"LIVE" from the Majesty / 06-21-2008

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics. . . More Pics from Sailaway later tonight !

 

 

Radio

 

 

Majesty just before boarding

 

 

 

 

 

Promenade Deck FWD (My deck), right up on the Bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

Luggage Loading

 

 

 

 

Cruise Maryland welcomes NCL, and the Majesty !

 

 

 

 

 

The Coffee Bar on Deck 5

 

 

.

[jemingway]

I sailed the innaugural way back in the nineties and it was named the "Royal Majesty" never heard of it being the "Crown" Majesty. and i've sailed her like a dozen times since it first came to Boston and did the Bermuda run.

 

Weary

 

 

When I was on board in April, 1995, it was called Royal Majesty, so I'm with you.:confused:

[Susie51]

Hi Radio, I'm so excited for you. I'm glad you enjoy posting for us and I'm looking forward to reading and viewing your posts all week. IMO part of the fun of cruising is posting "live." I posted live from NCL Majesty Jan. 2008.

 

I have especially liked your pictures of the ship. I was a companion to my disabled uncle. We were in the two room suite 903. The obstruction of the cables was very minor. I loved the floor to ceiling bay windows.

 

I am hoping to go to Bermuda in 2010, so I'm very interested in the details of your shore excursions. For a time we were thinking of booking this summer, but 2010 works out better for us. Will you be snorkeling in the caves that are partially filled with water?

[jan&dean]

Maggie 3, We are also on the 8/16 cruise. Good to see a post by someone else on that cruise. Radio, Looking forward to your updates.

[webteach]

I sailed on her in 1993 and have always wondered where she went. Nice to have her in my hometown of Baltimore!

[seadrifter]

Radio - I am so looking forward to your reports from Bermuda. Be sure to visit the Swizzle Inn. We had such a wonderful lunch there (including several Rum Swizzles:D).

 

Virginia

[suebee53]

RADIO!!!! You are my new hero!!!! I'm slugging away on my long weekend to-do list, looking at the clock and thinking, "Muster drill time!" and "Sailaway!" as I vicariously enjoy your embarkation.

 

Your pictures ROCK!!

 

I laughed when I saw everyone boarding through the Deck 2 door, since the lower bowels of any ship are so utilitarian that it certainly doesn't offer much of a "wow factor" for one's first impressions of a ship! (We'll be very familiar with that door in Bermuda, won't we? YESSSS!!!!!! :::doin' the happy dance:::))

 

So. . . how and where did they offer the trays of bubbly? I'm still having trouble imagining staff with trays of champagne stationed in front of the double "Crew Only" doors!! LOL!!

 

And is your bedding upgraded??

 

Oh, and did you see at what point in the process they xrayed the luggage to look for contraband? I'm thinking of just carrying on my wine so we don't have to be summoned to the Naughty Room. But I keep hearing of people NOT packing alcohol who still get summoned. . .!

 

Thanks for everything, Radio!!

 

Sue

[jbhcw]

Suebee, your post made me laugh, out of 20+ cruises, NCL -the only cruise we have ever had anything confiscated:eek: About 5 airplane bottles of Jim Beam, while our traveling companions sailed right through:D

 

It's funny now, but wasn't funny then when dh had to visit the naughty room, he said they were hauling out 1/2 gals and gals!!!! And here he was with his measley little five bottles, he likes to mix his own pre-dinner drink. Anyway, companions lent him some for the cruise:)

 

Radio, as always wonderful pictures!!! Thanks so much and looking forward to your cruise:)

[suebee53]

Jane, you mean they didn't let you pay the "sin tax," they confiscated your dh's baby bottles (of Jim Beam)??

 

That's crazy.

 

 

 

[Edited moments later] Oh wait. . . there is no corkage fee for liquor, is there?!! LOL!!

 

In the memorable words of Emily Litella, ". . . .never mind. . . ."

[DeltaOne]

Radio, you da man! The pictures are awesome! Many thanks.

[mew1]

Loving your pictures, so crisp, can't wait to be on here on Sept 20th

mew1

[Radio Head]

I've been waiting for this! We cruise 7/19. Have a fabulous cruise! :D

[ChampionCruiser]

When Majesty was under Majesty Cruise Line it was called CROWN MAJESTY and she DID come to Bermuda on weekly basis during the 1990's.

