jefarl Posted November 19, 2011 #576 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you for your response... just the info needed to have my TA change our cabins from port to starboard on Monday.. Jef We docked with the Starboard side at the pier on every port on this cruise. . . But I am sure it can change at the Capatains discretion. All lifeboats need to be lowered on occasion, and they will test during port stops mostly intead of home ports. Radio ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted November 19, 2011 #577 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Boy those 10 days went fast. Hope time slows down when we are on our cruise, lol.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefarl Posted November 19, 2011 #578 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you very much for your reply too... Will go with the Starboard side... did the ship dock in the old Old San Juan docks downtown or across the bay? In both St. Thomas and Labadee, the Starboard side always faces the island. St. Martin, there are two long finger piers, holding up to six ships (not likely in June) so you never know which side faces where. San Juan, the ship ties up facing the land so either side is OK, but the view from the Starboard side is better. Based on what you want, I would go Starboard, in front of the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted November 19, 2011 #579 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you very much for your reply too... Will go with the Starboard side... did the ship dock in the old Old San Juan docks downtown or across the bay? If starboard faces the islands in St. Thomas and St. Martin, I would opt for port side to get the view of the bay, the sailboats, yachts, etc. St. Martin view of the island is a horrible view, it actually looks at a trash dump. In St. Thomas the port view is of Sr. Frogs and shops, but the bay view is fabulous, tons of activity to see. You see the activities of the sailboats, yachts, seaplanes, and in the distance you can look to the town, the yacht harbors. But, as said before, you never know which side the ship will dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltBlueCT Posted November 19, 2011 #580 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Radio: Have SO enjoyed your live reports and pics. I'm having end of your cruise blues and can't wait to board in Feb. DH wants to know if you're in broadcasting, as he is? Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom.to.2 Posted November 19, 2011 #581 Share Posted November 19, 2011 If starboard faces the islands in St. Thomas and St. Martin, I would opt for port side to get the view of the bay, the sailboats, yachts, etc. St. Martin view of the island is a horrible view, it actually looks at a trash dump. In St. Thomas the port view is of Sr. Frogs and shops, but the bay view is fabulous, tons of activity to see. You see the activities of the sailboats, yachts, seaplanes, and in the distance you can look to the town, the yacht harbors. But, as said before, you never know which side the ship will dock. Thank you for this insight. I was beginning to feel pangs of regret having booked my family into port side cabins for this itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted November 19, 2011 #582 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you for this insight. I was beginning to feel pangs of regret having booked my family into port side cabins for this itinerary. Hope that you get the view of the St. Thomas bay. It is really nice watching all of the sailboats and yachts and seaplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanna63 Posted November 19, 2011 #583 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Radio, thanks so much for the posts! If you posted this info earlier, sorry for asking again, but the picture from the GPS, is that a shot from your iPad? If so, what app are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted November 19, 2011 #584 Share Posted November 19, 2011 The Wi-Fi locations are very good on Deck 14, The Pool deck, and Windjammer. There should be coverage on the Royal Promenade, but I could only get a weak signal. The Package Prices (posted earlier) is the way to go for the best price. . .Wi-Fi is much faster than the Internet Cafe (Non-Wi-Fi). I use my iPad for viewing and posting to this thread, but I have to use my Laptop when posting photos. . . Thanks for the very nice comments. . . Radio ;);) It appears that the WiFi transponder is at the top of the ship, which makes sense. So I guess I'll always trundle my Laptop/Netbook up to the highest point of any ship in the future. I really feel sad that our cruise is almost over which shows what a good job you do taking us along on these trips. Good to see you are cruising next Jan and May, bracketing tax season, when I don't have time to pay attention to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanna63 Posted November 19, 2011 #585 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Radio, thanks so much for the posts! If you posted this info earlier, sorry for asking again, but the picture from the GPS, is that a shot from your iPad? If so, what app are you using? Never mind on previous question, I found the post saying it was a software package and not an app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted November 19, 2011 #586 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Radio, Congrats on another excellent Live Report. One day we are going to have to cruise together... Trainman-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedTurtle Posted November 19, 2011 #587 Share Posted November 19, 2011 For those who were wondering about the beaches in Labadee, Adrenaline Beach is where the zipline is. It is rocky and not meant for swimming. Barefoot Beach is the "private" beach for suite guests and some lucky non-suite guests. I have been on this beach, but that was before it became private. It was very nice. Nellie's Beach is the section just beyond Barefoot Beach. This is the one we were on our cruise this past January. I have attached a photo of it. We liked it becasue it was a good size, you could get into the water without worrying about