It was fun but I think it will be a one time trip

Item: Enchantment of the Seas
Rating: 4.3
Author: calestultz

Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Review

calestultz

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 11

Helpful Votes: 148

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

8 Night Canada & New England (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 06, 2022

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2064

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Overall, we had a good time but probably won't do this cruise again. Next time we'll take a road trip to visit the Northeast.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

I've been a few cruises this year and this was the first time that the time slots were enforced.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

We eat only in the Windjammer and the food was good but not outstanding.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Always seemed to be something going on and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We enjoyed all the nightly main theater shows and the various music venues throughout the ship.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Really liked this cabin. Low and close to midship. Never felt the ship moving. One morning we looked out the window and dolphins were racing the ship there. Shower a bit small and the window needs replacing.

Ship tip

Make sure you have packed your patience. We had a slower, older crowd and sometimes getting somewhere was a game.

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Ports of call

Saint John, New Brunswick

5 out of 5

Walked around the port. The City Market was so crowded. Got a beaver tail at the shipping container shopping area. A few places were closed because it was Thanksgiving in Canada but it didn't really affect us.

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Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Took an Uber to the Boston Commons and then walked the Freedom Trail. Got lunch at Quincy Market. Finished the trail at the Bunker Hill Monument the Ubered back to the ship. Boston was crowded but we had a good time and got some great pictures.

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Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Did our own excursion. Got a donut at The Holy Donut. I didn't think it was worth the half hour wait. Ate at Holyroller Lobster. Good food. This is a good shopping port.

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Newport, Rhode Island

2 out of 5

Didn't get off the ship. Passengers were given tender tickets and our number was so high we wouldn't have tendered until 1pm. All aboard time was 4:30pm so that wouldn't have been enough time to walk the Cliffs Walk.

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Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Best of the ports. Eat at Geddy's but you may have to wait 20 minutes or so. Good shopping. There is a walking path along the shoreline which offers some good views of the harbor.

Thumbs Up 1

Baltimore, Maryland

3 out of 5

We just flew in and flew out.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

8 Comments

byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Glad you got a taste of these ports. A road trip might be more convenient. Appreciate your feedback.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review

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tavo6 2 years ago

Thanks for your review glad you enjoyed your cruise 🚢

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deboftheseas 2 years ago

It’s a shame you missed Newport, it’s a spectacular port. We loved Canada New England. And you’re right about Bar Harbor. We did a 4 mast schooner, Cadillac Mountain, and had all morning to walk the waterfront path and explore the town. Wished I’d got the t shirt that says Ba-ha-ba

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margesu 2 years ago

Thanks fir sharing. I wouldike to do this cruise.

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lincoln 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing all of this information.

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