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Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Pam853

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

1 out of 5

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4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 23, 2015

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3881

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

As frequent Royal Caribbean customers we were disappointed in our 4 day Bahamas cruise on the Enchantment of the Seas. Our cabin was missing a mini frig even though it was promised. Ship was old looking. Our cabin was missing the normal light over the bathroom sink( light fixture there, but didn't work, one side of the bathroom wall mounted medicine cabinet did not open, Cabinet where refrigerator usually goes lacked outlet so when they finally brought us a refrigerator it had to go where desk chair goes.

Food was the worst we've had on any cruise line. At breakfast I ordered scrambled eggs and bacon. They kept bringing me undercooked Egg Beaters. They never did cook my bacon as requested. I also asked for hot chocolate made with milk, they kept bringing me hot chocolate made with water. The first night I asked for bacon bits and cheddar cheese with my baked potatoes only to be told it couldn't be done. The next night they brought me bacon bits and cheese but never brought me my potato. Desserts were limited and all seemed to be jello based. Room Service menu was only one page, as opposed to the usual 3 or 4.

Bad weather trapped us on board with over 400 children whose parents seemed to think they were on vacation from disciplining their unruly children. My elderly mother was run into, or hit with waving napkins by some of these hellions. We paid $ 30 each to eat at Chops thinking we would have a quiet relaxing decent meal only to have our dinner ruined by several whiny four year olds. Unless you enjoy a ship over run with screaming children avoid a cruise of less than 7 days during Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

My cooking is better.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

SO so juggler and not funny comic

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Very bland, not decorated for holidays

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Many short cuts ( missing features). At least it was very quiet

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island) Did not visit port

Cancelled due to rough seas and high winds

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13 Comments

lovetocruiseguy 8 years ago

I have sailed on 26 cruises, it's what you make it. I learned that when I go, I don't want to be on a cruise with a lot of kids, I hardly ever book an excursion through the cruise lines, I like the shows and comedians, even if some ain't funny, love the karaoke, and just to chill. don't need to be waited on hand and foot. food across the board was probably better years ago in the main dining rooms, but that's why they got specialty restaurants, which I have yet to try on any cruise line. I have done carnival; norwegian;MSc; celebrity; royal Caribbean. it's what you make it.

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sandysman 8 years ago

Any vacation is what you make it. Go into it thinking bad and it probably will be bad. I love Carnival, RC and Norwegian and think they are all the same pretty much. I go to different countries to see what they are like and to learn. if I expected the US, I would stay home. RD offers private island. Carnival does not. Enjoy yourself. Try new things. If you don't like it, try something else next time. Ask the locals what they suggest for some ideas. Some of our best adventures have been on our our own.

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Windjam064 8 years ago

we have done Enchantment three times and had consistent positive experiences. Not great, but we paid little and found it a super value. We would rather travel on any of their newer ships though. Enchantment gives you an Applebee's experience on a Denny's budget...

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lovetocruiseguy 8 years ago

I only cruise when kids are in school, not over thanksgiving, Christmas or springbreak

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biker5 8 years ago

We cruised on Carnival Paradise last year during Thanksgiving week and it was a cruise from hell. Hundreds of kids and many rowdy people. We usually cruise when kids are in school and messed up on this cruise. It was a last minute bargain. Never again.

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applev 8 years ago

I used Carnival last yr the food was awesome

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applev 8 years ago

thx

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enita 8 years ago

Yes. I'm sorry but it's the truth. They served the very same food everyday at the Windjammer, and it tasted as they just got it out of the microwave.... But hey, think of this: even with no great food, it is always better to cruising! Hope you have a great time!

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enita 8 years ago

And the cabins are the smallest I've seen. But again, non of that was as disappointing as the food. Overall we had a good cruise, we enjoyed ourselves. Will give RC another try, however MSC stills our favorite!

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applev 8 years ago

I'm upset to hear the food ain't good.

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enita 8 years ago

We were very disappointed as well. The food was horrendous and I swear we're not picky eaters! It was our first time with RC and we were expecting more. I don't have any complains about the ship though, I mean, we new when we booked it that it was an older ship, and we were actually pleasantly surprised by how well they had taken care of it. The lack of a fridge on the cabin was a set back.

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AONEAL05 8 years ago

The hubby and I went on our first cruise with Enchantment Of The Sea 2 years ago and Loved it!! But... that was our first cruise. She is an older ship but we really enjoyed it. Hope you have a Wonderful time!! We leave out this Sunday on the Navigator Of The Sea! So excited about trying a larger ship.

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applev 8 years ago

oh I'm so sorry. I leave on Enchantment Friday. I'm reading a lot of disappoints.

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