DaisyL Posted March 24, 2018 Author #251 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thank you all for your good wishes and certainly following along. I’ll post some additional pix and thoughts this weekend. To all of you leaving today and in the future have a great cruise. We certainly did. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 24, 2018 Author #252 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Trying to keep up as we cruise grandeur this summer for 9 nights. Thanks for the menus but trying to figure out what days we’re “formal” nights? Looks like lobster night was the second to last night? When was the first formal night? The first formal night was the 2nd day of the cruise, first sea day. And yes lobster formal night was second to last night. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 24, 2018 Author #253 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Day 9 MDR menu Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaisyL Posted March 24, 2018 Author #258 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Parade of Nations. Definitely worth seeing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Norwegian2016 Posted March 24, 2018 #260 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks for doing the live review. I hadn't realized you were doing it or otherwise would have followed along here and there. We were on the same sailing -- actually, I think I unknowingly bumped into you in the Solarium one day. Looking back through your posts and pictures jogged my memory for the review I am going to post shortly and also gave me a different perspective on the same voyage since you did different things than we did. Hopefully you made it home safely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTABLUE Posted March 24, 2018 #261 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Norwegian2016...looking forward to your review. Please post a link to it here. It's amazing how very differently people can see the same thing. Remember, your cruise experience will be what YOU make of it!;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian2016 Posted March 24, 2018 #262 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Norwegian2016...looking forward to your review. Please post a link to it here. It's amazing how very differently people can see the same thing. Remember, your cruise experience will be what YOU make of it!;):D Here it is: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616072 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timxrx Posted March 24, 2018 #263 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thank You DaisyL for the excellent review. I will be cruising on the Grandeur for the first time this November and am certainly looking forward to it especially after reading your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #264 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Here it is: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2616072 Norwegian2016; Thank you for adding your review here and to Deltablue, thank you for asking for it. I agree with most of your observations but just a few additions. Smoked salmon is offered everyday in the WJ at breakfast but not always on display. You must ask for it. As I said on the ship, because the quality of the meals and service is so good in the MDR there is no need to dine in a specialty restaurant on this ship to get a better meal. We (and the couple traveling with us) thought the dining in Grandeur is the best of the 7 Royal cruises we have been on. This was our second cruise on Grandeur and the age difference was very different from our cruise Oct 28- Nov 9, 2017 and certainly surprised at the difference; it can certainly be seen in the various venues too. This cruise was during Spring break for many school age children and college students. Only a few young children on the last cruise and college was in session then. On this cruise we only attended the two production shows which we really enjoyed, as well as last time. But our friends attended every show and would also agree with your observations. Also agree with checking the rates of the drink packages and excursions prior to your cruise. The prices vary often and if you see a lower deal, call Royal to get the price readjusted. Along with drinks less than $12, bottled water, fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast in WJ and MDR, coffees in Cafe-latitudes, coke machines with your special ‘chipped’ cup and fountain sodas at the bars, are included. Thank you for your observations. If anyone wants to comment on any topic, please do. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #265 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thank You DaisyL for the excellent review. I will be cruising on the Grandeur for the first time this November and am certainly looking forward to it especially after reading your review. Thank you so much. Hope you have a great time as we did. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #266 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Departure Information For this cruise Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #267 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Departure forms were distributed to staterooms day 4 to be completed and put in drop box at guest services by day 6. We requested 9 - 9:30 am and given group 18. Perfect for us. We don’t like to ‘hurry up and wait’ so we had a nice leisurely breakfast at 7:45 in the WJ, and headed to the theatre at 8:40 am and our group was called at 9:15 to debark. Picked up our luggage, packed the truck and on the road by 10:00 am. Easy peasy! In our opinion, Royal has the most organized embark/debark process of any cruise line we have experienced; 25+ cruises total. This was our 7th cruise with Royal including ports of Miami & Bayonne (Cape Liberty), as well as Baltimore. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted March 25, 2018 #268 Share Posted March 25, 2018 WOW - we were on this cruise as well, and what a great rerun! Some information that I didn't see answered. Savory bites. They are no longer in the bread basket - but if you ask, they will have them night 2 and continuing. DH is their biggest fan, so I know. Loyalty Ambassador is Laura Baksa, Brazil. She is filling a schedule right now, so I'm not sure if she's returning to Grandeur after her vacation. And to anyone that might ask, the Artichoke Crepes were AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 25, 2018 #269 Share Posted March 25, 2018 WOW - we were on this cruise as well, and what a great rerun!Some information that I didn't see answered. Savory bites. They are no longer in the bread basket - but if you ask, they will have them night 2 and continuing. DH is their biggest fan, so I know. Loyalty Ambassador is Laura Baksa, Brazil. She is filling a schedule right now, so I'm not sure if she's returning to Grandeur after her vacation. And to anyone that might ask, the Artichoke Crepes were AWESOME! Thanks for the info on Luara Baksa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #270 Share Posted March 25, 2018 WOW - we were on this cruise as well, and what a great rerun! Some information that I didn't see answered. Savory bites. They are no longer in the bread basket - but if you ask, they will have them night 2 and continuing. DH is their biggest fan, so I know. Loyalty Ambassador is Laura Baksa, Brazil. She is filling a schedule right now, so I'm not sure if she's returning to Grandeur after her vacation. And to anyone that might ask, the Artichoke Crepes were AWESOME! Thank you for responding. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Crus40 Posted March 25, 2018 #271 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thanks so much for your review and pictures. Very helpful. I'm trying to convince my husband to take a cruise on the Grandeur this Nov/Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted March 25, 2018 #272 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Daisy! Glad to hear that you and your family made it home safely :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #273 Share Posted March 25, 2018 First drinks in the R Bar Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #274 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Happy to be onboard. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted March 25, 2018 Author #275 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Parade in Charleston Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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