pmanchuk Posted September 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hey everyone, just curious but is there a reason for the large dent near the water line on the Grandeur of the Seas? Is this something recent or just an old wound they haven't fixed? I saw her just come into port at Miami and it was the first thing to catch my eye... but then again, I rarely see her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted September 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2006 She was damaged in Costa Maya last year when she hit the pier. It was a hole as well as a dent! (unless this is something new) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmanchuk Posted September 3, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ah... didn't realize that... I guess the Dent Wizard probably won't be able to pop that one out, eh? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted September 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ah... didn't realize that... I guess the Dent Wizard probably won't be able to pop that one out, eh? :p lol. Interesting. I didn't hear anything about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted September 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Here's a picture that I found over on webshots. Here is a link to the thread when it happened. Here is a good album w/ pics. It was quite a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmanchuk Posted September 3, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok... so I'm a bit slow getting the news then... my bad :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted September 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok... so I'm a bit slow getting the news then... my bad :cool: Me too. Wow, I can't believe I didn't hear about this. It looked pretty darn bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccxnola Posted September 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 3, 2006 At least she is easily recognized when in port!! No need to wonder if you are getting on the correct ship!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted September 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Me too. Wow, I can't believe I didn't hear about this. It looked pretty darn bad! It was a year and a half ago, so don't feel bad! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmanchuk Posted September 3, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok, so here's my second question... why was she coming into the Port of Miami at 3:15PM today? Isn't that just a WEE bit late to be getting to port?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john & Gerrie nj Posted September 3, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Never been on a Bad cruise, the worst one was Great. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue2 Posted September 3, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ok, so here's my second question... why was she coming into the Port of Miami at 3:15PM today? Isn't that just a WEE bit late to be getting to port??Right on time, it's scheduled for 4:00PM-10:00PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Harp Posted September 3, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2006 She was damaged in Costa Maya last year when she hit the pier. It was a hole as well as a dent! (unless this is something new) Looks like they've done quick repairs on the hole. Couldn't sail with a gaping hole in the side. Further repairs to be done.... Not the first time a ship has hit the pier in Costa Maya either. What is it with that pier, anyway?:eek: Fran in Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhawktx Posted September 3, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Here's a picture that I found over on webshots. Here is a link to the thread when it happened. Here is a good album w/ pics. It was quite a mess. Wow, some nice pics there. Better send them to Royal Caribbean. They might want to put a nice shot of the hole in their next glossy brochure. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf2 Posted September 4, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Here's a pix from when she was pretty!!!! I was on the Splendour the day before the Grandeur crashed. We had 'tapped' the pier ourselves! I was chatting with the captain at the time's wife, who was watching the manouvers (sp?) away from the dock from their cabin. She said the dock workers face's were priceless (from horror to jubilation) and that her husband (Capt Yngvar) had said 'one has to have a stomach of steel' in those situations. Costa Maya has some seriously strong inbound currents. Fine for the 'inside' pier, but if a ship has to approach the 'outside' one - it can be difficult. I've experienced some days onboard while docked in Costa Maya that were bumpier than an average day at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted September 4, 2006 #16 Share Posted September 4, 2006 When Grandeur of the Seas anchors in Key West, you can get an excellent up close look at that amazing "dent." Actually it looks like someone drove a giant size fork lift through the side. I thought it was funny because right beside the dent it says, "No tugs" in big letters. I wondered if, in fact, a tug had hit the Grandeur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystaken Posted September 4, 2006 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2006 The pier where Grandeur docks in Costa Maya is so far from land that they send jitneys out to transport passengers to shore. It's not surprising that the current is strong there. The port is Disneyworldish. Grandeur is very seaworthy. The captain just has to keep the bow above water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighterhoop Posted September 4, 2006 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Ok, so here's my second question... why was she coming into the Port of Miami at 3:15PM today? Isn't that just a WEE bit late to be getting to port?? Remember, the Grandeur sails from Baltimore in the summer, Miami is just an afternoon port, not an embarkation point on this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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