A Wonderful First Ever Cruise Experience

Adventure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

sheree4851

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 75

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 16, 2016

Ship: Adventure of the Seas

Cabin number: 9544

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We just got back fro our first ever Caribbean cruise, and it was so much better than we could have ever imagined. The ship itself is gorgeous, and our room, which was an outside balcony room, was spacious and extremely comfortable. Our steward kept our room immaculate! The servers and chefs on the ship constantly provided an amazing selection on the buffet at the Windjammer Café. You could not possibly go hungry and the food was tasty and was served by gracious friendly waiters. Our dinner experience was unbelievable. Our head waiter, Danny, and his assistant, Zhoran, were always ready with a smile to greet us when we came in each evening. The food and the service were truly outstanding. There are plenty of fun activities to partake in, and we enjoyed the various trivia games, charades, being a particular favorite, as well as karaoke. The evening shows brought each day to a wonderful end. We also thoroughly enjoyed the shore excursions that were offered to us. It was a truly magical experience for us, and we would not hesitate to cruise again with Royal Caribbean!!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Our waiters were so professional, friendly and helpful. They totally enhanced our dining experience!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We especially enjoyed playing charades!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

Really enjoyed our balcony room and the location of the room on the ship. Our steward, Ray, did an excellent job of keeping our room immaculate for us.

Ship tip

Enjoy a free ice cream cone by the pool in the afternoon.

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Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Did not visit port

We didn't take a tour here, but I would recommend that you do because there is nothing within walking distance, except for a little shopping

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St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

St. George's, Grenada

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

15 Comments

Patrick4 8 years ago

2 or 3 will be plenty I would think

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colleenklish 8 years ago

Going with my husband & 3 teenagers. How many excursions should I plan on doing?

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netti1217 8 years ago

So looking forward to seeing everything !

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cgalarza 8 years ago

Will go on the Adventure of the Seas on the 9 th also netti

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rob315 8 years ago

My wife and I were on AOS in October. .. we were too busy enjoying out trip to notice any of the lil nitpicky things that the Negative-Nelly's bring up... if one has time to notice a crack in an elevator button then thet are either unpleasable or just choose to be miserable... go with an open mind and enjoy what Adventure has to offer.. take the time to explore the ship... she really is FACINATING. Most of all... ENJOY YOUR TRIP!

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Patrick4 8 years ago

We are going on an anniversary cruise that leaves July 16. Look, this will be magical...it really will. Hope you get to San Juan early to enjoy!

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norkat 8 years ago

Adventure is a beautiful ship and we are going on our 2nd on her in Sept and cannot wait!!!! She may be showing a little wear but that's alright. From our 1st ever cruise on her almost 10 years ago we were hooked on cruising. Love. Love. Love.

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netti1217 8 years ago

July 9th

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Patrick4 8 years ago

Netti, which July date?

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havingfunnow 8 years ago

I have been on many cruise ships it's good you didn't start big they are all great but I agree royal is the best for the price

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gmasam 8 years ago

You will be treated like Royalty. I can't wait to go again

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netti1217 8 years ago

Gmasam thank you for the reassurance. I planned the cruise as a surprise for my husband's 50th bday in july and with never having done a cruise was feeling a little nervous

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gmasam 8 years ago

Netti1217 don't worry. We loved our first so much this March that we have booked 2 more already, one which will be on the Adventure again, but the upgraded model. We thought everything was awesome already. Prepare to relax and enjoy!

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netti1217 8 years ago

Thank you for the review ! Going on my first cruise in 72 days and the negative comments about the ship have been making me nervous that I made the wrong choice .

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cruiselover72 8 years ago

We have cruised carnival and royal is the best so far can't wait for allure April 2, 2017

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