Grandeur one night Cruise 7/11/13

[cruisedave]

Anyone going on the one night cruise on the Grandeur next week?

[baldwin87]

What are the details of this cruise

 

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[Merion_Mom]

Is it a one night shakedown cruise before putting her back into regular service?

[baldwin87]

I called RCI and the rep didn't know anything about this sailing

 

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[powelweb]

Interesting, as the website still shows the rest of Grandeur's cruises for July as N/A.

[superduper123]

I called about this last week when it was mentioned on CC. Apparently it is by invitation only, for travel agents, media, and top tier C&A members.

[read52]

I wish I had gotten an invitation since I am so close to the port. Just got back from Alaska.

[superduper123]

I wish I had gotten an invitation since I am so close to the port. Just got back from Alaska.

Yeah, I called and emailed, trying to get an invitation, but they turned me down. :eek:

[spookwife]

What are the details of this cruise

 

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it was offered to certain C&A tiers( not mine ) to locals.

 

I would have gone if they invited me..

[cruisedave]

The majority of the people will be TA's. Here is the "itinerary" although don't think it's going to get too far down the Chesapeake with the short window it has.

 

SAILING ITINERARY Date Ports of Call Arv Dep Activity Thu 11 Jul 2013 Baltimore, Maryland

07:00 PM Boarding Fri 12 Jul 2013 Baltimore, Maryland 07:00 AM

Departure

[KelJ]

I'm happy to see this, because it appears the ship will be repaired as scheduled. Had to move my July 5th sailing to July 19th.

[Piepkorn]

I would be willing to bet the ship will not leave the dock due to the costs associated with that, as well the time issues. It was done with Carnival Splendor in Long Beach when it returned to service after its fire.

 

Interesting, as the website still shows the rest of Grandeur's cruises for July as N/A.

 

Those trips are sold out.

[Jimnbigd]

So do you get your bags delivered to your room, only to have to immediately put them out in the hall again?

[Piepkorn]

So do you get your bags delivered to your room, only to have to immediately put them out in the hall again?

 

In the case of Splendor in Long Beach, everyone I saw was just carrying a small gym type bag or small carry-on.

[cruisedave]

The ship will leave the dock so they can open stores and casino. Cost is not a factor when it comes to these events. Even alcohol will be free to the guests.

[xrae]

I'll be aboard! Got my confirmation yesterday.

[superduper123]

I'll be aboard! Got my confirmation yesterday.

Awesome!

[xrae]

Did u get it for being a TA or by C&A, have a great night inboard.

 

I'm a TA.

 

So ... what are the must-dos. We board ~2pm, disembark 7am. Might not even have time to sightsee the ship! I'm hoping they'll have some cabins open for inspections.

[blonde375]

I'm a TA.

 

So ... what are the must-dos. We board ~2pm, disembark 7am. Might not even have time to sightsee the ship! I'm hoping they'll have some cabins open for inspections.

 

 

If you wouldn't mind, please report back on how the aft hallways of the ship smell. I know that sounds weird, but I'm concerned about the smoke smell still being present.

 

TIA!

[xrae]

Sniffers engaged! LOL

I can be sensitive to some odors (can get migraines) so here's hoping everything smells fresh & new.

[blonde375]

Sniffers engaged! LOL

I can be sensitive to some odors (can get migraines) so here's hoping everything smells fresh & new.

 

LOL! Thanks!! We'll be in JS 8588 above where the fire was. Enjoy your overnight!! (So jealous!!)

[WetToes]

So do you get your bags delivered to your room, only to have to immediately put them out in the hall again?

 

Darn near!

How'd you like to have partaken in a few too many and have to be off the ship by 7 am? :eek::(

[emeraldcity]

So do you get your bags delivered to your room, only to have to immediately put them out in the hall again?

 

Love it ;)

[JetlaggedTraveler]

I'm a TA.

 

So ... what are the must-dos. We board ~2pm, disembark 7am. Might not even have time to sightsee the ship! I'm hoping they'll have some cabins open for inspections.

 

Back in November on the one-nighter out of Miami, they had a lot of sampling in the specialty restaurants. The aerial show in the Centrum was popular in the evening and, of course, lots of partying.

[powelweb]

I would be willing to bet the ship will not leave the dock due to the costs associated with that, as well the time issues. It was done with Carnival Splendor in Long Beach when it returned to service after its fire.

 

 

 

Those trips are sold out.

 

Oh that makes me feel better- I thought there might be an issue with the ship getting back from dry dock on time- thanks!