Grandeur of the Seas Review
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We sailed from Baltimore to Bermuda on Grandeur of the Seas. This was a family cruise with a wide variety of ages - 1 - 80 year old, 4 - 50 something's, 1- 30ish year old and one almost 2 year old. We selected this cruise/ship because even though we live in different states we could all easily drive to Baltimore. We found that this cruise was a great venue for a multigenerational family vacation. Getting on the ship was quick and easy. We stayed in 2 adjoining suites and one inside cabin (8014, 8015, 8016). Staying in the suites gave us the opportunity for express boarding which made getting on the ship even easier. We did carry on 2 bottles of wine for each of the suites, they only thing that didn't get through the onboarding safety check point was our wine opener (there was one in our suite).
We arrived at different times so as we boarded we headed to the Windjammer for lunch. The Windjammer was packed, this is probably the one time on the ship that all 2,000 passengers are trying to squeeze into that space. Despite this we were able to find a table for 3 adults and one small child and we all found food we enjoyed. The famous honey strung chicken was available! I was pleased to find that unsweetened iced tea was always available. The food was fine and the servers were working hard to keep the tables cleared and drinks available. Our entire party soon met up, and the cruise adventure began.
Our suites and cabin were available right at 1pm and we went to unpack before exploring the ship. The suites were absolutely beautiful with huge balconies. The only wear and tear I noticed was a little rust around the vent above the tub. Did I mention that the suite had 2 bathroom sinks and a full tub? There was more than enough storage space and it allowed us to keep our suite neat and tidy all week. Most of the week we left our adjoining door open so our little grandson could easily travel between rooms. If the hotel management crew on Grandeur were going to do one little thing to make the arrival and moving in experience better they would go through the closets to make sure the clothes hangers worked properly. Many of ours were broken and couldn't hold clothing. Our suitcases all fit under the beds and were out of sight out of mind for the week.
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Our suites and cabin were available right at 1pm and we went to unpack before exploring the ship. The suites were absolutely beautiful with huge balconies. The only wear and tear I noticed was a little rust around the vent above the tub. Did I mention that the suite had 2 bathroom sinks and a full tub? There was more than enough storage space and it allowed us to keep our suite neat and tidy all week. Most of the week we left our adjoining door open so our little grandson could easily travel between rooms. And when we got to Bermuda we were able to open the balcony door between our suites making a huge play outdoor play space for our grandson. If the hotel management crew on Grandeur were going to do one little thing to make the arrival and moving in experience better they would go through the closets to make sure the clothes hangers worked properly. Many of ours were broken and couldn't hold clothing. There was a queen sized bed with many wonderful different sized, various shaped pillows. A true luxury! The ship provided a welcome aboard fruit basket, that we enjoyed for most of the trip. Our suitcases all fit under the bed and were out of sight- out of mind for the week.