Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Vision of the Seas

10 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 11, 2016

Ship: Vision of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8533

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Great cruise but weather was an issue.  Lots of clouds and overcast.  Had to skip Grand Cayman due to rough seas.  Ship was to be tendered so Captain felt the risk was too high.

 

The crew and staff were great.  I recommend Royal Caribbean and would travel with them again.  This was our 6th cruise. 

 

Tampa is not the best terminal to utilize.  Took customs almost two hours to clear the ship so we could depart.  Only three customs agents were on duty to cover two ships.  Lines were a bear.  If Tampa can not improve, then Royal Caribbean should stop going there.  It is a hassle there.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We were upgraded to cabin 7522. A larger room with a balcony. Great surprise. Thank you Royal Caribbean.

Ship tip

Just enjoy yourself. The ship is an older one but great just the same. If you complain you will only ruin your cruise. Have fun and leave the complaining at home.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

1 out of 5

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

3 out of 5

Kralendijk, Bonaire

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5
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4 Comments

Iamhistory    8 years ago

Food for thought...husband and I are very seasoned travelers...cruise passengers please DON'T fly in the same day the ship sails. We have been in countless airports with delayed/cancelled flights resulting in missed sailings and watched very upset cruisers. It's worth EVERY PENNY to arrive the day before

jpz66    8 years ago

Hope customs is ok as my flight is at 12noon on the 6th

ortkk    8 years ago

I agree. we went through Tampa once and won't do it again

cruise381    8 years ago

thanks for info...leaving in 41 days

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