Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996. Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated staterooms or a newer ship: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $307 (vs $606) and its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1996).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grandeur of the Seas | Jewel of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 73,817 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,112 |
| Crew | 760 | 859 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 916 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 157 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 | $307 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Grandeur of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Jewel of the Seas on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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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Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's Radiance-class ships, underwent a $30 million upgrade in 2016 and another dry dock in July 2021, emerging with a fresh sheen. With acres of glass throughout and elevators facing the sea, every view on the ship is picture-worthy.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and basketball court on board
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Yoga and Pilates classes in fitness center
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $307.
Questions
Grandeur of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.9 on Grandeur of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Grandeur of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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