This was the first full capacity cruise we had been on. There was no mask requirement. But my wife and I often wore masks in crowds. However, We both developed COVID. Mine on the day we left the ship. Hers, two days later. Both are mild cases.
The biggest problem was the alcohol. We are Diamond and get four free drinks per day. The first day, while waiting for our cabin, to pool bar did not have ingredients for a pina colada. As the cruise progress, no bar could make a strawberry daiquiri, or strawberry anything, no pina coladas, no banana daiquiri, and only dark rum. I was down to a mudslide or mojito. It was disappointing.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The staff in the main dining room was fantastic. the Head Waiter remembered us from our January cruise.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The dance party and 70's party were back. I didn't realize how much I missed them. The Captain's reception on formal night was not.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
There was only one production show. But the comedians and singers were great. And we saw the former gymnast, Lance Ringnald. When I saw the description of working with silks, I was less than impressed. But my wife wanted to go. He was fantastic, yes, lots of strength, but he played the piano, sang and was very funny.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
We are always pleased with the staff. Even more so now. They want people to sail. So they go above and beyond.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
It is a small ship. which we like. and they are constantly cleaning to avoid COVID.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We mistakenly thought it was a balcony. but it was a Spacious Ocen View. But the location, right over the Centrum was ideal.
Ship tip
The Crown Lounge is a great place to relax. The views are fantastic and few people use it.
We did Maxxi's Beach Get Away. You had to climb over rocks to get to the ocean. And the sand was very abrasive. But, it is a beach day. Much better than the snow at home.
Excellent. We rented two beach beds. We were with another couple. But the beds were far apart. We asked if we could be together. They said we could if we agreed to move to South Beach. South Beach only had a snack bar instead of full food service. We agreed. South Beach did not have the winds we had encountered at the original. and there was only one or two other couples. So we had the concierge to ourselves.
I had used the Visit a City app to plan a full day. Our friends di not leave the ship because they did not feel well. Since my wife and I had been there several times, we walked to the historic Market and Ubered to Rodney Scott's Whole Hog Bar B Q. I had seen several documentaries about it. That was worth the trip.
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