Royal Caribbean
 

Grandeur of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International

Sails From: Barcelona, Colon (Panama), Miami, Palma de Mallorca, Venice

Sails to: Caribbean, Mediterranean

Sizzling, sultry, simply unforgettable. Grandeur of the Seas® delivers exciting city moments, white-sand beaches, plus the rich history of the Mediterranean – all in the course of a year. Onboard, be pampered at the VitalitySM Spa or find your retreat at the glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool. There's adventure to be had, too, with rock climbing, the Casino Royale®, stage shows, live music, bars and lounges.

Images are representative of facilities onboard. Actual configurations and interiors may vary.

 
 
Quick Statistics:
Year Built: 1996
Year Refurbished: 2007
Year Entered Present Fleet: 1996
Previous Name: N/A
Country of Registry: Bahamas
Tonnage (GRT): 74,140
Guests (Lowers): 1950
Total Guests: 2446
Passenger Decks: 11
Number of Crew: 760
Officers' Nationality: Norwegian
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Quick Statistics:
Total Rooms (all categories): 975
Suites: 94
Balconies: 118
Ocean/River View: 364
Interior: 399
Accessible: 14
 

Shipboard Policies

  • Internet Access
    There is wireless internet access in selected areas onboard. Wi-Fi service provides internet access 24 hours a day through guests' own Internet Service Provider. The service is available fleetwide at a nominal charge. More information available onboard.

  • Medical Emergencies
    Should a guest become sick or injured while onboard, they should visit the medical facility immediately. The doctor will diagnose the illness/injury and advise accordingly.

  • Pregnancy Policy
    Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) the pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that the guest is in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. The "Fit to Travel" note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Guests should contact Royal Caribbean at 1-866-592-7225 or at special_needs@rccl.com if they have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement.

  • Smoking Policy
    For the comfort and enjoyment of all guests, Royal Caribbean ships are designated as non-smoking. However, there are certain public and private areas where smoking is allowed.

    Smoking in public areas is only permitted in designated smoking sections, which vary by ship. Generally, smoking is permitted outdoors on only one side of the ship, and on all private oceanfront balconies, including Loft Suite balconies. To assist in locating areas where smoking is permitted,you will find visible signage posted within all smoking areas and ashtrays that are provided for your use.

    For safety reasons smoking is NOT permitted inside any stateroom or on private balconies that overlook The Boardwalk or Central Park. Smoking is NOT permitted in any dining venues, food outlet, theater, hallway, corridor, Central Park, The Boardwalk or the Jogging Track.

    Pipe or cigar smoking is only permitted within the Cigar Lounge on applicable ships.

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
    Royal Caribbean will make every effort to accommodate guests' dietary requirements whenever possible. They can accommodate dietary needs such as:

    • Food allergies
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Low-fat
    • Low-sodium

    Vegetarian Meals (including Indian-style vegetarian) are available on all menus in the Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe every day. Guests do not need to make a special request for these meals.

    Lactose-free/soy milk, Ensure, and kosher meals are available at no extra charge. Guests will need to notify RCCL at least 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American Itineraries).

    Kosher for Passover meal requests MUST be received 90 days in advance in order to be accommodated.

    Guests should contact their travel agent and request that special meal requests be noted in their reservation details. Special meal requests that are received less than 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American itineraries) are dependent on the ship's product availability. Royal Caribbean will try to accommodate requests to the best of their ability.

    Please note: Baby food is available via the Gifts and Gear page via the Babies To Go program and infant formula is not provided on board.

    Guests may not bring on board any food items other than baby food and/or dry, nonperishable snack items (cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc).

  • Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
    While guests are not required to provide information about the extent of their disability, the more information they can share with Royal Caribbean about specific needs, they better they will be able to accommodate those needs.

    Guests are encouraged to notify Royal Caribbean of special needs at the time of booking, in order to guarantee availability of specific equipment or services. Please provide:

    • 60 days advance notice if you need sign language interpreting services during your cruise.
    • 30 days advance notice if you need special equipment or services (see list below) to accommodate your disability during the cruise.
    • If Royal Caribbean does not receive enough advance notice, they will make reasonable efforts to provide requested equipment and/or services within the timeframe allotted.

    Guests must provide 72 hours advance notice if they are traveling with a group of 10 or more passengers with disabilities.

