August 2015 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Southern Caribbean Cruise
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Adventure of the Seas
Sail date: August 08, 2015
Royal Caribbean Southern Caribbean Cruise
We traveled as a family of three on a 7-day cruise to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Aruba, and Curacao. Every island was beautiful in it's own way and we had a complete blast. We booked shore excursions both through the cruise line and on our own, and didn't have any trouble either way. All of the people on the ship were so friendly, everything was spotlessly clean, and the food is to die for. We saw shows, utilized the gym, went to the pool, played mini golf, and so much more. It was a perfect vacation for me, my husband, and my 19-year old son.
Carnival Pride
Sail date: July 07, 2019
Overall, we had a good time. The food, entertainment, and staff were great. The balcony cabin we had was fine for the three of us, and our room steward (Kadek) was great at his job. We enjoyed eating at Normandie restaurant and Guy's Grill the most. For my taste, there were too many people on board, causing difficulty finding a lounge chair by the pool and even a spot to get in the water. The buffet restaurants were very busy and loud, but ran smoothly and had good food. Overall, a good trip, with some "bumps in the road" that come with every journey.
Cruise tips
Stormed again, shore excursion cancelled. Took a different one, again flawless transition regarding funds. We did Top 10 spots, got to see 9 due to storms, Warren G. was our driver and was funny and informative. Plenty of time to explore each stop.
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
Went to the beach, again very crowded-four rows of chairs, no room to move. However, lunch was delicious and the shuttle to the ship was great.
Storms, shore excursion cancelled (handled very well, refunded without issue)
Drove up the same day to board boat
Carnival Pride
This is a great ship for families with small kids or groups of young people. It was a bit louder, more crowded, and less personal than other lines we have sailed on. There were too many people for the pools and common areas, often leaving people standing when they wanted to sit. If you are traveling as a couple, or as a group of older adults, I would pick another cruise line.
Adventure of the Seas
Do not plan to do laundry while on board. Everything you can fit in a small bag they provide costs $30 (considered a load) and I could probably fit four of those bags-full in one load at home. Take a lot, wash it later.
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We traveled as a family of three on a 7-day cruise to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Aruba, and Curacao. Every island was beautiful in it's own way and we had a complete blast. We booked shore excursions both through the cruise line and on our own, and didn't have any trouble either way. All of the people on the ship were so friendly, everything was spotlessly clean, and the food is to die for. We saw shows, utilized the gym, went to the pool, played mini golf, and so much more. It was a perfect vacation for me, my husband, and my 19-year old son.