The Grom of the Seas - Fall 2024

New Orleans
Louisiana

*This event is not organized by Grommr. The Grom of The Seas is entirely run independently by individual community members who have been vetted by the Grommr team.*

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https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/fall2024

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7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

--ADVENTURE STARTS HERE--

New Orleans, Louisiana | Cozumel, Mexico | George Town, Grand Cayman | Yucatan (Progreso), Mexico | New Orleans, Louisiana

October 19 – 26, 2024

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Day 0 (Oct 18, 2024) – Afternoon hotel pool gathering (for the early arrivers) followed later by our traditional pre-cruise evening mix & mingle at 7pm at the lobby bar at the *OFFICIAL* New Orleans Pre/Post-Cruise Hotel: TBD.

Day 1 - Our awesome not-so-slim group will board the beautiful Brilliance of the Seas around 11am. We will then set sail around 4pm from New Orleans and traverse the mighty Mississippi River for a few hours to hit the open waters for 7 glorious food and fun-filled nights at Sea in the Western Caribbean.

Day 2 – We’ll have more food & fun on our first sea day PLUS a private evening cocktail reception for JUST our group with --FREE-- OPEN BAR and hot & cold canapés.

Day 3 – We arrive on the beautiful island of Cozumel, Mexico where we will enjoy our beach party day as we head over to the exclusive Nachi Cocum Day Resort, where we will enjoy a perfect private beach plus pool with swim-up bar, and all-you-can-eat and DRINK for a very nominal cover charge!!

Day 4- We’ll have fun exploring beautiful Grand Cayman!

Day 5 - Another lovely Sea Day!

Day 6 - It's our final port of call, spectacular Yucatan (Progreso), Mexico!

Day 7 - One final Sea Day as we sail back towards the US!

Day 8 - Our ship arrives back in New Orleans at 7am and we disembark.

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PRICING (Total for the entire cruise, NOT per night! Can change daily due to cruise line inventory and promotions.) -

Please visit https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/fall2024 for the most current and up to date pricing!

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A NOTE FOR THE BIGGER/BIGGEST BOYS… A limited number of Handicap Accessible rooms are currently available in one category for our significantly larger and rounder Grommites! These are ideal for those with mobility issues and/or concerns regarding cruise ship stateroom/bathroom sizing accommodations. These rooms typically sell out EARLY, so please contact us SOON to get yours LOCKED IN!

Please visit https://www.thegromoftheseas.com/fall2024 for the most current and up-to-date Accessible room inventory!

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Discounts may also be available for past Royal Caribbean/Celebrity Cruise Line cruisers, seniors 55+, non-refundable deposit options, police/fire/EMT/military, triple and quad occupancy, and based on residency! We can also work with Royal Caribbean coupons, vouchers, gift cards, and casino offers. Contact us for more info!

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What's included with the price:

-FOOD, ALL YOU COULD POSSIBLY WANT!

-Entertainment/Shows

-Activities

-Basic non-alcoholic drinks, coffees, and teas

-Your beautifully appointed stateroom with twice-daily housekeeping from your attentive cabin steward

-BONUS PERK: Every attendee will receive a Gift Card for 1 month of FREE Grommr XL to enjoy after our cruise included with your goodie bag, compliments of TRAVEL AT LARGE (https://www.travelatlarge.net) !!!

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What's extra:

-Gratuities (Your on-board account will be charged $16 per night per person automatically)

-Booze & Soda/Pop (SEE BELOW or ask us about the All-You-Can-Drink packages, both alcoholic and non, they can be a great value!)

-Spa treatments

-Casino Gaming & Bingo

-Travel insurance (RECOMMENDED!)

-Internet/WiFi (ask about sharing "family" wifi packages between 3-4 people and saving!)

-Pre/Post cruise accommodations, meals, excursions, and transportation.

-Specialty Dining (These venues typically have a very nominal cover charge)

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Passport or US Birth Certificate required for cruising.

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TO BOOK:

E-Mail [email protected] for more info and/or to sign up for this amazing Grommr Getaway! Phone/FaceTime/Skype/Zoom sessions can be easily arranged to help with planning too!

