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That was good news about the contract renewal with the Port. It's sad, Baltimore can deliver the people, but with all the tropical destinations being days away, short cruises just don't exist. I too was disappointed at the removal of Key West from the east coast cruises, had it remained, that would probably be the next one scheduled after the 5-night Bermuda one we'll be on in September.

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Couldn't agree more, Dulles is your worst option. Depending on traffic, it could be 2 hours from the cruise terminal. As mentioned above, BWI is by far, the best option. With it being a hub for Southwest, they get non-stop flights from almost anywhere Southwest flies. Then you'd be a half hour or less from the terminal depending on the traffic.

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As I look at that list, I think "Wow", I remember Casey Pelter from Sovereign in '07 and Simeon from Navigator in '09. Quick question, I remember Simeon's "Wing Man" from Navigator, I remember calling him Cuddy (if memory serves me) - just wondering what ever happened to him? I know my sister just fell in love with him and Simeon.

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Go to http://www.wmata.com for more info on the Metro System

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Yes, Crystal City would be fantastic. Look for places with access to the Metro. They sell all day passes (unlimited rides) for $14.50. Well worth it. This also opens the door to stay in nice areas that have Metro stations like Bethesda, Rockville in MD, or even Tyson's Corner in VA (that last one, a Hyatt I believe, has direct access to the Tyson's station on the Silver Line.

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Any word who will be on Grandeur after September 15th? I'm on her on the 24th

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158 till Grandeur

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162 till Grandeur

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Like ComputerDad, I'm from the Baltimore area (west side) .....2 hours south of Baltimore? That would put you on the south side of DC....perhaps Springfield, VA. The real risk there would be the unpredictable DC traffic. If I may make a suggestion, go for Annapolis or even on the eastern shore around Easton or Cambridge. Beautiful part of MD away from both Metro areas. But if staying on I-95. - Springfield, Dale City -- maybe Fredericksburg, but that's more likely a little more than 2 hours.

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169 till Grandeur

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Good idea with the SW card, my wife was able to shave $200 off airfare for her upcoming flight from BWI to MCO (Orlando)

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Drive to BWI - it's a Southwest hub, great rates on non-stop flights to FLL

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172 till Grandeur

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175 days till Grandeur

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Thank You, now my 176 doesn't seem so far away.

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Perfect. That sounds like the way to go, our 5-nighter on Grandeur will be overnight in Bermuda. Do the trolleys/busses run 24 hours/day?

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I don't know if each individual bus taxes US currency, but the kiosk where you buy the day passes does take USD. The day passes are a very good deal as they cover both buses and ferries.

A Day Pass. I like that a lot. Thank You Very Much. That sounds like the way to go.

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My mother always said, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask, so, here goes..... I know Bus #7 is the bus I want to Horseshoe Bay, do they take US Currency? I'm wondering if I need to convert $$ in order to enjoy Bermuda.

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Thanks. Maybe at Drydock they can rename her Mystery of the Seas.

That's very funny, then run them as mystery cruises. Leave from Miami for 4 nights, ports are unknown until you get there. I'd buy that.

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Very interesting. If a couple booked with the 30% sale that ends Sunday, could they take advantage of the 50% off 2nd guest? Would it make sense?

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Just looked at the locator, she's just above the Virginia Line. Should be entering the bay shortly

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Would've loved to have a had a 2nd Vision Class ship out of Baltimore. Because of bridge heights, we seem limited to just Vision Class. If we could've had Splendour, perhaps there could've been more options. Oh well.

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178 Days -- 5 nights Bermuda on Grandeur out of Baltimore

Sometimes I wonder about the affect of automatic gratuities. Lower the incentive because they're going to get paid regardless. Although I would like to think this is not the norm.

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I would love for Sovereign to come back