This was our first cruise since the COVID shutdown and it exceeded our expectations. It was a great way to spend the Christmas holiday!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
So quick and easy! We had 10:30 am arrival time. We were on the ship by 10:35 am.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
MDR was hit or miss, depending on what you ordered.
Specialty dining was fabulous! We had the 3-night specialty dining package.
Wonderland
5 out of 5
Beautiful theming. Make sure to pack an adventurous palate.
Chops Grille
5 out of 5
We had a wonderful meal. Blu was our server and he timed each course perfectly!
Izumi
5 out of 5
Wonderful meal. We are hoping to try the hibachi on our next cruise.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
"So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it." -Willy Wonka
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Aqua show was amazing!
Comedy was hilarious the first night, but one comedian was having off night on the final night.
Attempted to see Effectors II but there was a stage malfunction with 5 mins of starting the show. They had to cancel.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
My kids loved Adventure Ocean!
My 5 year loved the crafts, coloring,and movies in the 3-5 year old room.
My 8 year old mostly played video games and dodgeball
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Excellent service throughout.
Melanie, our cabin steward, was fabulous!
Our fav bartender was Judit in Boleros!
Our fav server was Blu at Chops Grille!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Very clean and well-maintained.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We were in 12211 and 12213, connecting Central Park balconies.
We loved listening to the instrumental guitarist in the evening after placing our kids to bed. Also, a great spot for people watching in central park below and the pool deck above.
Ship tip
I doubt we will buy the specialty dining package again. I feel you are at a disadvantage becuase you are not allowed to make reservations until you are onboard.
Unfortunately, we did not get our perfect day. It was cool, overcast, and rainy all day. We bought the beach club passes, which was enjoyable. The heated pool allowed us to make the best out of a dreary day.
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