Empress of the Seas 5/29/04

[CruisFran]

From our previous sailings that time is accurate. There is no need to be on-board for the move to Hamilton, unless you wish to...it is a nice, short, interesting trip (but you will see the same views, in reverse, as we depart Bermuda). Just go about your day as planned, but return to the ship in Hamilton. Treat it like your hotel moved!!

[Carmic]

Thanks for the info on the time we move from the Dockyard to Hamilton. We were planning on hopping the bus and going up to John Smith's Bay and then down to Elbow beach. We will just hop the ferry and then catch a bus.

 

Really getting excited now ..it's our first time to Bermuda.

 

Carol

[Carmic]

Docs finally arrived ..........we are taking the bus from Harrisburg and it looks like it will be a long ride. Anyone else coming from the Harrisburg area?

 

Carol

[CruisFran]

Hooray Carol!! Now you can relax!!

 

We're bussing down from Worcester MA, and it will be a long ride (we find the return longer, because we're exhausted,...going we're excited so it goes by rather quickly!)...we leave at 9 a.m. (be early, cuz the bus won't wait past the scheduled departure time!), and we have never reached the ship earlier than 1:30, sometimes as late as 3:15. Fear not, even if the bus is delayed by traffic, etc., the ship will wait, as the tranport is provided by the cruiseline!

 

3 weeks from today we'll be relaxing at sea...sigh! Can't wait!!!

[CruisFran]

Meet & Mingle for the May 29th sailing is confirmed...and scheduled on 5/30 at 11:00 a.m. in the Viking Crown Lounge!!

 

See you all there!

[Texalana]

Yeah!!! See you there.

 

Texalana

 

Until Bermuda on Empress of the Seas 05/29/04

[RichNY]

Fran

Its good thing we made it....I was just about to post your cabin number... just kidding..

 

Rich

[RichNY]

Here is a link I stole from another board..she looks good.

 

http://www.cruiseplan.net/capeliberty.htm

 

Rich & Loretta

[CruisFran]

Rich, Why do you think I posted the info quickly?...I know how you think!!..LOL

[RichNY]

Here are some Empress pics at drydock

 

http://community.webshots.com/user/rdeagazio

 

Rich

[Seafoam]

Hi Cruisers,

 

Just left the same post on the roll call page and now found you here.

 

New to this forum, just wanted say Hi and see all of you on 5/29/04.

 

A few times at sea, but first time to Bermuda.

 

Have a great cruise and calm seas.....

[Texalana]

Same here Seafoam. My husband and I have been on several cruises, but this is our first time to Bermuda, too.

 

I really enjoy cruising in the evenings, so I hope I'm going to enjoy spending the night in port. Personally, I enjoy being on the ship - I don't care where it goes, but my husband is not as fond of cruising as I am and prefers to spend more time in one place, so this is kind of a compromise for us. Since we are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary, we tried to find something that we both would enjoy.

 

See you at the party on Sunday morning!

 

Texalana

 

Until Bermuda on Empress of the Seas 05/29/04

[RichNY]

Hi Seafoam

 

We are the opposite...been to Bermuda many times..first cruise.

 

When you get a chance sign up for the Meet & Mingle.

 

Rich & Loretta

[CruisFran]

Texalana, A Bermuda cruise is a great compromise!! The only thing you may miss, having the ship in port in the evenings, is no casino, shopping, or production shows. All else is status quo! Even walking the outside decks in the evening is nice!

 

See you all soon!!

Fran

[Texalana]

There are no shows in the evenings? I figured the casino would be closed and I didn't even think about the shopping, but no shows either? Are you serious?

 

Texalana

 

Until Bermuda on Empress of the Seas 05/29/04

[Seafoam]

Signed up for M&M yesterday, it said there were 26 people registered as of 5/16/04. Sounds nice, we'll see you there...

[CruisFran]

Hi Texalana,
There will be no "professional" production type shows while docked in Bermuda. There is entertainment every night, put on by the cruise staff...such as The Newlywed Game, Novel Quest (both of which can be fun to watch), Passenger talent show, etc. And of course there will be music/dancing in the lounges, and probably karoake. Plenty to do, if you choose!!

Fran & Ed

[Dolphins]

Hope you all have a great cruise. We look forward to your reviews.

Empress of the Seas 10/2/04

[Texalana]

Thanks for the reassurance, Fran and Ed. There for awhile I had the impression the ship would be pretty much shut down for the night. See you on Sunday morning!

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[RichNY]

Thanks Dolphins..
I think we have some friends on your October Cruise. Actually we thought about taking that one too. If you get a chance check out.

[url="http://p078.ezboard.com/bbermudashortsforum"]http://p078.ezboard.com/bbermudashortsforum[/url]

Rich & Loretta

[CruisFran]

Glad to help Texalana!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Do check out the website Rich posted! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

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Fran

[RichNY]

Hey Gang
We are up to 28 for the M&M.....we cant wait. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

Rich & Loretta

[Seafoam]

DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL.....I heard this is an excellent nite out on Hawkins Island. Anyone going ???

[RichNY]

We might do it but we are going to wait untill we are in Bermuda...

Holy Suitcase Batman...we better start packing..

Rich & Loretta

[Texalana]

I think I might like "Don't Stop the Carnival", but I haven't booked it yet. Are you doing that, Seafoam?

DH and I are booked on "Snorkeling at Castle and Charles Island" on Monday, "Longtail Snorkel and Sightseeing" on Tuesday and "Great Sound Sail and Swim" on Wednesday.

Does anyone else have any pre-booked shore excursions?

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