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Item: Enchantment of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: Cruiser853

Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruiser853

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 05, 2016

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3067

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise, so it was a learning experience too. I read many reviews before going on this ship. I thought the ship was clean and the entire staff was wonderful. We were unable to stop at Coco Cay because of the poor weather and the cruise director and his staff did everything possible to add more activities to our day. With that being said, I don't know if cruising is for my family. The activities did seem more geared towards couples in their 50s and groups of woman going on a cruise together. I am not sure if the activities are based on who is on the ship or if these are the activities no matter what. This is a question I would try and answer before booking my next cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

The staff in the buffet area was wonderful!!

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Activities were geared to an older crowd, which in their defense was the majority of the boat

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Much larger than I thought it would be. Plenty of room for two adults and two teenagers.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

1 out of 5

Unable to stop because of bad weather

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7 Comments

elisabeththompsonbarham 8 years ago

You never say children's ages. However I have traveled with children on Carnival and Disney. Yes the mouse was easiest most things for kids to do. I also liked the policy. (Waiter asks if you want something if not napkin is placed logo side down, if yes you get your order). The fare is more upfront less nickel and dime tactic. Also fish extender gift exchange was so much fun.

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avorhees1 8 years ago

They are similar but diff

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WEGL81 8 years ago

Don't let the Carnies talk you out of trying RCCL again. Enchantment is a short cruise and an older ship. Go on an Oasis or Freedom class ship and you'll see plenty of entertainment for younger crowds. Having said that, you should try different lines. I think you'll find they are all more similar than different.

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avorhees1 8 years ago

I'm 51 and I don't like Royal carribean

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avorhees1 8 years ago

Book with carnival

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kimbra 8 years ago

my entire family enjoys the Carnival ships. they have many opportunities for all ages. We have found that the different cruise lines, tend to cater to different age groups. royal Caribbean being one for as, you found, the middle to older age group.

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badlcho 8 years ago

i've never sailed on Royal Caribbean but I would think the activities probably vary from ship to ship. maybe try a different larger ship.

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