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Vision of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Vision of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 25, 2017

Ship: Vision of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: GTY

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Great cruising experience but bif different 5 day cruise ship and a 7 day. More activities and amenities on a much larger ship even though it's a 2 day difference. Overall good experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and easy, staff was helpful and patient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
wonderful and friendly service!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Ping pong was great but balls were all smooshed, loved the live entertainment including the comedy and musical performances. Didnt watch any movies, disappointed at the selection. Enjoyed the gym and spa but not the rock climbing. Wish I did!

Casino Royale

3 out of 5

Great but too smokey and my mom has lung cancer and was playing the slots for hours...I couldnt even stay in there long enough

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Loved the Journey tribute band and the live musicals. Comedian and juggler were good as well

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Friendly, helpful, and patient

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Wish it had more activities otherwise design is great. Yes, clean and well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Clean and simple, nothing special.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5
Easygoing, nothing much to see
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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
Not a fan of the trapped dolphins and the mulitared sting rays
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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Not much to see if you've been more than once. Beautiful beaches and some ruins.
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Disembarkation

5 out of 5
No problems

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TravelAgent2    6 years ago

The ship is half the size of others, I hear the Capt makes a difference. I plan on eating so with fewer days I may hain 1/2 the weight lol. My only concern was will the granddaughter be entertsined at age 9..
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