Fine, I'll Try a Small Ship - Live GRANDEUR Review (July 2, 2016)

[Yorkvillain]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

 

Maureen, behave yourself.

[Champagne Buddy]

I'm on Grandeur this month. I think she will be the smallest ship for me to date. My last 2 were Ovation and Harmony. Should be interesting.

 

 

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[Clarea]

I'm on Grandeur this month. I think she will be the smallest ship for me to date. My last 2 were Ovation and Harmony. Should be interesting.

You might find that you enjoy the less hectic style.:)

[Biker19]

You might find that you enjoy the less hectic style.:)

 

+1, :cool:

[kleo30]

We love Grandeur. We've been on her twice with 2 more booked. I'm looking forward to sailing along with you through your live thread :)

[Richst48]

I'm looking forward to your review. We have Grandeur booked next year but have a b2b2b on Enchantment coming up in August which will be our first time on a Vision class ship.

[Kirkham711]

Cannot wait to read this adventure. Will Del Rio be making the trip also?

[wolfganghowell]

Excellent - a villainous review! YAY! :)

[anandaindonesia]

After being on Allure and Mariner, I choose Vision simply because her itinerary and timing match ours.

Your venture will prepare us so we can laugh at whatever awaits us on board the Vision.

Great review!

 

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[JoyMouse]

I love the review's title! Looking forward to reading more.

 

 

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[Robinhill]

I LOVE the Grandeur- yes she is older, yes she is smaller, but she is MIGHTY! Great crew, and yes some of the Oceanview Cabins DO HAVE a FRIDGE! I have always had one when i have cruised on the Grandeur. Love the Dance parties in the Centrum! Have a great time!

[boscobeans]

Good ship and good crew, but there might be a speck or two of unpainted rust here and there on the veranda, which is attacked 24/7 by salty ocean spray and oh heaven forbid you have to endure the indignity of a shower curtain.

 

Been on her twice over the last few years (last time in 2015) and loved every minute.

 

bosco

 

P.S. Another deal breaker for some, no bumper cars or North Star.

[Yorkvillain]

If anyone caught any of my periscopes this week, you probably concluded that a wild ravenous beast that had not eaten in months pilfered my iphone and went on a bender.

 

 

 

Nope, that was just me. I swear I don't normally eat like this.

 

 

 

First I hit the Meadowlands Fair and stumbled upon this healthy establishment:

 

 

 

I didn't see any kale or fresh fruit plates on the menu so I went with my backup plan - A bacon-wrapped corndog and a slice of bacon dipped in chocolate.

 

 

Edited July 1, 2016 by Yorkvillain

[Yorkvillain]

After that light snack, I decided to treat myself to something good for once. Deep-fried Oreos seemed like something that could hold me over until dinner time.

 

 

 

 

On Thursday I hit the Jackson Hole Diner for a small tossed salad with grilled chicken, spinach and light fat free dressing. No wait, I mean a 7 oz. bacon mushroom swiss burger. The waiter asked if I would like fries with that. I laughed him off and said "Fries? Ha, umm, no thanks. That stuff is loaded with saturated fat".

 

Notice how I wasted no time pushing that small vat of cole slaw off my plate.

 

Edited July 1, 2016 by Yorkvillain

[boscobeans]

If anyone caught any of my periscopes this week, you probably concluded that a wild ravenous beast that had not eaten in months pilfered my iphone and went on a bender.

 

 

 

Nope, that was just me. I swear I don't normally eat like this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

? Is the sign in the foreground pointing to the Porta Potties?

 

bosco

[Newtoncruise]

We are on he next same cruise on 21/7. Really looking forward to your review. I am on lady g for the first time too after all previous cruises on Voyager or Freedom class.

[floatel_lvr]

Dateline: September Sixteenth, Two-Thousand-Fifteen

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Last trip for us on the Grandeur was back in 2000. Only good things to say about that trip. Following along since I love a good shower curtain attack story.

[mrlddst]

A friend and I were on this ship in our 20s in 2006 and we both constantly thought of jumping overboard. The gloomy weather and endless sea days were probably the cause.

 

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[sea shepherd]

The shower curtain is a easy fix. I use the clips that hold the towels to the chair. I clip them on the bottom of the curtain in side the shower and it stays put.

[PhoenixCruiser]

So very excited to be able to cruise with Yorkvillian once again!!

 

Are you bringing a "mascot" this time :confused:

 

Sleep fast and hard tonight!

 

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[Yorkvillain]

Success.

 

[LisaAtlCruiser]

This review is going to be AWESOME to read! Highly entertaining I can tell. I was just on Grandeur so reading purely for the entertainment value!

[ericm078]

On board for this one!

[Yorkvillain]

We arrived at the hotel at 10:45 PM and immediately went next door to the Stained Glass Pub for a couple of drinks and some late night food. I'm not joking when I say 'immediately'. We didn't even check into the room yet until a few minutes ago.

 

Crab dip and mozzarella sticks. I probably would not get these again.

 

Edited July 2, 2016 by Yorkvillain

[Yorkvillain]

Room 115. This is where Best Western puts their most exclusive VIPs.

 

 

 

 

These executive suites come with their own in-room spa:

 

 

 

 

And a fridge! I'm hoping for an Independence Day miracle on Saturday that there will be a fridge in our room on the ship as well.

 

 

Edited July 2, 2016 by Yorkvillain