Loved the cruise. It is my favorite and we have another scheduled in a year. HOWEVER, as commented above I am NOT HAPPY with the data charges I received from my carrier via the ship.! I signed up for the free 50 GB on the ship and was told what to power off by the tech person at the test. I did not even use the phone, even for pictures, just kept it plugged in to charge which I found out later = usage. I finally turned it on while we were waiting to disembark. So, you need to have an embarkation class on how to avoid "roaming at sea" before the ship leaves port.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Couldn't have been smoother! Loved it. No lines nor waiting.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Everything on this cruise was so great. The food was really good with a lot of variety. Soft drink station open 24 hours. Hot chocolate was very weak.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Arts and crafts; movies; all evening on-stage shows; speciality shows in lounges; pools; EDGE;
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Other performers were great. A lot of variety. Especially enjoyed Six Appeal! Regular performers were good but "tired" countenance later in cruise. Especially the Disney Princesses at the Tea Party event.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
EDGE: Those "cast members" were top notch! They knew my child and were very willing to answer questions as necessary. My child loved being there from first thing in the morning to late in the evening. I didn't have to worry whether or not she had wholesome activities and environment to be involved with. The "cast members" gained my confidence that they could relate to teenagers and keep things under control.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Could use more reminders of which direction was "port, stern, forward,"etc. It was easy to get turned around.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Rather small for 4 people but spent a lot of time about the ship so it worked. Everything was in working order the entire time of the cruise.
Ship tip
Find out about data charges from your carrier before you go!! Keep your cell phone powered off!!! I never used my cell phone except to keep it charged for emergency and when we got into port at NYC. I received notification from my carrier that the ship conveyed my data usage which cost me $190. WHAT??!!!! I have since found out that even though I signed up for the free 50GB on the ship, turned all notifications and apps off, and did not use the phone, just having it plugged in = "powered on" and it racks up charges which means taking pictures.
Needed a comfortable place to go while waiting. Finally went up to Cabanas just to sit and wait. Breakfast schedule was genius - have breakfast where you had dinner the last night. Scattered the passengers throughout the eating areas.
Everybody should know that if ur not using ur phone to turn it off or put it in airplane mode and BTW on top of the dresser in the cabin there is a paper that explains all of that. So don’t blame the cruise line if you don’t read
You should check with your carrier. It's not really something for the cruise ship to be responsible for. You should probably keep it off or put it on airplane mode.
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