"LIVE" from Celebrity Silhouette - March 29, 2012

[cre8fmom]

Brian Alt,

 

My kids, boy/girl twins, will be finishing their freshman year soon at Syracuse, and my husband is an alumni. Go 'Cuse! Enjoy your trip!!

[mcd1411]

Hi radio, loving your daily review of the ship. Was on Silhouette last Oct before she came over to NewYork. She is an amazing ship and the staff and crew are fantastic. Glad to hear your looking after her for us, we are sailing with her again in 7 weeks time, once she is back over in Europe. I hope the lawn is in better shape by the time we are on. The lawn was closed for the full 2 weeks we were on the ship, to get it ready for coming to the USA for her launch there.

Keep up the great job your doing i don't know where you find the time to write and upload photos.

 

Mnay thanks Barry.

[megr1125]

I think that of all of Radios' threads, I have only seen one photo that actually included him.

 

i actually have several that i could post....(nothing wild) but i prefer to stay on Radio's good side!:D:p (where is that ANGEL icon!?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

y'all will just have to book a cruise when he is going!

[johnbob7]

No flag, but I do generally wear my Otto shirt on day 1 to match my avatar.

 

What has two thumbs and is excited to soon be on a cruise?

 

THIS GUY!

 

Brian, bon voyage and safe travels! Enjoy the Allure and hope you can share your thoughts about Allure dining once you get back.

 

And Radio, thanks very much for yet another marvelous "Live" broadcast!

 

bobj

[BrianAlt]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. ;)

[Buffett fan]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. ;)

 

One more wish for an amazing cruise Brian....enjoy!

 

Radio - hope you've had a fabulous day!

 

Ginger

[devvt]

Brian,

 

From one Orange fan to another, let me also add my best wishes for a great cruise!

 

Our son and daughter were part of the men's and women's basketball programs respectively throughout their years at SU so we saw a lot of Otto!

 

Go Orange!

[will773]

Hope you had a great day in Antigua! Can't wait for your pics!

[Loucat]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. ;)

Brian- At least a few posts on your dining would be much appreciated. Have a great cruise and I will look for your posts.

[kendallrc]

Radio, did You check out Sandals in Antigua?

 

how was the weather?

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .Today may have been my best port day so far. . .

I was able to do some Shopping. . .Explore the City of St. Johns. . . I had a “Radio Friendly” Day at Kings Casino. . . Oh yeah, and I had a wonderful day at Sandals Antigua today. Wow. . . I love it hear in Antigua.

 

It seems however a lot like it was in St Lucia, as there is so much to do and I didn’t even scratch the surface. Everyone already knows that Sandals is an Ultra Inclusive Resort, so I wont spend any time discussing the resort. . .I will just say I had a great time. I will let the photos speak for themselves. . .

 

 

The city of St John today was in full swing. . .This was a busy city, and it really comes alive when the Cruise Ships come in to port. Today of coarse there was our ship and the Costa Luminosa. Taxis were everywhere. . .they were arguing about who talked to the Passovers first, money was exchanging hands very fast. When I arrived back to the Port area, it seemed like there were a dozen open air bars that were packed !

 

I forgot that Antigua has Casino gaming, and I was happy to relax in the Casino for an hour or so while I was heading back to the Ship. I saw a ton of Crew from Silhouette and Luminosa having a great time one the Roulette Wheel.

 

 

It is said that Antigua has 365 Beaches. . .”One for every day of the year”. . .I only went to one beach, and I saw another 5-6 beaches. . .I am willing to bet Antigua Tourism Bureau a large cup of Starbucks that. . .Well they might be right! The beaches are breathtaking, and I wanted to stay for at least a few more days just to see and experience a few more things.

 

 

Here are a few pics from today. . . Tomorrow we are scheduled to arrive in Philipsburg, St. Maartin at 8AM

 

 

Thanks for the nice Comments. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, now. . .All passengers pass by this on their way to the Gangway, so we don’t wont to leave any passengers today-right ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Steel Drum band was really very good. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrity Silhouette at the dock. . .She really commands attention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are joined today by Costa Luminosa. . .(She is not a sister ship of Concordia)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were a lot of buildings like this that all served cold beer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a busy day for the vendors. . .

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more pics. . .

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

I rent a scooter to go up to Sandals Antigua. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think I want to sat here for a few days. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ground here are all so manicured. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pools were so nice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The beaches here may be ranked near the top of the Antigua 365 !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I came back here again. . .I will try out the sailboats

 

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

These will be the last for tonight. . .I have many more that i will post when I get home.

