Grandeur of the Seas from Tampa February 28th 2008

Dave the Wave · #1 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 01:07 PM

This is my next adventure. From Tampa to Key West and Cozumel for 4 days. Hope the weather holds this time of year. Anyone been on the Grandeur lately? She is coming to Tampa just for the winter. I wish they would keep one here year around.

I got a new Speedo for this trip so I can start evening up my tan lines. I have been dying to do this in the belly flop and think I have gotten up the nerve. This guy was my hero on this May 05 cruise on the Sovereign ( I am in the yellow )....

dina · #2 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Looks like a great cruise. I'll see if I can get on board.

Dave the Wave · #3 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 01:20 PM

Yes, join us. It will be a great time. See if you can get MSBJ to go. I haven't been on this ship yet but she is just like the Enchantment before the stretch. They are supposed to stretch this one too when they find the dry dock time.

Had a great time in Cozumel last time and we have a good long day there.

Dave the Wave · #4 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Does anyone know if she still has this big dent?

dlm2005 · #5 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 02:12 PM

Did the parking valet do that?

Dave the Wave · #6 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 02:14 PM

I think so....

msblackjack · #7 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 02:38 PM

I'm in

but please don't stretch me

Dave the Wave · #8 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 02:40 PM

OK, tell Erik not to try to jump from the ship to the dock again...

msblackjack · #9 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave the Wave

OK, tell Erik not to try to jump from the ship to the dock again...

Ouch - he still has an ugly scar ...

he hasn't been on a boat since

TheCruiseManiac · #10 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 06:39 PM

Dave, I sailed the Grandeur maybe 1 or 2 years ago I think, Or Maybe it was the Vision...No Grandeur, When I went there wasn't any dent. Personally I liked the Grandeur - I'd have to say this:

1. Song of America
2. Sun Viking
3. Song of Norway
4. Mariner of the Seas
5. Grandeur of the Seas

I know, I'm a sucker for the old ships. Hope it goes well. I would join you but I already got the Freedom, Liberty, and Independence booked, and maybe the Genesis...Also I got a World Cruise in '08.... 8)

Edward

cmom · #11 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 07:44 PM

I will be on the Grandeur in Dec and i will fill everyone in on stuff. I cant wait this will be my first time with RCI and my first cruise in over 10 years. Im hoping to get my new husband into cruising. He is a camper but I hope that changes after this trip.

Dave the Wave · #12 (**permalink**) July 26th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Edward,

I enjoyed your pics of the Mariner as I was on her in May. I have also done the Song of America. I also like the smaller to mid size ships. I don't think bigger is always better...

cmom,

Can't wait to hear of your impressions. 8)

msblackjack · #13 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 07:39 AM

okay who else is going?

for those curious about cruising in February let's just say the weather is more pleasant that the high humidity months; the currents seem to not as strong as in Nov/Dec/Jan and the waves don't get "tropical" like in July/Aug/Sept. - perfect cruising weather......

Dave the Wave · #14 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 08:04 AM

I am ready. Have a neighbor wants to go. Haven't been out of Tampa since 2003 on the Sensation. This should be a more pleasant cruise. The purple really got

to me and I almost jumped overboard!

dina · #15 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 09:46 AM

Dave - Still no luck on my end yet. Let me know if she wouldn't mind a cabin mate who's low maintenance and fun.

Dave the Wave · #16 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 10:04 AM

She seemed interested. She is also fiesty little Italian girl.

She is a drinker too but mostly just Captain Morgan.

dina · #17 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave the Wave

She seemed interested. She is also fiesty little Italian girl.

She is a drinker too but mostly just Captain Morgan.

SWEET! One of my favorite drinks of choice besides wine... Hook us up butter cup...

Lou · #18 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2007, 07:52 PM

I'd be tempted to join you and Feb. 28 would be a birthday cruise
for me. Last time out of Tampa was the Miracle...Grandeur would
be a pleasure....sailed on her many years ago end of January.
At that time came bundled up from Chicago. Weather was very
nice, tho.

Think I'll have to pass tho, as we're planning on the Liberty
the end of June of 08.

msblackjack · #19 (**permalink**) August 1st, 2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou

I'd be tempted to join you and Feb. 28 would be a birthday cruise
for me. Last time out of Tampa was the Miracle...Grandeur would
be a pleasure....sailed on her many years ago end of January.
At that time came bundled up from Chicago. Weather was very
nice, tho.

Think I'll have to pass tho, as we're planning on the Liberty
the end of June of 08.

oh come on and go; another Sarasotoan - lol - its gonna be a blast

msblackjack · #20 (**permalink**) August 3rd, 2007, 09:26 PM

We're booked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WooT!

Dave the Wave · #21 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 08:08 AM

Yeah! And just down the hall from me. let me know if I disturb you with my Meatloaf blaring from my cabin!

tropical-cowgirl · #22 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Hey Dave, I sent you a PM. Regarding my last post. :>)

Dave the Wave · #23 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tropical-cowgirl

Hey Dave, I sent you a PM. Regarding my last post. :>)

Yes, I got it. Regarding the alcohol selection. I will PM you back.

Dave the Wave · #24 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dina

Dave - Still no luck on my end yet. Let me know if she wouldn't mind a cabin mate who's low maintenance and fun.

Is this what you mean by low maintenance and fun

Is this how we can expect to find you most of the cruise?

msblackjack · #25 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave the Wave

Yeah! And just down the hall from me. let me know if I disturb you with my Meatloaf blaring from my cabin!

hahaha - at least it is enjoyable music IMHO ---- now if you are blasting RAP music, I will have to take the IPOD away.

Dave the Wave · #26 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 04:29 PM

Rap is Crap! You won't hear any of it from me. Dina looks pretty relaxed in her cruise pic, don't you think

dina · #27 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave the Wave

Quote:

Originally Posted by dina

Dave - Still no luck on my end yet. Let me know if she wouldn't mind a cabin mate who's low maintenance and fun.

Is this what you mean by low maintenance and fun

Is this how we can expect to find you most of the cruise?

LMAO I was just testing out the bed.. and nope.. I'm only in the room for sleeping and changing clothes. HAHAHA

but you do have to admit. Doesn't get much low maintenance then that. HAHAHA

Dave the Wave · #28 (**permalink**) August 6th, 2007, 10:23 AM

Welcome aboard Dina!!

We are all on the same deck here first cabins by the Centrum. Easy access to the pool deck above on deck 9!

dina · #29 (**permalink**) August 6th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Hey Dave... I'm doing a little happy dance in my cube.. hahaha

Dave the Wave · #30 (**permalink**) August 6th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Just remember, you are the first cabin behind the centrum, I am the first cabin forward of the centrum. It is easy to get lost and go trying to get in the wrong cabin....

especially after a few Mojitos!