Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

My only complaint is that the weather could have been better. Although I've learned that in life you take the good with the bad and honestly a little rain hasn't spoiled me yet. nor did it spoil my cruise experience. The days were pleasant and the nights entertaining.  The food was good and the servers exemplary.

As Crown and Anchor members, we had an extremely easy and quick embarcation in Baltimore.  This year, we tried the champagne brunch and 3-meal specialty package and the pasta making class at Giovanni's Table, all fabulous experiences.  Menu and service, room service, and Windjammer fare and service were better than last year.  Disappointed in lack of coordination between event start times and what were posted in the Cruise Compass -- too many discrepancies.  On-board entertainment was so-so.  Warning to shoppers in Falmouth, Jamaica: do not assume that sale signs in port shops are the real prices of items that are not really marked down.  Got ripped off at Falmouth Trading Post, as did others on our cruise.  Had an amazing time, even though the weather didn't cooperate.  Would definitely make this an annual trip with varied itinerary, as it's so easy to board in Baltimore!

I have been on 25 cruise my 4th on Rcl we went a day early and stayed at the Best Western Oddonnell at park and cruise with breakfast always a good deal and very organized with the shuttle service Boarding was a breeze there was 2 inches of ice on the pool deck temp around 18 outside still made us go outside for the safety drill no coats no notice We did the my time dinning very nice around same time each night Food was the worst we have had they just keep getting cheaper each year quality and choice even checked out the windjammer one night really poor The night shows were ok but the other things on ship were either in bad locations or the wrong time never saw a carribean band on pool deck when the weather was good The tender system to coco cay was poorly run and we spent over 1 hour on tender in rough seas on the way back because of bad weather Key west got cut short the don't tell you you have to go through customs and then take a shuttle into town lost 2 hrs for that process The help was very friendly and nice ship was very clean need to move early coffee area away from smoking and need to do something about the ice cream area had 450 kids on board sticking there fingers and hands all over the machine my wife and I booth got sick with the same symptoms 2 days after being on the ship kinda funny We tried the self assist when getting off the ship that was a nightmare people all jammed in the hallways with luggage could not even get off the elevator maybe they should do that bye floors also all in all a bad day at sea is still better then a good day at work we will try the Carmival Pride next year

I am partial to Royal Caribbean- they always do a nice job and the staff are very warm and friendly. Leaving from Baltimore is easy and often the cruises are a bit less expensive. This is a nice itinerary and we enjoyed the trip with a few notes to follow:

Positives- The staff -with special Kudo's to Meghann in the Spa, Antia and Allewynn in the Dinning Room, and Peter in Housekeeping. 

The ports (Cape Canaveral, Coco Cay, Nassua, and Key West) were good places to visit.

Not As Positive- More Tenders needed for Coco Cay. The tenders to Coco Cay got backed up immediately and the wait time was bad. The weather turned and we never made it to the island since they were so backed up and then stopped taking people over.

Drink prices have increased. A glass of wine with the mandatory gratuity ended up being $17.00- that's crazy.

Time in port for Key West was very short- 11:30-4:30.

This was my second time on Grandeur...My 1st was a disaster.I said I would not sail on her again.Well I did and happy I did if I had rated this ship from my first experience I would have given it 1 star after this cruise I give it 4 stars and we also booked another 12 Day Caribbean cruise on Grandeur next March 2017.My favorite ship is the Explorer but being so far away from New England area I will sail on the Grandeur again.

Aside from the excellent service and some entertainment, the trip was not memorable in a good way. Shore times were brief, excursions expensive, and unless you were traveling with children (this cruise boasted 421) there was no respite.  We have always sailed with Royal Caribbean, and will again but not during the northeast spring break.

