We chose Grandeur because Baltimore is just a couple of hours up I-95 for us. Embarkation was very quick and smooth without any problems. After reading so many negative reviews on the condition of the ship, we really didn't know what to expect but after boarding we were pleasantly surprised at what a nice ship the Grandeur really is. Even though the ship is 20 years old, everything inside looks new and everything was very clean. We experienced exceptional service from our stateroom attendant to the dining room staff, bar staff, and all of the crew that we came into contact with.

We dined in the main dining room every night for dinner, and although the quality of the food was acceptable, it really didn't meet my expectations. We did order a filet from Chops Grille one night when the dining room ran a special for $10 extra per person. The filet was of course delicious, and I really feel like they are trying to persuade you to pay for the specialty restaurants if you really want exceptional food.

We went to shows every night, 3 different comedians, aerial shows in the Centrum, broadway style shows in the Palladium theatre. All of the entertainment was excellent and we really enjoyed ourselves at the shows. Read more