"LIVE" from the Majesty / 01-17-2009

[Radio]

Here are the last few, of KSC, Canaveral Locks, and Port Canaveral.

 

I will post more Majesty pics tomorrow. Thank for all of the nice comments and thanks for tuning in. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

APOLLO 11 Gantry and Capsule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canaveral Locks

 

( From the Port Canaveral website: "In 1965, the Canaveral Lock which connects Port Canaveral to the Banana River was dedicated. It is the largest navigation lock in Florida, designed to allow passage of the huge Saturn rockets – boosters for the moon-bound Apollo program. For the past 30 years, the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, retrieved at sea, have been returned to the Space Center for reuse via Port Canaveral." )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were no boats coming through the locks today. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big Pelican gets ready to grab a fish. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norwegian Majesty as viewed from the top of the Terminal 10 parking garage (The Terminal is way of the ship. . . Ooops)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a nice fishing area on the way to Canaveral Locks (Rodney S. Ketchum Park)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[rxlowry]

Hi Radio,

 

Thanks for helping us relive some memories of one of our favorite ships! We sailed on her 3 times last year and will sail 2 more times this year, including her last NCL sailing in October. I was wondering who the entertainer(s) are in the Royal Fireworks. When we sailed last year we enjoyed Crimson Sky.

[kendallrc]

Can you get a GPS signal in your cabin up on 9? i know you cant from deck 7 because of the mirrored windows.

Nice pics of KSC.

Oh yeah I can see that video from June on the Norwegian Majesty.

[Radio]

Can you get a GPS signal in your cabin up on 9? i know you cant from deck 7 because of the mirrored windows.

Nice pics of KSC.

Oh yeah I can see that video from June on the Norwegian Majesty.

 

Yes, I am able to use my GPS just by setting it on the window sill. . .

 

It is very easy to find our exact location, and speed.

 

I am happy that the Majesty Video worked for you. . .

I want to go back to Bermuda soon. . .Maybe Majesty, or Grandeur of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, but NCL Dawn or Spirit may by the best idea.:)

 

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments !

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Today is the last day of the cruise. The Freestyle Daily is packed with activities from morning to night. (I will post the dailies when I return)

 

The Debarkation talk is this morning, and the Slots, Texas Hold ’Em and Blackjack Tournament are being held this morning. The Crew Show is this afternoon, and the Farewell variety Show is this evening.

 

The Chocaholic Buffet was last night, but I missed it. I had a great dinner at Le Bistro.

The food has been very good in all of the dining areas, but I recommend going to Le Bistro at least once. The food there is the best, and it is only $15. PP. The service at Le Bistro is superb, and if you go there once, you may want to dine there daily (several passengers did).

 

Our weather is still a little chilly, but the sun should warm us up throughout the day.

 

Here are a few pics. . . More pics later !

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

Port Canaveral Terminal 10, just before Sail Away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Seasons Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le Bistro (set up for breakfast this morning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[abs711]

Thanks again Radio it has been a blast to follow you again!

 

You sold us on Kennedy Space Center - What rental car Companys have shuttles to come and get you from the port? It definitly seems that is the way to go.

 

Also, where did you park your car in Charleston and if you don't mind how much was it for the week?

 

Thanks!!!

[Radio]

Thanks again Radio it has been a blast to follow you again!

 

You sold us on Kennedy Space Center - What rental car Companys have shuttles to come and get you from the port? It definitly seems that is the way to go.

 

Also, where did you park your car in Charleston and if you don't mind how much was it for the week?

 

Thanks!!!

 

 

I am not sure how many offer pick up and drop off, but I saw Budjet and Avis dropping passengers off a the ship alot.

 

The cost to park is $110. cash or credit.

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

 

Waiting in line at the Port of Charleston (getting ready to park)

 

[Radio]

This was our position at about 10AM. . . We are only moving at 11kts.

