Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $353
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996. Rhapsody of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,998 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want more of a party: it outscores Rhapsody of the Seas for party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $353 (vs $606).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grandeur of the Seas | Rhapsody of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 1997 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 73,817 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 1,998 |
| Crew | 760 | 765 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 | 39.3 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 916 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 | $353 (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 3 of the ten, Rhapsody of the Seas on 4, with 3 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
Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas from Royal Caribbean delivers an unforgettable cruise experience, no matter the hemisphere. Get out to sea and relax away the stress of life on land at the Vitality Spa or glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool.
Highlights
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Vitality Spa's extensive treatment menu
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $353.
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Questions
Grandeur of the Seas or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas is bigger at 78,491 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and Rhapsody of the Seas carries 1,998.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1997 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Rhapsody of the Seas, with 39.3 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
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 Rhapsody of the Seas.
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