"LIVE" from Grandeur of the Seas- Bermuda / Nov 1, 2013

[gordito]

 

RADIO:

 

Thanks for excellent review and pictures.

When DW, DS, DDinL and I had dinner at

itzumi during our May 3, 2013 cruise to

Bermuda, enjoyed it inmensly and learned

all about cooking on "the rock". Great

memory because you brought it back to us.

 

Rebeca and Herb ;) :confused:

[pkexton]

I was watching earlier and boy did a big storm blow thru - the water was lapping over one of the boat dock walls - there were big dark clouds blowing over.

 

Pat

[SteveK51]

So is GOTS at sea for two days now? Marine Traffic shows her next destination as Baltimore Friday morning, when we board for next cruise. But two days at sea seems like an unnecessary day.

 

Never minds just checked regular Bermuda itinerary, two sea days is normal.

 

Can't wait to board Friday.

Edited November 5, 2013 by SteveK51

[Radio]

 

RADIO:

 

Thanks for excellent review and pictures.

When DW, DS, DDinL and I had dinner at

itzumi during our May 3, 2013 cruise to

Bermuda, enjoyed it inmensly and learned

all about cooking on "the rock". Great

memory because you brought it back to us.

 

Rebeca and Herb ;) :confused:

 

 

Wow! Thanks for the nice comments Rebeca and Herb:)

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Grandeur of the Seas left at 4PM today. . .with the help of 2 Bermuda Tugs. It seems that the tugs may have been used due the very high winds. The bow thrusters which are normally used are being aided by the 2 tugs just to get us out in the channel. Once we were in the channel, the tugs break loose and we are on our own. Thanks to one of the Crew who told us why this happened. I have never sailed away from port while being pulled away with tugs.

 

I started today knowing that I just wanted to explore the Dockyard a little more since all passengers must be on board by 3:30PM. I went over near Somerset Village to refuel my scooter before taking it back. The weather was a little bit of everything today. The sun was out, then it got cloudy, then it started to rain, then the sun came back out, then more rain, and finally sunny skies and very high winds.

 

I was able to make it over to Snorkel Park Beach, Bermuda Mini Golf, and the National Museum of Bermuda. I took advantage of the sunny skies by taking many images, a few videos and a couple of time lapse vids (which I will produce and edit later.) I returned back to the ship at about 1:30.

 

I have dinner reservations at 7:30 in the Great Gatsby MDR and I will try to catch the 70’s Disco Inferno Centrum Party tonight. I really must try Casino Royale tonight after dinner and maybe I will stay up for the Royal Poker Tournament at 10:00.

 

Here are a few pics from today. Thanks for the nice comments and thanks for tuning in.

 

 

Radio

 

 

The final day in Bermuda was very sunny (for most of the day)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It would have been nice if we had this weather yesterday, but I will take what I can get.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My drive to Somerset was very scenic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I make it over to Snorkel Park Beach, and Bermuda Mini Golf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were just a few passengers here, but no one was swimming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I may try Mini Golf next time I am here

 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few more pics. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

I went to the National Museum of Bermuda for about an hour (Just across the street from The Frog and Onion Pub)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission at the Museum also allows you to see the Dolphins inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The goats are making sure that the grass stays clipped at the Maritime Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the views from the walls of the Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were not too many swimmers today at Snorkel Park Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the flowers that seem to be all over the island. . even in November

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 5, 2013 by Radio

[Radio]

Here are the last pics for now. . .Time for dinner.

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

I guess it’s time to get back on Grandeur. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m glad the sun came out for awhile today. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandeur of the Seas get “pulled” away from the pier slowly. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next time I see Kings Wharf may be the new and improved Kings Wharf that may be built for Quantum of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The promenade decks were closed due to safety concerns while we were being towed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bermuda tugs, Faithful (Bow) and Edward M. Stowe (Stern), were the mighty tugs that helped Grandeur

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 5, 2013 by Radio

[BecciBoo]

Ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!

What will I do????????

Thanks to your pics Radio, I have a horrid case of the PCDs....PRE cruise depression! Over 6 months to go...

Oboy oboy do I wish we could fit in a quickie here right next month!

