Twibes

Hi Everyone!

 

I'll be sailing away with at least 80 other Cruise Critic maniacs tomorrow that are registered for our Meet N Mingle on Grandeur of the Seas! Now let me make one thing perfectly clear: I cannot top 'Radio's threads!! (Radio, you're the best, and I enjoyed this weeks Grandeur thread from Bermuda) That being said, I'll merely be posting our daily adventures (Probably nightly) while on board and will not be taking 300 ship photos of Grandeur. Let's face it, everyone's seen the newly refurbished Grandeur, just not me, yet!

 

A mini-demographic here; I'm Tim, 35yrs old, and sailing with Kelcey who makes me feel young.. she's 24 :D. I'm headed to the Port of Baltimore from Pittsburgh in the morning and will be meeting Kelcey there, as she's driving in from the DC area.

 

We booked this trip last minute, roughly 45 days out or so at a great rate. We're in an interior cabin on Deck 7 for this trip and it will be my first experience without a Balcony or JS. I imagine the 'Large Interior Room' will suit us just fine, and I can really use the darkness for some long awaited zzz's, but I sure hope it's as pleasant as a balcony in a way. At 6'2 and by no means tiny, I plan on putting the shower through its morning exercise routine.

 

Pre-Warning: I'm extremely sarcastic. Most of my posts, as some others I've seen on here and rather enjoyed, will contain humor if not wise cracks. I just think things are better said as you're thinking them without too much clutter!

 

In case anyone is curious, I'll be posting all pics from an Original IBM computer that I shipped to port in a crate, I figured the extra size would make my typing go that much faster. I also don't go anywhere without 'The Oregon Trail' by my side. Hopefully, and with a lot of searching, I can find an original keyboard that isn't USB. I also have this handy dandy Insignia Flex Tablet & HP Laptop, but who wants such flimsy stuff anyway. My camera is a 1986 9mm wind-up I found in the closet. I think hanging the negatives on the pool deck near the solarium will provide just the right amount of humidity and sunlight. Boy oh boy I can't wait to get some good shots! I haven't determined how to get the pics into this computer, but I figure the 5.25" slot will work perfectly.

 

I better pack now or else I'll never get sleep tonight. Hide your kids, hide your wife, and pay that electric bill tomorrow; you'll all be reading this thread and telling the hubbies to get off COD for at least 10 minutes. ;)

sailing on the Grandeur this Friday I hope I get a good mattress :eek:

 

I'll be with you on this sailing Friday, really hope the bedding isn't an issue but its definetly not a deal breaker like the op said.

Great reviewing as always Radio! Looking forward to hearing about Izumi as I'll be on Grandeur this Friday! (Along with some other members I know are watching this thread!

I stayed in 9614 on my last cruise in 2010! It was great! Here is the link to my photo album which starts off with the photos, about 6 of them, of the room and balcony. Hope this helps. Mid-way through the album there Is also a view looking down the ship from the hump balcony.

 

http://public.fotki.com/Tswaibel/tim--kate/navigator-of-the-se/

I second and third this... I've met great people and remember every conversation I've had with them sitting at a table of 6 or more. It's sad if that is in fact the case, it was part of the fun of cruising, meeting new people and sharing your experiences every night.

For those of you who have recd the discount, was it a desirable cabin, time of year etc? Or is it more of "we're going on this cruise because of the discount"..

 

And does the discount come and go? For instance: if I look up a cruise today which does not have the discount, and I look the exact cruise up again in a few months might it then have a discount??

 

I appreciate any insight.. Thanks!

 

I can say the one time I used it, I don't recall how long it lasted online, however it was an amazing deal. It gave me a Junior Suite, on the hump, for a 6 night cruise for just $699pp. That is precisely what made me book that specific date/cruise.

I used this discount in 2010 for a JS on Navigator and saved at least $350pp, the savings was quite significant. Keep in mind it was at the turn of the new year when weather is cooler / off peak season.

 

Normally when I check I rarely see these discounts unless there are 1 or 2 available for odd sailings. It's nice when it's there, but rarely available.

Great photos Swim13!! I was amused on a photo that's on page 2 of two girls near a railing overlook at the elevators. Looks like one is sitting on the railing.. I wouldn't wanna fall off that! Thanks for posting these :cool:

Great review, ejoyed the humor and photos. Welcome back to fall, I mean Spring :cool:!

Very great photos!! Really enjoying seeing the Allure, I'll be on Oasis in November. Sorry to hear you missed Nassau!

I agree with everyone's feedback here, great review Missy!! Although many great reviews are posted here and all very detailed and interesting, it's not everyday you have someone post about his/her first experience in these places, on the ship, etc.

 

For me personally, it brought back how it felt being on my first island, walking onto the ship the first time, etc. Really really entertaining thread. Good job. :cool:

Great review!! Enjoying this immensely! :D Sorry to see Labadee was rainy, that's one of my favorite locations on the cruise, however I have gotten lucky and not had rain on those days (knock on wood.)

This review was excellent. Good job, hats off to you, loved every minute of it. I left the screen open for the last few days so I read about 5 or 6 pages a day, very entertaining seeing the photos! I have to laugh, because everytime I found myself reading this, I was already eating something yet still felt hungry from all of the food images. Thanks for taking the time to post this! :D