"LIVE" from Enchantment of the Seas- Bermuda / Aug 3, 2012

[demodawn]

Cant believe I just found the cruise this late! We were on vacation last week. Radio enjoy with your GS! It makes me remember our last Explorer cruise with our 3 grandkids! (Who I will add acted older than some of the people on this thread :eek: No names!):p

[crisndeefromde]

Awesome report Radio!!!

 

We were in Vegas last week. I just woke Dee up to show him that you were going under Bay Bridge!!! Then i had to tell him that was the other day...lol I figured it would make him smile as he is having knee surgery in the morning. So the next few days he will get some cruise critic reading done...ha ha.

 

Enjoy your time left onboard!!!

[Radio]

Yummm, Lobster nite, my favorite..

On our past few cruises the head waiter did the same thing,

offered us more than one Lobster to our table, so good.

Your grandson is so sweet, beautiful baby..

So sad that there will be one more day of postings. Reading your

postings have become our nightly ritual.

Enjoy your Evening with your family.

Thanks again for all the nice postings and photos.

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments, Angelsea57. . .I know that several passengers often ask for more servings, but I can't remember the waiter offering, suggesting, insisting that we order more ! It was a nice gesture.

 

 

Radio

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[Radio]

Radio, Great pix of Bermuda. Makes me want to go back soon.

 

I am in the broadcast industry and our company has tshirts with Radio on the front and "When you're good Broadcast It". You are certainly good. I will bring you a tshirt when we cruise together on the Enchantment in January. Thanks again for sharing your vacation.

 

PS. Your grandson is adorable - love the blond curls.

 

Thank you very much for the nice comments ! ;)

 

I will accept the tshirt with a smile and a thank you !

 

 

Radio

;);)

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .Good Morning. Welcome to DAY 6 of “LIVE” from Enchantment of the Seas.

 

Last night I wasn’t able to make it to the Stage to Screen show due to an important meeting with “Lady Luck” in Casino Royale. . .I was however able to view the Love and Marriage Show, and Karaoke in Boleros. I applaud these brave passengers for getting in front of a crowd to perform. Some were very good, but all received the admiration of fellow passengers.

 

 

I am not sure why I woke up so early. . .We gained an extra hour of sleep last night, but I am up so I decided to get a few pics that I might not have posted for new Enchantment of the Seas Cruisers. . .The early morning hours seem to be the best time for me because the cleaning lights are turned way up so the cleaners can get the ship to look as nice as she does.

 

We are still 290nm from the Cape Henry Pilot station where will pick up our pilot for transit up the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Gus has suggested that we are scheduled to pick up the pilot by 930 tonight. There will be a lot of passengers out on the decks to get a local wireless signal with no additional charges.

 

 

I have a few tours scheduled for today at 10AM, 1PM, and 5PM. I hope to be able to post a few pics later this afternoon from the tours. There are so many activities scheduled today that I know that many things may be missed. The skies are cloudy and it looks like rain, but you never know how things work out on a day at sea. . .

 

 

 

Here are a few pics from last night and this morning. . .

 

 

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brave passengers were participating in Karaoke in Boleros Lounge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Love and Marriage show is always very fun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the nautical appointments that the Schooner Bar offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Spotlight Lounge is where many of the Crown and Anchor parties are held.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The beautiful Central will be transformed into the “Centrum Wow” experience during her next drydock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very early morning up on Deck 9

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Ooops. . .I forgot to post our current location. . .

 

 

 

Radio

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"LIVE" from the Radio "Press Room" on Deck 11

 

 

 

 

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[sunsetbeachgal]

Radio,

 

It is very stormy and rainy along the Carolina Coast this morning...hope you get nicer weather and calm seas on the Atlantic!!

[Just The 3 Of Us]

Fantastic live review, Radio!!!

[edjny]

We are still 290nm from the Cape Henry Pilot station where will pick up our pilot for transit up the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Gus has suggested that we are scheduled to pick up the pilot by 930 tonight. There will be a lot of passengers out on the decks to get a local wireless signal with no additional charges.

 

It is pretty neat when the ship passes the Cheseapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel around 10 to 11PM. You see all those cars and trucks coming across the water and disappear under the waves as they enter the tunnel.

[patticake1129]

Radio

 

I have so very much enjoyed following along. I will be cruising on her in March and you have given me so much to look forward to. Your photos are just "The Bomb" . Thanks again for letting us cruise along with you and adding some pleasant moments into our daily routine. :)

[beachbuddy]

Awwww Radio....little Rody is a cutie...bet he will have lots of little girlfriends on this cruise!!

 

So...that roulette thing looks interesting....have you tried it??? Never saw anything like that before...perhaps I shall have to see if such a thing is available in Atlantic City or one of the Philly suburban casinos.....

 

Enjoy your lunch......Great photos and reporting...as usual!:p

 

Meg, they do have them in AC. Tony has played them before.

 

Patty

[beachbuddy]

Hey Radio, thanks for taking us along again. I'm reading now to catch up.........can't believe I missed this one!

 

Patty

[delighted2sail]

Thanks so much for live report and especially the pics.We are booked in September or our first trip to Bermuda and your pics make it look more beautiful than we imagined.

 

Thanks so much Radio

We will be joining you in Sept. it's our first cruise there, too. So nice to have Radio's great posts.

[sailingawaysoon]

That would be an AMAZING "Live" report!!!

I was just about to say the same thing! They should give them a free cruise together considering all they've done w/these live reports!

[megr1125]

Wow...can't believe it is the last day...:( that went by all too quickly!

