Matt, my favorite ship is no longer in service - Majesty of the Seas. She was the first cruise experience for myself and my future wife. As such she will always be special. It was a perfect 4 night itinerary departing Miami - Nassau, CocoCay, Key West. Though I had some prior experience with overnight cruise/ferries in the Baltic, "Maj" was like nothing that I had EVER experienced before! We sailed her twice with the second sailing being our engagement cruise.
This is a lovely story. My parents also hold Majesty in a special place of their hearts as they too got engaged onboard in Christmas ‘95. It was their first cruise experience
Majesty was our first too--we were awed by her at the time and we love the memories we created on our honeymoon. Many have come after, but she is very fondly remembered.
So good to see all the ships and have many of their differences reviewed. A huge amount of information in less than 18 minutes and a great video to re-watch when making a "which ship" choice. Thank you, Matt.
We have cruised on the Vision of the Seas 4 times because it is such a beautiful and comfortable ship. We are doing 4 back-to-back cruises on the Rhapsody of the Seas in October and November and a month on the Grandeur of the Seas starting the first week of January. But we also enjoy the Voyager and Oasis Class ships from time to time. Surprisingly, our least favorite is the Quantum Class ships simply because we don't care for the layout or decor of those ships. We have 16 Royal Caribbean cruises booked for the next 16 months , so we obviously love Royal Caribbean cruise ships and experiences!
My two of my favorites are the Grandeur and the Radiance. Being older I appreciate the smaller ships. I feel that you can watch the sea go by from inside in a lot more areas. Also less people. Still working my way through some of the bigger ship and their different ports. They all have great things to offer.
In my opinion the Voyager class ships are the best by RCL, they have mostly everything you want, they don’t feel to overcrowded, and there steady unlike the small ones. Just went on Explorer for 2 weeks and it was a great time.
The degree to which these ships have evolved really is remarkable, but I have SUCH a genuine soft spot for the older ships. I sailed on Rhapsody out of Israel earlier this year, and genuinely had a much better cruise experience than I did on Symphony from Barcelona 3 weeks prior. It'll be interesting to see if Royal come away from building the huuuuuuuge megaships and try to replace some of the older ships with more bespoke designs...
They always made megaships. Just the definition of mega has become more mega so yesterday's mega is now "smaller." RCI is going to make more Icon class but at some point, they won't be able to get any bigger. Not sure how small they'll go.
We are 76 and have sailed RCL since 1999. Next cruise Serinade LA to Miami 11/21/23 we like the older ships, less walking . Just reached gold. Appreciate Matt
Finally planning another cruise again and I can't wait! Perk of older ships is that they are a little cheaper for some of the same amenities. I can get the same exact cruise (basically) on the Symphony as I can Wonder but it's a little cheaper.
My very 1st cruise was on Rhapsody. I absolutely fell in love with cruising. I'm not a fan of the larger ships. But that won't stop me. Lol going on Harmony for Thanksgiving
The first cruise I took was in 2000 when I got married and it was the Voyager of The Seas! Next year if all goes well we'll be on Icon of the Seas! Lots of Health and Success for everyone on the Channel!
LOVED this video!! My first cruise was in '98 aboard Sovereign of The Seas. The older ships have their charm. Do not shy away from them. Grandure will show her age but a great experience all in all.!
We took the Brilliance in April 2023 from FLL to LAX through the Panama Canal. It was a nice and comfortable sail. Loved it! Also we love sailing from Baltimore… no need to fly for us!
We have sailed the Oasis class ships and we just got back from the Grandeur. And though the Grandeur doesn’t have all the bells and whistles we do like her because we can get to know people better on the smaller ships. But that doesn’t mean we will not cruise on the bigger ships
You are such a wealth of information, thank you!! so I used to be able to keep up with all of the classes and all of the ships and then it got to be so much. I sincerely appreciate you breaking it down and taking me down memory lane! My first cruise was at the age of 18 and then, when I came back to cruising to celebrate my daughter’s high school graduation, it was on the Monarch of the seas which was also fabulous, and had come along way since the refurbished battle ships. LOL. But an older ship by today’s standards, and with terrific ports in 2001.
My family and I just went on Explorer of the Seas over in the Mediterranean a couple of weeks ago! It was my first time ever in Europe and she was wonderful!
