Overall, this was a good "first cruise." Not too long, not too short. The ship itself was a little underwhelming because of its age and how dated it was, but nothing was in disrepair. I don't think I would go on this cruise again, though.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
They served cocktails on deck and there was music. Very nice.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Good buffet, and the main dining room had a great menu.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
We basically stuck to swimming, but the pools were very nice and not too crowded.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Good stage shows and comedians. The nightclub area was pretty fun for dancing.
Children's Programs
3 out of 5
My brothers, who were about 13 and 17 at the time, took advantage of the arcade, but nothing much else.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Excellent service from our room steward and waiters. I have nothing but good things to say about them.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
The ship was clean and well-maintained, however the decor was very dated and in need of a refresh.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Our cabin was a bit cramped, but that was probably because I had to share it with my two younger brothers. For the three of us, they set up one twin bed on one side of the room, and a twin with an upper bunk on the other side. I think having the bunks out makes things feel smaller. But we didn't spend much time in the stateroom anyway.
Ship tip
This ship is pretty old, so I would opt for one of those new giant ships that Royal Caribbean has going now.
We went on a glass-bottom boat and saw fish swimming below us, and were able to sail past those arches in the water. Very cool! There was also what seemed like a military presence in Cabo, so that was something. Overall, I'd like to visit this port again.
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