Talk of replacing Grandeur in Baltimore?

I wondered if there has been any talk of putting a different ship in Baltimore and moving Grandeur elsewhere. I really liked sailing out of Baltimore. Not so sure I would like that ship.

Would love to see grandeur takeover majesty 3/4 day run, majesty needs to go already.

The Grandeur of the Seas has only been in Baltimore for about 1 1/2 years. It replaced the Enchantment of the Seas. I don't see them replacing it quit yet. Also, the ships out of Baltimore have to be a certain height because of the bridges it has to go under.

The Grandeur of the Seas has only been in Baltimore for about 1 1/2 years. It replaced the Enchantment of the Seas. I don't see them replacing it quit yet. Also, the ships out of Baltimore have to be a certain height because of the bridges it has to go under.

 

 

Ok didn't know about the height restriction

I like grandeur though

 

 

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I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

I wondered if there has been any talk of putting a different ship in Baltimore and moving Grandeur elsewhere. I really liked sailing out of Baltimore. Not so sure I would like that ship.

No talk of this what so ever. There really isn't any other ships that can replace Grandeur other than another Vision Class ship. The largest ship class that can make it to Baltimore is a Radiance Class ship. It's unlikely (note I'm not saying impossible) that Royal would place one of those there based on their current locations and the itineraries they sail.

I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

 

Really. Many times Grandeur is booked months ahead. It is a great draw for people on the East coast. So nice to be able to just drive to the port.

do not see her being replaced....have sailed her last 2 years.....she always sails near full capacity and very seldom see deeply discounted prices on her.....i would tend to think for her itinerary she is more profitable than other RCL ships in her class.

It would be convenient for us only 40 minutes to port. I think for me I would have to adjust my expectations and understand it's an older ship. We have done the Freedom class and will do Allure this year. As such I would be a little concerned about the kids or even myself being a little disappointed. Obviously, there may not be as much to do on a smaller boat.

Really. Many times Grandeur is booked months ahead. It is a great draw for people on the East coast. So nice to be able to just drive to the port.

 

 

I have read in other posts that Grandeur (and Enchantment before her) have been very profitable for RCI sailing out of Baltimore - not sure if this is true or not, but that's what others have reported...

 

 

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I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

 

What are you basing this on?

We love the Grandeur and LOVE sailing out of Baltimore. I don't have access to Royal's profitability data, but as a cruiser, I don't usually see the deep discounts (on the Grandeur) that can indicate an excess capacity.

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I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

Really? Think about it - RCI has been running Grandeur or Enchantment out of Baltimore since 2004, their routes were summers only and switched to year-round, and you don't think it's been a very successful route? Admittedly, NCL was a flop here and Celebrity didn't last but seems to me Royal Carib and Carnival for that matter have been doing very well in Baltimore.

 

I'd love to see a Radiance Class ship home port in Baltimore but all I've ever heard of that are wishes of it happening, nothing ever from RCI that would indicate they're thinking of making that move.

RCI has been very successful sailing out of Baltimore--first the Grandeur, then Enchantment, and now Grandeur again. Carnival has also been successful in Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore is easily accessible to I-95, BWI airport, and the east coast Amtrak line. Also, due to an excellent mid-Atlantic location, RCI has been able to switch up the itineraries based on the seasons. Not every port that ships sail out of can make that claim. RCI and Carnival ships have been sailing full, or darn close to it, every sailing. I'm not sure why Celebrity and NCL didn't do well here, and it might just be that they didn't give it enough of a chance to make their presence known. Personally, I think any cruise line that homeports in Baltimore will now be successful. People love sailing from here.

Just out of curiousity, IF RCI was planning to switch out Grandeur with another Vision class or Radiance class ship, would they announce it ahead of time or would we learn about it when the next set of cruise deployments are released? How has it been done traditionally?

 

 

 

 

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Just out of curiousity, IF RCI was planning to switch out Grandeur with another Vision class or Radiance class ship, would they announce it ahead of time or would we learn about it when the next set of cruise deployments are released? How has it been done traditionally?

Typically when new deployments are announced.

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Just out of curiousity, IF RCI was planning to switch out Grandeur with another Vision class or Radiance class ship, would they announce it ahead of time or would we learn about it when the next set of cruise deployments are released? How has it been done traditionally?

 

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As I recall with the return of Grandeur to Baltimore this time it was with a fair amount of notice and quite a bit of fanfare with the Port of Baltimore. I would think that if there was a change planned - as example - to be in affect with the next range of published schedules it would be announced by RCI on the website or in their blog well ahead of time. Explorer's upcoming move from Bayonne was made public a number of months ago.

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Excited to try grandeur out if baltimore for the first time this fall.

I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

 

Just about every voyage is sold out and the passengers who sail from Baltimore are happy with the port

 

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I just don't think sailing from Baltimore has been that successful, I would say that once the agreement with the port expires they are out,

 

bull feathers./ every ship out of Baltimore( yes even Carnival) sails full and there is continual clamoring for more/longer itineraries. the port is ridiculously easy to get to, has one of the smoothest embarkation procedures out there and is convenient for drivers and flyers.

 

the only limiting factor is the long trek down the Bay to open ocean

Excited to try grandeur out if baltimore for the first time this fall.

 

Be prepared to enjoy a very easy and painless embarkation, a lovely reburbished ship, and a very pleasant crew.

 

bull feathers./ every ship out of Baltimore( yes even Carnival) sails full and there is continual clamoring for more/longer itineraries. the port is ridiculously easy to get to, has one of the smoothest embarkation procedures out there and is convenient for drivers and flyers.

 

the only limiting factor is the long trek down the Bay to open ocean

 

Even the long trek down the Bay doesn't really impact anything. Sailing under the twin Bay Bridges is a beautiful sight, and if I remember correctly, that's the point when the casino opened;) I also remember being within cell range that whole first evening before we hit the open ocean:) Same on the return:) As far as I see it, sailing out of Baltimore is a win-win. Might even try to sneak one more in before we move to FL....lol.

Be prepared to enjoy a very easy and painless embarkation, a lovely reburbished ship, and a very pleasant crew.

 

 

 

Even the long trek down the Bay doesn't really impact anything. Sailing under the twin Bay Bridges is a beautiful sight, and if I remember correctly, that's the point when the casino opened;) I also remember being within cell range that whole first evening before we hit the open ocean:) Same on the return:) As far as I see it, sailing out of Baltimore is a win-win. Might even try to sneak one more in before we move to FL....lol.

 

Will my 11 and 13 year old like it??

I never even thought about sailing out of here... because vision class ships aren't my thing.

 

But man you guys have been pretty convincing. It's a very easy direct flight for us, and I'd love to get to Bermuda.

We have sailed Grandeur many times out of Baltimore and it is always full or nearly full. I know our Thanksgiving cruise has not had balconies available for a few months now. In my opinion this makes it a very profitable port for Royal Caribbean.

 

SaintL have you been lucky enough to ever sail out of Baltimore. I am sure if you did you would come up with the same opinion as the ones that get to sail out of this port often.

Celebrity had the Mercury and the Galaxy out of Baltimore. They left when they were sold. I believe they were popular when they were here. The only other Celebrity ship that could get under the bridge was the Century which is leaving the fleet soon.