IT'S GRANDER ON THE GRANDEUR! April 30, 2005

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

I know it's a bit early, but doesn't the excitement start when you book the trip? Who's joining us for the party????

[davidgee]

My wife and I are booked on Grandeur for this cruise....and we continue on to Baltimore with it from San Juan after the week.

We can't wait.

We've only been on RCI once before for our Honeymoon in Sept 2002, Enchantment from Fort Lauderdale (Western Caribbean)....and absolutely loved it....and can't wait for double the fun this time around...

But, yes you're right...the excitement and fun starts when you book and we only booked on Saturday...can't wait

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Hi David! We're Peg and Brad! I just made it offical today...got such a great deal too! As soon as we get our booking number, we'll sign up for the Meet & Mingle. My 2 cruises with Royal have been great, but it's been a while since I cruised with them. Eager to check out this ship. From what I hear, it is beautiful!
We're flying in 2 days early to check out the bars in the French Quarter. Got a great deal thru Expedia! I heard the Jazz Fest is happening at the same time..so we should have an awesome time! Can't wait for coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde!

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Just signed up..noticed there are 4 of us....woo hoo...only 21 more to go! LOL!!!
Where do you live David? I'm in sunny San Diego, California...only it's been really pouring here.
Happy Hump Day!

[davidgee]

Hi Princess, we live in a place called Saltcoats near to Glasgow in Scotland.

We will be flying into NO on the Wednesday night and have 2 full days in NO before the cruise begins....we can't wait.

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Wow, you're coming a looong way!
Anyone else joining us????

[naples585]

Been looking at this cruise for months, checked on Wednesday and both class of rooms I wanted (GS & D1) were sold out Called RCI at 9:58pm and they patiently worked with me to find the only RFS available I can't believe the ship sold that fast (5 GS available Tuesday). Anyway myself, DH, DS, DD, MIL & friend will be joining you on the ship and we can't wait

[BrianSBC]

Thanks Naple585...We actually started the thread "Grandeur of the Seas 04/30/05" on Oct 21st but this seems to be the one to go with so we will join in.

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Hi Naples! You might want to try Cruisedeals.com..they had a block reserved and may be able to get you a good deal. They got me a hard-to-pass-up deal!!

Brian,
Are you sailing with us in APRIL? Your signature says December 04.

[BrianSBC]

Yes, We will be sailing with you. We are also on the Grandeur Dec 4th for the Western Caribbean cruise. I guess I need to update my banners.

[BrianSBC]

OK.....It should reflect both cruises now....thanks for pointing it out.

[BrianSBC]

We have signed up for the meet and mingle....with the three of us the tally is up to eight. Only 17 more to go..................

[naples585]

[quote=Princess-of-Quite-alot]Hi Naples! You might want to try Cruisedeals.com..they had a block reserved and may be able to get you a good deal. They got me a hard-to-pass-up deal!!

Princess, thanks for the suggestion. Checked them today and the cruise is not listed. I had planned to book through cruise411 but they also did not have the cruise anymore a few days ago so I was left going through RCI. I am just very excited since this is our first cruise.

[seahags]

Hi, everyone, think I started a thread for this cruise back in September when we signed up for it...no matter, will continue on from here! We live in Montgomery County, PA, and were on the Serenade in Alaska when we signed up for this. Love the aft/stern cabins and repositioning cruises. This will be our sixth RCCL cruise, two on the Adventure, two on the Vision and one on the Serenade. Have made some wonderful friends cruising, too! I think we were #1&2 for the meet & mingle, but will check when I get home and have our booking number. Glad to see there's activity this far ahead of time. NO is one of my favorite cities, Jim has never been there, so hoping to be in a couple of days early, depending on work. It's really a pedestrian city, so bring your walking shoes to appreciate the local colors! Talk with everyone soon...

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Hi Eileen!
I looked and looked for a thread and couldn't find one so I started this one. Glad you all have found this! Now we just gotta keep it on top!
Naples,
Just did a search with cruisedeals and they have the cruise listed on their home page! The price has already gone up $20 for their least expensive inside cabin, but it is still dirt cheap!
Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!! Hard to believe it's November already...looking forward to that turkey dinner!!!

[naples585]

[quote=Princess-of-Quite-alot]
Naples,
Just did a search with cruisedeals and they have the cruise listed on their home page! The price has already gone up $20 for their least expensive inside cabin, but it is still dirt cheap!

Princess, I found what you are refering to. One Owner's Suite is very close to the price we paid for the RFS for the 6 of us so I think we got a pretty good deal and we're a close family so sharing a suite should not be a problem.

[okieisp]

Hi guys!

FInally convinced the wife to spend 7 days with me! Man, was that
hard. Looking forward to seeing ya'all. First cruise for both of us.


HEY! see nother Okie here. Go Sooners!

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Wow! According to these posts, we already have 17 people going! I didn't catch everyone's names...can you please help me fill in the blanks?

Princess-of-Quite-alot: Peg & Brad
davidgee: David & ______
naples585:
BrianSBC: Brian & Susan
seahags:
okleisp:

[Princess-of-Quite-alot]

Originally Posted by okieisp

Man, was that
hard.

Why was it so hard to convince her?? She's gonna be BEGGING you for another cruise before you even get off the ship!! Welcome aboard!

[BrianSBC]

Princess....Brian & Susan K. Please...

okleisp.. Just tell her you are booking the intimate couples massage seminar just for some quality time and so you can learn to help her relax in the future when she is stressed.