The older ships are fantastic. It is often worth trading the newest amenities for having a smaller, less crowded ship. My last 2 cruises were on Radiance and Voyager. Tomorrow, I will be leaving on Liberty, going to Bermuda. I wouldn't go any bigger. My family loved Oasis, but a ship that big just isn't for me.
My family just went on the Wonder and while a great ship, we decided that we would be cruising on one of the smaller vessels from now on. It was too big!
My cousin & I are on Serenade of the Seas from LA to Miami for a 2 week Panama Canal cruise, this is the cruise before the 274 World Cruise that we wish we could be on, but at least we get her for a 2nd time before the longest cruise.😊
Just got done with a trip on Wonder of the Seas. But I took Voyager in summer 2000 for senior trip. It's an awesome boat. I loved that you could go sit out on the front of the ship and see over the edge. Can't do that on modern ones
First time hearing of Jewel of the Seas. I would love a cruise to Norway and the Arctic Ocean. Understand why it is less popular and not featured on TV ads in the United States market.
We have only cruised on Mariner of the Seas with RC and live it as its not too big. Not really interested in the huge ships but woyld like to try another smaller ship so this information is great. Thank you.
All ship sizes are a good match. Just sailed in Alaska on the Radiance with my wife so it was more about where can we sit and relax while looking outside. Our balcony, back of the Windjammer and champagne bar were the best. Our next trip is in the Caribbean on the Wonder in March. I have teen to young 20s kids so we also like the larger ships where everyone can find something to do. Depends on where you want to go and who is going with you.
We cruised on symphony of the seas in May of 2022 . what a mind blowing experience. I'm really looking forward to sailing on icon of the sea's next year period the Oasis class ships are second to none.
I definitely prefer the older ships with the wrap around promenade deck without lifeboats blocking the view. Older ships also have the classic metal railing which is much better the the tall glass on new ships which often obscures seaviws and blocks the pleasant sea breeze.
I think you meant to say Allure moves to FL in fall 2023 for short cruises. Makes sense that it's being used essentially as a test bed for short Oasis class sailings before Utopia launches.
My daughter is currently employed on Rhapsody and v last year employed on Mariner. She loves them both! I have yet to cruise. I'd like to try it. I'm leaning towards smaller ships bc I don't care about water slides etc but would love to visit more out of the way destinations.
I think Enchantments of the Seas is the only Royal ship with a support pole in the middle of some cabins; located at the foot of the bed!! Did you know that?
I just proposed to my girlfriend on the oldest one, the Grandeur of the Seas. It was a wonderful cruise and is only my second cruise ship after my first cruise on an Oasis class ship. Highly recommend. Oh, and she said yes :)
Keep the big giants like the Oasis and the Icon. I’ll continue to sail on the Grandeur and the vision class ships, they are more intimate and can visit smaller ports.
Great Great review of all the classes and ships Matt! I'm sure for some long time cruisers (I'm kin of included) that looking at some the ships mentioned bring back many great memories of vacations past!
You will love her. We just took Harmony out of Miami in the Eastern Caribbean in August. She's beautiful and huge. The service was great and it never felt more crowded than the other smaller ships. I hope you have a great time!
Anthem of the seas is repositioning to Sydney to replace the ovation of the seas from late 2025 into 2026 and the voyager of the seas is replacing the quantum of the seas out of brisbane from late 2025 into 2026
I've only sailed on the Oasis class ships so far. I'll be trying the Quantum class next spring when I cruise to the southern Caribbean on Odyssey. Looking forward to it.
I missed Majesty and Monarch, but want to sail every ship in the fleet, so I plan to mix the new and old. For that reason, "Lady G" is at the top of my list so I can sail her before she is retired. I know no retirements are announced but I love a smaller cruise ship just as much as a new huge one. Just different experiences.
Thanks for the rundown. Is there now, or will there soon be, a Quantum class option sailing out of Port Canaveral? We've never been on a Quantum class ship and would really love to go - and Port Canaveral (or Tampa) would be the best home port for us to reach.
Great video! I think this content may have benefitted from infographics, the class, year, size comparison & GT. Maybe let it sit on the side as the video plays? Thank you again for the vid!
Thank you for this. I am going on the mariner of the seas next week but knew nothing about it. Yes it is very true that you can get a good value on mariner.- probably the reason why I am going- the deal was too good to pass up.
