Rare Radio Posted November 5, 2007 Author #101 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here are a few pics from last night. . Radio First Glance Long Line getting in to the Terminal. . . . We made it to security ! Diamond Check In On Board Explorer More pics coming soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted November 5, 2007 Author #102 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here are a few more from last night. . . I will be in a Seminar at Sea ontil about 3PM. . . Lots of comments later ! Radio Busy Royale Promenade Still at the dock after Midnight. . .almost ready to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted November 5, 2007 #103 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. Have a fantastic cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted November 5, 2007 #104 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Radio, Great photos, brings back memories of our being on Explorer this past July. REALLY looking forward to your postings and see you all make out this cruise after last week's run in with Noel. Have a wonderful time. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfinmusic Posted November 5, 2007 #105 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Wanted to check in to see how you made out boarding last night before I leave for work (should have been in at 8am :eek: ). Glad it didn't take too long once you checked in! Seeing the picture of the Promenade makes me think - I should be there!!! I was walking along there yesterday!!! Ahhhh!!! PCD stinks!!! Have a great time!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted November 5, 2007 Author #106 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hello everyone ! Today is a day of wonderful weather ! The skies are blue and the seas are calm. . . Much different from what I have heard last week. The Captain on this cruise is Eric Standal. Allan Brooks is the cruise Director (He seems to be a very friendly outgoing CD). Our Future Cruise Consultant is Runi Basyanake. . . .She is also the Loyalty Ambassador. The Meet and Mingle party is today is the Chamber (Disco) on Deck 3 FWD at 11AM. I may not be able to attend this because of the Seminar that I am attending this week. I have a few comments about yesterday’s boarding process. The ship arrived in Bayonne 7 hours late, and she also left the pier about 7 hours late. Yes I know there was a lot of waiting. . . But I think that considering all of the trouble that RCI experienced yesterday, that they really went the extra mile to make things more bearable. They provided free shuttles to the movies and the Mall that were nearby. They were providing sandwiches and beverages in the terminal while passengers were waiting to board Explorer. While I was picking up my Cybercabin at Guest relations when there many passengers yelling at the Pursers desk employees. . . WOW. . . . We are at sea today. . . And will be in Bermuda tomorrow. The weather forecast looks promising. Tomorrow should be Sunny, and 72f. I am not sure what I will be doing yet, but I will decide by morning. There are lots of activities today, with an Ice Show, and pool games. The Bermuda shopping talk is also today. I should be able to provide some “At Sea Day” pics later today. Thanks for tuning in. . . Radio ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auggiemom Posted November 5, 2007 #107 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'm having a crummy day at work today...but these posts are keeping me going. I leave on the Mariner on December 9th, and the days cannot come fast enough. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to reading when I'm having a bad day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merlurker Posted November 5, 2007 #108 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks for sharing the pics Radio!!! We wont be back on the Explorer 'till next November so this is a nice fix for me!!! :) ~Connie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted November 5, 2007 #109 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here are a few pics from last night. . Radio First Glance Long Line getting in to the Terminal. . . . We made it to security ! Diamond Check In On Board Explorer More pics coming soon ! OMG! You are allowed to take pics inside the terminal. :eek: In Ft Lauderdale they throw a fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted November 5, 2007 #110 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hi Radio, Thanks for clarifying the misinfo I was given yesterday about the dining. RCI truly had it ALL under control. Great pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 01Sweetpea Posted November 5, 2007 #111 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Can't wait to follow your live report. Great pictures so far, looking forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence22 Posted November 5, 2007 #112 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Travelling on our first cruise on this ship in March. Finding this thread is getting me in the mood. Ican't wait. Love the pics, the promenade looks amazing. Trying to get my head round just how big the ship must be:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 5, 2007 #113 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I have a few comments about yesterday’s boarding process. The ship arrived in Bayonne 7 hours late, and she also left the pier about 7 hours late. Yes I know there was a lot of waiting. . . But I think that considering all of the trouble that RCI experienced yesterday, that they really went the extra mile to make things more bearable. They