Pros and Cons of Fall Foliage cruise

Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

lindiron

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Canada & New England (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 16, 2014

Ship: Grandeur of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

We took this cruise the final week it is offered; it was too late for any fall foliage, so the title was a misnomer. The cruise was filled with those using canes, walkers, wheelchairs &/or motorized scooters.. very few younger cruisers were aboard. Those thinking about taking this particular cruise should be forewarned about both these facts.

The ship is a fine one and the staff is terrific- to a fault,each one is wonderful. The entertainment was first class every night. The meals were innovative...a different countries' theme each evening, and overall was very good.

In short I would recommend taking this cruise early in the season. Although I enjoyed the trip I would not take it again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

innovative, plentiful and very good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

There wasn't much to do onboard because while at sea the weather was rough and the top decks were off limits.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

N/A

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Our shower curtain had to be fixed, the soap dish in it broke, the safe wouldn't open three times, and the entire heating system had to be rebuilt, encompassing 3 days of work.