 

Looks like there was a nice crowd for karaoke!

 

Sounds like you have an action packed day...wow, three tours??? Hope there will be photos!!:D

 

Good to see that Casino Royale has been Radio friendly. The one on EN was the most megr1125 friendly of the ships I've sailed on.....good to see that it's sharing the wealth.

 

Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

[gingerma]

:)Mark, thank you once again, for allowing us to all follow you, on your cruise. It's certainly the next best thing to being there! I agree with you, Bermuda is one of my favorite ports, too! You should have calm seas, coming up the Chesapeake. Enjoy the rest of your cruise & have a safe trip home!

 

Ginger;)

[Fawkes_2426]

 

 

 

 

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Radio, what are you using to track your location? Looks like some kind of GPS connected software? I'd love to do the same thing next time out. Thanks.

 

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[laddcalcagno]

Radio,

 

So excited to travel along with you this week. Its getting me even more excited to leave on Explorer next week. I have a question about SPB. We're anticipating going there as an alternative to Horseshoe because its close and we have a wheelchair member in our party. Its not easy to find wheelchair transport in Bermuda and the one taxi we knew of that was equipped is already booked. I'm concerned about the beach being unsafe for the chair if your SIL got cuts on his feet. Your thoughts?

 

Thanks

[MedicKen]

I'm so glad you had a great cruise with your family. Too bad it soon over. BUT think ahead a few more weeks and you can do it again.

[AngelKappie]

:DHi Radio!!!

 

I always LOVE your reviews with such beautiful pictures!

Thank you for taking the time to post them!

We have not been to Bermuda yet, can't wait to get there!

[Angelsea57]

Hello everyone. . . After my last post I was able to have a nice lunch, watched the news for 90 minutes, and head down to Casino Royale for a friendly exchange. The Casino and Shopped will be packed tomorrow. The last day at sea is surely the busiest day (most profitable) for ships.

 

 

I still have to try t o make the “Stage to Screen” production Show. . .I will try to make it to the Love and Marriage show as well. . .That is always one of the funniest shows on board. We had a very nice dinner tonight, and the whole table ordered the Seafood Platter (Lobsters). The waiters were insistent that my 2 DSIL’s order more than one. . . They were very happy.

 

 

I haven’t looked at the Cruise Compass for tomorrow, but I am sure it will be filled with non stop activities. Tomorrow will be the final day to buy a gift, win in the Casino, or take a swim. I really over packed for this trip. . .I don’t know what I was thinking. . . I will taking home many clothes that I haven’t worn yet for this cruise.

 

 

 

Here are a few pics from this afternoon. . .

 

 

 

 

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The Jump Zone has attracted many passengers on this sailing. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The forecast for tomorrow is rain, so there are only a few more hours of sun !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish more ships had an authentic teak decking on the Promenade. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are happy to have such calm seas on this trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Concierge Lounge tonight : “Can I have just 1 more cracker please?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sun begins to set on Day 5 of our delightful Cruise.

 

 

 

 

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Radio,

This is what I was commenting on. Just referring to the seafood on your post.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

Thanks for such great postings, have a great evening and safe travels home.

Till your next live posting. Hurry back.

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . After my post way early this morning I had a nice breakfast up in the Windjammer. I has to study my Cruise Compass, as I had a lot planned for today.

 

I started off going to the Galley tour which was very nice. . .There were only 4 of us on the tour so it was a good chance to see what was happening behind the scenes.

Nitin Manwatkar, the Executive Sous Chef took his time and showed us many part of the galley operation while answering questions about different aspect of the how the kitchen works.

 

I went also to Captains Corner, where the Captain and some of his executive staff answer questions about the Ship, and how things work while on board. On stage were the Chief Engineer, Hotel Director and Cruise Director. He answered a lot of question. This is one of my favorite parts of the cruise.

 

Later in the day, I went on a Navigational Bridge Tour. This may have been my favorite tour of the trip. The tour was hosted by Officer Cadet, Oliver Revwick. He has only been on the ship for a couple of moths and is studying to become an Officer for RCI. This guy knows a lot, and he is very proud of being selected as a Cadet (Intern) and possibly being hired as an Officer.

 

I had a nice dinner with my family, and everyone agreed that it was a great cruise. There were 4 generation of our family together. . . All of us have cruised often, but it was nice to have everyone together.

 

 

I slept a lot today, and I should have used a few minutes to pack. . .I guess I will be up late tonight to get my final things done. . . I still have to go down to Casino Royale to see if my luck is holding up.

 

 

Here are a few pics from today. . . More pics tomorrow morning from our arrival.

 

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

Just before breakfast, I walk by the Oasis Bar on Deck 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sunny Windjammer Marketplace was very empty a 7AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitin Manwatkar, Executive Sous Chef offered a very detailed Galley Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tastings area where Food and beverage heads can make changes if something is wrong. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Chief Engineer, Captain, Hotel Director and Cruise Director answer questions during the Captain’s Corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was a good crowd for this event. . .

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more. . .Thanks for the nice comments !

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

Officer Cadet, Oliver Revwick from New Zealand gives us a tour of the Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are alot of Passengers on board . . .but next cruise will be more. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The relaxation area of the Bridge is often used for visitors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A view of the Bow from the Starboard bridge wing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A view down the Starboard side from the Bridge Wing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our final sunset from a wonderful Cruise. . .

 

 

 

 

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[Angelsea57]

Thanks!!

[Radio]

We are approaching the Cape Henry Pilot Station. . .

 

we are scheduled to arrive at Cruise Maryland tomorrow at 7AM

 

 

Radio

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