    Equipment and Services Requiring Advance Notice:

    • 60 days prior to sailing
    • Sign language interpreting services
    • 30 days prior to sailing
    • Raised toilet seat
    • Commode chair
    • Shower stool
    • Transfer bench
    • Service animal relief area
    • Large print materials
    • TTY
    • Visual-tactile alert system
    • Assistive listening device
    • Medical refrigerator
    • Sharp's container
    • Distilled water
    • Extension cord
    • Oxygen supply delivery
    • Dialysis supply delivery

Public Rooms

  • Library
  • Conference Center
  • Internet Café
  • Sports Bar
  • Bars/Lounges

Stateroom Amenities

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • Showers and Bath Tubs
  • Sitting Area
  • Suites

Entertainment

  • Card Room
  • Classes and Workshops
  • Live Bands
  • Show Lounge
  • Casino
  • Disco
  • Game Arcade
  • Art Auctions

Dining

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurants
    • Pizza
    • Ice Cream
    • Coffeehouse
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Café/Coffee Bar
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings

Other Facilities

  • Concierge Desk
  • Elevators
  • ATM
  • Beauty Salon
  • Duty-free Shops
  • Photo Processing Shop
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
    Each Royal Caribbean is equipped with a medical facility. At least one licensed physician and two nurses are normally in attendance on all Royal Caribbean cruises. Guests will be charged for medical services and medications are available onboard for a fee. The types of medications kept onboard are limited and guests must bring an adequate supply of any specific medications they need. Royal Caribbean is not responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or services furnished by shipboard medical personnel.
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry
  • Business Services

Sports, Health and Fitness

  • Outdoor Swiming Pool(s)
  • Full Service Spa
  • Whirlpools
  • Fitness Instruction and/or Group Fitness Classes
  • Weight Machines
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Jogging Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • Ping Pong
  • Fitness Center
  • Rock-Climbing Wall
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Volleyball

Children and Teens

  • Youth Programs
  • Dedicated Children's Center
  • Outdoor Children's Play Area
  • Dedicated Teen Center
  • Teen Programs
  • Children's Pool
  • Youth Counselor Staff
  • Babysitters Available
Sail Date Departs Destination Price From  
Thu 5/31/2012 Barcelona 11-night Mediterranean Cruise $5,199
Mon 6/11/2012 Venice 11-night Greece & Turkey Cruise $3,449
Fri 6/22/2012 Venice 10-night Greece Cruise $649
Mon 7/2/2012 Venice 11-night Greece & Turkey Cruise $699
Fri 7/13/2012 Venice 9-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $953
Sun 7/22/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,365
Mon 7/23/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $647
Sun 7/29/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,275
Mon 7/30/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $769
Sun 8/5/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,415
Mon 8/6/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,344
Sun 8/12/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,125
Mon 8/13/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,238
Sun 8/19/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,311
Mon 8/20/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $846
Sun 8/26/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,126
Mon 8/27/2012 Provence 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $639
Sun 9/2/2012 Palma de Mallorca 7-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $1,285
Mon 9/3/2012 Provence 6-night Western Mediterranean Cruise $707
Sun 9/9/2012 Palma de Mallorca 5 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise $420
Fri 9/14/2012 Venice 10-night Greece Cruise $1,449
Mon 9/24/2012 Venice 11-night Greece & Turkey Cruise $1,489
Fri 10/5/2012 Venice 10-night Greece Cruise $1,149
Mon 10/15/2012 Venice 11-night Greece & Turkey Cruise $1,149
Fri 10/26/2012 Venice 12-night Mediterranean Cruise $1,199
Wed 11/7/2012 Barcelona 14-night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise $589
Thu 11/22/2012 Miami 3-night Miami Getaway Cruise $149
Sat 11/24/2012 Colon (Panama) 8-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $CALL
Sun 12/2/2012 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $849
Sun 12/9/2012 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $799
Sun 12/16/2012 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $749
Sun 12/23/2012 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean - Holiday Cruise $1,049
Sun 12/30/2012 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean - Holiday Cruise $1,449
Sun 1/6/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $CALL
Sun 1/6/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $999
Sun 1/13/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $999
Sun 1/20/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $899
Sun 1/27/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $849
Sun 2/3/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $799
Sun 2/10/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $899
Sun 2/17/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $799
Sun 2/24/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $699
Sun 3/3/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $649
Sun 3/10/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $649
Sun 3/17/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $649
Sun 3/24/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $849
Sun 3/31/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $699
Sun 4/7/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $599
Sun 4/14/2013 Colon (Panama) 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise $549

 
Deckplan Overview Please click on appropriate deck below for more information.

+Indicates deckplans for sailings April 15, 2012 through November 7, 2012.

Information provided within these pages has been updated as of September 2011. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

 

Dining

  • Main Dining Room
    The elegant dining room features world-class food and décor, with mouthwatering cuisine, an attentive waitstaff and dining options to suit your every need. You'll choose from a variety of options for each course, from appetizers to entrees to heavenly desserts.
     
  • Windjammer Café
    This seaside café offers buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. In the evenings, the café’s casual atmosphere is complemented by a changing menu and restaurant-style service.
     