 

It's time for dinner now. . . Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

I love coming back to the Silhouette Welcome center after each port !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The party band “Kinosis” keeps passengers entertained during the Sail away party. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are just about ready to pull away. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silhouette pulls slowly away from the Pier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you later, Luminosa. . .We wish you smooth sailing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So long to you Antigua. . . I will miss you the most from all of the ports this week.

 

 

 

 

 

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[PINEY10]

Radio

 

Your pics and reviews are awesome! I am so appreciative that you are taking the time for your "fans." We are going on the Silhouette on 4/10 and plan to go to the Sandals Antigua. It looks lovely and can't wait. Did you have to make a reservation in advance? THey say no. ALso how far was it from the ship?

 

Keep up the great work. Thanks again.

 

Joan

[megr1125]

lovely photos as usual Radio...

 

Hmmm...you really saw a LOT of Antigua in such a short amount of time....and you even found out that the beer is cold too? :confused::D

 

I have to agree with you about =X='s welcome back stations...nothing beats a cold beverage and cool cloth in the hot!!

 

It's also nice that all these casinos are Radio friendly!

 

Enjoy St Maarten..that's one of my favorite places. If you go to Maho, do *NOT* miss the ship...

 

have a yummy dinner!!

[MillbrookMom]

Love, love, LOVE your live reviews......they give me major cruise envy even though it's been less than a month since we were on the Explorer. Thank you so much for doing these reports!

[Barwick Cruiser]

I follow most 'live' threads but this is definitely my fave so far....fantastic pics with lots of great tour and beach ideas. I am booked on the Summit next Feb 2013 with the same ports and it's great to see what I can look forward to!! Thanks so much, Radio, for the time and effort that I know you are putting into this thread. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates these daily updates....just wanted to let you know that there are many who are eagerly anticipating and enjoying your efforts!! :)

Thanks so much, Cathy

[BecciBoo]

 

Enjoy St Maarten..that's one of my favorite places. If you go to Maho, do *NOT* miss the ship...

 

have a yummy dinner!!

 

Meg: if you go to Maho in November, you must promise to come back with a traffic report. As we plan to end up at Maho for the afternoon landings and we sure want to leave in time to brave the traffic back to the pier. Maybe Radio will be doing his "live" then and if either of you go, please post the situation. Thanks Bec

[Radio]

Radio

 

Your pics and reviews are awesome! I am so appreciative that you are taking the time for your "fans." We are going on the Silhouette on 4/10 and plan to go to the Sandals Antigua. It looks lovely and can't wait. Did you have to make a reservation in advance? THey say no. ALso how far was it from the ship?

 

Keep up the great work. Thanks again.

 

Joan

Thanks for the nice comments Joan. . . If you have a suite, your Butler will make the Rez for you, or you could just phone them before you leave, and they will make your reservation for you. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[Radio]

Love, love, LOVE your live reviews......they give me major cruise envy even though it's been less than a month since we were on the Explorer. Thank you so much for doing these reports!

 

Thanks MillbrookMom. . . That was very nice of you to say. . .

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[megr1125]

Meg: if you go to Maho in November, you must promise to come back with a traffic report. As we plan to end up at Maho for the afternoon landings and we sure want to leave in time to brave the traffic back to the pier. Maybe Radio will be doing his "live" then and if either of you go, please post the situation. Thanks Bec

 

Radio will be live, i most likely will not go, but who knows.........i always plan to not plan....:p

 

what i've heard though is that traffic stinks.....

[Radio]

Radio will be live, i most likely will not go, but who knows.........i always plan to not plan....:p

 

what i've heard though is that traffic stinks.....

 

Becciboo. . . I will use "Jedi Mind Tricks" with Megr1125. . .

 

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[jillyfish]

Wow!!! Love the Antigua beach pics!!!

[cruisenlove]

another set of amazing pictures!!! I love this thread if i didnt say it already which i think i did!! You are really amazing at updating us on what your up to on your cruise...I need to cruise with you your a great picture taker and im sure fun to cruise with :)

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Those pictures are just beautiful, Radio.

Antigua is one of my favorite ports, love the local vibe and shops.

We are not beach people. but after looking at all Radio's beach pictures I think I could adapt very quickly!!! ;)

 

Enjoy St Marteen tomorrow....can't wait for more pictures!!!

 

Have a great night!!!

 

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