Overall I don't feel I got a good value for the amount of money I spent both in onboard expenses as well as for the cruise itself. I wish that there were not so many hidden charges. I had some issues and wish they had been resolved a bit better.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
While they line you up multiple times, the lines move quickly and the staff is always very nice and efficient in getting you onboard in a hurry.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
3 out of 5
I was not impressed with the food on this cruise. I had a few issues. I actually received a side of bacon in their London Dining Hall in a bowl of grease and it was under cooked. I had waited 30 minutes for it. Then in the buffet cafeteria I waited another 15-30 minutes for fried chicken. So long that they actually started tearing down the rest of the buffet and my other food got cold. Beware of the Cheers program - you will pay taxes while in US waters at the beginning and end of your trip. This was not adequately explained.
Onboard Activities
1 out of 5
The cruise director didn't have much going on.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
I spent my time in the Piano bar with Brad and the waitstaff there. The service was excellent and the entertainment top notch.
Children's Programs
No children.
Service and Staff
2 out of 5
Ship Quality
2 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
My cabin and my steward were amazing.
Ship tip
Pick the Sunshine if you can. It seems to be a better and more fun ship.
I need help thinking of these hidden charges. Before cruising I know; daily gratuities, drinks have an extra gratuity charge, special restaraunts have special fees, BINGO - extra. Study/read before a cruise and you know this. I know I have left out more due to different cruise lines, but all costs should be known. Book a hotel room - oh, taxes are extra?? Book a flight - oh, TSA fees are extra? By a purchase online - oh, shipping is extra? etc, etc, etc!!!
Sorry you were disappointed. There is no other vacation that includes room n board n entertainment. No drinking n driving. No driving or gas to purchase. It is a lot less then land vacation
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