You said that Allure is moving to Fl in mid 2024, but we are sailing on her out of Port Canaveral this Nov! This will be our first time on RC and can't wait!
What about The Monarch of the Seas? That is the only Royal Caribbean ship I've been on, once in 2008 and again in 2012. I think it's in the same class as Mariner of the Seas. I'm Finalally going on another cruise this November and can't wait for Utopia.
Well, since they cancelled my Radiance Cruise (literally right as my flight was taking off to it XD) I'm going to try and go on Enchantment in January. I'm hoping this one won't be cancelled as well XD
I really like Freedom of the Seas. I feel very comfortable on her. I like Harmony, but hated Symphony. Can't really put my finger on why. Wish Freedom was doing longer sailings in the Caribbean.
Oh don't say that..We are going on our first cruise next April on Adventure. What was wrong with it? We booked due to itinerary and it's also an 8 day. Now I'm afraid we won't like it. Please😮
Utopia is going to the short cruise market because Icon is filling the long cruise role that all of the veterans are clamoring to get on. Utopia doesn't offer anything wildly new so it's a good idea to present it to the new cruisers and wow them into other cruises.
Idk if that strategy of putting their NEWEST ships on a shorter line will work. I mean if the shorter trips mean I’m getting on a newer cruise at a discount then sure, count me and everyone else in. But if you’re still paying the premium to be on Royal Caribbean’s newest ship but only going to 1 port of call and only on board for 3 nights…that’s just highway robber and not worth it. You’d do better to book 6 nights at a resort at your port of call for that price.
Location Location Location, its better to drive to a cruise port then fly in my opinion. My fiancee's first cruise was on Anthem and we are going on her again this January. I can't was to get Odyssey and do an 11 night cruise on her but its so close to our wedding/honeymoon we cant. So I just booked a 7 night stay on her in April.
Matt, my favorite ship is no longer in service - Majesty of the Seas. She was the first cruise experience for myself and my future wife. As such she will always be special. It was a perfect 4 night itinerary departing Miami - Nassau, CocoCay, Key West. Though I had some prior experience with overnight cruise/ferries in the Baltic, "Maj" was like nothing that I had EVER experienced before! We sailed her twice with the second sailing being our engagement cruise.
This is a lovely story. My parents also hold Majesty in a special place of their hearts as they too got engaged onboard in Christmas ‘95. It was their first cruise experience
Majesty was our first too--we were awed by her at the time and we love the memories we created on our honeymoon. Many have come after, but she is very fondly remembered.
We loved Majesty! So sad she's not in service anymore.😢
I agree as well with all the comments here. Majesty was truly a wonderful experience
That sounds amazing!
So good to see all the ships and have many of their differences reviewed. A huge amount of information in less than 18 minutes and a great video to re-watch when making a "which ship" choice. Thank you, Matt.
We have cruised on the Vision of the Seas 4 times because it is such a beautiful and comfortable ship. We are doing 4 back-to-back cruises on the Rhapsody of the Seas in October and November and a month on the Grandeur of the Seas starting the first week of January. But we also enjoy the Voyager and Oasis Class ships from time to time. Surprisingly, our least favorite is the Quantum Class ships simply because we don't care for the layout or decor of those ships. We have 16 Royal Caribbean cruises booked for the next 16 months , so we obviously love Royal Caribbean cruise ships and experiences!
steveericson6209, how are you affording so many so soon? Did you sell your house? Working remotely aboard the ships?
My two of my favorites are the Grandeur and the Radiance. Being older I appreciate the smaller ships. I feel that you can watch the sea go by from inside in a lot more areas. Also less people. Still working my way through some of the bigger ship and their different ports. They all have great things to offer.
We love the Grandeur, too! ❤️
My two fav ships also.
Me too!!! Love these two boats
My girlfriend and I are in our late 20s and we much prefer the older ships. They just have a more relaxed and more sophisticated feel to them.
You're right, they're smaller. But there was a time when a 70,000 ton ship was called a megaship. Ships just have become a lot bigger over the years.
In my opinion the Voyager class ships are the best by RCL, they have mostly everything you want, they don’t feel to overcrowded, and there steady unlike the small ones. Just went on Explorer for 2 weeks and it was a great time.
Explorer is my favorite. Took more cruises on her than any other ship. Great ship.
I totally agree! I love Adventure of the Sea!
