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Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Odyssey of the Seas

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 14, 2023

Ship: Odyssey of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6254

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I, as a recent widower, hesitated to going on this cruise. Overall, it was what my soul and body needed. Everything was fun and easy. The entertainment was above board and much less expensive than paying for each of them at my home city.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
From the park and ride to my cabin, it was a snap.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main dining room staffed with friendly servers, entertaining and the food was excellent. If, for some reason, your food wasn't cooked exactly right, a new dish was replaced within minutes. The buffet was excellent with so many choices for every meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I used the fitness center frequently and it contained more equipment than the fitness center I use at home and the few of the ocean was spectacular. The swimming pools were refreshing as was the spas. My favorite was the Ifly Ripcord experience.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Stage shows were terrific and top notch. I also enjoyed the musicians at each bar. There was music styles for everyone's taste.

Children's Programs

No children with me.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All service by staff was exceptional except for a slight minor problem with service from the room steward.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything about the ship was wonderful.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It was a bit small but I was very happy that it was available as a single. I really loved the pillows as I only needed one as opposed to the two that I usually in hotel rooms. I slept like a baby every night. The cabin was clean throughout the cruise.

Ship tip

Don't let fear stop you from the ship activities like Ifly by Ripcord. I make the cruise my main reason for sailing, not the destinations.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Disembarking was painless and quick.

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
People are so friendly. I learned a lot from a customs agent. Prices were cheaper in town than they were in the local flea market.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was quick with absolutely no hassle.
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4 Comments

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Sorry for your loss. Glad this cruise was what you needed.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for the review

Carnivalfoodie    1 year ago

Nice review. I’m glad you went and enjoyed yourself

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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