Explorer of the Seas Voyage # 365 November 11, 2007 - November 23, 2007

Embarkment Day 1 Compass - http://www.filebam.com/download/12939-d69c24/EOS_111107_CC01.pdf Arrived at the port at 11:00 am. Traffic was a little busy since prior week's passengers were still disembarking but we pulled up to a parking spot instantly and had a porter help us tag and collect our bags. Walked quickly through security and check-in since there were no lines. Received number 14 to board the shuttle and were on-board the shuttle by 12:10 - they started calling numbers around 11:45. Lunch in the Windjammer and got to our room by 1:00. Our bags arrived right after the muster drill. Met our cruise critic friends on Deck 12 for a sail-away party as we all held our breath when the ship sailed under the Verrazano. It always looks so close! Temperature was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit so we wore light jackets; however, the bartenders at the pool bar had on 2 winter jackets and ski caps. It was cold to them since they are used to the Caribbean temperatures but for us this was a warm NJ November afternoon. Watched the sail-away parade from our Promenade room this evening since we were a bit tired.

At Sea - Day 2 Compass - http://www.filebam.com/download/12942-b9ba0c/EOS_111107_CC02.pdf A little cool still today but nice for a windy walk on Deck 12 in the AM. Tried our luck at the slot tournament but the machines weren't helping us so we didn't make the finals. Took a run at bingo but no luck there either. Bingo is a bit pricey at $35 a pack but they were running a special of buy 2 get 1 free for $70 and selling Bingo dogs for $10 which got you an extra card for the jackpot game each time you played. First formal night this evening for the Captain's gala on the Promenade before late dinner. Enjoyed the "Wild, Cool and Swingin" show which was very "broadway style". Headed to the Chamber to finish the night dancing in the disco till the wee hours which was lots of fun and helped us work off some of the food and drinks. Read more