allisonb22

6 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

What is the difference between those and the tv channel that shows the outside, other than it looks like a balcony you are looking thru?

Just the size and placement. Its a large screen on the wall so more of a balcony "feeling" than just on the tv. I think the views may be different between the tv channel and the virtual balcony but i may be wrong on that 

we really enjoyed ours! not sure we would pay much extra for it, but it was cool to have.

27 minutes ago, LorraineP said:

Should I be concerned about my Oasis 5/23/21 cruise out of Bayonne?

its all so uncertain. i'm also concerned about my july 2021 oasis cruise. i had a sailing scheduled for jan that was just cancelled and am hesitant to use the FCC from this sailing towards the july oasis one. i'm not sure how they will go about refunding/fcc in the event my july sailing is cancelled. so stressful!

just got an email and text about my cancelled sailing

i had a jan sailing on grandeur. i haven't gotten an email yet. how will i go about requesting a refund or FCC? i cant find any links on their website

19 minutes ago, masteradept said:

The weather seems to be getting better, and the sun’s coming out. 

Looks beautiful!!! I did ok since march not having too bad of cruise withdrawls but seeing your pics and comments have brought all the feelings back! Soooooo jealous. Hope you're having a great time! Thanks for taking us along with you...

does anyone know what they will do if there are no comparable sailings to lift/shift to? 

we're on Jan 2 2021 sailing of grandeur for 7 nights from baltimore

the only sailings out of baltimore for Jan 2022 are 8 nights 

i'm expecting our Jan 2021 sailing to be cancelled but if it isn't, i'm looking at options to either take FCC or just lift and shift 

oh wow, the CDC report makes it too real. i didn't expect my Jan 2 sailing to happen but seeing this really seals the deal. 😞

3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

If by chance she does remain in the fleet I’d expect her to be one of the last ships to set sail. 

i think so too.

i think even if other ships are sailing come january, it is very unlikely our original sailing on her will happen.

5 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

Was only for about 4 months, now they cut off some from front and back end of the 4 months. 

hmmm.. interesting. i just looked up the prices for the sailings on Jewel out of galveston. they're pretty expensive. it follows the OP theory of trying to deter bookings on sailings they don't anticipate to happen. i cant wait to look back at this thread in a few months to see how it pans out.

very interesting!

we are on the Grandeur Jan 2 2021 sailing. i'm curious to see if there is a staggered restart (i'd assume grandeur would not be a ship they would rush to get sailing again..) if they'll even bother with prepping grandeur since she is leaving the fleet in March? it seems to me it'd be almost a waste to prep the ship and get her sailing again just to leave the fleet in March... just my thoughts... 

would love to be cruising in Jan but i'm not too hopeful. 

hello

did you have to call to get the discount? i am trying to book online but there isn't a promo code that is working for me

the pdf with FAQs says it is under the stateroom selection but i cant seem to find it. i have only seen a promo code spot at the end where the payment is. no promo code is working for me. 

i work in an emergency department and worked all the way through the pandemic, i even got COVID from work. I would LOVE to take advantage of this deal.

7 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said:

@allisonb22

 

Are you sure that you are on a 7 night cruise, and not a 9.2826 night cruise?  😉 😄 

can never be too sure. i wouldn't complain if this became the case 😉 

Just now, UnorigionalName said:

I think for 7 nights they charge for 8 days.

 

Then there seems to be an extra 16% fudge factor there for I don't know what.  Isn't there fine print somewhere that explains it?

even if they did (which I am unsure if they charge for 7 or 8 ) it still only comes out to $368

Just now, Merion_Mom said:

Could you possibly have clicked on Deluxe Beverage Package + VOOM internet?

I thought that, too. But i double checked and it says only "deluxe beverage package" so it is not the one including voom 

I added the one with voom separately and it comes up as "deluxe beverage package with voom" in the cart. 

I thought the same thing haha.  

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

18% gratuities are extra. 

those are added at the bottom. the $153.72

Just now, johnjen said:

Makes perfect sense to me

46 x 7 = 322 

This is for my Jan 2021 cruise on Grandeur. How does 46 x 7 = 427? What am i missing?

mine too!! but the drink package for my Jan cruise shot up in price. Was around $46/day, now $61.

we did this sailing in early jan this year (jan 5-16). the first two days and the last two days you can expect to not be able to be outside comfortably. the good news is anthem has two indoor pools and plenty of other things to do instead of hanging by the pool. there are tons of fun options indoors and this ship really is perfect for weather that is less than ideal. sailing to the caribbean during winter from the northeast makes it that much better when you walk outside on the third morning and its beautiful and warm out. the 3 sea days home are really nice to unwind and relax after a few perfect days in the caribbean.

this sailing is WONDERFUL and i would do it again in a heartbeat. it is nice to be away for a long 12 days 🙂 

have a great time!

6 hours ago, Tony O said:

Plan B

https://www.trinityreservations.com

 

Plan C

Check with hotels in the White Marsh area they are right off of 95 and about 10 minutes north of the port

thanks so much! looking into your plan b now. 🙂 

15 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

Drive the day before, spend the night, board at leisure so your first day would be more enjoyable.

thanks for your input! this is most likely going to be what we will do so i appreciate your tips! leaving from central connecticut so google maps shows about 4.5 hrs to port. a relative lives less than 20 minutes away from the port so if we don't get a hotel nearby we'll stay there

hello!

looking for tips on leaving from baltimore on Grandeur OTS in Jan. we've only ever gone out of bayonne so looking for any advice leaving from baltimore. will be driving in the morning of. i know parking is $15/day so i'm wondering how easy it is to park at the terminal. bayonne is super easy and quick if you get there early. we have the option to park at a relative's house and have them drop us off but i'm unsure what our best option would be. any advice is helpful! 🙂 

57 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

BTW, you can book a cruise right now and not pay a deposit. 

how so?

i am definitely an outlier here (turned 21 in jan, born in '99) and on CC in general but i love cruising I could read these threads all day! my little escape from school. i can't wait for the day i can retire & just cruise, cruise, and cruise! 😉