Will Grandeur Be Sailing out of Barbardos in 2022 ?

[travelwide]

On 1/8/2021 at 7:15 AM, Sunshine3601 said:

I agree Colon , Panama was a huge disappointment.    It's one of those ports I wont bother getting off ship if I have a stop there in future.

When stopping in Colon Panama you need to take a ship sponsored tour that goes into Panama City. We really enjoyed the old town of Panama City as well as seeing the new modern area. We never take ship tours but I would not chance doing one with a private guide as it is quite far away and if something happens you would not be protected for the ship waiting for you to get back. The port of Colon is really sketchy.

[geoff2802]

Fifteen cruises from Barbados on Grandeur over the period Dec 2021 to Apr 2022 are now listed on Royal’s website.  Pricing is reasonable and cabin availability is showing.  
Some very nice itineraries too.  

[Ourusualbeach]

Introducing our newest home port — Barbados!

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Your clients can get ready for sun-soaked adventures to captivating southern Caribbean isles onboard Grandeur of the Seas®, sailing from the newest Royal Caribbean® home port — beautiful Bridgetown, Barbados. With its idyllic pink-sand beaches, emerald hills and valleys, and rich Bajan flavor, Barbados is an unforgettable destination in its own right. And for the first time ever, this tropical paradise unlocks spectacular shores in the southern Caribbean, Central America and beyond — including three new ports in Tobago, Trinidad and St. Vincent. They can go the extra mile to go the extra isle on weeklong escapes that hit a different destination every day, or linger longer on 14-night adventures that offer late stays and overnights in top-rated ports. The adventure begins in Barbados, Winter 2021!

Edited January 13, 2021 by Ourusualbeach

[sandebeach]

Looks like a great cruise itinerary. 

[sandebeach]

Just a thought, would cruises out of Barbados be subject to US CDC regulations?

[Hoopster95]

9 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Introducing our newest home port — Barbados!

 

Thx Ken! I will be all over this itinerary when (if) cruising comes back.

I fully expect this to be a placeholder for a different ship as I feel now more than ever that all Vision Class ships will be gone from the RCG fleet post Covid. Wonder if Radiance Class can fit/dock/etc into all of these ports?

[Ourusualbeach]

8 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

Just a thought, would cruises out of Barbados be subject to US CDC regulations?

no

[Ourusualbeach]

7 minutes ago, Hoopster95 said:

 

Thx Ken! I will be all over this itinerary when (if) cruising comes back.

I fully expect this to be a placeholder for a different ship as I feel now more than ever that all Vision Class ships will be gone from the RCG fleet post Covid. Wonder if Radiance Class can fit/dock/etc into all of these ports?

This actually gives me hope that a couple Vision class may stich around

[Hoopster95]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

This actually gives me hope that a couple Vision class may stich around

I admire you for your strength on this forum with answering questions and your hope.

I don't have the same hope you do. I'm very certain in my own mind re Vision Class... I've got a few things pretty close to right during this pandemic and I don't think I'll be far off regarding ships when this is all said and done in 2022

[Hoopster95]

16 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

Just a thought, would cruises out of Barbados be subject to US CDC regulations?

 

8 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

no

 

No re CDC... but which countries will allow foreigners into their countries, or require vaccines, or require tests, or require only ship sponsored excursions. No one can say with 100% certainty that 100% for sure this sailing will go as planned, even in 2022, and especially with Grandeur. No one can give you a 100% guarantee. No one can say anything until we actually see people get on ships and take 7 day sailings. When you see that, then we can all start actually believing again and making plans for sailings like this itinerary.

[smokeybandit]

No way Barbados has more strict sailing requirements than the CDC.

 

Get ready for sun-soaked adventures to captivating shores onboard
Grandeur of the Seas^®, sailing from our newest home port — beautiful
Bridgetown, Barbados. With its lush hills and valleys, and rich Bajan flavor,
Barbados is an unforgettable destination in its own right. And for the first
time ever, this tropical paradise unlocks spectacular shores in the southern
Caribbean, Central America and beyond — including these three new ports.