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If seriously interested, you may also ask us to invite you to our private/secret FaceBook group!! We're also planning some lovely ZOOM Pre-Cruise virtual mixers so everyone can get to know everyone!

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Room deposits are $500 (per room) and due within 3-30 days of booking (Depending on fare type) and your balance is due 95 Days before we sail. Deposits can be made as fully refundable should you change your mind up until July 2024.

Suite deposits are $500 (per suite) and due within 72 hours of booking and your balance is due 95 Days before we sail. Some suite deposits can be made as refundable, PLEASE ASK.

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*In order to get the very best rates and ensure you are dining with and included in our jolly group events and perks, bookings must be made by our Certified Travel Agent partner, who is also a Grommr member! Just email/message us and we'll take care of everything for you!

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We can help out with roommate matching too via the private FB Group!

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The Grom of the Seas Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

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Q: Do I need a Passport?

A: You will need either a Passport or US Birth Certificate to attend this cruise.

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Q: Do I need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to cruise?

A: For this particular itinerary, guests no longer need to be vaccinated to sail.

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Q: How big is our group/are we the whole ship?

A: We anticipate our group will top out around 30-60 jolly folks. The ship for this Fall 2024 cruise has a capacity of around 2250. Where that may seem like we’re surrounded by “civilians”, that’s really not the case. We typically keep together pretty well and have never had any issues with people outside of our group. We typically get asked if we are a fraternity or rugby/football team reunion group LOL!

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Q: What’s an average day like on the cruise/what do we do?

A: Each night prior to dinner, you’ll get a SUGGESTED schedule of group activities for the following day emailed to you (those without the internet package can receive their schedule via AirDrop etc). Nothing is mandatory and this schedule will just provide a basic idea of where the bulk of our group will be throughout the next day should you wish to join or duck out at any given time.

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Q: What’s the deal with “Formal Night” and the dress code in general on the ship?

A: You’re on vacation – relax! Jeans, T-Shirts, and Polos are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck. Nice shorts are welcome in the dining room on non-formal nights. Note that tank tops are not allowed in the dining room. Additionally, the cruise will have two “Formal Nights” during our voyage, but don’t let the term fool, this is simply an evening to dress a bit better for dinner in the dining room than the other nights. Think nice jeans or khakis and a tucked in polo or button down.

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Q: What’s the deal with gratuities/tipping on the ship?

A: On the ship you will be charged $16 per day per day per person ($18.50 for full suites) to your onboard account (linked to your credit card at check-in) that covers tips for all your housekeeping and dining staffs’ hard work. For bar staff, 18% gratuity is added onto either your drink package purchase or each individual drink you purchase, should you opt not to choose a beverage package. You are more than welcome to also tip additional “Rock Star” crew members in cash at your discretion.

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Q: I feel like I might be too shy or intimated/not know anyone. How will I fit in?

A: EVENT PRO TIP: You are no more or less intimidated or intimating than anyone else in the group! We all get shy sometimes and that’s OK! We will have drinks, snacks, and icebreakers the night before the cruise (Day 0) at the pre-cruise hotel where we can get to chat, mingle, and meet!

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Q: What about SEX (is this just one big hook-up festival)?

A: TL:DR – NO. WE ARE ALL ADULTS HERE. There is no one right way to address this question and YOU will make your own choices. The cruise is what you make of it. As with any event, SOME may engage in couplings and other extracurricular activities. Our group is truly diverse, and we all have a shared goal that everyone feels safe, comfortable, and included on their tremendous cruise vacation.

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Q: What about these beverage packages?

A: There are 3 packages available:

The Deluxe Package includes UNLIMITED:

-Cocktails

-Spirits

-Liqueurs

-Beer

-Bottled still and sparking water

-Wine by the glass

-Premium coffees and teas

-Fresh squeezed orange juice

-Non-alcoholic beverages

-Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages

-Plus a Coca-Cola souvenir cup

The Deluxe Package includes any single beverage item with a value up to $14 (this is basically any drink other than some high-end wines or scotches, you would just pay the difference there). Plus, receive a 40% discount on bottled wines priced up to $100, and 20% discount on wines priced above $100.