I was very excited about my wife and I on our first cruise,our cabin was small and cramped,we had no window which i regretted,the food was ok,we ate ate at 1 specialty restaurant which was good,the buffet was ok,the main dining area was good,i didn't like the dress codes (like the're trying to impress someone.the waiter came to my wife after dinner and told her that i shouldn't wear shorts,i asked him why he was telling my wife instead of me.(i was standing next to her).the first stop at labadee is.was a joke we couldn't get water unless we bought it,the bartender gave us cups of ice.They are constantly trying to upsell us on everything from artwork to restaurants,it was fun,but i think we'll stick to all inclusive islands were everything is included.

had an assume trip we would suggest two days in port especially libertine when we were in port we felt rushed i have some dietary restrictions and my waiters went to extremes to make me happy

I do not think I will take a cruise from Baltimore anymore because it was a waste of 5 days traveling in the cold weather--the ship is smaller than I am use to so there are not as many activities as I would have liked--I requested when I first got on the ship not to put my gratuities on my sign/sail card--it took 3 days until they finally removed them after I went to the service desk daily--I had pulled up a picture of my cabin 7561 and it was different then the cabin I had--when I reported this to the guest service desk they said it was probably a picture from another ship, but I told them that it was of this ship and my exact cabin number--I booked 3 excursions while on the ship and for one of them I  was refunded $10 of the cost because it did take me to where it was --El Murro (spelling) castle--it was suppose to go there and it said in the paper--get your cameras ready--for what, all I could see was a grassy hill--the driver did not get close enough for anyone to see or get a picture--I was charged for a can of soda that was in the cabin that I did not drink (I bought the soda package and was using my cup the whole time from the soda machine) --I did not realize this until I was off the ship and looked at my statement--on the plus side, I did enjoy the shows at night--the sea trek excursion I took was wonderful and well worth the money--the captain  did a very good job of keeping us out of a storm as --much as he could --it was a little rough at times and when I was in the main showroom the floor was actually vibrating ---RC sent everyone an email to give comments and I did but I have not heard anything from them and do not expect to--

Had a wonderful time.  The cruise was great and the crew very attentive and helpful. A couple of things kept it from being a 5; the stateroom was in need of refurbishing, the drawers stuck and one of the side mirrors on the vanity had to be wedged shut to keep it closed.  We met many interesting people and enjoyed the entertainment, especially the comedian headliner.  He was great!

All ports provided great warm weather...ship, although older, has it's own personality.  We had a marvelous time with a dedicated crew and happy passengers.  One of the best cruises we have ever experienced.  We stayed on for the Bahamas cruise following this one.  We love this ship and crew!

This is a cruise with 5 days at sea.  I like sea days because it gives you a chance to relax and focus on things on the ship without rushing about to see the destinations.  We did have some rough seas, but our captain was able to avoid a major storm and they gave us updates when necessary.

Activities were limited.  I think too many seminars to sell you things.  I liked the trivia games and the entertainment.  Was hoping for more group dance classes.  Games and classes on this cruise focused more on an older crowd. 

Shows were excellent.  I can't say enough good things about their entertainment.  They also showed movies on board.  The movies were also on the pool deck screen but when it's too cold to be outside nobody watches them.

Gym is small, that's because it isn't a big ship.  But with an older crowd there was frequently room.  Fitness staff were very good, although activities were limited.  Rock climbing wall was a nice addition, except it was mostly closed when windy or too cold. 

Crew and staff were friendly, helpful and efficient.  A++ to them.  I saw constant work and cleaning on board the ship.  Hard working crew.

Food was very good.  Lots of choices.  Three specialty restaurants and they were all excellent.  Food in the dining room as well as dining in the windjammer were very good, IMHO.

The reason we chose this cruise was out of convenience because we could easily drive to the port of Baltimore.  What we did not realize was that we would be in the minority age bracket for this cruise.  Over 80 percent of passengers on this cruise are between the ages of 70-90 years old.  The reason for this is that most of them are unable to fly due to their aging conditions and the port of Baltimore is convenient to drive or get assistance to the port.  The majority of passengers on this cruise use canes, wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and many of them carry oxygen tanks.  While I applaud them for traveling I caution young-middle age people - you will be in the minority age bracket and all activities on board are geared toward people that are between the ages of 70-90 years old.  This cruise is geared toward aging and disabled people.

