Exceeded expectations!!
Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)
Sail date: July 29, 2024
Ship: Grandeur of the Seas
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 8560
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 3 months ago
Review summary
My wife and I sailed on her last month. I wasn't sure of what to expect as our previous cruise was on an Oasis Class ship. The staff and crew were great, and Jamie, the Cruise Director, was one of the best we have experienced. The ship has aged well. Like the other ships in the fleet you will see ongoing maintenance like painting taking place. New carpets were installed in the common areas this year and WiFi was upgraded to Starlink. And, while it doesn't have the sparkle, glitz, shiny plastics and metal of the new ships, I liked the classic look of natural wood used in many areas. Obviously there are many differences between Grandeur and her newer siblings. For one, there is no helipad deck or lower decks with a forward view. Grandeur doesn't have slides, a fancy water park, or an ice skating rink. No Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, Sorrento's, or Promenade Cafe. Instead, it has Cafe' Latte-tudes on Deck 6, which sells Starbucks branded coffees, a smaller Park Cafe' on Deck 9 aft (forerunner of Cafe' Promenade), which has Sorrento's Pizza, and Windjammer Coffee Station & Sprinkles Ice Cream outside of the Windjammer on Deck 9 forward. Yes, the Windjammer is located forward. There is no Promenade per say, but a more intimate Centrum where many activities take place. Lastly, there a far fewer children. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed Lady G very much. We would not hesitate to sail on her again!Embarkation
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Ship tip
Don't expect the glitz and glamour of a mega ship. You will have a classic experience!
Ports of call
Cozumel, Mexico Did not visit port