This package would cost approx $89/day (plus 18% gratuity) should you purchase on board, but will at times be offered for pre-purchase for up to 35% less. The pre-purchase price can change based on sales etc, but you can always cancel the package and re-book if there is a sale.

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The Refreshment Package includes:

-Premium coffees and teas

-Bottled still and sparkling water

-Fresh squeezed orange juice

-Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)

-Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages

-Coca-Cola souvenir cup included

This package would cost approx $45/day (plus 18% gratuity) should you purchase on board, but will at times be offered offered for pre-purchase for up to 35% less. Again, the pre-purchase price can change based on sales etc, but you can always cancel the package and re-book if there is a sale.

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The Classic Soda Package is there also if all you'll want to drink, in addition the free drinks mentioned near the top, is soda. You can have all the Fountain sodas you want, and it includes a Coca-Cola souvenir cup. It is typically priced at $9.99/day for pre-purchase (plus 18% gratuity).

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NOTE: If one person in a room purchases the Deluxe package, their roommate(s) must also purchase the package. Exceptions can be made for those who do not drink alcohol, but a Refreshment Package would have to be purchased in its place.

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Real Testimonials:

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"I was on both the 2019 and 2020 cruises and found the events to be well-organized with plenty of optional activities that allowed me plenty to do with the group or just take a nap"

-MattFromPittsburgh

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"I attended the 2020 cruise and the organizer was very kind, professional, and accommodating! They (Sam) were so helpful and made sure I was always taken care of! Thanks GotS! PS: If you're looking for a good time, call (steak) Diane"

-Notorious_PIG

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"Grom of the Seas 2020 had great food, great friends, and lots of sunshine. Getting to escape the cold Chicago winter and hang out with my fat besties truly made me smile and was the perfect way to end my 2020 (in February)"

-PiggySmallz

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"Grom of the Seas 2019 was my first cruise in a long time and having Sam as our "cruise director" was amazing. I loved not having to plan or really think about anything as we had a group itinerary for each day that we could join in with or opt to do our own thing. I am really looking forward to 2022 and the unlimited peanut butter cookies."

-TreyBien

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EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT INFO

The following constitutes our Code of Conduct for The Grom of the Seas. All attendees must abide by this code and by booking this cruise event, you are agreeing to the below. Violations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and may result in a warning, or, in egregious or continuing cases, removal from the remainder of the event gatherings onboard, involvement of ship/local security/police, and banning from future cruises/events.

The Grom of the Seas Code of Conduct:

Respect personal space: Not everyone is going to be comfortable with touching (such as belly rubs), especially before you get to know them. Don’t assume someone is OK with being touched–ask first. If that person declines, you must respect that. Also be aware of your surroundings and respect "civilians" aka people on the ship or in the ports that are not in or familiar with the "quirks" of our group.

Respect privacy: If you share any stories from The Grom of the Seas (on a blog, on Grommr or even just talking with friends), you must respect the privacy of other attendees. Unwanted exposure of personal information (such as surnames) is prohibited. The Grom of the Seas is a private group event and reporters are not welcome.

Ask before taking photos: Not everyone is going to be comfortable having their photo/videos taken, let alone posted on Grommr etc. Always ask, before taking someone’s photo, if it’s OK to do so. And clarify up front if you intend on posting any of those photos on Grommr or elsewhere.

Drink responsibly: Attendees over the age of 21 are welcome to partake in alcohol during the cruise. We trust that all attendees will drink responsibly and maintain control over themselves at all times. Attendees who become rowdy or disruptive may be asked to go to their room until they sober up. Attendees 18-20 may not consume liquor onboard the ship per Royal Caribbean policies.

No room for racism or xenophobia: Ours will be a gathering of many different kinds of people of all walks of life. Attendees are expected to be respectful of differences. Hate speech of any kind is absolutely not allowed.

No minors allowed: The Grom of the Seas is restricted to participants who are aged 18 or over at the time of cruise booking. Royal Caribbean policy states at least ONE guest per room be 21+.

Attendees should also familiarize themselves with Royal Caribbean's Guest Conduct & Other Policies, found here... https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/topics/general-policies

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