I head home !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am now in the mad house of Manhattan on a Saturday. . .

It will only take me 30 minutes to make a 5 min. ride to the Lincoln Tunnel

 

 

 

 

 

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[paper1122]

Radio

 

I've been following your post all week (a very stressful work week...) and all I can say is your trip was too short! It was a nice escape reading your posts. Thanks for taking the time to post!