The degree to which these ships have evolved really is remarkable, but I have SUCH a genuine soft spot for the older ships. I sailed on Rhapsody out of Israel earlier this year, and genuinely had a much better cruise experience than I did on Symphony from Barcelona 3 weeks prior.
It'll be interesting to see if Royal come away from building the huuuuuuuge megaships and try to replace some of the older ships with more bespoke designs...
They always made megaships. Just the definition of mega has become more mega so yesterday's mega is now "smaller." RCI is going to make more Icon class but at some point, they won't be able to get any bigger. Not sure how small they'll go.
My wife and I have been on 61 cruises, 39 with Royal Carribean. Freedom class still our favorite with Voyager class next.
We are 76 and have sailed RCL since 1999. Next cruise Serinade LA to Miami 11/21/23 we like the older ships, less walking . Just reached gold. Appreciate Matt
My wife and I are on the same cruise! It will be our 62nd cruise. I hope they let us through the canal!
Finally planning another cruise again and I can't wait! Perk of older ships is that they are a little cheaper for some of the same amenities. I can get the same exact cruise (basically) on the Symphony as I can Wonder but it's a little cheaper.
Enchantment of the Seas took me on my first transatlantic cruise this past spring.
LOVED every minute of it.
GREAT ship.
I think our favorite is Freedom of the Seas when it sails out of Port Canaveral.
My very 1st cruise was on Rhapsody. I absolutely fell in love with cruising. I'm not a fan of the larger ships. But that won't stop me. Lol going on Harmony for Thanksgiving
My very first cruise was also on this ship! Very good memories and I fell in love with cruising that week!
The first cruise I took was in 2000 when I got married and it was the Voyager of The Seas!
Next year if all goes well we'll be on Icon of the Seas! Lots of Health and Success for everyone on the Channel!
LOVED this video!! My first cruise was in '98 aboard Sovereign of The Seas. The older ships have their charm. Do not shy away from them. Grandure will show her age but a great experience all in all.!
Mariner of the Seas is the last cruse we went on we have been on her twice. We have been on Brilliance of the seas twice also.
Am going on mariner of the seas next week!!!
Radiance class is my favorite bc they seem to spread out the crowds the best. I will be sad when they are gone.
We took the Brilliance in April 2023 from FLL to LAX through the Panama Canal. It was a nice and comfortable sail. Loved it! Also we love sailing from Baltimore… no need to fly for us!
We have sailed the Oasis class ships and we just got back from the Grandeur. And though the Grandeur doesn’t have all the bells and whistles we do like her because we can get to know people better on the smaller ships.
But that doesn’t mean we will not cruise on the bigger ships
You are such a wealth of information, thank you!! so I used to be able to keep up with all of the classes and all of the ships and then it got to be so much. I sincerely appreciate you breaking it down and taking me down memory lane! My first cruise was at the age of 18 and then, when I came back to cruising to celebrate my daughter’s high school graduation, it was on the Monarch of the seas which was also fabulous, and had come along way since the refurbished battle ships. LOL. But an older ship by today’s standards, and with terrific ports in 2001.
My wife and I have sailed Freedom 3 times and love her very much. We have sailed on Mariner 2 times. Those are our favorites ships so far
My family and I just went on Explorer of the Seas over in the Mediterranean a couple of weeks ago! It was my first time ever in Europe and she was wonderful!
They may '''BE OLDIES ,BUT THEY ARE GOODIES ''' .....
Yes, to true!
Fr tho
The older ships are fantastic. It is often worth trading the newest amenities for having a smaller, less crowded ship. My last 2 cruises were on Radiance and Voyager. Tomorrow, I will be leaving on Liberty, going to Bermuda. I wouldn't go any bigger. My family loved Oasis, but a ship that big just isn't for me.
My family just went on the Wonder and while a great ship, we decided that we would be cruising on one of the smaller vessels from now on. It was too big!
My cousin & I are on Serenade of the Seas from LA to Miami for a 2 week Panama Canal cruise, this is the cruise before the 274 World Cruise that we wish we could be on, but at least we get her for a 2nd time before the longest cruise.😊
I have sailed Enchantment and Linerty multiple times. Going on Harmony in November. Cannot wait to check out the larger ships!
