Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997. Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for party (7.5 vs 6.0) and staterooms (7.5 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $272 (vs $606).
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Enchantment of the Seas for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Grandeur of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 (better) | 1996 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 73,817 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 1,950 |
| Crew | 840 | 760 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.2 | 37.9 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 989 ft | 916 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 110 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 6 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 (better) | $606 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchantment of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Grandeur of the Seas on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
Sail on Grandeur of the Seas to experience day-to-night innovations designed to accommodate every cruise passenger's taste. Relax in new and remodeled staterooms. Watch family-friendly movies on the 220-square-foot poolside outdoor screen.
Highlights
- Family-friendly movies on the 220-square foot poolside outdoor screen
- Aerial acrobatics as part of the Centrum experience
- Adults-only pool in Solarium
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $606.
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Questions
Enchantment of the Seas or Grandeur of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Grandeur of the Seas?
Enchantment of the Seas is bigger at 81,500 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Grandeur of the Seas?
Enchantment of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1997 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grandeur of the Seas, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 36.2 on Enchantment of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Grandeur of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Grandeur of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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