Great trip, overall

Item: Odyssey of the Seas
Rating: 4.1
Author: CampingGirl

Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Review

CampingGirl

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 80

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

9 Night Greek Isles (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 17, 2024

Ship: Odyssey of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8156

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

Group of 17, had a blast. Ship did not feel overcrowded like other reviews indicated. Pools were available as were hot tubs. Solarium was nice.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very easy & smooth. We took a cab from Rome (Cab Roma —highly recommend); there were 11 of us plus our luggage.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was not the best and any little upgrade cost money. The up charges got annoying. For example, all previous cruises they offered one night with lobster in the main dining, not RC it was an up charge of $30 or so. Drinks are expensive, sometimes ridiculous; we were prepared for that. **Buyer beware: If you don’t specify brand of liquor, they pour the expensive stuff (and charge you for the expensive stuff).

Windjammer Marketplace

3 out of 5

It’s a buffet so you get what you get. Pet peeve: 3-4 stations labeled “Favorites” can you be more specific please?Breakfast- omelette station was the way to go. Would be great if they could get regular sausage links.Dinner- Indian and Asian offering were pretty delicious. American offerings not as great.

Main Dining Room

3 out of 5

Food was okay, some dishes great some not good. Desserts seemed dry (cake/pastries). Breakfast and dinner with consistent misses on taste.

Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade

4 out of 5

Tasty sports pub food but you have to pay extra.**Bartenders pour high end liquor if you don’t specify, and charge that price. We learned quickly to say well or a mid-range brand. Example: I ordered vodka soda. Bartender “any special vodka”. I said, “no” (assuming I would get well). He poured Gray Goose which was premium price. Lesson learned but I felt a bit shady since usual bars would pour well.

Sorrento's Pizza

5 out of 5

Great for that late night snack! Good pizza.

Cafe Promenade

4 out of 5

Convenient

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Really missed the lack of any comedy show. Theater shows were good.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff