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

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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πŸ‘οΈ 170K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 29:20

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Grandeur of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Grandeur of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 4 nightsFrom TampaOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Go a little earlier for my time dining to avoid long lines
βœ“Plan breakfast in the room using the door hang menu
βœ“Keep an open mind about interior cabins

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Interior cabin experience β€” Keep an open mind; it's not as bad as thought, and the Centrum is close by

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on Royal Caribbean's oldest and smallest ship?
QHow does the Grandeur of the Seas compare to newer ships?
QIs an interior cabin a good option on a small ship?

Topics Covered

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