I'm a "big ship" type of girl. Independence of the Seas, Oasis, those kind of ships. My husband booked our ten day cruise on Grandeur because of the 30 minute drive to the port in Baltimore. And, the cheap price for hopes of warmer weather after our long snowy winter. After reading so many negative reviews of the "tired looking ship" I had thoughts of my husband wasting our money for a few moments of sunshine. But folks, that wasn't the case. I now reread those negative comments and think: Come on folks, what were you expecting for such a cheap price? Here's my "take" on the Grandeur of the Seas". Good and a couple "what the heck".

We got to the port around 10:30 which turned out to be a Huge benefit as the line behind us was much longer than what was in front of us. Even so, we stood inside the terminal line for 40 minutes. Time we got thru security we were allowed to board the ship.. We headed to the Park Cafe for their roast beef sandwiches. They were just o.k., not as good as the ones on the Oasis. It was quiet there. Park Cafe is usually opened for breakfast with bagels, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt and a few pasteries, some lunches which included hot dogs, hamburgers, a small salad bar and a few premade sandwiches. Every evening for snacks which included pizza, chips and dip, cookies and sugar free cookies. There is a coffee, hot tea and hot coco station right there.

Our room (2018 Ocean View) was ready at 1pm. The room was very doable with enough storage for your clothes. We put our suitcase in the window space. Big space. The "what the heck" was the bathroom. It is small folks. The shower was really tiny with a shower curtain that danced to its own tune. If you are on the "bigger" side you may have trouble. I would recommend doing what we did: Bring your own shampoo and soap. Water pressure was o.k. Another "what the heck" moment was no hot water for several days. Actually, I started shaving my legs outside the shower. The bed was fine. We brought our own pillows. Thank goodness, as their pillows are pretty darn flat. This all being said, our room was nicely located for "quiet". I would book this room again. Read more