Merion_Mom Posted November 17, 2014 Author #526 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Merion_Mom Posted November 17, 2014 Author #529 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Leigh introduced the ice captain who introduced each skater, giving a little biographical sketch. He let us ask questions after the show. The skater standing next to Leigh is his girlfriend, Olga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 17, 2014 Author #530 Share Posted November 17, 2014 This was an amazing cruise. I found out that there are many many cruisers who have done DOZENS of cruises on the Explorer - one has done 77 - and many who have never cruised on ANY ship EXCEPT the Explorer. There are so many people who won't fly to a cruise. And Bayonne is the only port of embarkation that they will drive to. Many expressed dismay at Explorer's departure and are not happy about the other ships coming to the port. They don't just want "a" ship. They want "their" ship. Me? I am thrilled that there will be so much variety: after Explorer: Quantum, Liberty, Serenade, Anthem....... I have three of the four booked. :D By the way, for those of you who don't know, I am writing from the Allure of the Seas. It is almost a PLEASURE to pay for internet on this ship, after the painfully slow Explorer. Yes, it is true that your "free" minutes have to be used within a 24 hour period. I hope that if everyone raises a stink, that will change. It's absurd. I applied mine to a package. I have the "medium" package. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladylawyer Posted November 17, 2014 #531 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the "tour" Carol! BTW, did you get a chance to remind the lovely older couple, who were so dressed up, that the ship wasn't returning to Bayonne? Also, in the photos of Lifeboat 20, I swear it looked like it was going straight into a dumpster. :D Lastly, the 24-hour rule on the free internet: Seriously? How long has that been going on? See you in less than a month!!! Edited November 17, 2014 by ladylawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly55 Posted November 17, 2014 #532 Share Posted November 17, 2014 We feel equally sad about losing Indy from Southampton but sounds like we are getting a great replacement with Explorer. Looking forward to our cruise on her next June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted November 17, 2014 #533 Share Posted November 17, 2014 First, really enjoyed your review of one of our favorite ships. Loved the photos too. Really wanted to do that cruise, as we had some friends on it, but we don't fly, so passed on it. I will certainly miss her. Now most of our cruises will be on the Grandeur, until or if, the prices drop on the new ships in the next several years.:rolleyes: When I was on the Explorer in August/Sept., I couldn't even use my free internet. It took over 20 minutes and I still didn't get on line. I just gave up and didn't even try again. Didn't bother going to Guest Services. We were on a Canada/New England cruise, so could catch up on my email in several ports with my cell phone. Just on the Grandeur last week and saw where it said you had 24hrs. to use your free minutes. I went to GS and they told me that was not the case. I was able to use my free minutes up to the last full day of our 10 day cruise. Still, internet was slow as molasses, but at least I could use it. Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcatfish Posted November 17, 2014 #534 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks so much for the great Explorer review! Your pics are great! Have a great time on Allure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancronin Posted November 17, 2014 #535 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I really enjoyed your review - thanks for a job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted November 17, 2014 #536 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Wow, Carol. Are you ever coming home??:). Thanks for taking the time to write the review. Loved it! Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted November 17, 2014 #537 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks for the great review Carol. You hit the jackpot of goats in Aruba!!!! Are you doing East or West on Allure? Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted November 17, 2014 #538 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks for the great TR. Love, love, love Aruba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare theminnow Posted November 17, 2014 #539 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks for an amazing review. Thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of it, and your pictures were fantastic. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted November 17, 2014 #540 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Great review. Taking photos of the ice shows is difficult, to say the least. Fast moving skaters, lighting and weird colors. We were sitting 3 rows up on the side right behind a guy shooting perfect picture after perfect picture. Of course he was shooting RAW on a $3,000 Nikon D800. But still, most of his shots were timed just right. Skill and hardware. The internet was slow but I had the unlimited package. I also had my 3 year old Lenovo Netbook, not the fastest of computers;) But no clock ticking, just DW announcing when I came back to our cabin "Where were you for so LONG.:mad:" Enjoy the Allure. Edited November 17, 2014 by The Big Booper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie1964 Posted November 17, 2014 #541 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Really enjoyed your past 2 reviews! Looks like u had a great time!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted November 18, 2014 #542 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thank you for the wonderful trip! Thank you, too, for the tour of Bonaire. We cruised there on Crown Princess in 2007, but didn't bother to arrange for a tour. We thought we'd be able to get a taxi driver to take us wherever we wanted to go. Nope, couldn't get one. There were four of us, but the drivers all wanted six or more. We wanted to see the flamingos and the donkey sanctuary (is that still there?). So we just walked around the town square, where vendors were set up. I bought one of my favorite bracelets from a vendor there. Still on our list to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted November 18, 2014 #543 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Carol are you doing a LIVE from Allure report? We want details!! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted November 18, 2014 #544 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Carol -- another poster started a short thread about your cruise and said that the food was really good. Is the food good -- DH is a very picky eater and he feels that the food on FR is less good than it was. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted November 18, 2014 #545 Share Posted November 18, 2014 "DUSHI BAGEL" stand Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psupa Posted November 18, 2014 #546 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Lastly, the 24-hour rule on the free internet: Seriously? How long has that been going on? Must have started Nov 1st. I was on the Explorer Oct 23rd cruise and had no problem using our minutes for the entire cruise. Theresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonDreamr1 Posted November 18, 2014 #547 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Must have started Nov 1st. I was on the Explorer Oct 23rd cruise and had no problem using our minutes for the entire cruise. Theresa Both DH and I got the 60 minutes to use as you like, there was no use in 24 hours restriction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie1964 Posted November 18, 2014 #548 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I second Arizona Cruz Chic! Would love another live review! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 18, 2014 Author #549 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks for the "tour" Carol! BTW, did you get a chance to remind the lovely older couple, who were so dressed up, that the ship wasn't returning to Bayonne? Also, in the photos of Lifeboat 20, I swear it looked like it was going straight into a dumpster. :D Lastly, the 24-hour rule on the free internet: Seriously? How long has that been going on? See you in less than a month!!! I was told that THIS TIME, they were aware that this was a repositioning cruise that would terminate in Port Canaveral. ;) They had 10 suitcases and were DRIVING back home. ;). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 18, 2014 Author #550 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks for the "tour" Carol! BTW, did you get a chance to remind the lovely older couple, who were so dressed up, that the ship wasn't returning to Bayonne? Also, in the photos of Lifeboat 20, I swear it looked like it was going straight into a dumpster. :D Lastly, the 24-hour rule on the free internet: Seriously? How long has that been going on? See you in less than a month!!! Thanks for the great review Carol. You hit the jackpot of goats in Aruba!!!! Are you doing East or West on Allure? Have a great time. West. Today we are in Labadee. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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