jeanneful Posted April 2, 2014 #51 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Watching your pull out now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted April 2, 2014 #52 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Me too!!!!:D:D The skyline looks gorgeous, with the sun hitting those buildings... Have a great time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan68 Posted April 2, 2014 #53 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Watching your pull out now!!!! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonclan Posted April 2, 2014 #54 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Locked in Radio Bon Voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLRATION Posted April 2, 2014 #55 Share Posted April 2, 2014 We look forward to another great live report Radio. I look forward to reading your daily reviews because we were just on Splendor 3 weeks ago. Our sailing was wonderful, with the exception of the blizzard we sailed into on our last night. On a side note, I tuned in to watch the sailway on the NY Harbor cam was was surprised to see it was not manned to follow Splendor past the Varrazano Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted April 2, 2014 #56 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Subscribed! And tuned in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy923 Posted April 2, 2014 #57 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Really looking forward to this!! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted April 2, 2014 #58 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Will be "kicking" you off when you return so we can get on! Looking forward to following your voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaquester Posted April 2, 2014 #59 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Have a great time! Can you tell me what you are going to do in Port Canaveral?? I can't seem to find much information on that port on these forums on what do to there. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmp70 Posted April 2, 2014 #60 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Radio, You should be well on your way! I'm tuned in, BLT (supper) in hand waiting for the daily report and pics! Smooth sailing ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted April 2, 2014 #61 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Always love a "Radio" review, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted April 2, 2014 #62 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi Radio! So nice to see you again! Looking forward to your review and photos, thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted April 3, 2014 #63 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted April 3, 2014 Author #64 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone. . . I am onboard and we have sailed away ! I left the hotel in Elizabeth , NJ this morning promptly at 11AM. My “girlfriend”, google dot com suggested that the transit would take 30 minutes. Google was right again. There was absolutely no traffic until I got to 12th Avenue. (6 blocks from the pier.) I pulled my car up to the third level where I had to submit to bomb sniffing dogs. I have sailed from Manhattan several times, and the bomb sniffing only takes a few moments. I paid for parking on Pier 92 and was directed to park at Pier 90 where Carnival Splendor was docked. I tipped the porter for my luggage and went down the escalator and I was happy to see that Carnival Splendor had just started boarding. It took no time for me to get through security. I was told to go directly to the VIP area (Platinum) and I was on the ship very quickly. The muster drill was scheduled at 3:45, but it actually started at 4 and finished at 4:20. It was amazing that the sun came out just as we started to pull away from the pier slowly. I am kind of shocked that, as technologically advanced as Carnival Cruise Lines is, they still use clickers to count passengers who show up for muster. I would have thought that they would scan your room keys like their much smaller adversary does. Manhattan was beautiful during Sailaway and we whisked past the Statue of Liberty and we were under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge soon after, and were out to sea. We dropped off the pilot at 6:30, just before we were in open waters. We have a long way to go to Port Canaveral as we are not scheduled to arrive until 7AM on Saturday morning. Here are a few pics from my arrival to Carnival Splendor and Sailaway. Thanks for all the very nice comments and thanks for tuning in. More pics tomorrow. Radio Pier 90 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal I park very close to my Cabin on Deck 9 I enter the Terminal. . .It doesn't appear to be very busy today. Here is the Platinum / VIP Check in Area My Cabin – Deck 9 FWD / STB We will sail away soon ! . Edited April 3, 2014 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted April 3, 2014 Author #65 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Here are a few more pics. . . Radio The Splendor Lobby is very bright. . . Dr. Seuss gear will be very popular on this Cruise. . .There are a lot of kids! Just before Sailaway, we view Pier 88 (Home of NCL Breakaway) Splendor pulls away from the Pier slowly as we can view Piers 92, 90, and 88. The Freedom Tower was beautiful as we sailed by. We pass by the Statue of Liberty. . . We will see her again next Thursday . Edited April 3, 2014 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee's_mom Posted April 3, 2014 #66 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Enjoyable review. Great photos. Thanks for taking the time.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 3, 2014 #67 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I live about 20 minutes from Splendor pier in NJ and I was SO HAPPY the sun came out late this afternoon for your sail away. Have a BLAST! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipz Posted April 3, 2014 #68 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Always love reading about your experiences... I am especially interested in this one as a friend of mine cruised the Splendor and now she hates Carnival. I personally LOVE every ship so long as it keeps a float. Have a GREAT time!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipandsteph Posted April 3, 2014 #69 Share Posted April 3, 2014 We will be on her May 28th! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin'fun Posted April 3, 2014 #70 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Yeah!! My favorite "Radio" station is broadcasting again. Wishing you blue skies and calm seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy1436 Posted April 3, 2014 #71 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Great pictures and great review so far! Hope you have fun. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPurcell58 Posted April 3, 2014 #72 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Where are you????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolRoy Posted April 3, 2014 #73 Share Posted April 3, 2014 See you on the ship! ;):D Ditto! Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted April 3, 2014 #74 Share Posted April 3, 2014 WOW!! Love it thanks for the live report. We are on the splendor for the last cruise out of NYC Oct 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted April 3, 2014 Author #75 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone . . . Welcome to DAY 2 of “LIVE” from Carnival Splendor. I woke up very early this morning, but I slept like a baby last night. I was expecting to see a few passengers up early like me, but I saw no one . . . It was nice that many of the public areas on board were lit up for cleaning. The temps were still very cold and I expect to be cold until later tomorrow when we are sailing off the coast of Florida. There are so many activities today including Trivia, Cooking Demos, Ice Carving, Slot Tournaments, and many others. . . I will scan and post the Fun Times when I return. I also am looking forward to the first Formal Night tonight. Captain Donato, and our CD, Eric Brouman will be around the ship tonight for photo opportunities during the Captains Celebrations. Spectacular Theater will host the Fiesta Latina show tonight. I will like to attend this show. . .I have heard it was very good. We are currently about 500nm from Port Canaveral but the seas are very calm. The current temperature is around 54F, with partly cloudy skies. The sun is trying hard to come through. Here are a few pics form this morning. . .More pics later. Radio Royal Flush Casino. . .Wow the slots open here at 7AM ! Deck 10 whirlpool. . . I love this area. Early morning chair are set up. . .passengers will show up soon. Up on Deck 12 with a view north. I am happy that the new power supply (Emergency Generator) was added on Carnival Splendor. Here is our current location. . . . Edited April 3, 2014 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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