DrNora Posted August 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Easy drive from southern PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzn Fool Posted August 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrNora Posted August 2, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 2, 2013 A quick 70 minute drive, arrived at Cruise Maryland at 10:15. Short lines for luggage drop- we had tags already- parked car and were directed to the suite line , which was empty as we're most of the other lines On board by 10:45. Ship is clean clean clean!! Heads to Windjammer for quick lunch Finally tasted "honey stung chicken" which was an actually piece e of white meat and not compressed chikinstuff. Toured ship, checked out concierge lounge.. Lounge much nicer than the one one Freedom. Rooms ready at 1pm, still waiting for luggage Interestingly, a group of contractors were arriving g and waiting to board when we arrived. Pools are open, no smells anywhere....yet No luggage yet but having too much fun to care ' RFS is a bit upgraded from our last stay in the same suite "Small sinks" not a problem Nora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004corvette Posted August 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2013 thanks for the live update......what RFS are you in ? I have RFS #8018 for an upcoming cruise....any info regarding that or your RFS would be appreciated. I will be watching this thread for your updates and any pics if you post any. Cheers to great weather and calm seas ~ enjoy your cruise....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted August 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Lucky you! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrush Posted August 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2013 we got the notification that our cruise docs for our September cruise are ready so I am all a tingle. hope you post pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbeankid Posted August 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted August 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2013 A quick 70 minute drive, arrived at Cruise Maryland at 10:15.Short lines for luggage drop- we had tags already- parked car and were directed to the suite line , which was empty as we're most of the other lines On board by 10:45. Ship is clean clean clean!! Heads to Windjammer for quick lunch Finally tasted "honey stung chicken" which was an actually piece e of white meat and not compressed chikinstuff. Toured ship, checked out concierge lounge.. Lounge much nicer than the one one Freedom. Rooms ready at 1pm, still waiting for luggage Interestingly, a group of contractors were arriving g and waiting to board when we arrived. Pools are open, no smells anywhere....yet No luggage yet but having too much fun to care ' RFS is a bit upgraded from our last stay in the same suite "Small sinks" not a problem Nora Onboard by 10:45? Earliest we have ever boarded in Baltimore is 11:45 and we're always in a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHA Posted August 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Our cruise documents and set sail pass say that boarding starts at 10:30 AM for our August 30 cruise on Grandeur. Mary Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted August 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Our cruise documents and set sail pass say that boarding starts at 10:30 AM for our August 30 cruise on Grandeur. Mary Anne Wow. That's early for any port. I wonder why. We're on Grandeur in March, hopefully we can board early too. It only takes us an hour or so to get to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted August 3, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2013 It has been our experience that they begin boarding by 10:30. At 11:30 it is usually the worst time to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted August 3, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Enjoy the poor widow....:D jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted August 3, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2013 A quick 70 minute drive, arrived at Cruise Maryland at 10:15.Short lines for luggage drop- we had tags already- parked car and were directed to the suite line , which was empty as we're most of the other lines On board by 10:45. Ship is clean clean clean!! Heads to Windjammer for quick lunch Finally tasted "honey stung chicken" which was an actually piece e of white meat and not compressed chikinstuff. Toured ship, checked out concierge lounge.. Lounge much nicer than the one one Freedom. Rooms ready at 1pm, still waiting for luggage Interestingly, a group of contractors were arriving g and waiting to board when we arrived. Pools are open, no smells anywhere....yet No luggage yet but having too much fun to care ' RFS is a bit upgraded from our last stay in the same suite "Small sinks" not a problem Nora Enjoy your cruise! Can't wait to sail Grandeur next March! Looking forward to hearing about your voyage...K.O.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted August 3, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Easy drive from southern PA Love the Grandeur and am looking forward to your posts. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 3, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Onboard by 10:45? Earliest we have ever boarded in Baltimore is 11:45 and we're always in a suite. something tells me that since GR is smaller pax wise than EN was that 1030 is more apt to be the 'norm' . Many people have posted the 1030 boarding time since she arrived post fire refurb. our first time boarding EN ( late May) we walked right on by 11 our next( Christmas week) they packed us all in the waiting room and started boarding promptly at 1130. we happened to be literally the first on board (It was awesome to beat the rush to Park cafe!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted August 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I would almost say I am jealous but I see that your on the Granduer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted August 3, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2013 something tells me that since GR is smaller pax wise than EN was that 1030 is more apt to be the 'norm' . Many people have posted the 1030 boarding time since she arrived post fire refurb. That was what my thought was also. We were on En in August, 2012 and boarding did not begin until 11:30. On board En again in Dec 2012 - first cruise after refurb and boarding was delayed until 4pm. We will not be on Grandeur until 2014 so a 10:30 boarding time sounds great to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted August 4, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2013 something tells me that since GR is smaller pax wise than EN was that 1030 is more apt to be the 'norm' . Many people have posted the 1030 boarding time since she arrived post fire refurb. our first time boarding EN ( late May) we walked right on by 11 our next( Christmas week) they packed us all in the waiting room and started boarding promptly at 1130. we happened to be literally the first on board (It was awesome to beat the rush to Park cafe!) Our first RCI cruise was on Grandeur out of Baltimore and I know we didn't board before 11:45. Something has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbbquilter Posted August 4, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Have a fantastic time! We will be on the 8/23 sailing after a cruise hiatus of several years and I am already in vacation mode though my job hasn't ceased yet. It is our first time to Bermuda and other than planning golf for each port day I am ready to relax. Can't wait to hear about your trip, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webteach Posted August 4, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Last week- boarded at 10:45. Easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted August 4, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I would almost say I am jealous but I see that your on the Granduer... What an ignorant, ugly thing to say to someone that's on a fun trip. I hope I never have to sail with someone of YOUR small mindedness while YOU'RE sailing on the GRANDEUR or any other ship. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted August 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2013 What an ignorant, ugly thing to say to someone that's on a fun trip. I hope I never have to sail with someone of YOUR small mindedness while YOU'RE sailing on the GRANDEUR or any other ship. That's all. Agreed @Patty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deelastcre Posted August 4, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Easy drive from southern PA Clicquot+Grandeur of The Seas= An Amazing Experience! Smooth Sailing! I enjoyed only one night on this beautiful ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted August 4, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks for taking the time to report - that is an early boarding time. Very excited to see any reports from Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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