Not at all as I expected

Item: Odyssey of the Seas
Rating: 2.8
Author: vacationonhold

Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

vacationonhold

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 15, 2022

Ship: Odyssey of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9672

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The new way of cruising creates aggravation. You have to wear a mask all the time unless on pool deck in addition to the wristband that shows you are "vaccinated". If you forget to put it on be prepared to be escorted out of casino. The elevators are limited to 6 people and that causes alot of tempers to flair. However, I am still confused on how during the day the rules are heavy but if you attend an afterhours dance party, there aren't mask or social distance rules. Maybe COVID on the ship has a curfew? I am not happy that RCCL mixed us with non vax people without my permission. If I had to jump through inoculation jabs to cruise so should those people. RCCL put me at risk without even telling me or giving me a chance to decline.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

They made you schedule your time, they initially didn't even look at my vax card and they let people on the ship unvaccinated with an excuse. Why was I not told that?

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

I am disgusted at the changes made at the diamond club with the drink allowance, they couldn't find creamer for coffee for the first 3 days and the morning breakfast staff does not understand a simple egg order

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The shows were alot of fun and nicely performed.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

The dining room staff seemed so discombobulated about what they should be doing. I had the Asst Waiter taking orders and the regular waiter pouring water. I had the late dining and was one of the only tables they had; still took us forever to finish dinner. We literally had to ask to hurry up in two instances in order to make shows

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

There was no slack of cleanliness. however if they are going to want us to continue to "washie-washie" they need to make sure they refill the sanitizer

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

the cabin was very comfortable