Grandeur of the Seas Review

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Pack some patience on first post-dry dock cruise

Review for Bermuda Cruise on Grandeur of the Seas
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AshbyS
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

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Sail Date: May 2017
Cabin: Interior Stateroom

Embarkation took a long time due to the processing of crew members following the ship being in dry dock. This delayed the ship leaving port by 3 hours but thankfully RCI put in some time in the itinerary in order for us to get to Bermuda on time. I feel the cruise singers and dancers were also affected by the dry dock time as their shows were opening night performances and it showed (one male dancer even kicked a female dancer in the head - oops!).

I loved King's Wharf/Dockyards - it has all you need! Shops, restaurants, historical and social attractions and beach! Advice: don't pay for the excursion to the beach- admission to Snorkel Park Beach is only $5 (versus the $35 RCI will charge you!). We could have stayed longer in Bermuda to explore more of the island, but I know I will be back in the future.

Our stateroom attendant was top-notch, and our wait staff appeared to be newer in my time dining, but they were still polite and professional. Thanks to Cruise Critic for the Park Cafe advice - it was my new favorite food spot! The cruise entertainment staff could have used a pick-me-up (not enough energy for the job), but Tonya and the Grandeur orchestra were fantastic. Loved the Veterans Ceremony and Parade of Nations - be sure to bring the camera for those! My family and I (all adults) took a relaxing pace to our cruise and weren't disappointed. Of the 2,053 passengers, only 100 were kids, so folks looking to get away from children should definitely cruise in May!

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Interior Stateroom

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We were right next to an engine/electrical room that hummed all day, but it did not bother us with our sleeping. Ample drawer and closet space with room under the beds for large suitcases. Had to sit sideways on the toilet based on the angle, but we managed fine. Be sure to turn the shower head away from you when turning on unless you want a cold jolt! Saw only 2 outlets, so a surge protector was great to pack in the suitcase (extension cords not allowed). Magnets and a nightlight were also beneficial for packing.

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King's Wharf

My family and I did not take excursions through the cruise line or through independent sellers; we just did our own research and walked off the boat and set out. All the major attractions (Clocktower Mall, Museum of Bermuda, DolphinQuest, Snorkel Park Beach) are within a 10-minute walking distance from the ships/pier. Other Bermuda sites like Horseshoe Beach, Hamilton and St. George's are a ferry or taxi ride away; easily read signs are posted at the pier.

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