My daughter and I really had a good time on this cruise. Two years ago, we sailed on the Oasis of the Sea and although we enjoyed that cruise, the Grandeur provided a lot of entertainment. Best time was at poolside, where a band daily performed. Daily nightime entainment, where the audience interacts with games. Dancing was also fun here. Service from everyone was excellent. Rooms very clean. I always chose a room with a balcony because it provides extra space.
The buffet was very clean and patrons were squirted with a santized hand wash becore they entered. Buffet served breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would suggest that you arrive early for meals, because it is very crowded. We also did eat in the dining room for breakfast and dinner. Meals were excellent, but I do have one major complaint. The staff isn't very knowledgeable about gluten-free foods. I have Celiac disease and can not tolerate any food containing gluten.and it was a hassle trying to determine what was gluten- free. Actually ate a chocolate souffle because two waiters ensured me that it was gluten-free and it wasn't.
On the Oasis of the Sea, staff very well informed and the meals were extra special - dreamed about the gluten-free pancakes and was extremely disappointed when I ordered them here and they were terrible. Gluten-free is treated more like a diet here instead of a serious allergy.
Junior Suite with balcony was great!! Balcony large and it as worth the extra dollars!Rooms without balconies were much smaller. Also saw some tiny rooms without windows - horrible - they were as small as a large closet. Book carefully!!