RW_MI Posted August 2 #1 Share Posted August 2 Tomorrow is final payment for my Grandeur cruise, and I'm still undecided about going - mostly because I don't want to risk a sea day in lieu of Labadee, but I have other questions too. - My cabin is 3004, so very far forward. I'm not especially prone to motion sickness, but will the combo of small ship and being that far forward mean I'll feel a LOT more movement than on the larger, newer ships? (Hoping that if I do make the final pymt, some cabins might open up after final pymt - none in my category currently.) - I've read so many terrible things about Grandeur lately from bedbugs (deck 3) to sewage smell (also deck 3) to bad food in the Windjammer (relative to Windjammer on other ships). I'm not super picky but I'd be spending more time on the ship than usual since it's 9 days and only a max of 4 ports so it's more important that there aren't major issues. Any insights from those who have sailed the last few months, especially if on deck 3 which was supposedly the one with a couple issues? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 2 #2 Share Posted August 2 I've sailed in cabin 4007 (Baltimore to Bermuda in early November 2013), 2518 (Baltimore to Bahamas in February 2020), and 2520 (Baltimore to Bahamas in November 2019) with no issues, but of course YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW_MI Posted August 2 Author #3 Share Posted August 2 9 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: I've sailed in cabin 4007 (Baltimore to Bermuda in early November 2013), 2518 (Baltimore to Bahamas in February 2020), and 2520 (Baltimore to Bahamas in November 2019) with no issues, but of course YMMV. Thanks - I've never been this far forward and wanted to be sure it wasn't a crazy thing to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted August 2 #4 Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, RW_MI said: Tomorrow is final payment for my Grandeur cruise, and I'm still undecided about going - mostly because I don't want to risk a sea day in lieu of Labadee, but I have other questions too. - My cabin is 3004, so very far forward. I'm not especially prone to motion sickness, but will the combo of small ship and being that far forward mean I'll feel a LOT more movement than on the larger, newer ships? (Hoping that if I do make the final pymt, some cabins might open up after final pymt - none in my category currently.) - I've read so many terrible things about Grandeur lately from bedbugs (deck 3) to sewage smell (also deck 3) to bad food in the Windjammer (relative to Windjammer on other ships). I'm not super picky but I'd be spending more time on the ship than usual since it's 9 days and only a max of 4 ports so it's more important that there aren't major issues. Any insights from those who have sailed the last few months, especially if on deck 3 which was supposedly the one with a couple issues? thanks Of course there is more movement far forward on smaller ship. And if seas are rough it will become a LOT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 2 #5 Share Posted August 2 I was 5 cabins from the front and we did have a lot of movement. Enough in the WJ everything toppled over sideways. Poor crew had a mess. I didnt get seasick. I like the adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted August 2 #6 Share Posted August 2 (edited) 2 hours ago, RW_MI said: Tomorrow is final payment for my Grandeur cruise, and I'm still undecided about going - mostly because I don't want to risk a sea day in lieu of Labadee, but I have other questions too. - My cabin is 3004, so very far forward. I'm not especially prone to motion sickness, but will the combo of small ship and being that far forward mean I'll feel a LOT more movement than on the larger, newer ships? (Hoping that if I do make the final pymt, some cabins might open up after final pymt - none in my category currently.) - I've read so many terrible things about Grandeur lately from bedbugs (deck 3) to sewage smell (also deck 3) to bad food in the Windjammer (relative to Windjammer on other ships). I'm not super picky but I'd be spending more time on the ship than usual since it's 9 days and only a max of 4 ports so it's more important that there aren't major issues. Any insights from those who have sailed the last few months, especially if on deck 3 which was supposedly the one with a couple issues? thanks You feel more movement on higher decks. Size and age differenz between Grandeur and other Royal ships is not essential for up and down movement. E.g. in the front of deck 16 on a much longer and higher ship much more movement. Edited August 2 by Saab4444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 2 #7 Share Posted August 2 (edited) 2 hours ago, RW_MI said: I've read so many terrible things about Grandeur lately from bedbugs (deck 3) to sewage smell (also deck 3) to bad food in the Windjammer (relative to Windjammer on other ships). Best thing to do is stop reading reviews. Most negative ones are lies or at a minimum highly exaggerated. Even the positive ones tend to be too fluffy. Edited August 2 by smokeybandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted August 2 #8 Share Posted August 2 In your favor is the low deck; less ideal is all the way forward. But we have been there, and were not bothered by it. And I agree with smokey; reading reviews is always a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 2 #9 Share Posted August 2 44 minutes ago, cruisinfanatic said: Of course there is more movement far forward on smaller ship. And if seas are rough it will become a LOT Agree, long as OP has no issues if waves get rough should be fine. Me, I love feel Ship move and on this Class and Radiance you will feel them more IF waves kick up. When the Sea Sick Bags are placed out in public areas I'm having a good Cruise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW_MI Posted August 2 Author #10 Share Posted August 2 Really appreciate everyone's input. I think the cabin would be OK for me based on what I'm reading combined with prior cruise experience. Still not sure I could face that many sea days if Labadee isn't replaced with a decent port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 2 #11 Share Posted August 2 2 hours ago, RW_MI said: Really appreciate everyone's input. I think the cabin would be OK for me based on what I'm reading combined with prior cruise experience. Still not sure I could face that many sea days if Labadee isn't replaced with a decent port. I've done 10 consecutive sea days on Azamara Journey (600 passenger ship). Have done 8 consecutive sea days on Quantum and Anthem, and just did 9 consecutive on Oasis in April. And will do 9 consecutive on Allure in February. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted August 3 #12 Share Posted August 3 4 hours ago, RW_MI said: Really appreciate everyone's input. I think the cabin would be OK for me based on what I'm reading combined with prior cruise experience. Still not sure I could face that many sea days if Labadee isn't replaced with a decent port. I have grown to love sea days. You can relax, read, nap or join in various activities. Whatever floats your boat. Enjoy😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted August 3 #13 Share Posted August 3 We've only have 104 cruises under our belt. Always book Grandeur's most forward and bottom deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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