Just got done with a trip on Wonder of the Seas. But I took Voyager in summer 2000 for senior trip. It's an awesome boat. I loved that you could go sit out on the front of the ship and see over the edge. Can't do that on modern ones
I have been on all of these except obviously, Icon and Utopia. My favourite so far is the Harmony in the Oasis class
Why do so many cruises go to Nassau? We thought that was the worst port we've been to so far
So much information here! I couldn't take notes fast enough!
First time hearing of Jewel of the Seas. I would love a cruise to Norway and the Arctic Ocean. Understand why it is less popular and not featured on TV ads in the United States market.
Norway 🤩Fjords!!!!🤩
Serenade was my first cruise ever. Our whole family enjoyed the more laid-back vibe of a smaller ship. That said, our next cruise is on Ovation.
We have only cruised on Mariner of the Seas with RC and live it as its not too big. Not really interested in the huge ships but woyld like to try another smaller ship so this information is great. Thank you.
I love the Oasis class because of Central Park and the Boardwalk.
Sailing in Granduer prefer smaller ships since we are seniors. Perfect for us!
Favorite ship is “The one I am Currently on at the time” ❤ 😂 🎉
Vision also goes to NE & Canada ❤
I remember the good ole Viking Serenade… I’ll take a Voyager Class any day over an Oasis Class “circus”!!!
All ship sizes are a good match. Just sailed in Alaska on the Radiance with my wife so it was more about where can we sit and relax while looking outside. Our balcony, back of the Windjammer and champagne bar were the best. Our next trip is in the Caribbean on the Wonder in March. I have teen to young 20s kids so we also like the larger ships where everyone can find something to do. Depends on where you want to go and who is going with you.
We cruised on symphony of the seas in May of 2022 . what a mind blowing experience. I'm really looking forward to sailing on icon of the sea's next year period the Oasis class ships are second to none.
I watch every video now. First RC cruise on navigator of the seas Super Bowl weekend 2024. RC needs to put a new 7 night itinerary ship in LA.
I definitely prefer the older ships with the wrap around promenade deck without lifeboats blocking the view. Older ships also have the classic metal railing which is much better the the tall glass on new ships which often obscures seaviws and blocks the pleasant sea breeze.
Great informative video Matt, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Mariner of the seas 2006 and Majesty 2008.oldies but goodies.
I think you meant to say Allure moves to FL in fall 2023 for short cruises. Makes sense that it's being used essentially as a test bed for short Oasis class sailings before Utopia launches.
My daughter is currently employed on Rhapsody and v last year employed on Mariner. She loves them both! I have yet to cruise. I'd like to try it. I'm leaning towards smaller ships bc I don't care about water slides etc but would love to visit more out of the way destinations.
I think Enchantments of the Seas is the only Royal ship with a support pole in the middle of some cabins; located at the foot of the bed!! Did you know that?
I just proposed to my girlfriend on the oldest one, the Grandeur of the Seas. It was a wonderful cruise and is only my second cruise ship after my first cruise on an Oasis class ship. Highly recommend. Oh, and she said yes :)
Grandeur is the smallest of the fleet but ranks with ships like QE2 and the Norway in terms of gross tonnage
Enchantment is my favorite ship 🚢
Keep the big giants like the Oasis and the Icon. I’ll continue to sail on the Grandeur and the vision class ships, they are more intimate and can visit smaller ports.
Great Great review of all the classes and ships Matt! I'm sure for some long time cruisers (I'm kin of included) that looking at some the ships mentioned bring back many great memories of vacations past!
Allure of the seas is old but is still good one of my favorite ship
Anthem is my favorite, but I have a feeling Odyssey will take over that spot soon!
I’m glad RC went back to the Port of L.A. those cruises are usually more affordable
I broke my arm on the serenade of the seas 10/10 would do again 😂😂😂
Can’t wait for November 2024, HARMONY BABY!!!!!!!!
You will love her. We just took Harmony out of Miami in the Eastern Caribbean in August. She's beautiful and huge. The service was great and it never felt more crowded than the other smaller ships. I hope you have a great time!
Ill be sailing on odyssey of the seas in late December! im super excited. its going to the bahamas.
I was on explorer of the seas last week❤❤❤❤
Please do history of royal caribbean and cancelled ships
Anthem of the seas is repositioning to Sydney to replace the ovation of the seas from late 2025 into 2026 and the voyager of the seas is replacing the quantum of the seas out of brisbane from late 2025 into 2026
Love Royal Caribbean was on Rhapsody of The Sea
I've only sailed on the Oasis class ships so far. I'll be trying the Quantum class next spring when I cruise to the southern Caribbean on Odyssey. Looking forward to it.
