We liked the ship and seeing the Panama Canal. Multiple sea days made for a very relaxing time.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
We were processed with some delay. San Diego has a small cruise terminal. An additional baggage screening line would have reduced wait time significantly.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The food in Tides Main Dining Room was average at best. We thought the Windjammer was one of the best we've seen, both from the variety of food offered and the quality.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Rock climbing was fun and, due to the age of most cruisers, always available without any waiting. The miniature golf course was well designed and challenging.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
A good lineup.
Children's Programs
We didn't travel with children.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our room steward was one of the best we've ever had. When we had a request or a problem with the cabin he took care of it immediately. Very friendly. Our assistant waiter was hands down the best we've ever had. He more than made up for a waiter who often became the invisible man after taking our order.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
The crew could have done a better job keeping things ship shape. It seems like there was always stuff on the deck that needed to be picked up.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
A huge cabin looking out over the helipad. An excellent value for the dollar spent. However, be forewarned... a crew work room lies directly below and associated sounds will be heard at various times throughout the day. If you want really quiet, go elsewhere.
We did the Panama Canal 'engineering' excursion. Basically, we sailed back through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks on a small boat. A pretty good lunch was included. However, it wasn't worth $172 per person. We saw from a slightly different angle the same thing we saw from Jewel the day before. The lecturer told us the same things we heard the day before on Jewel.
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