It was a good first experience but I want to go with some one that I can have fun with, the kids enjoyed themselves but I personally was bored a bit, I didn’t have fun with the people I went with and I felt like I spent more time going to and from the camp ocean (child care) then I got to enjoy the boat, by day 4 I was ready to go home, now if I could redo this trip with my kids and my parents instead of the party I went with I feel like I would of had a better time. The boat and entertainment it self was played out nicely for an older boat. (If you can get past that it looked like the titanic) just my personal opinion.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
We embarked at Charleston South Carolina the lines were long and wait took awhile. Make sure you have all your documents ready to view and follow the directions well.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
We did not do any of the specialty restaurants as this cruise I took my children. The food was excellent though and as expected. We ate breakfast and lunch in the buffet and enjoyed the guys burger bar the most. We also like the main dining room for dinner if you go at the right time you get a show and dinner! We loved almost every meal we had.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
The pool was packed but the kids enjoyed it anyway. The kids loved the dr suess breakfast ($5 each person) and the build a bear (same price as at home). The waterworks the kids loved, the shows and comedy clubs were fun as well. The kids enjoyed the kids club.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
They were fun and entertaining and always had a good time. The pool side parties were fun as well. The boat is older so not many activities as the newer boats.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
My kids loved them! They preferred to be there then with us most of the time, they enjoyed eating dinner with them as well because they didn’t have to eat what we ate in the dining room they got the buffet, they do not serve lunch and you must pick them up for that, they also charge after 9pm but one night we did that and the kids had fun they got games movies and snacks.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Everyone was excellent and treated us with respect as we did them. The kids staff I loved and knew by name before the second day they care about the kids it wasn’t just a job to them.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
Older boat not as many updates reminded me of the titanic when I first got on and was definitely older in design and style. It was a good first experience but I enjoyed the updates on a newer boat this last time.
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
Small cramped interior non updated room did what we needed though and allowed the kids to sleep in since it was pitch black.
It was clean well taken care of and fun, we hung out at the beach for the morning had lunch did some shopping and got back on the boat it was hot!the water was clear blue and very cool, kids loved it!
I went on breeze back in April with my parents and it was fantastic. Going on empress of the seas in a few weeks with just my fiancé and going next April with my whole family again. I have learned it is about the people you are with as well.
Your travel mates can make or break your experience. Hope you get a chance to cruise with better friends (family) soon! Cruising can be wonderful with the right people.
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