“LIVE” from Enchantment of the Seas – March 05, 2022 (12Nts)

[Sea Dog]

I always love your reviews. I will be following along. Have a great cruise. Interested in sailing on Enchantment. I will look forward to your observations.

[Radio]

Enchantment of the Seas leaving the pier slowly. The next Port of call St Croix on Wednesday.

 

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5The pool deck viewed from Deck 10 about 2 hours before sail away.

 

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[SteelCityCruiser10]

looks pretty empty!

[Radio]

11 minutes ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

looks pretty empty!

Yes you are right, those are my feelings exactly. I'm sure there will be more passengers on the pool deck maybe tomorrow. 

[ocbaylady]

Have a wonderful cruise! We live in Harford County, Md and have sailed many times from Fl and SJU. We are going on the Enchantment to Bermuda May 27th and are very excited. Could anyone let us know if there is wheelchair assistance in terminal and onto ship, my husband will have a scooter at the cabin as he can't walk long distances or stand for an extended period of time. Thanks 

[Radio]

16 minutes ago, ocbaylady said:

Have a wonderful cruise! We live in Harford County, Md and have sailed many times from Fl and SJU. We are going on the Enchantment to Bermuda May 27th and are very excited. Could anyone let us know if there is wheelchair assistance in terminal and onto ship, my husband will have a scooter at the cabin as he can't walk long distances or stand for an extended period of time. Thanks 

Yes, when you first walk in there is an area to the right where you sit down just a couple of feet from the terminal entrance. There is a wheelchair sign up sheet there.

 

A Cruise Maryland attendant will transport you in the wheelchair to the security and check-in stations. They will transport you directly to your cabin.

[ocbaylady]

Thank you, Radio info much appreciated. Looking forward to following along on your cruise.

Enjoy!

[JamesEM]

Bon Voyage

[Radio]

Cruise Compass DAY 1

 

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[Radio]

Meet the Officers

 

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[LorraineP]

Was the casino closed first night?

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33 minutes ago, LorraineP said:

Was the casino closed first night?

Yes, I am sorry to say that it was closed. Casino Royale will open up at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The slots will open at 8:00 a.m. and the tables will open at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

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[Radio]

Early morning stroll through the Schooner Bar on Deck 6 STB.

 

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[LorraineP]

16 minutes ago, Radio said:

Yes, I am sorry to say that it was closed. Casino Royale will open up at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The slots will open at 8:00 a.m. and the tables will open at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

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Wonder why it was closed. No casino, no show other then a movie not much to do first night. 

[Radio]

26 minutes ago, LorraineP said:

Wonder why it was closed. No casino, no show other then a movie not much to do first night. 

According to Royal Caribbean, Casino Royale is closed the first evening due to State and Federal regulations. The Cruise Director suggested that the ship must be in International waters before the Casino can open.

 

I am not sure why Carnival Cruise lines will open the casino 30 minutes after leaving Cruise Maryland, and Royal Caribbean must wait until we are out of the Chesapeake Bay.

Edited March 6, 2022 by Radio

[Radio]

Cruise Compass DAY 2

 

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[Lady Hudson]

2 hours ago, Radio said:

According to Royal Caribbean, Casino Royale is closed the first evening due to State and Federal regulations. The Cruise Director suggested that the ship must be in International waters before the Casino can open.

 

I am not sure why Carnival Cruise lines will open the casino 30 minutes after leaving Cruise Maryland, and Royal Caribbean must wait until we are out of the Chesapeake Bay.

I remember hearing, when the closing happened, that a state (maybe VA) imposed a fee for the casino to be opened in the Chesapeake and sailing to international waters.  Carnival pays the fee.  RC ships out of Baltimore have opened the casino from time to time - can’t remember exact dates.

[Lady Hudson]

11 hours ago, Radio said:

Yes, when you first walk in there is an area to the right where you sit down just a couple of feet from the terminal entrance. There is a wheelchair sign up sheet there.

 

A Cruise Maryland attendant will transport you in the wheelchair to the security and check-in stations. They will transport you directly to your cabin.

Pushed to the cabin?  Would love that but the attendant always asks us where we would like to eat. Sounds like a nice improvement.  Katherine 

[shippmates]

I do not believe they will push you to your cabin before the cabins are ready.  They had been ready around 1 before covid.

 

[Radio]

Good morning, and Welcome to DAY 2 on Enchantment of the Seas.

I had a nice dinner last night, (Antipasto and "Fish n Chips"), but after dinner I could not keep my eyes open. I went to my cabin and fell asleep very quickly. I can tell you that I slept like a baby. I didn't have far to travel yesterday, but boarding day is always a very tiring day.

 

I am happy to report that coffee is available 24 hours per day. I spoke to an attendant in the Park Cafe, and he suggested that they stop serving food at midnight but coffee is available all evening. That made me very happy when I woke up at Radio Dark30 this morning.

 

We are currently off the coast of Cape Hatteras. The temperature is in the 60s however it is very windy. I am not convinced that there will be too many passengers on the main pool deck today. I am sure that the solarium will be packed most of the day.

Casino Royale opens at 8:00 a.m. and the top tier event will be this morning at 11:00 a.m.. There are a ton of activities scheduled for the day, as there will be for the next 2 days at sea.

 

It's time for me to jump in the Solarium whirlpool. . . I need to be in some hot water.

 

Thanks for tuning in. . .

 

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Passing under the Key bridge last night after sail away.

 

 

We also passed under the Chesapeake Bay bridge about an hour later.

 

 

 

 

 

Chef's Table on Deck 4. I may dine here one night this Cruise.

 

 

I am happy that coffee is available all evening.

 

 

 

The hours for Park Cafe

 

 

 

 

 

The Cruise compass is available every day near the Guest Relations desk.

 

 

 

 

 

Casino Royale was closed last night.

 

 

 

 

Good morning

 

 

 

The Crown and Anchor event it's later this morning.

 

 

 

 

It's time for a little breakfast in the Windjammer.

 

[Radio]

Strolling back to the Spotlight Lounge at Radio Dark30.

 

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[Radio]

The internet speed on board is similar to most most Ships at Sea that I have been on. It's not fiber optic quality similar to 3G. I was able to get the same speed on Oasis of the Seas in October 2021, and Anthem of the Seas in December 2021.

 

This should work out for the photos and vids that I post this Cruise.

 

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Internet speed test

 

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by Radio

[Lady Hudson]

Thank you for your report.  Always enjoyable.  Will be interested to hear of “Covid” changes since we sailed in February.  Next trip is Anthem in 2 weeks.  Katherine 

Edited March 6, 2022 by Lady Hudson

[Biker19]

8 minutes ago, Radio said:

I was able to get the same speed on Oasis of the Seas in October 2021, and Anthem of the Seas in December 2021.

Not only the speed but more importantly, she's the only ship below Freedom class with O3B internet - much lower latency -> better performance.