A somewhat wonderful cruise

Item: Adventure of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: MariaS7

Adventure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

MariaS7

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Deep Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2006

Ship: Adventure of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

I have been on the sister ship Explorer of the Sea and I found that to have been a better experience. Had issues with cabin as it was not smokefree. The attendant had problems getting the smell out. Had to shampoo the rug to get the smell out. They never seemed to have towels for use in the pool area. They were always out. This was the first time in 6 cruises that I was a bit disappointed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Extremely disappointed. I overheard others complaining also. Need more variety. They basically had comedians every night.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Exceptional staff in cabin and dining. Beverage staff were also good to deal with.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Had a promenade cabin, bed too close to entrance. Hard to get suitcase into the room.

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

Didn't have time to visit the island. Basically went to the beach for half a day. Nice experience. Taxi driver took us to a nice beach where you can rent chairs, umbrella, get a tropical drink and a pass to the bathroom for only $14 a couple.

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten

3 out of 5

Again, only went to beach. Nice experience.

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Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Too windy to go to the beach so took the island tour. Excellent tour, very informative - would go back to visit.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

People not very friendly, especially taxi drivers. Unless on a cruise, wouldn't go back.