Live! Grandeur 4.18- 4.25.19 - Same Old Ship, Different Day

[h20skibum]

The weather report had called for 70 degrees and windy. We were headed into a cave, so I dressed in jeans and t-shirt, and brought a light jacket. I thought it would be much cooler, in the cave, but it have been comfortable in shorts and a T.

If you want to get there on your own, and pay for the tour, here are the prices



They also have Fantasy caves, which were not part of our tour





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Just a few photos from the caves.














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[h20skibum]

If you go there, keep hold of your phone if you are shooting photos with it.

This one is in about 15 feet of water



I guess there are other phones, and even someone’s passport in the water[emoji51]



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[h20skibum]

Susan usually doesn’t let me take photos of young chicks, but she made an exception in this case



They were roaming around the grounds of the caves





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[h20skibum]

Now for a few random photos

 

Our driver explained that the white roofs on houses are made of concrete, and are shaped to collect rainwater. The roofs are painted every couple years

 

 

 

 

 

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It seemed like every bay we passed had a lot of boats.



When I first got into the van for the excursion, there was a 3 year old in the driver’s seat. Thankfully, they didn’t put a steering wheel on that side.

Yes, for us Americans, they drive on the wrong side here




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[h20skibum]

Norwegian Pearl is in port with us



And Lady G




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A few from downtown Hamilton.









The excursion we took, drops you off in Hamilton, and you are on your own getting back to the ship. The last photo above is from the ferry terminal.

The bad thing about being here Saturday or Sunday, is the ferries stop running to the dock yard around 6 or 6:30. It is $4.50 each for the ferry, and it is about a 15 minute ride.

You could do a bus for $4.50, but it is about an hour ride.


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[h20skibum]

After bringing home those gold medals, we went to the All Access show in the theatre

Although the shows are not big productions like on the Oasis Class, these small ships still have some very talented people. A very enjoyable show.




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If you ever wonder what the cruise director is doing at 4:45 am on Easter, he is tying balloons in the centrum





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And yet, more balloons






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I know someone asked if John and Katrina were going to be on in February.

He says their schedule is not out that far yet.


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I have no idea why I am up so early

The Solarium is empty at 5:30



No chair hogs on the main pool deck this early. Take your pick.




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[birdylady]

17 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Everyone just got called for the Minnie Mouse tour.  What??   A Minnie Mouse tour?

 

She warned us about her accent.  It was really a mini bus tour😂

Thanx for this. I can never make out most of the announcements.  I always tell hubby he's my 'hearing aid hubby'.  Since we're taking the mini-bus tour, I'll tell him to listen for the Minnie Mouse tour. LOL

Cant' wait.

Erika

[BND]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

If you go there, keep hold of your phone if you are shooting photos with it.

This one is in about 15 feet of water



I guess there are other phones, and even someone’s passport in the water



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Aw, we only got to see sunglasses when we were there a couple of years ago.  Apparently, they go in and pick up items on a regular basis.  A phone is so easy to drop, but not sure how a passport would end up there.  A camera with a neck strap is the way to go.

[mac1_131]

That's a great cruise, we've done it and we love Bermuda but out of our price range for anything more than a cruise [emoji41]

We've always had a great time on Grandeur

So nice to sail out of Baltimore and not hassle with any flights

[cruise wizard]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

If you ever wonder what the cruise director is doing at 4:45 am on Easter, he is tying balloons in the centrum





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Does he hide eggs too???? Do they have an egg hunt for the kids?

[SRF]

23 hours ago, Biker19 said:

600 ms ping is about the best expected on a non O3B ship. 

 

When I have checked on Grandeur, I have seen 250 pings.

[Biker19]

1 minute ago, SRF said:

 

When I have checked on Grandeur, I have seen 250 pings.

You were seeing something else - physically not possible with Geosynchronous sat. - can’t get around that 44k mile round trip. 

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[jsg24]

H20skibum (and others who've been) would you do crystal caves again or focus on the beaches and other scenery?  I'm trying to decide if this is a must do.  If anyone's done both, how does it compare to places like Luray Caverns in VA?  

 

Thanks for the great photos and periscope!

[Arzeena]

7 hours ago, h20skibum said:

I know someone asked if John and Katrina were going to be on in February.

He says their schedule is not out that far yet.


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Thanks.

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Does he hide eggs too???? Do they have an egg hunt for the kids?

They do have something called “Family Bunny Eggstravaganza Hunt”, in Adventure Ocean at 4:15 today. I assume it is some type of egg hunt for the kids.

Tonight is the Easter Dance Party with the dancing Easter Bunnies performing YMCA, with a balloon drop at 10:55.

If the internet cooperates, I will try to do a periscope of it. Just search for me@H20skibum




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[h20skibum]

H20skibum (and others who've been) would you do crystal caves again or focus on the beaches and other scenery?  I'm trying to decide if this is a must do.  If anyone's done both, how does it compare to places like Luray Caverns in VA?  
 
Thanks for the great photos and periscope!

We are here for an overnight, so we would actually have time for both, if we wanted. We picked the caves to do on our first day, because we had never visited any caves, other than cave tubing in Belize.

We always know you can’t do everything on one visit, so if you miss something, it is just an excuse to return.

Knowing how cool the water would be this time of year, and how windy it would be, we didn’t think we would do much beach time.


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Someone commented this morning how smooth it was last night. Maybe they have figured out by now that we were in port all night.

The WJ had an Easter display this morning




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Wow, I have fallen behind again today. Maybe I will catch up with Bermuda, Part two in the morning.

We have left Bermuda, and have a sea day sailing to Charleston.

A collective scream could be heard through the ship, as the doggie bags appeared in the stairwells as soon as we left port.

The seas are not as bad as day 1, but many are looking like they are learning to walk all over again.

Dinner is over, and we caught the Whitney Houston tribute show. Just time for a couple drinks before the Easter Bunny show.

I hate how there is little, or no internet service in our cabin, so I can’t do much as Susan gets ready. I have found a couple spots that are reliable.

Till later. I am working on 3 hrs 38 min of sleep from last night.


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