I survived 96 hours on Royal Caribbean's worst rated cruise ship
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👁️ 373K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:47
What This Creator Said
2 Happy Bacon
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)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
✓Bring a USB extender for charging devices
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Ship age and condition — Manage expectations; ship was in relatively good condition despite age
Lack of modern amenities — Ship has Starlink and some modern updates; not as outdated as expected
Boredom on longer itineraries — Best for port-intensive itineraries; shorter sailings are better
Questions This Creator Answers
QIs it a mistake to go on Royal Caribbean's older ships?
QHow bad is Grandeur of the Seas really?
QWhat is it like to sail on Royal Caribbean's oldest ship?
Topics Covered
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Port Highlights
Tampa
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CocoCay1½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
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.