We have taken several cruises, and many trips around the world. We loved every minute of this cruise and would do it again in a heartbeat. Every day was a new adventure, and time on the ship was just enjoyable. The drinks were great, the views spectacular, the crew top notch, and there isn't a thing I would change!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
It was very smooth and well organized.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The food was fresh and well made. There were always a lot of choices, and there was never a line at the buffet.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
We especially liked the lawn areas on the top of the ship. We spent the days at sea there, playing bocce ball, putting, having wonderful drinks, and enjoying the view.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The Franky Valli group was just wonderful. We loved all of their songs, dances and costumes.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Everyone on the ship was wonderful. Our room steward was always right there if we needed anything, and he kept our cabin sparkling clean. The crew was so friendly and helpful. I was so impressed with how engaging and happy they seemed.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
The cabin was roomy, and the deck was very large. The view had an obstruction, which we knew, and it really didn't bother us at all. The only thing I would recommend would be to provide better pillows. The pillows were very thin and even with two pillows, it was still not comfortable. A choice of pillow type or a combination of various thicknesses in the cabin would be very helpful.
Ship tip
Just Do It!! We have taken many trips and several cruises, and this one was the best. We loved every day.
We did the Hop on Hop off trolley--we didn't really have time to stop at any of the points of interest, other than Duvall Street. It was kind of rushed.
We did the kayak trip to the Blue Lagoon, and we loved it. Our guides, Carlos and Ron were excellent. The lagoon was beautiful, and after kayaking, we had a great lunch with all the drinks we wanted.
We took the trip to Tulum. It took us two hours to get there and two to get back. Once there, we spent most of our time looking at pictures the guide had for us. I would much rather have had the 1.5 hours to explore the ruins. We spent most of our time standing on the hill behind the ruins, but did get about 20 minutes to climb to the sea overlook. This was a very long drive for what we were able to see. Our trip organizer, however, was great, and he did everything he could to be sure everyone was safe and with the group..
This was our favorite place. We did the Captain Marvin's Sting Ray and Snorkel tour, and it was amazing. The rays were simply awesome, and we loved every minute of our time with them. They were gentle and took food right out of our hands. It really was one of the top experiences of my life. The snorkeling was also great, and the entire day was well organized and gave great value for the money. I would highly recommend this trip!
Thank you for the very informative review on the ship and the excursions. All were loaded with your experience and with hints and tips for those of us to follow for our decision making and expectation setting.
I agree with you about the pillows. I am going to bring my own temperpedic, so I can sleep properly lol! It is a wonderful ship, looking foto our next cruise in it in December! 🙌
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