April 2020 - 14 Night Transatlantic Eastbound (Tampa To Tarragona) Cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas
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October 2019 - 9 Night Canada & New England (Cape Liberty Roundtrip) Cruise on Anthem of the Seas
March 2019 - 9 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Navigator of the Seas
Great cruise to the ABC islands.
We were very pleased with RCCL and booked 2 more cruises while on board.
October 2018 - 15 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (San Diego To Ft. Lauderdale) Cruise on Celebrity Infinity
Panama Canal is worth seeing
Overall I have to agree with other people that we met on the cruise. Celebrity is not in a class of its own. Captains Club members are not treated as well on Celebrity as on other cruise lines. The food is just OK. The dining room service was just OK. Several nights in the main dining room had repeat menu items. In Colon Panama we were advised not to go beyond the fenced area unless we were on an excursion. Most ports we were bothered by people wanting to sell excursions and junk. The Infiinity is looking old. There was good entertainment throughout the ship. They rave about their Save the Waves program but you get way more paper advertising sent to your room than what is necessary. On a positive note, Bill Falls Panama Canal seminars were excellent and our stateroom attendant did a great job.
April 2018 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
Great cruise
This was our 19th cruise on RCCL. Freedom of the Seas is a mid-size ship with lots of space to move around. The entertainment was top notch. The Diamond Club, although crowded at times, had the best appetizers and drinks of any club I have been in. The crew members were great as always. There was a good selection of food in the dining rooms. The stops that we made were all good. The only problems I encountered were that they did not check in my pool towels correctly and I was notified that they were going to bill me, but they immediately corrected the problem and the first morning breakfast in the main dining room could have gone smoother.
February 2018 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Empress of the Seas
January 2018 - 5 Night Costa Maya & Havana (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Empress of the Seas
Only cruise to Havana on an outdated ship
The only choice if you want to cruise to Cuba. Empress is very old and shows it. The staff and entertainment makes up for the shortcoming of the ship. I am not a late night person but made it past midnight many nights because of the entertainment on the ship.
September 2017 - 10 Night Hawaii Southbound (Vancouver To Honolulu) Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
January 2017 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Serenade of the Seas
elegant but aging ship
The island destinations were a great itinerary. The service was good but you could tell that it was not top of the line. The food selection and quality were good but not what it once was. The furnishings and staterooms are showing some wear. Overall it is still a good ship.
January 2016 - 14 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
March 2015 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Jewel of the Seas
Second of a back-to-back cruise.
Great service, lots of activities on ship, excellent ports-of-call. My only complaint is the cost of drinks such as the $14 Pina Colada that my wife got at the pool. Only one day at sea, so we did not do much drinking on board.
February 2015 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Jewel of the Seas
June 2014 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Allure of the Seas
March 2014 - 15 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Ft. Lauderdale To San Diego) Cruise on Legend of the Seas
November 2012 - 10 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale roundtrip) Cruise on Vision of the Seas
March 2011 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Liberty of the Seas
October 2010 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan roundtrip) Cruise on Serenade of the Seas
August 2010 - 3 nights on Monarch
March 2010 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles roundtrip) Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
August 2009 - 7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Northbound (Vancouver to Seward) Cruise on Radiance of the Seas
February 2009 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan roundtrip) Cruise on Serenade of the Seas
March 2006 - 7 Night Deep Southern Caribbean (San Juan roundtrip) Cruise on Adventure of the Seas
March 2005 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan roundtrip) Cruise on Serenade of the Seas
January 2000 - 7 nights on Enchantment of the Seas
June 1997 - 4 nights on sovereign
Navigator of the Seas
Sail date: March 29, 2019
Great cruise to the ABC islands.
We were very pleased with RCCL and booked 2 more cruises while on board.
Celebrity Infinity
Sail date: October 09, 2018
Overall I have to agree with other people that we met on the cruise. Celebrity is not in a class of its own. Captains Club members are not treated as well on Celebrity as on other cruise lines. The food is just OK. The dining room service was just OK. Several nights in the main dining room had repeat menu items. In Colon Panama we were advised not to go beyond the fenced area unless we were on an excursion. Most ports we were bothered by people wanting to sell excursions and junk. The Infiinity is looking old. There was good entertainment throughout the ship. They rave about their Save the Waves program but you get way more paper advertising sent to your room than what is necessary. On a positive note, Bill Falls Panama Canal seminars were excellent and our stateroom attendant did a great job.
Freedom of the Seas
Sail date: April 28, 2018
This was our 19th cruise on RCCL. Freedom of the Seas is a mid-size ship with lots of space to move around. The entertainment was top notch. The Diamond Club, although crowded at times, had the best appetizers and drinks of any club I have been in. The crew members were great as always. There was a good selection of food in the dining rooms. The stops that we made were all good. The only problems I encountered were that they did not check in my pool towels correctly and I was notified that they were going to bill me, but they immediately corrected the problem and the first morning breakfast in the main dining room could have gone smoother.
Empress of the Seas
Sail date: January 29, 2018
Only cruise to Havana on an outdated ship
The only choice if you want to cruise to Cuba. Empress is very old and shows it. The staff and entertainment makes up for the shortcoming of the ship. I am not a late night person but made it past midnight many nights because of the entertainment on the ship.
Jewel of the Seas
Sail date: March 07, 2015
Second of a back-to-back cruise.
Great service, lots of activities on ship, excellent ports-of-call. My only complaint is the cost of drinks such as the $14 Pina Colada that my wife got at the pool. Only one day at sea, so we did not do much drinking on board.
Serenade of the Seas
Sail date: January 02, 2017
The island destinations were a great itinerary. The service was good but you could tell that it was not top of the line. The food selection and quality were good but not what it once was. The furnishings and staterooms are showing some wear. Overall it is still a good ship.
Cruise tips
One of the most colorful ports in the caribbean.
The ports were all very colorful with lots of things to do.
Did a tour of the island that was very enjoyable.
Bonaire is great for snorkeling or just exploring the island.
Navigator of the Seas
Enjoy the water park even if you don't use the flow rider or water slide.
Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)
The beach at Labadee is great.
Celebrity Infinity
Do a thorough search on prices before you book. People we talked with paid a wide range of prices.
Empress of the Seas
If you want to visit Cuba on a cruise, this is your only choice. Now that I have been to Cuba, this will be my last time on this ship because of the age and size. The good thing was the entertainment and the staff.
We viisited the Mayan Ruins. It was a great tour. We had a tour booke in advance that was discounted but cancelled. We had to rebook this tour at full price. Poor service on Royal Caribeeans part.
We did a tour of Havana. We stopped at the Colon cemetary and were there longer than needed, We had a special guide there that was boring and talked to much. Sounded like a preacher. We went to a mosaic display that I would not have ever visited on my own. We had an excellent lunch at a Cuban resturant. The coach was comfortable and we had a good guide on the bus. We did see much of Havana. The best part of the tour was a stop at Ernest Heminways home. We also made a stop at the flea market where you really had to watch there prices. Much like a Mexican flea market. If I had it to do over again I would have chosen a different tour.
Serenade of the Seas
Don't miss the shows. Use the main dining room for dinner. If you are a Diamond member, avoid the drink package. With the 5 to 8:30 happy hour, the drink package is not worth it. The pool area is crowded on sea days and most lounge chairs are saved early although RCCL does not allow it.
Grand Etang National Park is a great tour destination
Stayed in Old San Juan 2 days prior to departure. Lots of things to do and see and in easy walking distance.
Great shopping and beaches.
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