what you're stepping on, and it was pretty centrally located. Oh, and you can also go to the Old Bell Tower and look at part of the Barefoot Beach area and see what you're missing. Columbus Beach is where the water activities are located. It is a larger beach, which can be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. Whenever we go to Labadee, Columbus Beach seems to be where most of the families go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The P Posted November 19, 2011 #588 Share Posted November 19, 2011 For those who were wondering about the beaches in Labadee, Adrenaline Beach is where the zipline is. It is rocky and not meant for swimming. Barefoot Beach is the "private" beach for suite guests and some lucky non-suite guests. I have been on this beach, but that was before it became private. It was very nice. Nellie's Beach is the section just beyond Barefoot Beach. This is the one we were on our cruise this past January. I have attached a photo of it. We liked it becasue it was a good size, you could get into the water without worrying about what you're stepping on, and it was pretty centrally located. Oh, and you can also go to the Old Bell Tower and look at part of the Barefoot Beach area and see what you're missing. Columbus Beach is where the water activities are located. It is a larger beach, which can be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. Whenever we go to Labadee, Columbus Beach seems to be where most of the families go. VERY helpful! Thanks for the info. Nellie's Beach looks like a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedTurtle Posted November 19, 2011 #589 Share Posted November 19, 2011 VERY helpful! Thanks for the info. Nellie's Beach looks like a winner. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusing Nut Posted November 19, 2011 #590 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I was on the Celebrity Silhouette in Saint Maarten when the Exployer of the Seas came in. Did they ever find out who painted names on the back of the ship? I will try to enlarge my picture of the rear of Exployer but you can't make out the writings... someone painted names on it. :eek: As for the painting of the ship, I watched as the maintenace workers took care of the "rust" spots. They painted two different chemicals on the ships side and it erased the "rust" marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantwaittocruiseCarribean Posted November 19, 2011 #591 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks a million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra2112 Posted November 19, 2011 #592 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Radio, Congrats on another excellent Live Report. One day we are going to have to cruise together... Trainman-2 Now that, I'll pay to read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTXNY Posted November 19, 2011 #593 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Now that, I'll pay to read! Remember when Radio and Trainman had 2 'LIVE' threads running on CC at the same time from different ships? How awesome was that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted November 19, 2011 #594 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Remember when Radio and Trainman had 2 'LIVE' threads running on CC at the same time from different ships? How awesome was that?? I remember that from last year, "Live" reports from Allure and Oasis. Radio with his pictures of the ship at the ungodly time of 5 AM......and Trainman with his "food porn" shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioCruiserDude Posted November 19, 2011 #595 Share Posted November 19, 2011 For those who were wondering about the beaches in Labadee, Adrenaline Beach is where the zipline is. It is rocky and not meant for swimming. Barefoot Beach is the "private" beach for suite guests and some lucky non-suite guests. I have been on this beach, but that was before it became private. It was very nice. Nellie's Beach is the section just beyond Barefoot Beach. This is the one we were on our cruise this past January. I have attached a photo of it. We liked it becasue it was a good size, you could get into the water without worrying about what you're stepping on, and it was pretty centrally located. Oh, and you can also go to the Old Bell Tower and look at part of the Barefoot Beach area and see what you're missing. Columbus Beach is where the water activities are located. It is a larger beach, which can be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. Whenever we go to Labadee, Columbus Beach seems to be where most of the families go. Is there any where a couple can go for some private time on Labadee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw1023 Posted November 19, 2011 #596 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Does anyone know which beach it is in Labadee where you can see the sunken Cessna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babchia Posted November 19, 2011 #597 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Just a quick thank you to Radio for your reports and pictures. We are just finishing up our packing as we get ready to hop onto the Explorer while you are getting off. Your reports are a great way to prepare for our turn. Thank you, again. Jim and Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted November 19, 2011 #598 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks again for doing this, Radio! Can't believe it's your last day! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc Posted November 19, 2011 #599 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Does anyone know which beach it is in Labadee where you can see the sunken Cessna? There is one at CocoCay, didn't know there was at Labadee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted November 19, 2011 #600 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I remember the plane at barefoot beach, but, they moved the rope closer in and you cannot get to close. So if you snorkel, and catch a good breath, go under the rope you can see it, before the life guard whistles you away. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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