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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
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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 rustyThe ship was in relatively good condition for its age, with only minor signs of wear
Outdated cabinsCabins were clean and comfortable, not as outdated as expected
Lack of activities for kidsThe 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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YouTube 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.