"LIVE" from Symphony of the Seas - Sept. 29, 2024 (B2B)

[MD_Dan]

Hello neighbor!

We'll sail on Symphony again in November.  So I'll follow this thread closely.

Have a safe drive up I-95 and the Turnpike.  I'll save my questions for a few days into the cruise.

 

[Radio]

Symphony of the Seas is coming up the coast of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. . . She should be passing under the Verrazano Bridge around 5am . . . and docked at Cape Liberty by 6am.

 

 

Radio

 

 

[Radio]

Well, after a rainy 3-hour drive up here to Elizabeth, NJ I think it may be time to rest a bit before a busy day tomorrow . . .  I need to be up early for some reason. 

 

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

Radio

 

Tomorrow is Cruise Day

 

 

 

 

Symphony of the Seas from Cape Liberty

 

 

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[seadog67]

Outstanding! I am finally catching a Radio Live Report before it has officially started! Really looking forward to this as we board two week after your B2B finishes and looking forward to all the details you provide!

 

Hoping you have a great time and smooth sailing Radio! Thank you for doing this as I know it takes a good deal of effort!

[Radio]

48 minutes ago, seadog67 said:

Outstanding! I am finally catching a Radio Live Report before it has officially started! Really looking forward to this as we board two week after your B2B finishes and looking forward to all the details you provide!

 

Hoping you have a great time and smooth sailing Radio! Thank you for doing this as I know it takes a good deal of effort!

Thanks for the kind words, seadog67. There is a lot of exploring to do, and a lot of fun to have over the next 14 nights. . . 

 

Radio

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[relaxatsea]

Yay!  Radio's back!  We'll be sailing on Symphony in Dec., so very interested to follow along.

[Biker19]

8 hours ago, Radio said:

Symphony of the Seas from Cape Liberty

You developing into an RCI marketeer with unrealistic expectations?

[seadog67]

 

Your chariot is arriving Radio! Bon Voyage!

[Radio]

Symphony of the Seas passed under the Verrazano Bridge around 5:15 this morning. She is currently docked at Cape Liberty and the debarkation process has started. . .

(Screen captured from PTZtv)

 

Radio

 

 

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[EllieinNJ]

We are on Symphony exactly one year from yesterday but will be on the Odyssey in February with the exact itinerary.  Looking forward to your review.

[Radio]

Hello everyone and good morning. Welcome to DAY 1 of “LIVE” from Symphony of the Seas. I am enjoying a freshly brewed cup of delicious coffee at the Courtyard by Marriott in nearby Elizabeth, NJ.

 

I only have about a 20-minute ride to Cape Liberty (Bayonne). I often stay here at this Marriott when I cruise from Cape Liberty. The rooms and lobby are very clean, and the Bistro near the lobby has great coffee and breakfast items.

My check-in appointment is for later this morning at 12 to 12:30, and passengers should already be boarding by then.

 

The forecast for today is "Cloudy, and 66F". It seems that will also be the weather for sail away. There is light rain currently, but it should go away later.

 

I still must pack up the “Radio Pressroom”, attach my luggage tags and make sure my documents are handy to show the Terminal Representatives.

 

I can use my Royal App to show my Set Sail Pass, but I would like to have a paper copy as a backup.

My brother and his wife will be sailing this week. I have a few friends that I will be meeting on board for Week 2.

 

I will be posting next from Symphony of the Seas later today.

Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

Today is Cruise Day

 

 

 

 

There are several hotels in Elizabeth, NJ that I often stay at when cruising up here.

 

 

 

The "Radio Pressroom" must be packed up.

 

 

 

My set sail pass is ready!

 

 

 

My luggage tags have been attached.

 

 

 

It is a short trip over to Cape Liberty.

 

 

 

My Itinerary.

 

 

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Edited 8 hours ago by Radio

[Havin'fun]

Yeah! 

I needed a Radio cruise journey especially on Symphony.  I will be onboard next Sunday and this will definitely help pass the time until then.  

Enjoy!

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by Havin'fun

[Sea Dog]

Bon Voyage and have a great time!

[A&L_Ont]

Having recently sailed this itinerary on Symphony, I look forward into following your adventures.

 

I’ll be waiting in the press room for your reports to come. 

[Radio]

Hello everyone, and good day. I made it on board. Here's just a couple pics for now. Many more pics after dinner. 

 

Radio

 

Central Park. Deck 8 

 

 

 

 

Main pool under cloudy skies and light rain. Deck 15. 

 

 

 

Wonderful Lobster Tail for lunch in the Solarium Bistro. Deck 15. 

 

 

 

Royal Promenade. Deck 5. 

 

 

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[wolfcathorse]

Love your style! Will be following!

[MD_Dan]

OK Radio, I'll start the questions!

 

We've sailed RCL about 12 times but never out of Bayonne.  Compare and contrast Bayonne from Florida ports.

 

I suspect

- More expensive NY/NJ hotels (although Miami may be higher)

- NY vibe is different from a Florida vibe

- No outrageous air fare but a reasonable drive.  Was parking expensive?

- You no doubt sailed out of Baltimore.  Is the Statue of Liberty visible?  Compare it to sailing past Fort McHenry.

- What is happening on the pool deck during the first and last days when temperatures are cooler?

 

And talk to me about that NASA hat!  I'm a GSFC employee.

[buffet24]

1 hour ago, Radio said:

 

The same place at 5AM!!! 🤪

(Bon Voyage and looking forward to your pictures to compare! 🤩)