Second time on Adventure of the Seas

Item: Adventure of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: irmaorange

Adventure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

irmaorange

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2016

Ship: Adventure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7634

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This is our second cruise on Adventure of the Seas. I don't recall having any problems on the first cruise, but this time we had quite a few more. Ranging from the toilet in stateroom being out of order to elevators constantly being out of order. Issues were resolved as quickly as possible but still inconvenient. Overall the ship is great. Some areas such as cabins and other carpeted areas could use some TLC or a makeover, but does not inhibit vacation. Food was satisfactory unless you ate something with cheese sauce or Alfredo - it all tasted like nutmeg. A lot of nutmeg. Not really suitable for nachos. The main dining room food was very good. We requested a table for two. Unfortunately, it was surrounded by six tables of 10+. We often waits a long time to get our plates removed or to get another refill. Our servers were great, the location of a two-top was bad and their workload was just too much. Sea day was overly crowded in any public area. Shows were ok, but game shows were super fun!!! This itinerary was excellent!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great location! Midship/aft part of the ship was very calm. Far enough away from elevators but quick access to them too! We loved being a few decks up or down from the Windjammer, our Dining room, NextCruise and bars. It was still very quiet but quick access! Cabin is spacious for two. Balcony is great! Carpet and couch a bit outdated and used but no big deal. Vanity with extra storage is across from couch, next to TV. Nice to get ready and not be isolated! There was a drawer that stuck which was frustrating... But again no big deal. Closets spacious with plenty of hangers. Great shelving. Easy to stowaway suitcases under beds. Mattress not great at all! Overall good cabin.

Ship tip

Don't go to Johnny Rockets near (any port of call) boarding time - it'll be crazy! The whole ship is crowded on sea days. Head to dinner earlier than early if you want to catch an elevator! Build up some endurance to take the stairs often.

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Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5

10 Comments

sassyseastar 8 years ago

Ty!

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Patrick4 8 years ago

3, now that I think about it!

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Patrick4 8 years ago

I understand now, the club/disco was important to you so I get it now. I'm sorry this happened to you. Please try Allure or Oasis...Magical, absolutely magical :-) Two discos!!! :-)

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sassyseastar 8 years ago

Everything else was perfect. We looked forward to the disco. Disappointing.

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Patrick4 8 years ago

I believe you, but is it that big of a deal in the grand scheme of it all? We had a cruise director on Brilliance that was questionable...had an attitude. I reported him and stayed away. It's rarely going to be perfect. With the way they pay and work these people, we are lucky to have good experiences. I'm glad to read this though, I will stay away from Jesters!

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sassyseastar 8 years ago

His reply was rude and should not have been broadcasted. Other issues as well. I wasn't the only guest to notice.

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Patrick4 8 years ago

I'm probably dating myself here lol, bit I make a cheat sheet of all the bars. I have a drink at each bar and whichever has the best atmosphere and friendliest bartenders...that's where I go. One thing I learned in 2011 is the dj's have sets they can't divert from. Unless karaoke or an open play night, it's a set list.

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sassyseastar 8 years ago

They were not guest oriented like the rest of the staff. We were there early one night and there were only two sets of couples dancing. We were just listening to the music and watching. The couples asked the DJ to turn down the volume , which was set too loud. He did not adjust the volume. They then requested a song. DJ said, " This is a disco, not a ballroom" on the microphone! I thought that was rude. No one else was at Jester's so why not play what is being requested? That is one example from the 3 nights we visited Jester's.

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Patrick4 8 years ago

What's wrong w the dj?

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sassyseastar 8 years ago

We've had no issues so far except for both the DJ's at Jesters.

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