This is the M.V. Explorer. It was built in 2002 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, Germany. It is 590-feet long and is 24,300 tons.Features: wireless Internet; state-of-the-art classrooms; 8,000-volume library; 7 decks; 418 cabins; 2 dining rooms; computer lab; outdoor pool; fitness center; laundry service; basketball/volleyball court; spa/hair salon; and medical clinic.
This is what my room will look like.There was a porthole/no porthole option. I went with the porthole so I could constantly see that stuff i'll be floating on, and also it will hopefully bring some either literal or figurative sunshine into my day.
I won't know who my roomate is until I step-on to the ship.
Small desk area, TV, mini-fridge, and a private bathroom. There are some closets, but clearly I will not be able to pack much.
Everyone has a cabin steward that cleans your room, makes the bed, and folds your clothes. Although this is completely unncessary, it is a good to keep the ship from looking like a "dorm."
Apparently the ship is always cold and sweatpants and sweatshirts is the preferred lounging apparel. But just walk up a few levels, and pool-side studying awaits.
Apparently the ship is always cold and sweatpants and sweatshirts is the preferred lounging apparel. But just walk up a few levels, and pool-side studying awaits.
Most people remember the Explorer when it made national headlines in Spring 2005 voyage. This is when the ship found itself in the middle of 3 major storms, facing up to 50-foot waves with students on board. Everything, however, turned out fine (and now YouTube videos, of course, commemorates its events).
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Good Luck. I'll be keeping tabs on you.
I "kind of" wish I was back there...but having just gotten off the ship for Seminar and Reunion, all will wait for a year or so...and we will live vicariously as you see the world.
Another thought...right across the street from the port entrance is a neat little restaurant called the Conch (something) and the food was good. We ate there before Seminar
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