Boarding Royal Caribbean's OLDEST/SMALLEST Ship! Grandeur Of The Seas Is BETTER Than We Envisioned

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The creator documents the first day of a four-day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas, noting it is the oldest and smallest ship in the fleet. After arriving at the Tampa cruise port, the creators board the vessel and settle into an interior cabin, which they find surprisingly adequate despite their preference for balconies. The video explores various areas of the ship, including the open atrium, the adult Solarium, the gym, and the spa. The creators observe that while the ship dates back to 1996, it feels well-maintained and does not feel cramped or dated. They also note the demographic appears to consist of more couples and older passengers rather than families. The day includes a sail away party, a view of a manatee, and the experience of passing under a bridge. The vlog concludes with a review of dinner at the Great Gatsby dining room, where the creators enjoy shrimp cocktail and surf and turf. While they express high satisfaction with the ship's atmosphere and cleanliness, they mention that the Starlink internet speeds are currently poor.
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this ship is way better than we envisioned by far
it doesn't feel dated it it's amazing
we're falling in love with this ship
this is one of the best cruises ever so far
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