Great family vacation but be prepared to pay for it. We spent at least an additional $2k when including the Port excursions and onboard activities. Safe for the kids, fun for the whole family. Plenty of entertainment and relaxation time.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Embarkation was smooth with the exception of the Safe Passage (COVID testing) which caused me the most anxiety as the requirement for testing for those not vaccinated was 3 days prior to cruise while those vaccinated was only 2 days?
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
I appreciate the variety of options
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
We enjoyed the pool and water slides. The kids enjoyed the Oceaneers Club and Lab and EDGE youth club.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Our family enjoyed the live music, stage/variety shows. The stage shows and the fireworks at sea are must see experiences!
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
They enjoyed the freedom to explore on their own within a safe environment. They came to the stateroom very late in the evening.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our room host even folded our clothes that were hanging about! Our server entertained the family with puzzles.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Our room had a bunk bed and a Murphy bed. Plenty of room for a family of 5. The room was well kept.
Ship tip
Take advantage of the unlimited photo package. We have plenty of photos to choose from for Christmas cards.
We had a good time with the Snorkeling and Manta Ray experience. We really wanted to do the Dolphin experience but what was available didn't fit in our budget and time. We visited some of the shops near the pier.
Water was warm and the environment was safe. We area near the obstacle courses had crushed shells near the beach so without water shoes it was discomforting entering the water. We enjoyed Pelican Pointe with the water slide and just relaxing at the beach. That was a much better experience. We did the bike rentals as a family. I was pleasantly surprise to find bikes with training wheels. We did the Castaway 5k but didn't receive any medals. I must have missed something there. We also waited for the Basketball Free Throw tournament that never happened as we couldn't locate a Crew Member who was suppose to run it. Disappointed in the answer I got from the bar attendee nearest the In Da Shade Game area because he chose not to call a Crew Member for me and had me walk to a further area by Pelican Pointe where inner tubes were rented to get a Crew Member.
The whole process was pretty smooth. Unfortunately we had to wake up and have breakfast at 7 AM to meet our designated servers and get out of our rooms before 8AM.
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