A great trip for a couple, but maybe not for kids

Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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4 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 02, 2019

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3088

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall, we had a good time. We wanted a space to relax, read, tan, and eat good food - and we got most of that. If you go on a cruise for the added entertainment and good energy, I'm not sure this is your cruise. The boat is older and a little outdated. The buffet has too much fluff and too little quality.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Galveston process was quick and simple. We were noon boarders, and much fewer people in the cue.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The main dining room for dinner was fabulous, although the desserts weren't as amazing as the food. The buffet at breakfast was pretty good, but at lunch was lacking - not in variety, but in overall quality. Even so, a serious hunt would help you find the one or two items that were very good and worth going back for.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

The ship seemed a little dead, compared to Carnival and Disney. No water slides or attractions. The rock climbing wall was always closed. But, this was fine, as we wanted rest and quiet.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We only went to the one headliner show, an Elton John impersonator. He was outstanding.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Our specific servers were amazing, but some of the general workers seemed to lack full zeal for their job.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Many of the handrails on the deck of the boat were rough and needed glossing.

Cabin / Stateroom