Rare artbcpa Posted October 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Congrats on your first "Live from..." Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic! Please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" artbcpa was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' I will be posting comments and photos during our cruise to hopefully give you a clear picture of our voyage. While we haven’t yet boarded the new Explora I, we have arrived in Quebec. In order to upload the photos, I will be reducing their size, but I hope you will still enjoy. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 18, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted October 18, 2023 When we arrived at the Quebec airport, it was after 11PM. No time to unpack as we had a tour the next morning. Did you know that 98% of the people who live in Quebec City have French as their first language. We didn’t. We knew it was a French city, but that surprised us. We were also surprised at how enthusiastically the city celebrates Halloween. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 18, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Here are a few more photos from our tour 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJANDH Posted October 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Great pics. Thanks. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the ship and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. Edited October 19, 2023 by florisdekort 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted October 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 hours ago, florisdekort said: You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. Have a joyous journey wishing you a great cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted October 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 hours ago, florisdekort said: You must have been out and about super early? It was bright and sunny yesterday! We’re joining you on Explora 1 on Friday. A unique restaurant is J Jacques its in an alley with only a bkack doorbell to ring. Excellent food most cool vibe Or le bistro sam is nice too but j jacques totally interesting Have fun enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted October 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Look forward to following your posts on the cruise. Love your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 19, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Day 2 in Quebec with a short drive to the Montmorency Falls followed by many more views of the fall colors and ending at the Basilica Sainte-Anne-De-Beaupre. MVI_1084.mp4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 19, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted October 19, 2023 The weather was nice too 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 19, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 19, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted October 19, 2023 A couple of surprises as well 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 20, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Today is departure day. Our hotel is just down the street from where our ship is docked; so before breakfast we walked over to the ship and met disembarking passengers from the previous cruise. We took the opportunity to do our own exit poll. It was unanimous. They loved the ship, the food and even the entertainment. We are definitely even more excited to experience it for ourselves. Just one more item. We never received our luggage tag holders. They promised in their e-mail that they would be available upon boarding. We hope that will be true and there won't be any complications boarding. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Let’s hope it was paying passengers you met 👍🏻 Explora has been very busy re-tweeting tons of influencers on board this past segment. We don’t have luggage tags either, but never had a problem getting them on the pier (on other cruise lines that is) - so I’m sure it will be alright. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Have a great cruise. Really looking forward to hearing the views from this cruise from @florisdekort and @artbcpa I hope you also share your thoughts elsewhere as appropriate to redress the balance Edited October 20, 2023 by uktog 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsea Posted October 20, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Glad to see that E1 got the premier parking spot this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminina Posted October 20, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The parking spot is a first. I ain't know influensar and agreed with the exit poll. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolls123 Posted October 20, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, artbcpa said: Today is departure day. Our hotel is just down the street from where our ship is docked; so before breakfast we walked over to the ship and met disembarking passengers from the previous cruise. We took the opportunity to do our own exit poll. It was unanimous. They loved the ship, the food and even the entertainment. We are definitely even more excited to experience it for ourselves. Just one more item. We never received our luggage tag holders. They promised in their e-mail that they would be available upon boarding. We hope that will be true and there won't be any complications boarding. I received my luggage tag holders from my TA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted October 20, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2023 35 minutes ago, saminina said: The parking spot is a first. I ain't know influensar and agreed with the exit poll. Love your posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 20, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, jsea said: Glad to see that E1 got the premier parking spot this time. The 3000+ passenger Caribbean Princess is at the container port Explora was at last time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 20, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Well, that’s a bit last minute. And it’s Corner Brook, not Corner Book 🤣 On the positive side, I’ve never been to Newfoundland. Edited October 20, 2023 by florisdekort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare artbcpa Posted October 20, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, florisdekort said: Well, that’s a bit last minute. And it’s Corner Brook, not Corner Book 🤣 On the positive side, I’ve never been to Newfoundland. Are you kidding? We have outside tours booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted October 20, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 minute ago, artbcpa said: Are you kidding? We have outside tours booked. Due to weather. I’ll take the Captain’s word, safety first, although my iPhone disagrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted October 20, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) It's a very nice itinerary as Newfoundland is really not a usual destination and Sydney is an excellent gateway to the Cabot trail. Sunny weather and rough seas with high winds aren't mutually exclusive! In any case, hope that everyone has a great time! Edited October 20, 2023 by Dr. Cocktail 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 20, 2023 #25 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Sydney is picking up a lot of extra callers this year. Nice genuine craft market on the dock beside the big fiddle. There are a few taxi drivers offering Cabot trail tours at the port - better value if you can get 3/4 together their price for 2 was high 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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