 

Umm...she was never called the Crown Majesty..only the Royal Majesty of Majesty Cruise Line. And that photo is of the former Crown Majesty (a totally different ship....originally the Crown Dynasty now sailing as Fred Olsen's Braemar)

[welove2cruise232]

Radio, enjoy your cruise! We love this little ship, and sure do miss her...

 

Please tell Nenette (she's a bar waitress, you'll find her on the pool deck during the day) that Peggy and Joe said hello!

 

And tell the IT guy to fix the bridge cam! It's still stuck on May 20th!!

[megr1125]

Great info and pix as usual Radio.....can't wait for the next installments!!! Also, I am sure you will throw in some comparisons to RC as well......have a great trip!

[Lancaster]

Looking forward to your posts! thanks for doing this for us future cruisers. Going out on the 12th. Debbie:D

[weary traveler]

glad to see you took a pic and found the coffee bar just next to the Bistro Radio... be careful of those seats against the windows.. they're tough getting out of after sitting a lil bit. lol. totally envious here.. i've always loved the Majesty for the price she is the best break one can have.. hope you have smooth sailing and lots of bells ringing in the casino.. dont forget to ask for casino at seas program.. i netted 119 room credit after the 7 day run to Bermuda..

 

Weary

[tci1212]

Radio thanks for the great pics, we will be on the July 12th cruise Deck 7, from the pictures my cabin doesn't look too obstructed. I feel a little better now :) . Have a great trip!

[signman]

Suebee53. They will get your booze whether it's in your checked luggage or in your carry on, but trying is part of the fun isn't it.

 

Radio, be sure to meet the Captain. Just call him PG.

[Mayzir]

[quote name=.

 

Please tell Nenette (she's a bar waitress' date=' you'll find her on the pool deck during the day) that Peggy and Joe said hello!

 

[/quote]

Please add Ryan and Sandi to that if you see Nenette! She rocks!:p

[Radio]

Hello everyone ! We pulled away from port at about 430PM. . . The weather was beautful

with sunny skies, and only a few clouds. We had a warm breeze, and the water was very smooth.

 

We are still in the bay until about midnight when we enter the Atlantic.

 

The Muster drill was at 330, and it was kind of strange when the muster Station Attendant kept calling out

cabin Numbers. . . ."When I call your cabin, you better speak up or you will be back here tomorrow ! !"

 

The Casino opened at 6PM, and the Shops will not be open this evening due to "US Customs Regulations" (That's a new one. . .)

 

We had a delightful dinner at Le Bistro Restaurant on Deck 6. I highly recommend it for anyone. . the food was FABULOUS !

 

The Welcome Aboard show was held at 730 and 930PM, but I need to get some sleep.

 

Tomorrow will be a day that is full of activities. there will be a Cruise critic Meet and Greet tommorow on deck5. I will provide a sample of activities with my posting tomorrow.

 

Here are a few pics from our sailaway, as we sail down the lovely Chesapeake Bay. . .

 

 

I will try to stay up as we pass Norfolk, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. . .

 

Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

 

Pulling Away from the Port

 

 

 

 

Poolside Dancing (The CD is introducing all of the Staff)

 

 

 

 

FWD Navigation Staff

 

 

 

 

Going under the Key Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

Coming close to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

 

 

 

.

[Radio]

Here are a few more pics. . I forgot to mention that my cabin is in a great location. There are NO balconies on Majesty,

so location is everything !

 

More pics tomorrow !

 

Radio

 

 

 

Bay Bridges

 

 

 

 

My Cabin (Cat CC/ FWD / Starboard / Deck 7)

 

 

 

 

Night time on the Promenade Deck

 

 

 

.

[jemingway]

Great photos.;)

[catey]

Great pics - we sail on the 8/9 so we will be looking forward to your updates! Enjoy your cruise!!!

[MaryTiller]

Radio,

I am so excited about your postings. I live in the Baltimore area and was down by the pier this morning just to catch a view of the ship along side of the cruise terminal pier. I have always loved smaller ships and can't to leave out of my home port on 7-26-08. We have a sailboat and have cruised the bay for years but never on a ship.

 

How was the embarkment process? I saw a patrol car with lights flashing posted by the entrance. Did you have to show cruise information to be allowed on site? Can you tell us of any F2 improvements? How are the beds? We are on Promonade deck in cabin 714. Make sure you give us photos of your cabin and a critique of the facilities.

 

Have a great voyage. Happy Trails