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Welcome to this Grandeur of the Seas Photo Tour!
Place the cursor over the photos to read the
descriptions; if you click on any of the
thumbnail pictures, the full-sized photo will open in a pop up screen. Please note full
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As
this Photo Tour includes photos taken by both
conventional and digital cameras, some quality
differences will occur. Most photos were taken during a
ship visit in November, 2001 in Aruba, using a Sony
DSC-P1 digital camera. |
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Royal Caribbean International |
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Year built: |
1996 |
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Builder: |
Kvaerner |
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Gross Tonnage: |
74,137 |
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Registered in: |
Nassau |
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Passengers: |
1,950 |
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Passengers (max): |
2,446 |
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Crew: |
760 |
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Speed: |
21,2 kn |
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Like all Royal Caribbean ships, GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS
boasts a multi-million dollar art collection. My favorite work
of art is a stunning 3-dimensional mural in the central
stairtower. Depicting a classic opera scene, it really catches
the eye and makes you stop and look closer.
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The beautiful
Grandeur of the Seas
entered service in 1996 for Royal Caribbean International as the first of four
near-sisters that have proven to be the engines behind the cruise line's
phenomenal growth in the last decade.
Grandeur of the Seas
and her sisters are very classy ships, with expansive public rooms, lots of
teak, marble and exquisite art collections. Why not join me for a look around?
Welcome aboard! |
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Most
passengers will board Grandeur of the Seas via the ship's stunning 8-deck high
Centrum. Topped with a glass roof, this is the physical heart of the ship,
housing the Purser's Office, Shore Excursion Desk, Photo Gallery and Art
Gallery.
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On the lowest level of the
Centrum is the charming Champagne Bar, overlooking the band stand and marble
dance floor.
Potted full-grown palms and comfortable seating areas with large round windows make
for a truly elegant setting.
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Up on deck 7, you will find some
nice intimate rooms opening up directly to the Centrum. On starboard side is RCI
Online, Grandeur's Internet Café, open around the clock. On the opposite side, floor to ceiling windows provide a
great view
of the sea at the Crown & Anchor Study. One deck higher, the ship's architects have designed a stunning
Library and Card Room, each with their own private veranda!
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Literally crowning the ship is
Royal Caribbean's signature Viking Crown Lounge, set amidships on deck 11 with glorious
views of the Pool Deck below. Access to the room is by panoramic elevators,
while terraced seating ensures that the Viking Crown Lounge acts as a prime
observation spot during the day. At night, all sound and light systems are
switched on and the room is transformed into a disco.
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Another Royal
Caribbean exclusive is the Solarium, and outdoor/indoor pool area protected from
the elements by a retractable glass roof. On Grandeur of the Seas (and twin
sister Enchantment of the Seas) the Solarium is done in a Moroccan style,
with beautiful blue tiling and some interesting artwork.
Two jacuzzis and the popular Solarium Café complement this wonderful area.
Further aft of the Solarium is the expansive Shipshape Spa, with all the well
known treatment and work out rooms. Just like the Solarium, the Shipshape Spa is
also done in Moroccan style. |
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