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here is the Room Service Menu. . . And Programming Guide

 

 

24 Hr Menu

 

Soup / Salad

Hearty Chicken Soup

Border Salad

Greek Salad - V

Fruit Plate- V

 

Pizza

Margherita -V

Vegetable -V

Pepperoni Pizza

 

Sandwiches

BLT

Turkey on Whole Grain Hoagie

Grilled Tuna Melt

8oz Angus Burger

All Beef Hot Dog

Eggs all Day (Omelette)

 

Dessert

NY Cheesecake

Original Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Cake

 

Kids

Mini Beef Hot Dog

Chicken Fingers / BBQ Sauce

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Mac / Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Cookies, Brownies, Jello, or Ice Cream

 

 

 

 

Here is the Programming Guide (Television)

 

Channel

 

14 Onboard Information (Freestyle Daily)

16 Bridge Cam / Announcements

18 Safety Channel

20 Shore Excursions and Cruise Rewards

22 Shopping Channel

24 Activities Channel (Palace Theatre broadcasts)

26 CNN

28 ESPN

30 Cartoon Network

32 TNT

34 Turner Classic Movies

36 New Release Movies

38 Feature Movies

 

Some of the New Release Movies that played this week were Get Smart, Mamma Mia, The Dark Night (Batman), Wall-E, Journey to the Center of the Earth, American Teen.

 

NCL also will show selected playoff games. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

[DeltaOne]

Radio, great job (as always) on the Live thread.

 

Someone on the Princess forum is doing a Live thread on a 107 day World Cruise. It began a few days ago, they're still in week #1. The cruise isn't over until sometime in May. So far they haven't posted pictures like you do, but it's still interesting.

[cruiselife8]

Thank you for your posts, I enjoyed it!! Can't wait to sail her :)

[*Wink*]

Radio, I've read this entire thread, and don't recall your cabin area. I'm assuming you're in a suite since you're able to eat at LeBistro for lunch. Did I miss it, or are you choosing not to divulge. :)

[GROOVERS]

A Great Job, Radio, we'll be sailing her in about 3 weeks, and you have sure added to our "Cruise Experience"!:D

 

Thanks again

[rcpd807]

I understand that there is a Texas Holdem Tourney a few times on board. Is there a texas holdem table where people can play in the casino, but not in a tourney?

 

Hello everyone. . . Today is the last day of the cruise. The Freestyle Daily is packed with activities from morning to night. (I will post the dailies when I return)

 

The Debarkation talk is this morning, and the Slots, Texas Hold ’Em and Blackjack Tournament are being held this morning. The Crew Show is this afternoon, and the Farewell variety Show is this evening.

 

The Chocaholic Buffet was last night, but I missed it. I had a great dinner at Le Bistro.

The food has been very good in all of the dining areas, but I recommend going to Le Bistro at least once. The food there is the best, and it is only $15. PP. The service at Le Bistro is superb, and if you go there once, you may want to dine there daily (several passengers did).

 

Our weather is still a little chilly, but the sun should warm us up throughout the day.

 

Here are a few pics. . . More pics later !

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

Port Canaveral Terminal 10, just before Sail Away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Seasons Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le Bistro (set up for breakfast this morning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Radio, I've read this entire thread, and don't recall your cabin area. I'm assuming you're in a suite since you're able to eat at LeBistro for lunch. Did I miss it, or are you choosing not to divulge. :)

 

;) No no no. . . I am not in a Suite.

 

I would love to be in a Suite though. . . I am in a Cat E cabin on Deck 9. (obstructed view cabin)

 

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[ROBKAR77]

Hi Radio, thanks for taking my wife and I along with you on your cruise it was wonderful as usual. I wish the weather would have been better for you but you sound like you had a lot of fun anyway. I just got home after a bad day at work, and as I was driving home I was happy knowing that I had your (live from) post waiting for me.:D Bermuda on the Dawn or Spirit does sound good this summer count us in. Radio can anyone eat in Le Bistro for breakfast & lunch and is there a charge? Thanks again Radio, Knock em dead in the casino tonight!:cool:

[Stuttsy]

Awesome thread. Sailing on the Majesty in eight weeks and this is SO helpful.