Entertainment

  • Palladium Theater
    World-class performers from all over the globe star in awe-inspiring original shows by Royal Caribbean Productions. It could be a contemporary stage production or a Las Vegas-inspired floorshow, a headline musical act or a live comedy show. No matter which show is on stage, it's sure to leave you cheering.
     
  • Champagne Bar
    Celebrate a hole-in-one or just another day in paradise - with champagne, fine wines and canapés. Even novice champagne drinkers will find something they like in our Champagne Bar.
     
  • South Pacific Lounge
    This fun nightclub will have guests kicking up their heels until the early morning. It's a great place to enjoy a cocktail and listen to the latest hits played by the resident DJ.
     
  • Casino Royale
    This glittering casino features electronic slot machines, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and Caribbean Stud Poker.
     

Other Areas of the Ship

  • Day Spa
    Indulgence begins right here. From the moment you enter the luxurious spa, your personal needs and preferences will become the centerpiece, and your treatment will be designed to ensure the most enjoyable and beneficial result.
     
  • ShipShape Fitness Center
    The shipboard fitness center has all the equipment and facilities that major sports clubs do: weight machines, free weights, stationary spin bikes, stair steppers, treadmills, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and thermal suites. Plus a sweeping ocean view that extends for miles.
     
  • Rock Climbing Wall
    Royal Caribbean's signature rock-climbing walls are the most popular feature and are available on all their cruise ships. Whether it's your first time on a rock wall or you're a seasoned climber, there are challenges for all levels of experience.
     
  • Boutiques of Centrum
    Who knew there was such great shopping in the middle of the ocean? You'll find everything from unique jewelry and souvenirs to any toiletries you may have forgotten to pack. And it's all tax- and duty-free.
     
  • Solarium
    Enjoy a refreshing dip in this adults-only indoor/outdoor pool or sip a cocktail in the relaxing lounge area. The entire area can be covered during inclement weather with a huge glass roof called the Crystal canopy.
     

Youth Facilities

  • Royal Babies (6-18 months)
    Set aside some special family time onboard and join in the fun of our Royal Babies interactive classes held in one of the onboard lounges. These enriching activities have been developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price and are hosted by trained youth staff.

    Note: a parent or caregiver MUST accompany children 6 to 36 months of age during all activity sessions.

     
  • Royal Tots (18-36 months)
    Join your child in the fun of Royal Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session, held in one of the onboard lounges, offers activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they're sure to love.

    Note: a parent or caregiver MUST accompany children 6 to 36 months of age during all playgroup sessions.

     
  • Aquanauts (3-5 years)
    Your Aquanauts' time onboard will not only be fun, it will be educational too! They'll get to learn about local customs, do cool science experiments and make great new friends. To participate, children must be fully potty-trained* and 3 years of age as of the first day of the cruise. You can rest assured your little ones are in good hands - every member of the Adventure Ocean® youth staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children ages 3-17.

    Note: no diapers or pull-ups, please.

     
  • Explorers (6-8 years)
    One thing you won't have to worry about during your cruise adventure is a bored Explorer! All kinds of exciting activities await your 6-to-8-year-olds, like hands-on science experiments, scavenger hunts, theater games, and more. You can feel confident leaving your children with the Adventure Ocean staff because every member holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children ages 3-17.
     
  • Voyagers (9-11 years)
    The Voyagers program is all about kids having a great time, learning new things and making new friends from all over the world. And you can be confident that your children are in very capable hands - every member of the Adventure Ocean staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with kids ages 3-17.
     
  • Young Teens (12-14 years)
    The best thing about the Teen program is that it's not structured. Guests 12- to 14-years-old guests can come join activities and games when they want to, or just chill with friends in the teen-only lounge. And parents don't have to worry, because every member of the teen staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with youth ages 3-17.

    Activities include:

    • Theme nights
    • Improv games
    • Surf sessions on the FlowRider® wave pool
    • Scratch DJ Academy
    • Mocktail competition
    • Dodgeball
    • Open Mic and Talent Show
    • Ice-skating
    • Teen BBQ
    • Dive-In Movie and pool party
    • Unplugged jam sessions
     
  • Teens (15-17 years)
    The teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. Teens have the freedom to choose their activities. They can join events all day, or come and go as they please. There are great laid-back hangouts where they can just chill with new friends. Or dance, listen to music and hang out at the Teens-only disco.

    Activities include:

    • Theme nights
    • Battle of the Sexes
    • Surf sessions on the FlowRider® wave pool
    • Scratch DJ Academy
    • Dodgeball
    • Teen Casino
    • Open Mic night
    • Ice-skating
    • Dive-In Movie and pool party
    • Unplugged jam sessions
    • Karaoke
     

The following special offers apply to select sailings aboard this ship. To see more information click the details link for any promotion.

  • Complimentary Dinner For Two PLUS Complimentary Spa Treatment Details >>

  • Time Sensitive Offer: Kids Sail Free Details >>

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