Rhapsody was our first cruise ship, and I think I prefer it to the larger ones.
I missed Majesty and Monarch, but want to sail every ship in the fleet, so I plan to mix the new and old. For that reason, "Lady G" is at the top of my list so I can sail her before she is retired. I know no retirements are announced but I love a smaller cruise ship just as much as a new huge one. Just different experiences.
Thanks for the rundown. Is there now, or will there soon be, a Quantum class option sailing out of Port Canaveral? We've never been on a Quantum class ship and would really love to go - and Port Canaveral (or Tampa) would be the best home port for us to reach.
it's like comparing the difference of iphone 6 to iphone 15 😂😂
Great video! I think this content may have benefitted from infographics, the class, year, size comparison & GT. Maybe let it sit on the side as the video plays? Thank you again for the vid!
Great suggestion!
Thank you for this. I am going on the mariner of the seas next week but knew nothing about it. Yes it is very true that you can get a good value on mariner.- probably the reason why I am going- the deal was too good to pass up.
That was my first ship on royal Caribbean
We sailed Grandeurs 5th cruise and she was beautiful.
You said that Allure is moving to Fl in mid 2024, but we are sailing on her out of Port Canaveral this Nov! This will be our first time on RC and can't wait!
I love Symphony of the seas
What about The Monarch of the Seas? That is the only Royal Caribbean ship I've been on, once in 2008 and again in 2012. I think it's in the same class as Mariner of the Seas. I'm Finalally going on another cruise this November and can't wait for Utopia.
They should have made Icon the 4 day ship sailing out of Port Canaveral to capture the Disney families since it seems very kid friendly.
Mariner is definitely in my top 3...
I went on a 10 day cruise on the Serenade with 5 sea days and never got to do everything on board.
Well, since they cancelled my Radiance Cruise (literally right as my flight was taking off to it XD) I'm going to try and go on Enchantment in January. I'm hoping this one won't be cancelled as well XD
I’m going on the icon this spring break
My two cruises were on the second and third oldest ships. 😁
As these ships get bigger and bigger I wonder if at some point if a company will build smaller ships to replace there aging fleet?
I traveled on Allure of the Seas
At the top tier event a few weeks ago on Allure, one of the officers let slip that Allure is going to be amplified in 2025.
I have been on liberty of the seas
We need the Oasis class to come down to Australia!
What cruise ship was on 0:35
Star Of The Seas: Allow me to outdate your list immediately.
I really like Freedom of the Seas. I feel very comfortable on her. I like Harmony, but hated Symphony. Can't really put my finger on why. Wish Freedom was doing longer sailings in the Caribbean.
Forgot emperess of the seas?
Voyager Class is the BEST
I’ve been to ovation of the seas
I'm missing Brilliance of the seas
I went on Adventure I did not like Adventure
Oh don't say that..We are going on our first cruise next April on Adventure. What was wrong with it? We booked due to itinerary and it's also an 8 day. Now I'm afraid we won't like it. Please😮
Can't wait for our cruise the Liberty of the Seas to Canada out of Cape Liberty in July 2024.
What has happened to Brilliance of the Seas?
Allure of the Seas is in dire need of a rejuvenation project. The cabins are showing much wear and tear. Sad to hear it's postponed indefinitely.
Wonder of the seas???
Utopia is going to the short cruise market because Icon is filling the long cruise role that all of the veterans are clamoring to get on. Utopia doesn't offer anything wildly new so it's a good idea to present it to the new cruisers and wow them into other cruises.
Idk if that strategy of putting their NEWEST ships on a shorter line will work. I mean if the shorter trips mean I’m getting on a newer cruise at a discount then sure, count me and everyone else in. But if you’re still paying the premium to be on Royal Caribbean’s newest ship but only going to 1 port of call and only on board for 3 nights…that’s just highway robber and not worth it. You’d do better to book 6 nights at a resort at your port of call for that price.
I don't understand why they still hold on to Grandeur
Location Location Location, its better to drive to a cruise port then fly in my opinion. My fiancee's first cruise was on Anthem and we are going on her again this January. I can't was to get Odyssey and do an 11 night cruise on her but its so close to our wedding/honeymoon we cant. So I just booked a 7 night stay on her in April.