Explorer of the Seas Family & Friends Cruise
Published Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - Updated Saturday, August 22nd 2009I just returned from a 9 night Royal Caribbean, Explorer of the Seas cruise leaving from Bayonne, NJ. We were a group of 38 people. Our trip started off with a chartered party bus which shuttled us from Queens, NY to Bayonne, NJ. What a sight that was to see this HUGE white bus come rolling down the street. That alone set everyone into a CRUISITUDE party mode!!!!
Our group consisted of 13 kids ranging in age from 12-15; 5 kids between 17-20 and 20 adults. We had 4 large tables for early dining; kids sat together & adults sat together. Every night was filled with chatter & laughter from each table. Many of the couples were celebrating “milestone anniversaries”. It was “178 years of marital bliss.”
Our ports of call were Bermuda, St. Maarten, St. Thomas & San Juan.
There were so many activities on the ship that we stayed up late every night & started early again the next day. The events were:
- Parade in the Royal Promenade on the first & last night;
- singing & dancing shows, comedy night, magic night, Ice Show, movies, art auctions;
- trivia games, game shows, bingo, bridge playing;
- dance lessons, poolside line dancing, dance parties;
- scrape booking, ice skating lessons, bouldering lessons, watercolor lessons, fitness & health classes,;
- tournaments (blackjack, royal flush poker, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard), Nintendo Wii competition, Mr. Sexy Leg contest,
- lectures (computer, digital photography, cooking), wine tasting, towel folding;
……and more! Just LOADS of ENTERTAINMENT! Of course, the fun was also spending quality time with old friends & new friends!
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