Grandeur of the Seas--Now I See why it is a favorite

Item: Grandeur of the Seas
Rating: 4.8
Author: GiovanniJohnny

Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

GiovanniJohnny

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 157

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

12 Night Southern Caribbean (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 23, 2019

Ship: Grandeur of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8536

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The 12 day cruise adds just enough extra days to fully enjoy the ship as well as the islands. We liked the size of the ship over Royal Caribbean's largest ships as it provide a more relaxed, less hectic atmosphere. We would definitely sail the Grandeur again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining rooms were good but crowded and noisy. Service was good. Food was ok. Specialty restaurants are a better option. Chops delivered for us. Sushi was very good. The menu at Giovanni's has been cut back.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Fitness centers are adequate but small so a few people can fill it up.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The service was very good. Special kudos to Sidney in Izumi, Reggie our room steward, and Agung (Uncle Bob) in Chops.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I really like the ships design and size. The smaller ship is more intimate and offers the option of meeting a wide variety of people. The Centrum is a focal point for entertainment and does not disappoint. It is beautifully designed. Liked the openness and window views from the Safari Lounge and Diamond Club area.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The Sky Suite offered a good sized space, plenty of storage, sofas and chairs, and of course the balcony with chairs and table. The room was very comfortable, and kept well cleaned by Reggie.

Ship tip

This is a smaller ship and offers an intimacy that the larger ships such as Oasis cant touch. The vibe is more laid back and less hectic. Be aware, the folks on this ship tend to be older.

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