A majestic cruise ship sails across the Caribbean Sea at sunset in Grenada, showcasing a vibrant orange sky

Royal Caribbean International

Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean

Sailing Itinerary

Speak With A Specialist

Ready to Book?

Our travel experts are standing by to help plan the perfect getaway. Call us, or send a note and we will come back to you.

Your Ship

Grandeur of the Seas

The oldest and smallest ship Royal Caribbean still operates, now based in Panama and Colombia

Aboard

  • Built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki and delivered in November 1996
  • The oldest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and the smallest by tonnage
  • A seven-deck Centrum with aerial performances and glass elevators
  • The 2012 refit added Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, Park Cafe and the R Bar
  • Moved to Cartagena and Colon for the 2026-27 season, sailing the Southern Caribbean

Ashore

Where You Stop

Cartagena

Oranjestad

Willemstad

Caribbean

The Caribbean

The most-sailed water on earth, and the easiest cruise to fall in love with, short flights, warm water twelve months a year, and a different island every morning.

Best Time to Go
December through April, outside hurricane season
Typical Length
5 to 8 nights
Read the Full Guide
Aerial shot of a tropical beach with a pier, turquoise waters, and a resort in Cozumel.

Compare Dates

The Same Trip, Other Weeks

The identical itinerary on this ship, priced by departure. Fares move week to week, and the difference is often larger than anything else on this page.

DepartsFrom
December 4, 2027
December 11, 2027
December 18, 2027This sailing
December 25, 2027
January 1, 2028
January 8, 2028
January 15, 2028
January 22, 2028
January 29, 2028
February 5, 2028
February 12, 2028
February 19, 2028
February 26, 2028