"LIVE" from Grandeur of the Seas - Jan 16, 2016

[Firefighterhoop]

I just looked at the Miami Port webcam before I read this and was surprised to see a Vision class in port before 4am eastern.

[DELTABLUE]

Here's wishing you a smooth cruise home.;)

[JamesEM]

Thanks for the great photos, also major snow bunny alert, 10 to 30 inches of snow predicted for the DC/Baltimore area Saturday.

[breezy_carol]

Radio, if it is daylight, can you take some pictures coming up the bay.

[Traveler63]

Radio- have been loving your report. The Miami news gave me momentary panic as we are boarding as you get off on Sunday. Wishing the sick passenger well and hoping the next couple of days aren't too rough for you and your fellow passengers! Enjoy!

[breezy_carol]

we are boarding as you get off on Sunday.

Where are you traveling from to the port? Do you have concerns about getting there?

[silverquad]

Hello Radio,

 

Could you explain your internet fees and discounts for your cruise? We are diamond but are not sure of the current rates.

 

Thanks

[NavArch64]

Radio: Watching you in real time on marinetraffic.com from Ellicott City, MD. Very interested in how RCCL handles this. Former Director, Office of Advanced Ship Operations (retired) U.S. Maritime Administration ... so high level of professional curiosity. Wishing you and Grandeur well as you head north at 24 knots.

[Radio]

Hello everyone . . . Good Morning and Welcome to DAY 7 of “LIVE” from Grandeur of the Seas. We are about 30nm off the coast of West Palm Beach Florida. I wish I could say it is under sunny skies and calm seas . . . but . . . We are sailing north under very cloudy skies and rough seas.(the weather is warmer than on the way down)

 

One of the deck crew answered passengers who were complaining about the rough seas on Deck 9. I had to giggle at the response: “Hold tight . . . it may be a lot worse in 12 hours”

 

Grandeur Activity staff is ensuring that passengers have a lot to do today . . . There will be many activities and seminars. The Shops on Board are anticipating a great day, and Casino Royale is open and ready to assist passengers with classes on table games and slots.

 

 

Tonight is Formal night and I intend to go and enjoy some Lobster and Shrimp. I should have enough Coffee Mate to last me a couple of days. The internet speeds have been very good . . . I have been able to post many photos and videos here on CC and other “social media” that can’t be named. At $20/day, I think it is a great value. . .

 

 

There has been no mention of any delays or the blizzard forecast in Baltimore. Maybe we will hear something during the noon announcement from the Captain.

 

 

Here are a few pics from this morning. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

The ship is rolling through these rough seas. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy swells and cloudy skies today . . . but no rain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shops on Board preparing to open with big sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cafe Latte-Tudes is open and ready to serve some coffee !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great . . . Secrets to a flatter stomach begins at 11AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our current location

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited January 22, 2016 by Radio

[Manbo]

Great to follow you posts. I can't imagine that you will not be delayed coming in to Baltimore.

So, take your time and get ready to dig!:)

[nantravls]

I can't imagine the little lady coming up the Chesapeake with the winds forecasted. Everyone stay safe, inside and warm. Please keep us updated as to how things are progressing.

[retiredgram]

Where are you traveling from to the port? Do you have concerns about getting there?

 

I don't know about Traveler63, but we are only 20 minutes from port, straight down 95, and I am worried. We are in the White Marsh, Middle River area.

Edited January 22, 2016 by retiredgram

[waterbugohio]

Just saw this posted and thought maybe Radio and the others this will effect would like to see it. Hope it post

 

http://www.mpa.maryland.gov/_media/client/alerts/weather2.pdf

[eddiesgal]

Just saw this posted and thought maybe Radio and the others this will effect would like to see it. Hope it post

 

http://www.mpa.maryland.gov/_media/client/alerts/weather2.pdf

 

Thanks Radio for the great review and stay safe once back home to Baltimore.

 

Kim & Eddie

[Angelsea57]

Yikes, looks like the storm will hit pretty hard,

according to the weather channel.

Wishing you all safe travel home.

[Radio]

I am thinking that an announcement will be made soon about our delay. I think we will arrive Monday morning. . . We have slowed down from kts this morning to 11kts now. . . .

 

I will advise when it is announced. . .

 

Radio

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[Manbo]

am thinking that an announcement will be made soon about our delay. I think we will arrive Monday morning. . . We have slowed down from kts this morning to 11kts now. . . .

 

I will advise when it is announced. . .

 

Radio

 

 

 

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I just got this message regarding the Jan. 24 sailing.

 

This is an important message regarding your upcoming cruise.

 

 

Hello, this is Royal Caribbean International. We would like to provide you with important information regarding your upcoming sailing onboard Grandeur of the Seas. Due to Snowstorm Jonas, boarding for your cruise will be delayed by a day. Your cruise on Grandeur will now depart Baltimore on Monday, January 25. We ask that guests arrive to the terminal on Monday for check in and boarding. A letter with additional details on your itinerary will be provided to you at check in. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and looking forward to welcoming you aboard.

[PAGA]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/itineraryUpdates.do

 

Anthem & Grandeur each to return 1 day late.

[silverquad]

Hello Radio,

 

Yes the January 24 cruise has been moved to January 25. We are not to board until Monday the 25th. The new itinerary will be handed out at check in.

[#55worktoplay]

As per this post

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2304554 (sorry if it doesn't link properly first time doing this).

 

I sure hope the Casino is "Radio Friendly" and the news is good!

 

Safe travels.

[Sherman793]

Radio you are going to have one of those 'I remember coming home in the great snowstorm of 2016' stories to tell! :p It seems after following you all these years that you are not a person greatly affected by seasickness which is wonderful! It may be rolling the next day or so. Do they just slow the ship way down to keep you at sea an extra day since the Port of Baltimore is actually closed thru Sunday?

[fred30]

I am thinking that an announcement will be made soon about our delay. I think we will arrive Monday morning. . . We have slowed down from kts this morning to 11kts now. . . .

 

I will advise when it is announced. . .

 

Radio

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Hi Radio,

 

RCCL website does state you are arriving a day late. Enjoy the extra day.

 

Grandeur of the Seas will return to Baltimore, Maryland, one day later than originally scheduled. The next sailing will now begin on Monday, January 25. Guests on the upcoming cruise should arrive to the terminal on Monday. A letter with additional details on Grandeur’s itinerary will be provided at check in.

[DragonOfTheSeas]

During Hurricane Sandy the GOTS hunkered down in the Chesapeake Bay to ride out the worst of the storm in a somewhat protected way. Rather than on the ocean. I had a friend on that cruise. she said is was not that bad.

[DELTABLUE]

The notice from RCI said " Due to Snowstorm Jonas". Who is Jonas, and who did what, to royally piss him off???!!!:eek::p:rolleyes: Apologize NOW!

[BugsyCruiser]

Mark I expect to see a photo of your extra winnings at the casino now that you have an extra day ;)

 

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