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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Effect From Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene began as a tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic, that inflicted extensive damage to Caribbean nations before going to North Carolina. Irene is the first major hurricane of the 2011 season.
When Irene hit San Juan, Puerto Rico, she caused Carnival Victory and Serenade of the Seas to depart earlier than expected. Leaving earlier left hundreds of passengers behind.
Irene was a three category hurricane when she passed through the Bahamas, so the Carnival Triumph dropped Nassau and Freeport, and visited Cozumel and Progresso instead. For the same reason, Monarch, Majesty, and Freedom of the Seas did not go to Coco Cay.
Besides Royal Caribbean and Carnival, Princess, Disney, Celebrity, Holland America, and NCL also had to alter itineraries.
New Cruise Terminal in Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral, Florida is proud to say that there is going to be construction work done for a new cruise terminal in July of 2012. This terminal is going to be BIG. Oasis and Allure of the Seas, the largesr cruise ships in the world, are going to be able to dock there.
I am looking forward to seeing the new terminal in 2012!
Itinerary Change
Royal Caribbean will not be able to dock at CocoCay because of Hurricane Irene having an effect on it. Royal Caribbean feels that if they go there, their passangers' visits will be disrupted. These stops are now canceled:
Majesty of the Seas that was shedueled to go there August 27th, Monarch of the Seas was shedueled for August 28th, and Freedom of the Seas is shedueled for August 29th.
Because those stops have been cancelled, Royal Caribbean is changing these itineraries:
Majesty of the Seas is going to stay in Nassau, Bahamas arriving at noon on August 27th and departing on Sunday, August 28th at 11:00am.
Monarch of the Seas will be doing the same as Majesty but will be departig at 5:00pm.
Freedom of the seas will call on Nassau on August 29th from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Majesty of the Seas that was shedueled to go there August 27th, Monarch of the Seas was shedueled for August 28th, and Freedom of the Seas is shedueled for August 29th.
Because those stops have been cancelled, Royal Caribbean is changing these itineraries:
Majesty of the Seas is going to stay in Nassau, Bahamas arriving at noon on August 27th and departing on Sunday, August 28th at 11:00am.
Monarch of the Seas will be doing the same as Majesty but will be departig at 5:00pm.
Freedom of the seas will call on Nassau on August 29th from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
My Review of Explorer Of the Seas
This was my tenth cruise and 8th on Royal Caribbean. This was by far the best cruise I have ever taken. The food was excellent. On the second night there was the filet of beef for dinner and it was outstanding. The crew members were the nicest and the ship was as clean as could be.
Explorer of the Seas went to four destinations. It sailed from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ), and went to Bermuda, St. Maarten, on to St. Thomas, and last but not least Puerto Rico. The destinations were great because there was always a beach in walking distance.
This ship also had great activities like ice skating, a sports deck, bingo, a casino, a game room, and a pool deck. So many great activities for kids and adults!
The entertainment is definitely something to look forward too! There was a great show every night either before or after dinner. My favorite act was an action comedian. He was hilarious. There is also an ice show that goes on twice during your vacation. In my opinion the shows are as good as Las Vegas!
I will definitely be going back on Explorer of the Seas, and if you want a great cruising experience choose this ship!
Explorer of the Seas went to four destinations. It sailed from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ), and went to Bermuda, St. Maarten, on to St. Thomas, and last but not least Puerto Rico. The destinations were great because there was always a beach in walking distance.
This ship also had great activities like ice skating, a sports deck, bingo, a casino, a game room, and a pool deck. So many great activities for kids and adults!
The entertainment is definitely something to look forward too! There was a great show every night either before or after dinner. My favorite act was an action comedian. He was hilarious. There is also an ice show that goes on twice during your vacation. In my opinion the shows are as good as Las Vegas!
I will definitely be going back on Explorer of the Seas, and if you want a great cruising experience choose this ship!
Royal Caribbean Names Second Woman Captain
On July 29th, Royal Caribbean Intl. announced that they were going to name their second female Captain. The Captain's name is Lis Lauritzen. Karin Stahre-Janson, who was a the first female Captain ever was hired by Royal Caribbean.. Lauritzen will be master of the Vision of the Seas. Lauritzen is followig Stahre-Janson who was moved to captain of Monarch of the Seas in 2007. I like the idea of their being female Captaiian's and I think that every cruise line should hire them!
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