We had a great time and learned lot about what we would or wouldn't do again. We were also surprised by how many children were on board. We do plan on going back on this ship again with our family next year!
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Embarkation was quick and easy. We got on the ship right away but couldn't get into our stateroom until 1PM and we couldn't get our seapass until then either
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Most of the food was great. The lobster on lobster night was fantastic. However, a couple of other items (steak and lamb) were over cooked for our liking. We ate mostly in the main dining room and stayed away from the buffet. We also sat with another couple who we exchanged contact information with because they were a delight to eat with each night. Also Igor and Trae were excellent servers.
American Icon Grill
4 out of 5
Wonderful atmosphere and service
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
There was a lot to do onboard especially on your at sea days. We enjoyed the solarium, especially when we were at port because most people were ashore. We did everything on shore early and got back early to enjoy the quiet atmosphere. We also did the bumper cars, escape room, north Star, and i fly. Tip of advice is to book the North Star and i Fly as soon as you board the ship and book the North Star for when you are at a port, otherwise you will just be looking at water.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
The comedians were great and the shows were ok. I think that they could have offered a little more. Our last cruise had excellent productions so I was expecting a little more but we still had a great time.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
The wait staff was great except for the last morning. They seemed very unorganized on that day. The room steward was great and I loved the towel animals. However they didn't do an animal on the first night and the last night. The captain wasn't as visible as our last cruise either.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Everything was very clean and they directed everyone to the hand washing stations. They also had hand sanitizers throughout the whole ship.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Our cabin was in a perfect location, right near the elevators. And it was tucked into a corner so it made it difficult for anyone passing by to peek in. We liked our stateroom so much in fact, that we booked the same exact stateroom for our next cruise
I saw the option for the wow bands. We decided that the bands weren't necessary. We just waited until we got our seapass cards. Which wasn't too long of a wait since we used the time to book I fly and North Star and explore the ship.
You use your boarding pass until the cabins are ready. They've been using the expedited boarding process for nearly 5 years on the new ships. You also have the option of getting a wow band at guest services.
Thanks for the review! If you don’t get your seapass cards until you get into your room can you start using your beverage package as soon as you get on the ship or do you have to wait?
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