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

[LBumb]

have a great time in

bermuda

[slyster]

Just returned from her. Great cruise for Halloween! Heads up. The visitor guide said that this week is the beginning of their winter season. Not sure what that means but I think it has to do wry the bus and ferries. I noticed stores showing summer and winter hours too. So not sure if they all begin winter season today or it depends. Enjoy!

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Mark, one picture of the pool deck there are no chairs, what was going on?

 

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[grandmaR]

yes I think that the winter seasons start around the beginning of Nov.

 

The clock on the TV this morning said 6:15 and my watch said 7:15.

 

Eastern time changed from Daylight savings today. (Fall back) But Bermuda is in the Atlantic time zone so that is an hour ahead. Therefore the clocks don't change.

 

I called Guest Services and they said that they knew the clock was wrong - probably because normally when Grandeur goes to Bermuda the clocks get turned back an hour.

[counsdr]

Radio, have a grand day!

 

Cheryl

[TrishOB]

Enjoying your reports as always. Would like to talk DH into a Bermuda cruise one day.

 

Question: Does Lattétudes serve other Starbucks beverages besides coffee, specifically chai latté? I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do like Starbucks chai.

[luv2cruiserccl]

Can now see gots on marine traffic just northeast side of the island

 

 

Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors.

[cruzinlady1947]

Grandeur is on the Bermuda web cam right now, coming into port.

 

Port Bermuda Webcam - Cruise Ship Web Cam at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda

 

Have a great time Radio.

 

Gwen :)

 

 

[WetToes]

Looks beautiful. Can see, what I assume, are passengers heading into town.

Look at those trees blowing in the breeze. Nice! :)

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .We have arrived to Bermuda ! We arrived right at about 2:45, and Grandeur of the Seas is now cleared for guests to go ashore. (3:20PM).

 

The weather is beautiful ! It is a balmy 78F with light winds and sunny skies.

 

Here are a few pics of our arrival. More pics later tonight.

 

Radio

 

 

 

Shhh. . .Casino Royale is still (whisper) “Radio friendly”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am happy that the Solarium can be uncovered during beautiful days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can see land !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pool decks were packed during our approach !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bright sun streams down through the Centrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers enjoy the Jets game this afternoon on the Pool deck

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 3, 2013 by Radio

[Radio]

Here are a few more. . .

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

We travel along the channel from the north

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was hoping we could dock at Heritage Wharf, but we will be at Kings Wharf for 2 nights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandeur spins around so we can dock on the Port side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bermuda Tugboat “Faithful” guides us into port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandeur of the Seas approaches the Pier slowly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have arrived. . .Here is the Webcam view from the Bermuda Webcam

 

 

 

 

 

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[crisndeefromde]

awesome pictures...watched the webcam. exciting to see you arrive

[NorbertsNiece]

As ever, you're doing an awesome job here.... will catch up with you when I get back! :D

[BecciBoo]

Nothing better on the planet than being out on "the Big Blue":D

[GRANNYOFSIX]

Your pictures, the way you write, the fun you share.......makes me feel like I'm almost there......thank you Radio!!:)

[Yenom]

Just got off the 10/25 sailing and there was no escargots. :(. They had a scallop dish that was served every night that was close, but not the same.

 

 

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[Radio]

Your pictures, the way you write, the fun you share.......makes me feel like I'm almost there......thank you Radio!!:)

 

 

Thanks for the nice comments. A Fresh Coffee is coming your way ! :)

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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[GRANNYOFSIX]

Thanks for the nice comments. A Fresh Coffee is coming your way ! :)

 

Radio

;);)

 

 

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Yum.........looking forward to a Fresh Coffee.....needs to be decaf though........hope that isn't a problem.....LOL:)

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . I left the ship this afternoon around 4PM and met the Oleanders Scooter guy who called to get me a taxi right to the rental area. The drive wasn’t far, but it was better than walking. I rented a scooter for 2 days, So I don't have to return it until Tuesday before the ship leaves.

 

I wandered around the Clocktower Mall, and Phoenix Pharmacy for a bid, and I tried to find some TBI Dockyard Wi-Fi. . .It seems that the only place that still sells access is the Bermuda Arts Center . . . I will try there tomorrow.

 

I made it back to the ship by around 6 so I could get ready for dinner with some Cruise Critic friends in the Great Gatsby MDR. Dinner was great, and I loved the dessert. I had the Angus Sliders which are on the traditional menu that can be ordered any night. I had to leave dinner quick so I could catch a few minutes of the “Finish that Lyric” contest, and make it to the Production Show “All Access”.

 

Even though the Government of Bermuda will allow Ships Casinos to be open in port, the Casino Royale will remain closed for her stay this week. RCI has not paid the license that is required for gambling to occur. I was told that negotiations will happen that will let them be open for 2014.

 

 

Here are a few pics from this afternoon. . .Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

 

Welcome to Bermuda !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My first stop was at Oleanders Scooters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix Pharmacy has great gifts, souvenirs, food, and great coffee!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sun was going away when I was able to snap Grandeur of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sunset created kind of a blaze in the sky just before I got back on the

ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I make it back home for a couple of nights in Bermuda !

 

 

 

 

 

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[MrFunInTheSun]

Looks like a super day Radio! Don't watch the news to early tonight. :-)

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - Please excuse any errors.

[hansolosmom]

Radio as always thanks for taking the time to do your report.

 

That sunset picture is amazing!

 

Enjoy your trip

[maureencruiser]

Looks like a super day Radio! Don't watch the news to early tonight. :-)

 

 

Oh no, you jinxed him! "The News" must have come on early today because of all the time change confusion. ;)

[msmayor]

Just checked the webcam for Bermuda...the weather doesn't look promising for much in the way of outdoor activity today. Hope it clears up soon!

[Beth Y]

Radio, about Wifi from TeleBermuda -- I was on Grandeur last week, and I purchased a Wifi package right from my iPad while sitting at the Dockyard. Search "WifiZONE by TBI." It was $9.99 for 24 hours, and access was good on Grandeur's pool deck, on the dock side -- even better there than at the ferry dock. When it dropped, Royal's (pricey) Wifi would pop up, so then I had to select TBI's again in Settings.

[WetToes]

Just checked the webcam for Bermuda...the weather doesn't look promising for much in the way of outdoor activity today. Hope it clears up soon!

 

 

Does look dreary, but I'd take it over the 30 degree wind chill we've got going on here right now. :eek::(

I do hope that they get to see some sunshine today. :)

Edited November 4, 2013 by WetToes