Odyssey of the Seas is a 5 star experience

Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
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Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Odyssey of the Seas

6 Night Western Caribbean (Fort Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 17, 2021

Ship: Odyssey of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11220

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Loved the Odyssey of the Seas, it is very modern, loads of onboard activity options and restaurants. Staff is exceptional, sailing with 1500 passengers seems like ship is empty. No lines for elevators! This is the cleanest ship I have ever sailed. They are very strict with Covid protocols, mask required in all indoor public areas except when eating or drinking. It was a great 6 night cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth, quick, 25 minutes from dropping luggage with porter to embarking the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Main dining room was better than I remembered on last Royal Caribbean cruises. Didn’t do any specialty restaurants or Windjammer Buffet.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There were several activities on the ship, you could participate as much or as little as you wish. I do wish the North Star were free all the time for guests.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Thought shows were great , with the exception of Tap Story. The Book is a very bizarre show, but a must see.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
This was the best service I have ever had on Royal Caribbean, maybe because we only had 1500 passengers . Everyone was over the top friendly, helpful- appeared glad to be back.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Love the ship design, artwork is outstanding. All areas spotless, staff was always cleaning something.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Balcony cabin, very modern, lots of storage, shower nice size with lots of pressure and hot water. Couch was comfortable, balcony nice size also.

Ship tip

To explore every area on the ship. Always finding something new and different.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Just flew in same day of cruise, didn’t do any excursions.

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Never had been , would go back in a heartbeat. Clean, has restaurants, bars, hammocks in trees, zip line, tethered hot air balloon, bicycles, private club with cabana if you wish to purchase, few shops, water slides. Fun day.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

2 out of 5
Not much there, 2 shops ( Del Sol & Cariloha) at port. I could have skipped this port.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
We docked at International Pier, shopped a bit, didn’t do any excursions but there were plenty to pick from.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Did the self luggage disembarkation, quickest way to go. 15 minutes from time we left cabin til off the ship.
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10 Comments

GerryBCruisin    3 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to share your review of the Odyssey of the Seas. Sounds like you had a wonderful cruise experience.

wakinsupra    3 years ago

Thanks for the detailed review! Are you saying there were no areas/bars/shows inside ship where (vaccinated only) and people vaccinated could go without masks?

javawoody    3 years ago

Thank you for the review

izrgreen    3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

hollysmomtravel    3 years ago

Glad the cruise was good.

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

wooti05    3 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise and thanks for your review.

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Curt34    3 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. Thanks for the review.

jameeh    3 years ago

What a great cruise experience for you. Hoping to sail this ship in 2023, I'm tapped out on work PTO for 2022.

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