The cruise was wonderful! Now that I know more about how cruises work, if I go again, I will know what to ask and look for in an itinerary and ammenities that are important to me.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
We were onboard with a drink in our hand by 11:00am. The whole process was smooth and efficient.
Each night we went to a show either in the theater or in the smaller venues (lounges or bars). Some of our favorites included the piano performance in the theater, The Marriage Game, The Yes/No Game and the Liar's Game. There were also many fun activities in the Piazza, such as the captain's champagne pouring or the balloon drop. There were lots of movies throughout the day and night outside on the Lido Deck. The afternoon tea was great. There are lots of activities, so there is always something to do if you are looking for it.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The cruise director's staff was very personable during the game shows and trivia they lead. We went to the Sky Walker's Lounge on one of the first nights and requested a specific song that fit the night's theme. DJ Brickhouse would play that song for us each time we came to dance after that and was very engaging with us and the other guests.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our steward, Smit, was wonderful and we had many staff members who went above and beyond throughout our trip!
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
This was my first cruise and the ship design seemed very guest friendly. I did not have any problems finding places in particular. Everything seemed tidy and clean throughout the ship.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
The beds were extremely comfortable. I was nervous about the size of the bathrooms since this was my first cruise and I had heard that cruise bathrooms are small, but I was pleasantly surprised. There was plenty of space for clothing in the area outside the bathroom. We were not in the room much (just for sleeping and getting ready), so for our purposes it was just what we needed.
Ship tip
There were some days on sea that got rough because of 10-15 foot waves, so be sure to pack sea sickness medication if this might affect you. I have never been sea sick before, but these waves did a number on me one day and it seemed like this was typical for that part of the ocean because we were so far away from land on our way to the canal.
Beautiful private island for either a relaxing beach day or water sports. They set up bars on land where you can use your drinks package and serve you basic barbecue food for lunch. We were the only ship there and there were plenty of lounge chairs to relax on.
We took a cab to the Old Town and enjoyed walking around the area. Stunning historical buildings. There are a lot of peddlers who haggle, so if this makes you uncomfortable, be aware ahead of time. Our time in Columbia was limited so we weren't able to see much, but I really enjoyed what we were able to take in.
Once in a lifetime experience. The history is facinating and it is awesome to watch everything come to life as you travel through the canal. It is a long day, so be prepared.
We took a cab to hike on a rain forrest trail. We stopped for fresh fruit, local beers and rum along the way. Again, we did not have a long time in port, so we weren't able to do as much as I would have liked, but the experiences we di have were awesome!
Our time in Grand Cayman was cut short, so we only had time to walk around near the port. There were tons of jewelry shops and places to eat, but I was hoping to have time to explore the island more. This port was also quite a bit more expensive and more touristy than other stops.
*Cruiseline.com is not a booking agent or travel agency,
and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Our partners
(travel agencies and cruise lines) provide prices, which we list for our
users' convenience. Cruiseline.com does not guarantee any specific rates or
prices. While prices are updated daily, please check with the booking site
for the exact amount. Cruiseline.com is not responsible for content on
external web sites.
Contact us
Submitting...
Need help from a personal vacation planner?
Loading...
Find the perfect cruise with weekly tips and cruise deals for as little as $30/night!
Sign up for weekly cruise deals
Join other subscribers and get the best
cruise deals of the week in your inbox every Thursday.
