Best cruise so far!

Item: Insignia
Rating: 4.9
Author: 3gbanas

Insignia Cruise Review to Caribbean

3gbanas

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

10 Night Caribbean Melody (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2019

Ship: Insignia

Cabin number: 8014

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was the best cruise we’ve ever taken. Life aboard the ship itself was very relaxing; exactly what we wanted. The combination of the highest quality of meals and the amazing crew who waited on us was outstanding! The shows were amazing, varied, and performed by very talented people who obviously enjoyed what the did and gave 150% effort while doing it! I simply can’t say enough good things about our experience aboard Oceania’s Insignia and can’t wait for our next Oceania cruise!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

No lines!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Absolutely the best food on any cruise ship we’ve been on!!

Horizons Lounge

5 out of 5

The bartenders were wonderful-go Pegasus!

Terrace Cafe

5 out of 5

The best buffet on the high seas!

Grand Dining

5 out of 5

Absolutely the highest quality food on any cruise I’ve ever been on! Every meal was amazing!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Steam Room

5 out of 5

Very clean and spacious.

Fitness Center

5 out of 5

Very clean.

Spa

5 out of 5

My massage with Rixon was best I’ve ever had!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Outstanding shows! The entertainment was varied, and it was obvious everyone enjoyed what they did and all gave 150% toward their performances! The ships show crew was the best I’ve ever watched!

Boutique

5 out of 5

Very helpful, polite, knowledgeable, and patient staff.

Children's Programs

My children are grown.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Outstanding service from all the ship’s crew. All were friendly, attentive, and polite.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Clean ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

For an inside cabin, ours was comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Usually when the two beds are pushed together to make one, your always aware of the space between the mattresses. Not this time!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Gustavia, St. Barthelemy

5 out of 5

Fort-De-France, Martinique

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

3 out of 5

The minute we stepped off the ship, we were inundated with natives trying to sell us something. It was very high pressure and exhausting. We ended up taking a taxi to a beach and had a great time, but the port itself is very high pressure. I’d go again but this time try an excursion.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Did not visit port

Weather was not conducive to tendering in.

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