I survived 96 hours on Royal Caribbean's worst rated cruise ship
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👁️ 372K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:47
What This Creator Said
2 Happy Bacon
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean · Fall · 4 nightsFrom TampaVeteran Cruiser
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
Grandeur of the Seas exceeded my expectations and I truly wouldn't hesitate to sail on board again
Sailing on a smaller ship had its perks such as fewer crowds and easy access to everything on board
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Manage expectations when booking a cheap cruise
✓Consider a Voyager Class ship or newer if bringing kids
✓Book a port-intensive itinerary to focus on destinations
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Ship being old and rusty — The ship was in relatively good condition for its age, with only minor signs of wear
Outdated cabins — Cabins were clean and comfortable, not as outdated as expected
Lack of activities for kids — The ship is not best suited for children; consider a newer class ship for families
Questions This Creator Answers
QIs it a mistake to go on Royal Caribbean's older ships?
QHow bad is Grandeur of the Seas compared to newer ships?
QWhat is it really like to sail on Royal Caribbean's oldest ship?
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Port Highlights
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How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
Allie recently sailed on the oldest Royal Caribbean cruise ship that is regularly rated among the lowest reviews. Grandeur of the Seas is the oldest ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet, and we got so many questions from our viewers wanting to know if it's a mistake to go on her.