The Hurricane Trip

Item: Enchantment of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: KevinKennett

Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

KevinKennett

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Sail date: October 03, 2016

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7076

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This cruise was scheduled to go to the Bahamas and two other ports. With Hurricane Mathew we diverted to Cozumel Mexico to avoid the weather. Most would say that going to Cozumel is a better deal for the cruise, but I have been to Cozumel a few times. This was the first time cruising with Royal Caribbean and was looking forward to the up talk of the cruise line. We have always cruised with Carnival Cruise line and I will say we will stay with Carnival. The crew was okay, but not helpful. The dinning crew (Mr. Mario and Mr. Bing) were excellent and very attentive. Thank you for that experience. The room was okay, but a little small compared to the Suite that Carnival provides. All said I would go for a discounted price without my children, but never again with my children. Ages 9, 19, & 13.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Mr. Super Mario and Mr. Bing was the BEST we had in years. Thank you for your service to us.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

The pool was always over packed. No one in the adult only pool. Maybe they should open it to all if it is not being utilized......

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

It did accommodate our needs, but was smaller than Carnivals. We only had two towel animals made and the kids were disappointed. During my booking I was asked if I was celebrating anything and I stated "YES" our anniversary. I was advised when we had our day at sea we would get our room decorated and something special. NOTHING is what we got and we had two nights at sea.

Ship tip

If the Solarium is not being utilized and the outer pool is completely packed, you should allow swim time in the Solarium for children.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

Didn't go...

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Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

1 out of 5

Didn't go.

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Key West, Florida

1 out of 5

At the last second was canceled and messed up our excursion time at Cozumel.

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2 Comments

gllwave 8 years ago

I go solo, no one to answer to!🚢

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Windjam064 8 years ago

I wouldn't give up on RCI because of your experience on one of their oldest and smallest ships but I understand your perspective. We have always found the crew great on the ship. Because of the age, the cabins on Enchantment are definitely miniscule. Still, for us, any cruise is better than not. Enchantment is not our ship of choice but if the price is right and the weather is good then she is a great way to get to CoCo.

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