Grandeur in drydock?

[julieds]

Does anyone know when the Grandeur is scheduled to go into drydock? I'm interested in a cruise from Baltimore this summer, and wondering if that will be before or after drydock?

 

Thanks (in advance) for helping a newby!

[many cruises]

We are also interested in a summer cruise on the Grandeur. Does anyone know when it will be refurbished? Also, if anyone can tell us pros & cons of sailing out of Baltimore that would be great!

 

Many Cruises

 

[erin_cruisers]

If you go to any website Including RCI's and look at the deck layouts, they change as of May 1st., so I'm thinking that the refit must be happening just prior to that. On another thread I read that some ships are getting refurbs done during a cruise. (which is bizarre IMHO) Routine maintenance is one thing, but ripping out carpet and closing off wings, is over the top. (again, this is only what I read on another post)

I have been trying to find out about a refit, by searching on Google, but no success.

Anyone else...

 

Grandeur of the Seas

05-31-04

 

[ziggydaddy]

What changes are they making to the floor plan?

 

SS Dolphin "81

Nordic Empress "91

Royal Majesty "92

Sovereign 2/24/02

Grandeur 1/11/03

Mariner 12/07/03

Grandeur 5/1/04(Repositioning)

May 1st 9 Night Granduer Of The Sea

 

Jan 2nd Mariner of The Sea

 

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[TimmyII]

RCI is not changing any of the floorplans. The are merely changing the designations of some of the cabins. ie:minisuites are gonna be JR suites, not ocean view suites ect.

 

 

JOHN MENDENHALL

[Hoopster3145]

They are changing categories on ALL ships.

 

From what I heard on my last cruise, the Grandeur and Rhapsody are scheduled to go in the Fall (Sept, oct)

 

1/01 NCL Majesty

1/02 NCL Majesty

1/03 RCCL Brilliance of the Seas

3/03 Carnival Jubilee

8/03 RCCL Navigator Of the Seas

1/04 RCCL Adventure of the Seas

3/04 RCCL Radiance of the Seas

 

 

8/15/04 Rhapsody of the Seas

 

14 DAY LEGEND OF THE SEAS PANAMA CANAL CRUISE (12/26/04)

 

3/13/05 SPRING BREAK on the Explorer of the Seas

 

[newsier]

Our 25 October 2004 cruise on the Grandeur was cancelled by RCI because they said it was going into drydock.

 

Till the Voyager..............

[Grandmom]

IndeeGlenn is correct. I tried to book that cruise at the time it was being cancelled. At the time, no one from RCI would say what was happening, but the web site said no cabins were available. Finally a TA told me about the drydock. I am now on the 1st cruise after the drydock. Good idea? I don't know, but I'm not going to let it bother me!!

 

many cruises....your question is an easy one. If you live anywhere near Baltimore, and can avoid having to fly to the port, it's all good. It was one of the main reasons I did the Serenade repo out of Philly. Only had to fly one way. With the Baltimore cruise, you won't have to fly at all!!

 

Darlene

 

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!!

 

Until Grandeur of the Seas 11/6/04

 

 

Serenade 10/30/03

Grandeur 11/23/02

Enchantment 1/13/02

[Michelle!]

Yup yup yup! October it is - really wanted to be on that Oct 25 sailing, going to Hawaii instead!

 

Who can complain about Hawaii though really?

 

Michelle!

 

Grandeur of the Seas 11/03

Radiance of the Seas 10/02

[Grandmom]

Hi Michelle!!!

Glad you got another cruise booked, and Hawaii no less!!! Way to go.

 

As you saw above I opted for the 1st cruise after the drydock out of NO. It would have been nice to end up in NO from Baltimore though.

 

My girlfriend and I are looking at Hawaii next March on the Legend. We have been given a fabulous deal, too good to turn down. But I'm still thinking on it.

 

Darlene

 

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!!

 

Until Grandeur of the Seas 11/6/04

 

 

Serenade 10/30/03

Grandeur 11/23/02

Enchantment 1/13/02

[iluvcruzin]

sorry they cancelled your cruise IndeeGlenn. But be glad in that this ship is in dire need of a visit to drydock. I was on the Granduer the begining of the month. I think they were waiting for spring break to be over or something because it needs a good scrubbing.

 

Maureen

 

Princess Sun 2/27/2005

Mariner of the Seas 10/15/2005

 

8 cruises to date.

