Grandeur Of The Seas – Things To Know Before Boarding
Are you a beginner at cruising and considering where to cruise this winter? If yes, then Grandeur Of the Seas can become your choice.
It is one of the perfect winter cruises that sail to exotic Caribbean locations. With 4 to 12 nights of sailings, you will enjoy delicious dining options and will have fun in swimming pools and other entertainment venues.
But before boarding, here are the things, that you must know about this Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Grandeur Of The Seas Overview & Itinerary
It is one of the Vision class cruises that sailed for the first time in 1996 and had a major refurbishment in 2012.
So you might be thinking Is it still sailing in 2022? Well Yes, and as per its itinerary, it has sailings in 2022 and 2023.
And you can select 4 to 12 nights of sailing from Tampa, Galveston, and Miami to Western, Eastern, Southern Caribbean, and the Bahamas.
| Class | Vision Class |
| Length | 916 Feet |
| Crew | 760 Members |
| Passenger Decks | 11 Decks |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,992 (Double Occupancy) |
| Total Rooms | 996 |
Onboard you will be accompanied by 1,992 other guests. And it is not so huge cruise, which makes it easier to explore.
It hosts 12 dining options, multiple lounges, bars, a Spa, a fitness center, a rock climbing wall, 2 pools, 4 hot tubs, guest services, shore excursions as well as some duty-free shops.
Entertainment Venues On Grandeur Of the Seas
Wondering about the entertainment onboard? If yes, then don’t worry because Royal Caribbean had covered you. Here you will enjoy the Original Productions, dance, music, comedy shows, and other fun adventure stuff. Here are the exotic entertainment venues.
Palladium Theater
It is the main theater of this cruise where 870 people will enjoy contemporary musical stage productions and will lost in the amazing performances. It is located on decks 5 and 6. Want the best spot then head 45 minutes prior to the showtime. And access to this is free.
Casino
If you are feeling lucky then you can head to the Casino on deck 5 mid. Here you will find slot machines, video poker, and roulette and will enjoy the Egyptian theme. Apart from that smoking is allowed. However, make sure to check out the no-smoking sign. If you are sailing from Australia and UK then smoking is not permitted in the casino.
Art Gallary
Are you an art lover? If yes, then check out the Art Gallery on deck 6. Here you will enjoy the amazing artwork and can purchase if you like any of them.
South Pacific Lounge
It is one of the places where you can enjoy live shows. Here you can grab a drink. It has 328 seats. However, the minimum age to drink here is 21 for North American sailings and 18 + for others. And to enter here, a casual dress code is required.
Diamond Club
If you are a frequent cruiser, then you will be happy to know that there is a Diamon Club on deck 6 aft that is reserved for, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Club members. Here you can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, and even complimentary cocktails as well.
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Viking Crown Lounge
Looking to enjoy panoramic views, then head to Viking Crown Lounge. Here in the daytime, it will be the spot to enjoy views and at nighttime, it will become a party place. And smoking is permitted here.
Concierge Club
If you are staying in Grand Suite level rooms then this 32-seat club is for you. It is the best private spot and even diamond plus and pinnacle club members can access it.
Kids and Teen Venues on Grandeur Of The Seas
If you are traveling with your kids then this cruise has got plenty of kid venues where you can leave them and can enjoy your own time.
Adventure Ocean
Looking for a fun spot for your kids then head to deck 10. Here you will find Adventure Ocean, a venue that can accommodate kids aged 3 to 11 in different sections.
If you have toddlers aged 3 to 5 then head to Aquanauts. While kids between 6 to 8 will be taken care of in the Explorers section.
And Voyagers is for kids between 9 to 11.
During sea days, it is open from 9 AM to 12 PM, 2 To 5 PM, and 7 to 10 PM. However, there is a paid late-night party zone from 10 PM to 2 AM. And babysitting is also charged hourly.
Daytime, adventure ocean is complimentary. However late night party zone costs $7 per hour.
And nursery costs $6 per hour during the day and $8 per hour at night.
Teen Center
Onboard Grandeur of the Seas there is a teen center, where your young ones can party, dance, and make new friends. For entertainment, they have TVs, magazines, a lot of seating space, and a dance floor. And there is an arcade as well.
Adventure, Fitness, and Pools on Grandeur of the Seas
Want to soak up the sun or enjoy relaxation therapy then Deck 9 is the place.