provided free shuttles to the movies and the Mall that were nearby. They were providing sandwiches and beverages in the terminal while passengers were waiting to board Explorer. While I was picking up my Cybercabin at Guest relations when there many passengers yelling at the Pursers desk employees. . . WOW. . . . Radio ;) ;) That is really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted November 5, 2007 #114 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That is really sad. But sadly,not surprising..:( Looked cold up there.........brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittymom65 Posted November 5, 2007 #115 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thank you, Radio, for taking the time to share your cruise with us. I always enjoy cruising "with" you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 5, 2007 #116 Share Posted November 5, 2007 But sadly,not surprising..:( Looked cold up there.........brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ I agree that I am not surprised but you would think that people are smart enough to know that no one can control Mother Nature. Kathy are you ready to go???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnickali Posted November 5, 2007 #117 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Radio: I have always followed your LIVE from posts. We love the EOS, in April we will be returning for our third cruise on Explorer. If you have a chance try and track down a bartender named Dino- from the Phillipines- he is quite entertaining. Have fun in Bermuda- one of our favorite places.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My2Kitties Posted November 5, 2007 #118 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thank you for the pics and live review...enjoyable reading...anticipating our next cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachergal29 Posted November 5, 2007 #119 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Radio, Thank you so much for posting both the fabulous pictures and your experiences onboard the beautiful Explorer. The night picture of her and the Royal Promenade brought back such wonderful memories. I can't wait for her sister ship, Mariner, to come over to the west coast in '09. Just a 3+hour drive from Vegas! :D Please, either Radio or someone else, how do you get connection to your laptop. Do you pay a connection fee for the time on the ship? If so, how much is it?? Is the connection good?? It must be decent since your pictures came through fabulously. I've just heard that cruise ship's connections are very slow... Thanks for the info.. Have a great cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted November 5, 2007 #120 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I agree that I am not surprised but you would think that people are smart enough to know that no one can control Mother Nature. Kathy are you ready to go???? Mentally,I am...........physically(packing) is another story..:p I'll do that Thursday,I think.........or maybe Friday..:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted November 5, 2007 #121 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Travelling on our first cruise on this ship in March. Finding this thread is getting me in the mood. Ican't wait. Love the pics, the promenade looks amazing. Trying to get my head round just how big the ship must be:eek: Lawrence, you are in for a REAL treat. The Explorer is a gorgeous ship, as well as it's sister ships, Navigator and Adventure (we have been on those as well). I know you and your wife will walk around in amazement the first few days. I'll tap you on the shoulder every so often to bring you back down to earth during our cruise. :p Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted November 5, 2007 Author #122 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here are a few pics from today ! The temps are a little cool (60f), but we are having great sunny skies ! Radio . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paggerscorvette Posted November 5, 2007 #123 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hello everyone ! While I was picking up my Cybercabin at Guest relations when there many passengers yelling at the Pursers desk employees. . . WOW. . . . This just amazes me, people can be so rude. When I booked my Mariner cruise for 11-16-08 my TA reminded me of hurricane season and just told me to go with an open mind and be flexible on my itinerary. This being my 2nd cruise, I look at it this way - any cruise is better than being at work, lol. Hope you have a great cruise Radio. Patty How Bout Them Bucs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted November 5, 2007 #124 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That is really sad. I agree...like it is thier fault that TS Noel stirred up the wind and seas! Bet they will all write letters demanding a free cruise! Heck...RC shuttled people to the movies and the mall?? THAT was nice...and they had some food too?? if it was me, i would have stuck around the hotel as long as possible.....sure it's a pain....but heck....it could be worse! love the pix.....i miss ExOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted November 5, 2007 #125 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here are a few pics from today ! The temps are a little cool (60f), but we are having great sunny skies ! Radio Wow, that's the most dressed pool shot I've ever seen! ;) 60f makes for a very short fast dash for the hot tubs! I bet the Solarium pool is more popular today! Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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