This mission was a masterclass in multi-modal transportation. In September 2022, we executed an 11-day operation that began with an indirect flight path to New York City, followed by a multi-day urban site survey, and finally, a 7-day cruise into the waters of New England and Canada.
Navigating the density of Manhattan, the “tricky” logistics of LaGuardia, and the boarding procedures at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal required precise planning. We even had to navigate the ArriveCAN app’s digital infrastructure and international health protocols to cross into Canadian waters.
Read on for the full operational breakdown of the 2022 New England & Canada deployment.
📍 Phase 1: NYC Deployment & Urban Logistics
Before boarding the Ship, we conducted a 3-day deep dive into New York City’s infrastructure, staying in the heart of the action at Times Square.
- East Coast Trip: Mission Briefing & Tech Prep
- Parking/Airport: The SLC to Orlando to NYC Route
- LaGuardia (LGA): The Mayor’s Namesake Hub
- USA Guided Tour: Central Park & Rockefeller Center
- World Trade Center: Lower Manhattan Site Visit
- Times Square: Navigating the 1960s-90s Transformation
- Manhattan LDS Temple: Finding Space in the City
- Wicked on Broadway: The Musical Adaptation Analysis
- [NYC Logistics: Manhattan at Times Square Hotel and Room Tour]
🚢 Phase 2: Enchanted Princess Operations
The transition from land to sea. This section covers the technical aspects of the Enchanted Princess and the boarding process in Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: Port Logistics
- Boarding the Ship: Entering on Deck 7
- Enchanted Princess: Ship Facts & Breakdown
- The Medallion: Wireless Infrastructure & Logistics
- Deck 7: A Systematic Walkthrough
- Cruise Dining: Free Food & “Smart” Eating
🗺️ Phase 3: Ports of Call & International Ops
Crossing borders requires more than just a passport. This section looks at the digital paperwork and the planned (and missed) ports.
- ArriveCAN App: Digital Border Logistics
- Covid Testing: Protocol for Canadian Entry
- Newport, Rhode Island: The 7:30 AM Announcement
- New York State: A Systematic Overview
🍽️ Culinary Logistics: City & Sea
Fueling for a 20,000-step day in NYC is different from fueling at the Ship’s buffet.
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