I got off this ship on 5-18-24. It was our first cruise. I got 2nd place and then 1st place on rock wall speed competition. The ship was beautiful. Classic and relaxing.

Thanks for the review. I think you help me make my decision. We’re gonna take Liberty of the Seas in October instead.

We just returned from this cruise today. You are completely on point with everything. We thought John the cruise director was the most hands-off cruise director ever. Thank you for this!

Thanks for the review! My lovely bride and I are on Allure next month and Grandeur in November, so both extremes of older and newer ships. We have one of the aft-facing suites on Grandeur, so we’re definitely going for that old school classic feel.

I appreciate this video & honesty. As a musician who has worked on other ships entertainment is super important for me plus food. Was thinking of this ship, did Radiance of Seas my band friends were on & loved the band,they blew me away, the staff/crew was excellent, windjammer excellent almost better than MDR which was eh eh or fish was decent. Again MDR was not my favorite I enjoyed loved windjammer more. We stayed in grand suite which was awesome/huge balcony. I think I may think about Explorer and not do grandeur of seas BUT appreciate your video. Cabins are average & not as nice as Radiance. Again thanks for your honest input.

First off I would like to say that your videos are very helpful! Our first cruise is in January on this ship. We had our worries of course because of the mixed reviews. This being our first cruise doesn’t really give us high expectations. I have to ask, what was your favorite ship of all time?

I enjoyed your review

Last time I sailed Grandeur was in 2017. I would have rated her the same 6 years ago. Though the buffet was much better then. Also the solarium park cafe had a separate salad making station. Did Royal eliminate that? What I remember the most was Giovanni’s Table was the best of any Royal ship we’ve been on. The live music in the Centrum and Schooner Bar were also excellent. I agree about the crew. The best!

We sailed the same ship. We were in the belly so no window but I wasn’t paying for it 😂. I honestly agree with most. of your assessments. Our shows were good but I’m not very cultured so there’s that 😂 We do like the smaller ships though. Less people. One thing I hated was the coffee. Just nasty coffee. They had a Starbucks on board then and I went there. Still had fun. Would sail her again 👍🏼

We just finished a Grandeur cruise and I'd say your review is spot on compared to our experience. Seems like some staff cared, others were fishing for something. For example, my wife on "formal" night had her hair put up at the spa and part way through (a $90 service) started getting harrassed by a sales person trying to sell her additional services. I texted at one point because I thought we'd be late for dinner and she texted back that she was trapped and almost in tears. Would you pay $90 to be in tears? We ate in the dining room most nights and the food was okay, not anything great but EVERY night we got a lecture from, I guess, the dining room manager about how they depended on a survey rating of 10 for their lively hood. What? Don't fish for a rating. On two occasions they asked what else they could do and I said, "Stop bothering us about the rating!" and unfortunately that just resulted in more pestering. Overall, I would never use this ship or this cruise line again. But.... disclaimer, that was the experience my wife and I had, you might have a wonderful experience.

Thanks. Can you watch tv from the bed? The angle looks like you have to be on the couch to see it?

2023 my wife and I cruised this ship. I ended up loving it. I am an a very outgoing person and I felt like a celebrity while on board. It was my second cruise with my wife and my third cruise overall. It is now 5/24. We have six more cruises planned till 12/24. Lucky enough for me our 7/24 cruise will be on the Grandure of the seas. I can't wait. We've cruised mega ship and they're lots of fun but I feel comfy cozy with less people.

Why do the older ships have the best itineraries. I hate that. I booked this ship for the itinerary. I'm looking forward to the ports we're visiting but I'm afraid I may hate the ship. Glad to see you at least five it a 4 out of 5. That makes me hopeful.