Sure, you get what you pay for, but even a frugal cruiser should expect a clean ship and air conditioning.

My group (3 inside cabins, one balcony) endured this cruise in sauna-like cabins. My balcony cabin was barely tolerable, but the others sweltered. No air through the vents of any temperature, though they did note a few puffs of air during the sleepless nights. They reported to the cabin steward (he didn't notice while cleaning?) and when no improvement came they began making phone calls to Guest Services. The answers were a) it was not reported, b) they are working on it. Which is it? Night two, night three, no air. Night four brought some improvement, but night five all cabins steamed again. We observed a nearby cabin propping the door open all night...and another cabin was provided with a fan, which we were denied.

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