Once onboard, I headed straight to our Muster Station checkin since we embarked on Deck 7/Crown Grill.Then walked to the forward elevators to avoid the crowds of people trying to get to their decks midship.One deck down was our coveted Window Suites on Fiesta Deck.
On a side note:Did I mention that I called my travel agent in June?I told her that if she could find me a Window Suite on the Grand for the repositioning cruise from Vancouver to book me.I could not see any availability on the website.Not only did she find me a Window Suite but was able to book me in my favorite stateroom, F311.I have managed to avoid F309, F305, and F301.I would get lost on my way to the bathroom at night since the furniture is arranged “opposite..ly”.I can’t imagine why anyone would dislike the location, but one of the cabins was empty.My steward said that the passengers were unhappy when they arrived at their cabin.It didn’t have a balcony and they moved.I didn’t ask if they paid for an upgrade or whatever.But the ship was sailing at about 50% capacity.Didn’t think there were any more suites available.Window Suites have 21 drawers, 3 closets, double sinks, 5 USB lamps, 5 European outlets, 2 US outlets, and feet away from Club Class Dining.My travel agent is a miracle worker and always comes through for me.
First things first.Sat my sister down so she could watch the Muster Drill on the television, while I alcohol’d the entire cabin.I’m not as bad as Howie Mandel, but I can be a little OCD when it comes to germs.There was a nice vegetable platter waiting for us from my TA.We went to lunch and then the infamous hors d’oeuvre arrived.At least they were fresh and cold.
My room steward appeared and remembered me from my last March/April cruise.He asked for my list.I always have a “list” of things I might forget to request.And as I get oldER, the list gets longer.He brought us 2 glasses of champagne.I always bring along Hawaiian treats and handed him a small bag.This time, I also brought along Dove chocolates and told him to help himself, which he did every day.When I traded out my mini bars, I gave him 6 beers.
The suite did not have an orchid plant (which arrived on the third day).Round bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in the tubes were in the stateroom along with the giant bottles (shower gel and shampoo/conditioner) in the shower and on the counter top (lotion and hand soap).My elite and/or suite amenities include an emery board, q-tips, and a shower cap x 2.There was an orchid spike in the bathroom too. I won't dwell on the things that were missing.
I called room service to request a fruit basket.She was very nice and told us there were no strawberries or pears but suggested bananas.I also gave her my order for the (two) mini-bar switch out and told them we were not in any hurry and could waiting until the next day when things settled down for them.Missing in the picture are the grapes, vegetable dip, and champagne that my sister enjoyed.
Note that masks were “required” but was never enforced.
Where did you find the first picture of the room layout?
Bits and Pieces on Grand’s final US voyage until 2023
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Where did you find the first picture of the room layout?