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Item: Enchantment of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: SSC

Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

SSC

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 02, 2013

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 11 years ago

Review summary

I took my two 20 something granddaughters on this cruise. It was a great trip for all of us. The service on the ship was excellent; the girls really enjoyed the snorkeling excursion and we all enjoyed Cocoa Cay. If you only have a few days or if someone in your family has never cruised previously, this is the ideal trip. Also, if you are a shopper, the shopping director on this ship gave the best presentation I have ever seen. She saved me hours of looking for the watches I came to buy as well as several hundred dollars out of my pocket. Royal Caribbean gives consistently outstanding cruising experiences.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

The only downside for us was the music in the lounge. Even though the girls were over 21, none of us appreciated the drunken passenger conduct that was allowed after midnight.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

This is an older ship, but very well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't skip the shows; they are very professional and entertaining and go early if you want a seat close to the stage.

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Take advantage of parking at the hotels. They have shuttle service to the pier and the parking is cheaper.

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Be prepared to fend off aggressive merchants in the Straw Market, and definitely take advantage of the cruise lines recommendations for shopping. Don't forget to get VIP cards for the stores of your choice from the shopping director. They save you time, money and unnecessary bargaining.

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Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

There are plenty of seats. Don't stop at the first beach. Walk on down a ways and you will find the water just as pleasant and the beach less crowded.

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