Main Pool
On deck 9 forward you will find the main pool and can enjoy poolside movies at night time. There are 4 hot tubs, where you can relax.
Solarium
Wondering about an adult-only section, then Solarium is the spot. Here guests aged 16+ are allowed. As the solarium has a rooftop on this cruise, so you can enjoy in its pool and hot tubs, even in a chilly day. And they have their own bar as well.
Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center
Looking for relaxation therapy, then head to Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center on deck 10 aft. Here, you will find treatment rooms, thermal suites, and relaxation rooms with beautiful aft views.
The salon includes manicures, pedicures, and other hair services.
If you are looking for a gym onboard then head up to deck 10. Here at the fitness center, you will find a lot of treadmills and weights to burn some calories.
For jogging, there is a Running Track onboard this deck as well.
Apart from that, there is a Rock Climbing Wall, which can become an amazing activity for burning calories.
Grandeur Of The Seas Dining
Dining is a crucial part of your cruise vacation. Onboard there are 12 dining venues including complimentary and specialty ones. Here you will find a lot of international food choices, such as Japanese, Italian, Indian, and delicious steaks and they also offer a vegan menu.
Grandeur Of The Seas Complimentary Dining
These are the following restaurants that are included in your cruise fare.
- Great Gatsby Dining Room
- Windjammer Cafe
- Park Cafe
Located aft of Deck 4 and 5 is the Great Gatsby Dining Room which is the main dining room. Here you have the option to choose traditional dining at 5:30 and 8 PM or can select my time dining between 5:30 and 8:30 PM.
Here you will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
While lunch is only served on sea days.
For dining, you have a rotational menu that offers choices for vegetarians, gluten-free, and can talk to waiters, regarding food allergies.
Next is the Wind jammer, that’s a buffet venue on deck 9. Here you will be served breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. Lunch from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. And here they offer international food choices, from pancakes, toast, meats, Pizza, and Asian as well as Indian food items.
If you are feeling hungry in the solarium, then head to the Park Cafe. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and late-night snacks. Here the main food items are pastries, sandwiches, oatmeal, yogurt, and more.
Specialty Dining on Grandeur Of The seas
The specialty restaurant onboard the Grandeur Of The Seas are
- Chef’s Table
- Chops Grille
- Giovanni’s Table
- Cafe Latte-tudes
- Izumi
Chef’s Table
If are you looking for a 5 course delicious meal, then check out the Chef’s Table. Here you will be treated as a VIP and will enjoy gourmet dishes, prepared and presented by the executive chef. And you will love to read about the experience by Endless Family Travels, on their website.
Cafe Latte-Tudes
Looking for some sweet treats, then head to Cafe Latte-Tudes on deck 6 forward. This place will serve you hot coffee, sweet treats, and delicious pastries for a La -Carte pricing.
Chops Grille
If you are on Deck 6 and looking for a premium American Steakhouse, then head to the Chops Grille. These guys offer premium quality hand-cut meat, classics like succulent Maine lobster, and gruyere cheese tater tots, and more delicious dishes for your lunch and dinner. And the pricing hovers around $35 to $39 per person.
Giovanni’s Table
Craving some Italian flavors, then look no further than Giovanni’s Table. Here on deck 6, you will enjoy classic house focaccia served with marinated artichokes and more on this menu.
Here, lunch is offered at $15 while dinner costs $25.
Izumi
Want to try some Japanese food, then head to deck 12. For a la carte pricing, they will offer sushi, rolls, ramen, and more items mentioned on this menu.
The Room Service offers free continental breakfast, the other food items will be charged and you will learn more about room service in detail on Royalcaribbeanblog.
So these are the dining venues onboard Grandeur Of The Seas.
Accommodation Onboard Grandeur Of The Seas
| Rooms | Numbers |
| Suites | 95 |
| Interior | 400 |
| Balcony | 122 |
| Oceanviews | 380 |
Onboard there are a total of 997 staterooms, that feature two twin beds or one king size, 24 hours room service, a private bath with shower, and a safe and 24-hour room service.
If you are a Suite guest, then they offer priority check-in, a complimentary concierge club service, VIP deck seating, complimentary luggage valet service as well as private spaces only for suite guests.
And the suites offer private balconies, large-size bathrooms, and bonus amenities which you can explore more in detail on Cruisemapper.com
So that’s all from our side. Have I missed something about this cruise? If yes, then please mention it in the comments, thus helping fellow cruisers.