[Radio]

Hi Radio, thanks for taking my wife and I along with you on your cruise it was wonderful as usual. I wish the weather would have been better for you but you sound like you had a lot of fun anyway. I just got home after a bad day at work, and as I was driving home I was happy knowing that I had your (live from) post waiting for me. Bermuda on the Dawn or Spirit does sound good this summer count us in. Radio can anyone eat in Le Bistro for breakfast & lunch and is there a charge? Thanks again Radio, Knock em dead in the casino tonight!

 

You must be in a Suite or have Latitudes Platinum for access to Le Bistro, for breakfast and lunch. There is only a charge for Dinner at le Bistro.

 

Thanks for the nice comments.:rolleyes: I will be going to Bermuda for sure. . .I just don't which ship yet . . .

 

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Radio]

We are only about 50nm from Charleston, but we are sailing very slow. We are scheduled to pick up the pilot by 530AM. The ocean water is very calm.

 

I will be driving home tomorrow, so I am in no hurry to get off the ship. I am sure many people must get off quick, so I will hang out and take advantage of Freestyle Debarkation !

 

More pics tomorrow !

 

Thanks for tuning in. . . .

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

Topsider Pool (MID)

 

 

 

 

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[an1864girl]

You sold us on Kennedy Space Center - What rental car Companys have shuttles to come and get you from the port? It definitly seems that is the way to go.

 

Also, where did you park your car in Charleston and if you don't mind how much was it for the week?

 

Thanks!!!

 

We're sailing on Majesty from Charleston on the 2/7. In Port Canaveral we rented a car from Thrifty for $33.45 for the day. You simply call them at (321) 783-2600 when you arrive in port and they come to pick you up and then their shuttle will return you to port at the end of the day.

 

For parking....we are staying at the Airport Radisson in Charleston. They have a Cruise Package. For $134 we stay Friday night, get to park our car for the week, transportation to the port and pick up from the port on return, and a full breakfast Saturday morning prior to sailing. My "justification" to DH...since parking at the port is $105, we basically get a night at the Radisson (on a Sleep Number bed) and a full breakfast for $29....I'm not sure that he bought it, but I'm looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday morning instead of driving in from Raleigh and having to get on the road at 6am.

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . We arrived into port by 7AM, and were tied up by 7:30AM. The first call for Express debarkation should be about 8:30.

 

I should be off by around 10AM, and I hace a 10 hr drive to Maryland.

 

 

I had a great cruise, and I will be sorry to see the Majesty leave the fleet, later this year. The service on board Majesty may be the best I have expierienced. The weather was a little cool, but I still had a great time !

 

The best employees on the ship (In my view) would be:

 

Orlando Fisher / Sr Stateroom Steward

 

Florentina Popa / Concierge

 

Brian Walters / Hotel Director

 

I will be posting additional photos to this thread over the next 2 weeks.

 

There are some good pics that may have missed the thread (due to quick editing and wireless connections)

 

 

Here are some pics of our arrival. . .

 

 

Thanks for all of the nice comments, and thanks for tuning in.

 

 

Radio

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

 

 

 

We are getting close to the Charleston Cruise Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have arrived, and have been tied up to the dock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the Terminal Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took this photo when I boarded last week. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ardengood]

Thanks for the wonderful reports and pictures. We sail on 3/28 and it was great to have a preview of what we have to look forward to. Great Job!

 

Arden

[CruisingAgain]

Loved it all!!! I can't believe the week is over. Excellent pictures. Going to miss your reports Radio.

[runner26.2]

Radio,

 

Thanks for letting us cruise along with you. I've looked forward to and enjoyed each entry of your trip. Your photos are terrific !!

 

What type of camera do you have?? I either need a much better camera or need to hire you to come on our vacations as our official photographer :D

[Kwynot]

Radio - I've been watching your posts all week & enjoyed every one of them. Thank you for taking the time to do this work. It makes one feel like we're with you on board. And since I was on this itinerary back in December (on the Gem from NYC) it was nice to see all the sites again.

 

Welcome back!