Overall a good time EXCEPT for the smokiness around the Casino which really reduced the enjoyment of the cruise. I would choose a different cruise ship unless smoking is prohibited in the Casino. Smokers can smoke out on an open deck - not in an enclosed area of the ship.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Our embarkation was quick and efficient. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Food was excellent.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Most activities were good. However, smoking was allowed in the Casino and because we had to walk THROUGH or BESIDE the Casino to get to other places on the ship, the smoke was terrible. We would have enjoyed spending time in the Casino but we could not handle the smoke. We will not take any future cruises on a ship that allows smoking in such a prominent "common" area of the ship.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
We were a bit disappointed in the quality of the entertainment. The main shows were fairly good but the other musicians around the ship were not that good.
Children's Programs
We had no children with us.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
All staff members were excellent, friendly, and worked tirelessly to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. In particular, our waiters, IGusti and Subhan were OUTSTANDING and made our dining experience superb!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The cleanliness of the ship was excellent. The design of the ship was not satisfactory because of the location of the Casino and allowing smoking in Duck a prominent "common" area.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Cabin was great. Our Steward was outstanding! However, we would have preferred to have Fox News Channel on our TV instead of 3 different CNN channels. Replace one of the CNN channels with Fox News.
Ship tip
Be prepared to dislike the smokiness of part of ship around the Casino. NOT good.
Casino smoking is a common problem on many cruise ships. Ever since they singed the monkey on the Black Pearl, smoking seems to be an act of enjoyment on ships at sea.
Every ship I have been on allows smoking in the casino. However not all of them route you through or near the casino to get to other areas of the ship.
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