My cruising "mission statement" is to have a good time & try to enjoy the full experience. Even the "hiccups" along the way. I try not to sweat the little things, which can sometimes otherwise dampen what has the potential to be an amazing day. I keep an open mind & go with the natural flow of the overall experience.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Not bad at all. Long winding lines to TSA security, but moving very quickly. I was assigned to the "green Fast-Track" check in & once cleared I was onboard in like 20-25 minutes. So now they have the Yacht Club, Aurora & "Fast-Track" priority lines. I don't recall this additional "speedy" line from my previous March 2024 cruise.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
My dining experience was a great one. My MDR was the Panorama/8:30 pm, and assigned to a "solo cruisers" table. The "solo" cruisers at our table were very nice people, and made the dining The experience was fun and enjoyable. Usually, I prefer a quiet table away from the crowd, but this was a pleasant surprise. A special shout out to Mr. Minguel from India, our head waiter, who ensured we were all content and well taken care of. The buffet is always crowded, but i did notice this time around they contantly came around picking up plates & cleaning the tables for the next guest. AND, they actually had an usher reminding everyone to "washy-washy" before entering the buffet areas. Well done!
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
I'm there for the R&R! Lounging by the pool, sipping a nice frozen drink, is my sport! This cruise was ideal for that, as there was an older crowd, very few kids, a few more solo cruisers than I've noticed on previous cruises, and more childless couples or w/ older children.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
The theatre shows were great. But you need to reserve early & show up on time - every show was filled to capacity.
Children's Programs
No children
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
My experience has always been extremely favorable w/ all staff. All are friendly, and courteous & aiming to accommodate the guest(s). I also want to mention all the bartenders!! They keep the drinks flowing even though it seems at times they are extremely busy. Kudos!!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The Meraviglia is always spotless & well-maintained. I was happy to see they had buffet area greeters reminding people to "washy-washy". It's been high time for that, all other cruise lines have washy-washy greeters.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
My room steward was amazing!! Big shout out to Mr. Jonathan Fuyoc/Philippines. I keep my room tidy and neat, and he kept it spotless!
Ship tip
Get to know the layout of the ship on your 1st-2nd day, as this will help you save time later on. Be ON TIME for the muster drill! It literally takes 5-10 minutes to watch the safety video & make the confirmation call from our room, and once you do that you head to your muster station(s) to have your card scanned & done! There's no reason to drag this out, wasting precious cruise time...just saying.
I adore Bermuda! The three days spent on land are always a delight, and I consistently have a fantastic time. I prefer to go on self-guided tours. On this occasion, I took the ferry to Hamilton and focused on local attractions, including Snorkel Beach and the nearby shops just a short walk from the cruise ship. It was a pleasure to enjoy the ship's amenities while others were ashore. It was both relaxing and enjoyable.
No issues at all. I head out early for breakfast, and by the time I was finished they were calling my disembarkation number. I was off the ship quickly & avoided the meltdown.
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