Nice cruise to see somethings we had not seen before. Going with family made it special.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Quick and easy at 1:30 PM
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
2 out of 5
I gave it a poor rating only because not every part of the food and drink were terrible. The "Land and Sea" entre on the second formal night was the best of the lot - it was just average.
Onboard Activities
2 out of 5
The best activities were the line dancing classes and the stretch exercise classes but there wasn't much else to do if you were looking for activities. Sitting and reading was always an option. The pool was not often used even when the weather was good.
Entertainment
3 out of 5
If you like entertainment, book another ship! The headliners in the main theater would have been club acts on other ships.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
Our room steward was average (no towel animals!) and attentive. The dining room staff was inconsistent. We had one waiter (Alex) who sang and told jokes. Others forgot we were there. The line dancing instructor and the fitness room director were outstanding. Everyone else was average.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Smaller than on other ships it took a couple of days to figure out how to use the space to our best advantage. With only one electrical plug, we asked for an extension cord. The curtained shower is very tight and it is good that it is a movable surface so that you can bend and expand into the space as necessary. The balcony was nice.
Ship tip
Get the daily activity paper and use it along with the activities on the app. They are different and the app can be very confusing.
Not booking an excursion, we just walked off the ship and did some shopping in the craft market within our port boundary which was fun. Just outside the marketplace was a public park which was wonderful to sit in and watch children play and catch up on email. The park has a police presence so we felt safe although there are a few people who will want to point out the wildlife in the trees for you (I bet expecting a tip for their "service"). It was lovely, calm afternoon enjoying the sight and sound of the crashing waves in a lovely park setting.
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