As a first time cruiser, although I asked experienced cruises and read a lot about cruising. There are many things that you are not sure if until personally experienced. First, getting on the ship, a lot of unknowns. Felt a little cattle hurdled to the buffet area since the cabins and many other areas were not ready. The buffet was very crowded and difficult to find seating. We had a large group, ...
We chose this cruise because it had Charleston, SC, in the itinerary and we had never been there. Charleston was the first port we visited, followed by Port Canaveral, FL, Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas, and Coco Cay (RC’s private island). We chose to purchase day passes to some resorts in Freeport and Nassau since we enjoy beaches. We were glad we did this, as it worked out well in terms of ...
This was my 7th cruise out of Baltimore, 5th on the Grandeur.
For the first time, I found the embarkation area chaotic. I was put on, and taken off, 3 different lines.
Most of the crew seemed new and not nearly as outgoing and energetic as on previous cruises. The Meet & Mingle was a disaster and was a harbinger of things to come.
The Grandeur often has an older group of cruisers. The ...
Friends recommended Royal Caribbean. We also sailed with Royal Caribbean twenty years ago, and had a wonderful trip.
The shows were top notch, as good as I have seen in Vegas or New York. Entertainment staff was was vibrant and professional. A highlight of our trip was on our final evening in the Centrum when they honored our veterans , police and firefighters. It was a rewarding and emotional ...
We have been aboard Lady G five times and hope for many more. Although we have not experienced RCI's larger ships, my husband and I love the size of the Grandeur. It's nice to see the same familiar faces/passengers throughout the cruise and the crew is so very accommodating and friendly.
The port of Baltimore's embarkation process is so fast and easy. We stop to give our luggage to the ...
We just returned from a 12 day cruise and as usual had the time of our lives. Though the ship is small by today's standards, it was well kept up and pleasant. The overall service is way beyond other cruise lines in our experience, and we have sailed on RC probably 7 times. This was our 17th cruise.
Embarkation, even at the peak time, was fairly quick (about 45 minutes) and very well ...
Overall ship is in good shape but showing its age. Enough rust in spots. Wood handrails in spots being refinished on cruise.
The Windjammer buffet was always crowded for breakfast and lunch. Difficult to find a table especially for just 2. Food selection is varied and huge, warm but never hot. Cold food is cold. Having to walk to alternate seating makes the warm food cold. Some of the alternate ...
We chose this cruise with the understanding that we would spend two days in the Bahamas - afterall this was advertised as a Bahama Cruise. Just before beginning the cruise the itinerary was changed to two days in Miami and 9.5 hours in Nassau, no visit to the private island of Cococay under the pretense of needing to attend to the rudder. When contacting Guest Relations and the CEO both were ...
The service is the thing that makes this ship stand out. It almost seems as if the crew members compete with each other to make you feel special. The Grandeur is an older ship without the new entertainment available, the staff makes up for the difference in their friendliness and enthusiasm. If you are looking for high adventure thrill seeking activities, this isn't the ship for you. If you ...
Second Cruise on Grandeur of the Seas (we actually enjoy this ship)- Love the ease of getting the cruise out of Baltimore...Very convienient
Was disappointed that we didnt get to stop in Coco Cay due to spending an extra day in Miami for Maintenence ...
Would have not missed stopping at Port Canaveral..Nothing much to due ....especially close by-
Did enjoy the fact that RCC had the ...