23 Night South Pacific Crossing (San Diego To Sydney)
Sail date: September 27, 2017
Ship:
Maasdam
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 352
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
Very pleasant and smooth cruise overall. Departure was on September 27th, an ideal sailing time for this route. Daytime temperatures were mostly in the mid 70s, seas were reasonable calm except for the first two days when some ships motion could be felt (not enough to deter any activity).
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
I had open seating which suited me to a T. I settled in to eating at the Lido (buffet) for Breakfast and most lunches, then the dining room for dinner (which fostered new acquaintances). On late return shore days the Dive-In (poolside taco & hamburger bar) filled in the hunger gap. All the food was good, great of excellent.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Very comfortable queen/king size bed, two person sofa, desk, adequate storage space with personal safe. Bathroom fitted with shower, no tub. 2 Bathrobes & hair dryer included. Clean.
Ship tip
Soaps are supplied in bathrooms and the public laundry.
We got a day-pass on the public bus system for $2.00 (senior rate, must show Medicare card - otherwise $5.00). Bus route maps may be seen on TheBus.org. Better yet, the Google Maps App will show where to get busses , their routes, and your current location, transfer points, etc.
Walked through town, downtown mall stores interesting. Visited the nice aquarium, but it was Saturday and filled with children. Took a Ferry back to the port. Not enough time. Several days or a week would be nice.
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