grandmaR Posted August 31, 2013 #126 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Me too. Although I know from previous experience that on our cruise the pool will be empty (it will be cold) and at 6 pm it will be dark so we probably won't see the Bay Bridge. The only really good photos I have even of the Key Bridge were when our ship was delayed and we boarded the day after we were to have left and the ship left at noon instead of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted August 31, 2013 #127 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Woohoo! I'm an official subscriber to the thread now too! I'm sailing her in 56 days! Looking forward to your report. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted August 31, 2013 #128 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks. You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castle701 Posted August 31, 2013 #129 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks radio! Leaving myself in two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieva Posted August 31, 2013 #130 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Great pics Radio! Could you take some photos of your bathroom? Interested to see if the new sink is like the one we had on Enchantment earlier this year. It was a vessel type sink that sat on top of the counter. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted August 31, 2013 #131 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Have a great trip Radio and Mrs Radio. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenom Posted August 31, 2013 #132 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'll be on this ship out of Baltimore for Thanksgiving in November. I'm sort of wishing I was on their right now. Have Fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted August 31, 2013 #133 Share Posted August 31, 2013 She's looking good! :) We'll be on deck 7 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goouchjac Posted August 31, 2013 #134 Share Posted August 31, 2013 The ship looks great,,they did a wonderful job fixing her up and updating:).. As always, your reviews are fun to read,,makes me want to go on all the ships in the fleet( I wish).. You spoke about Giovannia's,,we ate there on the Oasis last Jan. and yes,,,totally agree the food is really,really good..and being of Italian heritage I can vouch for that,,will miss G's on our upcoming cruise on the Freedom in Jan. We sailed to Bermuda twice some years ago on the Home Line cruises,,,Italian ship and crew,,we docked in Hamilton for the 4days and really enjoyed,,haven't been back since. But being we live in Fla. and so close to FLL and Canaveral it spoils us as far as getting on a plane and flying north:cool:..Maybe one day we will go back,,great place to visit.. So happy sailing to you and Mrs.Radio,,,and as usual love your reviews........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 31, 2013 #135 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Bon Voyage Radio! Is the boarding process the same, shuttled by bus to the ship, parking being outside etc. ) good heavens no. the parking lots is adjacent to the terminal and it takes all of three minutes to walk to the front doors, even from the far end. parking is outside, and the only time I'd worry is if you are sailing in the winter( stick a shovel and an ice scraper in the trunk, just in case) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted August 31, 2013 #136 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Checking in to tag along ... still 15 weeks away from my encore cruise on the Grandeur. We were on the last Panama sailing last year and the 3-day repo to Miami. We're eager to check out the ship since the refurb. Love the room pix. Those nice airy curtains look like a big improvement from the old heavy draperies. OK ... here comes the REALLY important question. Are the couches and bedding runners green in the JS cabins too? (You know you're going to walk by them on deck 8 at some point and peek in the open doors.) Inquiring minds who are trying to determine how to decorate for Christmas need this vital data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted August 31, 2013 #137 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Radio, enjoying your review so far. Thanks for taking the time to do this. One question, if you can find out, but don't go out of your way. After all, this is your vacation. Anyway, if you get a chance to talk to Daryl, AD, could you ask him when he will return from his vacation? I know he leaves soon for his time off. Don't know how long they are away on vacation. I just wondered if he will be back for our Oct. 17th cruise. If not, hopefully, he will be back for our Thanksgiving cruise. Thanks. But, please don't go out of your way to ask him. It is really not that important. Enjoy your cruise with your wife. That it the important thing. ;) Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted August 31, 2013 #138 Share Posted August 31, 2013 The press room usually opens by 5am?!?! The newscast is running late or Radio is low on Starbucks! Hope Casino Royale was "Radio Friendly" last night!!! Have a super day onboard :) :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted August 31, 2013 Author #139 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hello everyone. . . Good Morning, and Welcome to