Edited November 5, 2013 by BecciBoo

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!

What will I do????????

 

Thanks to your pics Radio, I have a horrid case of the PCDs....PRE cruise depression! Over 6 months to go...

Oboy oboy do I wish we could fit in a quickie here right next month!

 

 

Seriously, I feel your pain...we have a year before we try Princess next Oct.

 

Thank you Radio for another fantastic Bermuda cruise!!!

 

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[bigeagle12]

Seriously, I feel your pain...we have a year before we try Princess next Oct.

 

Thank you Radio for another fantastic Bermuda cruise!!!

 

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Linda ... what Princess cruise are you taking?

[Radio]

Hello everyone . . . Good Morning and Welcome to DAY 6 of “LIVE” from Grandeur of the Seas.

 

The seas were causing a lot of pitching and rolling last night onboard Grandeur of the Seas. The Captain suggested that this would be going on all last night and today. An announcement was made several times that Seas sickness meds would be complimentary at guest relations throughout the next 24 hours.

 

I was surprised to see that many passengers never went to the MDR. I missed the Disco Party, and the Headliner Show, but was able to spend a few hours in Casino Royale before I retired (Smile)

 

Today the sun is shining and the seas are moderate . . . I would say there is less rolling, but the pitching is the same for this morning. Many passengers still must be mindful of the handrails in the passageways. The sickness bags are still stationed at most all of the lounges and stairwells

 

There are a ton of activities planned for today, and I have a Bridge tour and Galley tour scheduled. There are many poolside activities as well, and the weather looks good so I am sure that they will all go as planned.

 

We have our 2nd Formal Night tonight, and I am looking forward to the Baked Alaska more so than the Lobster. Battle of the Sexes and Quest are also scheduled this evening. I will try to make it to quest.

 

Here are a few pics from this morning. . . More pics later this afternoon !

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

My final sunset in Bermuda for 2013 was lovely. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dining room wasn’t very busy last night. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to go to the Concierge Lounge for some energy this morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love to see an early morning sunrise while at sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It looks like today will provide a lot of sunshine !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is our current location

 

 

 

 

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[BillOh]

So glad you decided to post again. Your reviews always have just the right amount of narrative and photos!!! Thank you!!

 

And no comments about evil smokers! ;)

[cruzinlady1947]

Good morning Radio. Thanks for this great report. I will be on the Grandeur for Thanksgiving.

 

I love all your pictures, but for some reason, I am not seeing the pictures today. I guess it is something on my computer. I saw all the pictures the previous days, just not today.

 

Anyway, thanks for your live review. You always do such a great job and your pictures are always great.

 

Hopefully the seas will get better as the day goes on. Have a safe voyage home and will anxiously await your next cruise and review. Thanks again.

 

Gwen :)

Edited November 6, 2013 by cruzinlady1947

[WetToes]

Radio, I can't see the last few pics.

[tugboat]

Radio, I can't see the last few pics.

 

I was thinking it was just me:D

[Cruzoholic]

Same here. No pix.

 

Happy sailing!

Evie

[gordito]

Sorry, but cannot see your pictures.

Herb :confused:

[Radio]

Same here. No pix.

 

Happy sailing!

Evie

 

Hmm. . . I need to figure this out. I tried it with IE, Chrome, and Firefox. . .I was able to view them on all browsers. I will try to figure out why some can't view.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

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[Radio]

Here are a few pics from this morning. . .

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

My final sunset in Bermuda for awhile was lovely. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dining room wasn’t very busy last night. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to go to the Concierge Lounge for some energy this morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love to see an early morning sunrise while at sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It looks like today will provide a lot of sunshine !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is our current location

 

 

 

 

 

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[WetToes]

Still can't see. :(

[Cruzoholic]

When I clicked on individual pix, it said site temporary unavailable.

 

Happy sailing!

Evie

[suzyl62]

nope cant see the photos this morning. But I love your up to date reviews.

[evelyn51]

Moreover what's really odd is the pictures from yesterday I was able to see but, today those as well as today's are just ?.

[evelyn51]

All pictures are gone! :(

[WetToes]

I can still see the older pictures.