3redheads Posted October 11, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Went on the Mariner in August and loved it! Going on the Grandeur in early November. These are the differences I've read about: Grandeur no Promenade smaller arcade (DD12, DS 7) no Chops or Portofino no basketball court Am I spoiled for life? Will the Grandeur pale in comparison to the Mariner? Oh, and no aft balcony this time :( Do you think it will be a bit of a let down? Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3redheads Posted October 11, 2005 Author #2 Share Posted October 11, 2005 anyone have advice:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted October 11, 2005 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2005 3 redheads, I loved the Grandeur. The one thing I loved was not having to wake up early in the morning to get a chair at the pool. I was at pool by 9:00-9:30 and always got a chair. It just seemed like it was more relaxing with less people. Also, I loved my asst. waiter Francesco!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted October 11, 2005 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2005 We went on Grandeur after Mariner and did not feel disappointed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3redheads Posted October 11, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Thank you both so much! I'm so excited!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranysT Posted October 11, 2005 #6 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I also was on the Mariner,which I also fell in love with. I feel No other ship can compare to Mariner,except maybe Freedom.:) After Mariner,I also was on Grandeur,July 17 to be exact. You already listed what most of the big difference's between the 2 ships are,so you know about them. Just go with the mindset,it's a smaller ship but still a very nice one. Expect to have fun,it's a cruise after all. Most of all,don't try to compare the 2 ships. They are 2 very different class ships,but each is great in its own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEICE Posted October 11, 2005 #7 Share Posted October 11, 2005 3redheads - thanks so much for posting this thread. I was also wondering the same thing after being on the Voyager, Explorer and Mariner (Sept 11/05). I was wondering if motion was a problem on the smaller ships. Thinking about going on the Grandeur (April 2006) and will be travelling with DD (10) and hoping that motion will not be a problem after being on the bigger ships. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Currently have a mid ship cabin booked on Deck 8. Does anybody know anything about the kids program on the Grandeur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenisirie Posted October 12, 2005 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2005 :o We sailed midship on Deck 8 in summer of 2004. It was marvelous. Not too rough. Anywhere can be rough once in awhile. Enjoy the ship. Great crew. Great fun!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooncat Posted October 12, 2005 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am booked on the April 3rd cruise. I am psyched. The only other cruise I was on was on the Carnival Sensation. My dream cruise for now after the Grandeur is on the Mariner of the Seas to the Eastern Caribbean. Let's start a meet and mingle tread for this cruise. I am single and will be traveling alone.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillfrantic Posted October 12, 2005 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I can't compare it to the Mariner, but can compare it to Disney, for you. Very similar size. Staterooms were similarly decorated but seemed skinnier which made a difference the first day or so. Bathroom looks cheap compared to the Magic, but probably more functional. Disney has the 4 in a room down bedding wise a lot better than Grandeur. But Grandeur has the connecting rooms much better than the Magic, if you have 2 cabins. We found the staff friendlier on Grandeur than the Magic. Great family fun in the South Seas lounge between the 2 dinner seatings. My children really liked the Adventure Ocean on Grandeur. Hope this helps some.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw01 Posted October 12, 2005 #11 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I did Voyager and then Grandeur. I noticed the differences in amenities, but another difference I noticed is the people. On Grandeur, you make friends with someone and you see them everywhere. It's more social because it's smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3redheads Posted October 12, 2005 Author #12 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Thanks for the comparisons! I can't wait!!! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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