Day 2 of “LIVE” from Grandeur of the Seas. The sun is up, and we are steaming ahead at 21kts toward our destination in Bermuda. We still have 460nm to go before we arrive. After my post last night, I walked around for a bit and must have been really wired. I thought I was supposed to be sleepy since the first day is often the most tiring. Maybe the coffee wired me up a little much. I was finally able to watch some news for a while, and I woke promptly at 5AM. Perfect . . . maybe I am back on schedule. We went up to get a little coffee, and noticed that not many passengers were up yet . . . Who would have thought ? It was nice not to have to wait in line for some fried eggs (over medium) It was very calm in the Windjammer this morning. Today is a day that will be full of Activities for our first day at sea. Tonight is also the Captains Gala Event for our first formal night in the Great Gatsby MDR. Tonight will be a night of Motown with the Divas of Motown starring the Royal Caribbean singers and dancers. NCAA Football (Georgia VS Clemson) will be featured on the big screen (Poolside) this evening. I was hoping for a full length feature film. . .maybe tomorrow. My expectations for Casino Royale were exceeded as it appears that is was very “Radio Friendly” last night. I may have to visit her often for this sailing. Tonight they are offering a chance to gamble with CD John in a slot tournament. That might me something to consider. Here are a few pics from this morning . . .I will be back this afternoon with more pics ! Radio A little cloudy, but very quiet and calm The sun is try hard to peek out a bit Ahh . . . Here we go. . .She will be very bright today. The Windjammer is very quiet at opening this morning It looks like blue skies are in store for today I make it through the Solarium to the Park Café for another fresh Coffee . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted August 31, 2013 #140 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Great reporting. Unable to view your pictures:( Will try later Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFunInTheSun Posted August 31, 2013 #141 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds like you had a great night. Pictures are beautiful and looks to be be a beautiful day at sea! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Please excuse any typographical errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted August 31, 2013 #142 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Grandeur looks great Mark. I might have to sail on her someday Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Line Posted August 31, 2013 #143 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Awesome pictures, great reports!!! Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk... Please excuse punctuation, spelling, nonsensical thoughts and brevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted August 31, 2013 #144 Share Posted August 31, 2013 . I want to be in this picture ... relaxing against the rail ... staring out to sea ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokip53 Posted August 31, 2013 #145 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Looking at these pics and reading this review... it feels like just yesterday that I was on her... Oh, wait, it was yesterday. :D She's a great ship. Looking forward to following your week. Have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted August 31, 2013 #146 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Tonight they are offering a chance to gamble with CD John in a slot tournament. That might me something to consider. That does sound like fun. John is a funny guy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted August 31, 2013 #147 Share Posted August 31, 2013 As Loverboy would say, "Lovin' Every Minute Of It"! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor's Girl Posted August 31, 2013 #148 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I've always loved your reviews (and even sailed with you once, but didn't meet you), and just subscribed to this one. We're sailing on 12/14. I was excited before, but seeing your photos has put me over the top. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelsea57 Posted August 31, 2013 #149 Share Posted August 31, 2013 good heavens no. the parking lots is adjacent to the terminal and it takes all of three minutes to walk to the front doors, even from the far end. parking is outside, and the only time I'd worry is if you are sailing in the winter( stick a shovel and an ice scraper in the trunk, just in case) Thank you, This is good to know. I will have to try doing a cruise out of Baltimore, sound better than Cape Liberty as far as the port goes. We like sailing out of Cape Liberty because it is so close to home. The only thing is the port, just hate it. (Got too spoiled by the Florida ports) I heard that with Quantum Of The Seas coming out next year they will be redoing the port in Cape Liberty. Just wishing that they will go all out and do the same thing they did in Ft. Lauredale with Oasis and Allure, a brand new dock, this would be so nice. ( Just wishing right??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted August 31, 2013 #150 Share Posted August 31, 2013 great pics enjoy your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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