 

[keywest1]

First cruises I've been truly excited about in months.  We are booked on Quantum to Alaska end of August, but I really don't think that will happen.  

Still not booking yet, but my fingers are getting itchy 😁

[carolerwo]

Does anyone have any information about the 14 nighter on 9th January which is not being offered?

That was the one I was really interested to book but showing as sold out on a German site.

[Ronaldo807]

Anyone know what the 12/26 itinerary will be? Or if there will be a 12/26 sailing?

[colmat]

21 minutes ago, carolerwo said:

Does anyone have any information about the 14 nighter on 9th January which is not being offered?

That was the one I was really interested to book but showing as sold out on a German site.

Do you have a link for the itinerary on that one please? Looking at a b2b but one 14nt might be better

[little britain]

13 minutes ago, colmat said:

Do you have a link for the itinerary on that one please? Looking at a b2b but one 14nt might be better

 

This is the only 14n I can see advertised but strangely not showing on the Uk site now 

Edited January 13, 2021 by little britain

[carolerwo]

17 minutes ago, colmat said:

Do you have a link for the itinerary on that one please? Looking at a b2b but one 14nt might be better

 

The same route as the 14 nighter on 20th February. Just two 14 night cruises, but one "sold out."

[colmat]

9 minutes ago, little britain said:

 

This is the only 14n I can see advertised but strangely not showing on the Uk site now 

 

1 minute ago, carolerwo said:

 

The same route as the 14 nighter on 20th February. Just two 14 night cruises, but one "sold out."

Thanks for that, think the b2b suits us better as there are more places we haven't been to

[njkruzer]

These cruises remind me of our Legend cruise out of the Dominican Republic.   No US ports so it attracted some passengers who couldn't get a US visa.  Also some Dominicans booked 4 to a cheap cabin and then disembarked at another port, using the ship for transportation.  For us, Santiago was not a pleasant port.  Going through security at the airport when flying out was scary when they started going through my jewelry,  etc. Grabbed it back, took my stuff and continued to gate without permission.  My dh had gone through first and then realized I wasn't behind him.  He then came back.  No one stopped me after that but it was scary. I know Barbados is not Santiago but I still see issues.   Doesn't mean I won't consider it.  Airfare seems high and currently out of Nashville shows 18-21 hr flts!

[RFerrington]

I just booked the Feb 20 14 night cruise in a 2 BR Grand Suite (aft).  So very happy with this booking !  They offered a resident discount, a balcony discount and a casino discount.  I think it was a GREAT price for a 14 night 2 BR GS.

[suzyluvs2cruise]

For fun I looked at the  Feb 20 14 nt sailing. Cabin price for a JS was $3561.42 for NRD. If you wanted a Refundable deposit it was $2101 more.  No thanks.... 

[smokeybandit]

One problem with Barbados is that it's a PITA to get to if you're not already in the eastern have of the USA.

 

[RFerrington]

3 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

One problem with Barbados is that it's a PITA to get to if you're not already in the eastern have of the USA.

 

Even if you ARE in the eastern half of the US !  There is only 1 non-stop flight out of Miami on AA.  The rest of the flights go through Charlotte and are 20+ hours !  So you know the flights are going to  fill up FAST.  I will book my air the same day the flights go on the market.  Who knows....maybe by next year they will increase the capacity.

[smokeybandit]

I'm not sure what the flight schedules looked like pre-covid to know how they compare to now. 

[Pratique]

Next winter is far off and things could and hopefully will change. Currently Barbados requires 3-7 day confinement at the hotel depending on when test results are available. Best case they will allow arriving passengers to be taken directly from the airport or hotel to the ship. But no way to enjoy the island before or after the cruise. And that's just for Barbados.