KarenPinNC Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 I'm on the 9 night New England\Canada Cruise out of Baltimore on the Grandeur next month. My mother and I fly in (separately) early in the morning (around 7:30 am). According to the website, the cruise terminal opens at 8:00 am, but is it frowned upon to arrive way earlier than your assigned window (Set Sail pass says 11:30)? We are planning to either Uber or taxi, and wouldn't mind getting a bite to eat first, but we'll have all of our luggage in tow. So right now I'm thinking that we retrieve our bags, get a quick bite at a place that is outside of security, then head to the cruise terminal, but I'm guessing it still would be a couple of hours before our assigned window. Will this be a problem? Quote
coneyraven Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 Those times are just suggestions ..... My wife and I arrive around 10:00 each time and we're on the ship by 11:00. Now, is that a guarantee? No, there can always be delays due to weather, inspections, cleanings, etc ..... but as a rule, we arrive at 10:00. Quote
AnnetteJackson Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 I have done this very thing for Grandeur at the port. I landed and got something to eat at the airport (There is nothing at the port - warehouse district) Then headed over to the port and arrived around 10. My boarding time was 11:30, but they opened the doors to check in at 10:15 - so then I waited inside the terminal until boarding around 1130 am. Quote
coneyraven Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 BWI is about 15 minutes from the Cruise Port --- although, it is rush hour so it may take a little longer..... but, yes, enjoy one of the many restaurants within the airport and you'll arrive relaxed and ready for your vacation. Quote
KarenPinNC Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks all for the quick responses! Quote
sdmoore123 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Grab a snack at the airport and head over to the port. We always arrive around 10:00 am and most time we are on around 11:00 am to enjoy a kummelweck sandwich for lunch. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 10 hours ago, sdmoore123 said: enjoy a kummelweck sandwich for lunch. This is exactly what we do....and if we're REALLY lucky, they will have cream of mushroom soup there, too. The Park Café usually opens at 11:45. You will, most likely, be one of the only ones there if you go early. GREAT place to eat lunch on embark day. Remember that the Solarium (which is where Park Café is locate) is AFT on the Vision class ships and the Windjammer is forward. It's hard to get used to until you've done it a couple of times. Quote
KarenPinNC Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Posted August 2, 2018 11 hours ago, sdmoore123 said: Grab a snack at the airport and head over to the port. We always arrive around 10:00 am and most time we are on around 11:00 am to enjoy a kummelweck sandwich for lunch. 37 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: This is exactly what we do....and if we're REALLY lucky, they will have cream of mushroom soup there, too. The Park Café usually opens at 11:45. You will, most likely, be one of the only ones there if you go early. GREAT place to eat lunch on embark day. Remember that the Solarium (which is where Park Café is locate) is AFT on the Vision class ships and the Windjammer is forward. It's hard to get used to until you've done it a couple of times. Thank you both. This is very helpful, especially for a first time Royal Caribbean cruiser. What exactly is a kummelweck sandwich? Quote
SPS Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 16 minutes ago, KarenPinNC said: What exactly is a kummelweck sandwich? Roast beef sandwich on a kaiser roll. Find it in the Solarium Park Cafe on Grandeur. Tasty! Quote
KarenPinNC Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, SPS said: Roast beef sandwich on a kaiser roll. Find it in the Solarium Park Cafe on Grandeur. Tasty! Sounds yummy. Thanks! Quote
HeWhoWaits Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, KarenPinNC said: What exactly is a kummelweck sandwich? Bit of trivia - the chain now known simply as Buffalo Wild Wings ("B-dubs" for short) used to be "BW3s" - Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck (for the kummelweck sandwiches). Orange Crush 1 Quote
KarenPinNC Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Posted August 2, 2018 36 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: Bit of trivia - the chain now known simply as Buffalo Wild Wings ("B-dubs" for short) used to be "BW3s" - Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck (for the kummelweck sandwiches). Fun fact! I grew up on BW3s (originally from Ohio and this was the hang out back in the day). I know that the third W was Weck, and I think I even knew that it was beef on weck, but I still didn't know what the heck a weck was. Certinaly never heard of kummelweck. Now I HAVE to have one. Quote
coneyraven Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 The Horseradish Sauce that goes with it is insane ..... it's a Food Group in and of itself Quote
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