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Just got off first Allure cruise. Had balcony cabin 1230 over the park and loved it. Boardwalk didn't impress us, but then we didn't have kids with us. It was so pretty looking down at the park and greenery. I've heard connecting cabins can have a bit more sound but that wouldn't stop me from having one. On deck 12 if you walk all the way to the back of the ship there's a door that goes out to a balcony that looks down to the diving pool. A great place to catch the show from. We were the only ones there the night we went. Have a great time!!!

You mentioned you won tickets, wow, that was great! What kind do charges and what's included. Are there different tickets for each attraction? How many hours would you think appropriate? And what would be the hours? We love the port and have 2 cruises scheduled from there this year (so far)

Thanks, looks like that's where we'll be heading.

What bus did you take to the Wyndham? Would it be a long walk? Will be there next week

I love seeing a little gift in our cabin but, Does anyone really eat & enjoy the cookies & sweet dried fruit in the diamond gift baskets? Just seems to me many are left behind or thrown away. Wouldn't nuts and even chips be more enjoyed.

I always used the boats towels in the past, but got a couple cheap beach towels, the real thin ones. They fit much better in my backpack when on the islands, light weight and dried quickly in the sun. For the little space the took up in my suitcase, I'll take them again

Hello everyone. . .I guess I spoke too soon earlier today, when I predicted sunny skies. . . Ooops. I was wrong about that. The weather was the roughest we have experienced so far. The skies are dark and cloudy, with heavy winds, and rough seas.

 

The photos below don't really describe how rough the seas are, but there are "Ooops" bags everywhere. . . My Attendant suggested that several of the crew were feeling "a little uneasy" as well. . .

 

I was invited to a Bridge tour today. . . The instructor for our tour was 1st Officer Robert Stake who was very kind to answer the many questions that were asked of him. He suggested that Explorer has reached the threshold for rolling (1°), and that the stabilizers would be extended.

 

It was a short tour, (30 min) but it was nice to be invited to the tour. We were advised that we could take any photos we wanted, but “No Touching”

 

We are rolling on to Cape Liberty at 18 kts, and we still have 280 nm to go until we reach Bayonne, NJ. We will pick up the pilot by 6AM, and he will guide us back into the berth at Cape Liberty.

 

I missed skating, but will try to make it to Studio B at 5 to see “Spirit of the Seasons” Ice show. . .

 

I spoke with Meg today up in the CL, and she suggested that she has had trouble getting connected. . I invited her down to the Connoisseur Club (Deck 5) where the signal is very good, and the speeds are fast ! I assured her that I wasn't taking up all of the bandwidth. . .

 

 

Here are a few pics from this afternoon. . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

It turns out that today was filled with rain, clouds, and rough seas. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Officer Robert Stake from Sweden talk about the controls on the Bridge Wing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking over the Bow from the Navigational Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even the Pools are dancing. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The seas are the roughest we have seen this trip. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Sign on the Bridge :

May 8 Sailing Explorer of the Seas / PAX 3369 /CREW1193/TOTAL 3562

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Radio, really enjoyed your posts!! We'll be getting on tomorrow.

someone should check the math on the total count..........

Thanks Patti,

I just made a copy of this information. I have one more next cruise and I'll have to make it a good one:)

Every buffet was special, not the cafateria style food in a bin like it is today.