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The Grandeur of the Seas departs on May 2nd, 2026 and returns 7 nights later.

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Royal CaribbeanGrandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas
May 2, 2026

7-Night Southern Caribbean aboard Grandeur of the Seas · Departing May 2, 2026 from the Port of Tampa, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Grandeur of the Seas departs from Tampa, Florida on Saturday, May 2, 2026 and returns on Saturday, May 9th. May weather across this route averages 88°/74°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 74% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Tampa

departure port

Florida

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 Price & Tracking

GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS·MAY 2, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship departing May 2, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $358 ($52 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $457 ($66 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 22%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $456

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Grandeur of the Seas · May 2, 2026

$358

$52 per night · 7 nights

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22% below average

Avg $456 · You save $98

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Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

May 5, 2026

$358

$360

$1,993

$1,979

May 3, 2026

$358

$360

$1,993

$1,979

May 2, 2026

$358

$360

$1,993

$1,979

May 1, 2026

$357

$359

$511

$1,979

Apr 30, 2026

$356

$360

$409

$1,087

Apr 28, 2026

$356

$363

$566

$1,062

Apr 27, 2026

$372

$456

$706

$1,979

Apr 25, 2026

$398

$510

$968

$1,979

Apr 24, 2026

$398

$500

$968

$1,087

Apr 22, 2026

$398

$510

$968

$1,087

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa To Colon) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 2, 2026

The Grandeur of the Seas sails on May 2, 2026 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa To Colon) (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 4:30 PM and will return to the port of Colon, Panama on May 9th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Grandeur of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Grandeur of the Seas

MAY 2, 2026

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · TAMPA

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa To Colon) Port List

Grandeur of the Seas·May 2, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·MAY 2

Tampa

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:30 PM

Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 3 of Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·MAY 4

George Town

Grand Cayman

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 5 of Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·MAY 6

Oranjestad

Aruba

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:59 AM

11:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Willemstad, Curacao — Day 6 of Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

THURSDAY·MAY 7

Willemstad

Curacao

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Colon, Panama — Day 8 of Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·MAY 9

Colon

Panama

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa To Colon) Weather Forecast

Grandeur of the Seas·May 2, 2026

MAY FORECAST · TAMPA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

77°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

96°

AVG LOW

58°

AVG RAINFALL

3.5"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT TAMPA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Grandeur of the Seas May 2, 2026 Excursions

Grandeur of the Seas·May 2, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

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See all Tampa excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa To Colon)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 74% of all cruises

7.4/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS

01

Tampa 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Tampa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant in higher crime areas and stick to well-trafficked locations.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

George Town 🇰🇾

Grand Cayman · Cayman IslandsSAFE

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Oranjestad 🌍

Aruba · Netherlands AntillesSAFE

Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Willemstad 🌍

Curacao · Netherlands AntillesSAFE

Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Colon 🇵🇦

Panama · PanamaCAUTION

Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Grandeur of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN

ROYAL CARIBBEAN · VISION

CHRISTENED

1996

STATEROOMS

996

TONNAGE

73,817GT

54.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT

YEAR BUILT

1996

14 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010

LENGTH

916ft

15.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

1,992cruisers

52.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Grandeur of the Seas has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 73,817 gross tons. The ship measures 916 feet in length. Grandeur of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision class. At full capacity, the Grandeur of the Seas holds 1,992 passengers. That includes 1,232 cruise vacationers and 760 staff members. The Grandeur of the Seas total number of staterooms is 996.

// INSIDE THE FULL SHIP PAGE

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·May 2, 2026

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS

Talita Leoni

From Brazil🇧🇷

Talita Leoni is a Brazilian cruise director currently serving with Royal Caribbean International, overseeing entertainment and activities onboard. She is known for her high energy entertainment style.