Great, Non-traditional Cruise

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Review summary

For my first cruising experience, I had an awesome time. The price seems high, but the inclusive features were worth it. There was different food to try everyday- from Italian to Korean BBQ. The Galley (similar to a buffet) had options such as sushi, tacos, burgers, and all-day breakfast. The service was excellent and all of the staff were polite and ready to help us if we needed it. There was a lot of diversity in age, race/background, and people coming from all over. The culture was super friendly and I felt no judgment at all from anyone at any point. There were fitness people, married couples/parties, singles, and people who just came with friends. Everyone seemed to have no trouble finding something to do or finding somewhere to relax. Many reviews warned that this cruise was gaudy, but I felt that the vibe was more of a "reliving your inner child" and was not sensual in any way. There were parties available every night, but the music did get redundant which did leave me bored. It was also hard to socialize with new people since there were many groups, so I recommend meeting people beforehand if that is appealing to you. As for improvements, the rooms could definitely be expanded. The bathroom was cramped and the showers would sometimes flood/clog. Additionally, the app had several issues that need to be repaired. We had trouble accessing the daily agenda, ordering food, sometimes just opening the app. While I enjoyed the modern aesthetic, I think providing guides and improving some of the technological aspects would be useful for people. Also, there were some events that were repetitive or times were there was nothing to do at all which sometimes left me a bit bored, but the plenty of unique places to sunbathe on the ship reminded me I needed to also enjoy relaxing. I highly recommend this cruise, especially if it's your first experience. The non-traditional experience allows you to distinguish what you like and don't like about cruising while allowing you to try something new.

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Key West, Florida

The Beach Club (Virgin Voyages), Bimini Bahamas

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