Could of been better

Item: Brilliance of the Seas
Rating: 3.8
Author: smooovemusic

Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

smooovemusic

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 02, 2023

Ship: Brilliance of the Seas

Cabin number: 9569

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This cruise could of been better. We were dissapointed that our Grand Cayman stop was cancelled. 4 days on the ship with one port of call wasn't satisfactory for us. Even though they gave us a ship credit, there wasn't enough to do. However, the food and staff were fantastic and our cabin was clean and comfy.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Due to dense fog, departure was delayed. Our board time was scheduled for 12pm, we didn't board until 9pm. Traffic around the Tampa port was terrible! Very long day waiting.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was wonderful!

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Needed more variety. Too much trivia. Not enough to do 4 days on the ship - became bored.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The talent of the bands was lacking. Geared to older 70+ passengers (Beatles show, Johnny Cash, 50-60s music). Or for younger teenage crowd. Nothing for Gen-Xers.

Children's Programs

Did not sail with kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They were fantastic!

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

It was an older ship and needed some TLC but still nice. Mostly clean but the bathrooms needed more care.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Great! Very clean.