Great scenery and experiences off the ship. The ship needs a makeover...
Embarkation
3 out of 5
Manhattan cruise terminal is basically a warehouse with chairs. Nothing like the facilities in Florida.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
2 out of 5
The buffet spaces were fine. Best place for dinner if you want a quiet peaceful event. The buffet food was basic and repetitive. The MDR was nothing special. Long lines at times and pushy and noisy. Service was good but nothing special. Specialty restaurant Food Republic was fine, good food just a bit sterile of atmosphere. Like being in a fancy McDonalds.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Not much for the physically fit. Adequate but smallish gym with new equipment. We attended "fitness classes" but they were more show than go. The shop has small main pools and two watersides. On the warmer days one of the slides was broken and the rest of the time it was cold. My friends roade the gocarts. They were frustrated by a slow track due to overcrowded course with inexperienced drivers choking it up.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The ships main two shows were very good. One a costumed spectacular the other a vocal show. Very good singers and dancers. Two comics on board, not the best, repetitive. The Beatles cover band was very good, saw them in the theater. The Cavern club is nice buy very small. Outdoor entertainment was moved indoor due to the weather, not too successfully.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Staff and bar service was very good. Room stewards are a missing breed. Gone are the days of greetings, service and turn down service. Basically a house keeper.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
Ship is definitely dated. Older worn surfaces especially the stair areas. Elevators are very dark inside and floor buttons are only on one side low always blocked by overcrowding.
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
Room as clean enough. There are no drawers in the cabin. Only shelves. Our arrangement had the bed next to the closet so always difficult to access the closet. Bathroom good, nice clear door shower, good water pressure. The furniture was fine though we always cover the sofa with pool towels because of unknown activity on the sofa.
Ship tip
Bring plastic hangers. Be creative in the buffet. Book all reserved shows immediately.
Old town is great. Close to port however unless you are used to climbing steep hills you better get a rideshare. Lots of old and new history. The United Stated wishes it was this nice.
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