Even though our itinerary got changed and we didn't get the vacation we booked. The crew of the ship were very pleasant, there was a lot of great shows and activities on the ship. We were disappointed and feel that as a company Royal Caribbean should have done more for changing our ports out of the four islands we planned we only got to go to one that was original, and I'm sure we went there because they own it. Determined to not let this ruine our vacation we still had a great time.

We booked the Western Caribbean Cruise out of Baltimore, MD on the Grandeur of the Seas for January 24th, 2016. My reservation was for a junior suite for 2 people booked using the Delta Skymiles cruise website. When we arrived at the dock to sail a day later than the scheduled day of departure, I was informed that not only would our cruise be shortened by one day, but also that we would not be visiting any of the Western Caribbean ports planned for the original trip. Needless to say, we were more than just a little disappointed, having already visited all of the Eastern ports a year ago.

We went on the trip anyway, and luckily the staff aboard the ship were fantastic, which lessened the sting of the extreme itinerary changes. After returning from the cruise, however, I have realized that I do not feel like we got the value for our money that I expected. We were not really compensated for the changes other than what would be legally required (1 day soda package, port fees and taxes, etc.). The cost of my junior suite was more than $4,000, and I think that the cruise line should have done more to ensure that we were still getting a vacation of the same value as originally planned. Thinking back on the repetitious port shopping from this year and last, the situation reminds me of paying for a diamond but getting a cubic zirconia. I understand that weather played a large role in the issues with the cruise itinerary, but weather trouble should not be an excuse for providing your customers with a lesser product than what they paid for.

You have to give RCL a bit of a break here since snow storm that weekend. The cruise departure was a day late & we were bombarded with notices via various mediums 2 days prior., Hwr, we had no idea that the itinerary had been changed until we checked in at the port. The check in process was horrendous, but far the worst we've experienced at this port. Again, I believe they were short staffed by the storm. We would have had second thoughts since the new itinerary was identical to what we did the year before on the Grandeur. Once on board, we were told that $150 would be credited to our on board account to compensate us for the shortened trip(9 days verses the original 10), not what it should have been. They later credited an additional $96, which was more in line. Once we left Baltimore the ship was it's usual self. Great entertainment, great food outstanding staff, all in all very enjoyable cruise. We booked next year while on board for the 12 day southern swing. Let's hope it does';t snow & we end up going to San Juan & St. Thomas for the 3rd year in a row.

Have cruised with other lines before, 1st time on RC. We will never return.  Poor food quality, service and activities.  Ship small and old and is supposed to be discontinued in 2 years.  small rooms, they decreased by one day and changed itinerary due to weather.  95 percent of passengers 85 or older. I have allergy to wheat and was unable to eat anything but salads due to no changes to menus, like other cruise lines. I actually lost 6 lbs. on a cruise., Entertainment mediocre. If you are not ancient, a gambler or drink a lot don't go on this boat.

Disappointing cruise. Changed our intenerary to Eastern which we traveled there on last cruise. Service and food selection in main dinning room was below average. And service was not exceptional as we use to get. Actually believe pre paid gratuities and added to your account don't give any incentive to give good service.  And we are Diamond members and hav traveled on Royal many times and have seen lots of changes. Royal putting all there interested in newer and bigger ships were they probably make more money.

Great food and service over came the outrage of losing the itinerary we had planned on for over 2 years.  Royal Caribbean is a safe bet for a solid vacation. 

Due to a snow storm the ship got to the port of Baltimore one day late.

The trip was shortened by one day and the itinerary was changed. Instead of traveling to Conzumel Mexico, Georgetown, Falmouth Jamaica and Labadee  the only port that remained the same was Labadee. We ended up traveling to places that have been visited several times in the past. This information was conveyed to us upon our  arrival after spending three days in a hotel in Baltimore. 

We were not happy that our room # 3514 had a window that was made up of two port holes. This information needs to be conveyed in advance.

The ship is beautiful! The service provided was super! The staff was amazing!

Both entertainment and food were just wonderful!!!