[norbe37817]

We know a lot of the officers on the Grandeur and in December they told us that they were thinking of cutting the ship in to and inserting a piece that would give them additional cabins. They claimed that the work could be done in one week by doing some prep work on the way to the dry dock and finish the work on the way out. That is a lot of cutting and welding to do in one week's time. Again, they said they were thinking about doing this. I hope they don't because I think she is the perfect size.

 

peggy

[SeaUThere]

I loved sailing out of Baltimore and now look for cruises sailing from that port. If you have any specific questions feel free to email me at Rosmut@aol.com

 

Grandeur of the Seas-September 4, 2004

Galaxy-June 7, 2002

Fascination-March 17, 2001

 

 

 

[ernie16]

Peggy

 

I hate to think RCL would do that to such an awsome ship...But as we all know its about the revenue

In fact in Rcl's early years they were very successful in doing the same to there very first ships..so if anyone could pull it off they could.

[norbe37817]

DH and I have trouble walking so we always prefer the smaller ships and by getting a cabin between the elevators, it was ideal.

 

From what I understand, they will slightly increase the dining space but not the show rooms. Where will they put all those extra people especially around the pool?

 

peggy

[PattyW]

Just curious - what exactly happens in drydock? New carpet, paint, cabin furniture? Should I expect it to look like a brand new ship when we sail in November?

 

Days until my next cruise:

 

Renaissance R1, July 2000: Greece and Turkey

Radiance of the Seas, July 2002: Alaska

Golden Princess, November 2003: Eastern Caribbean

Grandeur of the Seas, November, 2004: Western Caribbean

[norbe37817]

We were on in December and we had all new carpet, drapes, spread, etc. Remember, there is also plumbing, electrical work and so many other things that can't be done at sea.

 

peggy

[Grandmom]

I like the Grandeur just the way it is. It is beautiful and just the right size. Why would they want to make it bigger now that the Radiance class ships are sailing? Leave the Vision class as it is I say!!!

 

Darlene

 

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!!

 

Until Grandeur of the Seas 11/6/04

 

 

Serenade 10/30/03

Grandeur 11/23/02

Enchantment 1/13/02

[SeaPeaInn]

PattyW -

 

The ship goes to drydock once every two years to have the bottom painted and the water intakes cleaned.

 

While they are doing doing this they sometimes use this out of service time to refurbish the public areas. Cabins are usually renovated at sea unless the ship is having a total refurbishment which usually happens every 6-8 years.

 

Regarding another post here. They can stretch a ship in a few weeks but not in one week. Stretching seems to be out of favor these days. Plenty of large ships to go around.

[Michelle!]

Hi Darlene,

 

I hope she is done for your cruise if they decide to cut and paste!

 

I'm sure she will be lovely!

 

I choose Hawaii, as the ship leaves from my hometown - so as you know, I only need to worry about coming home! It will be very convenient, but my son is sad we are not going on the Granduer again! Have a great time for us, and enjoy all the fab service!

 

Michelle!

 

Grandeur of the Seas 11/03

Radiance of the Seas 10/02

[khemp]

I am sailing on the Grandeur on 7/11 out of Baltimore. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park besides "Dundalk Marine Terminal"

 

Thank you

 

GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS 7/11/04

WE'RE DOING IT THE GREY WAY!

[cruisindooleys]

khemp,

 

We're sailing out of Baltimore on Monday but we're going up on Sunday to catch an O's game then we're staying at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in Baltimore 800-633-9511. They have a package called the park and cruise for $109 a night plus you can park for free for the duration of your cruise.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[berd0625]

Khemp

if you haven't already post in the Meet and Mingle forum for the 7/11 Grandeur and be sure to sign up!

 

Alberta

Granduer of the Seas 7/11/04

Majesty of the Seas 8/18/03 #9516

SS Oceanic - Big Red Boat 7/93

[crazeekat]

We are just off the Grandeur 1 May 04. We asked about drydocking this fall. We were told the ship will be in dry dock in Mobile Alabama for 10 days. No they were not going to extend her. She was being pulled out of the water for cleaning and repainting. She will return to New Orleans for 6 Nov 04.

 

Monarch of the Seas 09/95

Enchanted Isle 07/99

Grandeur of the Seas 10/02

Carnival Conquest 10/03

Grandeur of the Seas 04/04

Mariner of the Seas 11/04

[MJL]

I was told they also do things like replace silverware, china, glassware, etc.