Fun in the times of COVID. Enjoy but be careful.
Rotterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern
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Purser
Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 26
Review summary
If you are afraid of COVID, don't travel in a cruise, there is still a big risk. But, if you are like me, and are OK if something happens, by all means. Fun, caring, good service. Need to improve the shows. Food is excellent, any of the self service needs is great.Embarkation
Smooth!! the new process, the apps, the photos, easy easy easy
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The food in general was excellent. Do not attempt much in room dining, that is very slow. The desserts are a hit or miss. Even in favorites. But the ones that were good, were out of this world good!.
Onboard Activities
Pools as usual were totally packed, impossible to find a chair, not the boat's fault. People leave their towels for hours on end. That is the bad part of cruise (and resort as well) life.
Impressed with the library, didn't take a book because I had brought several of my own. Previously there was a little are on the boat, but this was impressive.
And the board game room, WOW, simply WOW.
Entertainment
What happened to the awesome shows? COVID did away with them? trying to keep the crowd low in the theater?
The music in the smaller shows and comedians did a great job.
Children's Programs
I travelled with no children.
Service and Staff
Friendly, courteous, not enough can be said of the serving staff.
On the other hand, we found a half eaten cake in the fridge of our cabin and even more disgusting, a tooth pick/floss on the shelf of the bathroom. VERY basic things.
Ship Quality
The whole boat seemed very clean, nicely decorated.
Cabin / Stateroom
Comfort, excellent, cleanliness, not so much.
Ports of call
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
the cay is ok, the place is beautiful. I cannot believe who went crazy with the pricing of the SUP. NOBODY would rent one for $40 a day. Nobody does SUP for more than 1 hour. Rent it by the hour or 2 and people will actually use them.
Thumbs Up
0
Tons and tons of shopping in Aruba!!! markets in front of the port. And tip here, the prices at the store closest to the boat are actually better than walking into the markets in land.
Disembarkation
COVID disembarkation was a little nightmare, they forgot people, had to call here and there. But it is nightmare times and the crew did the best they could to help!