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5 night cruise started great and were told of itinerary being altered because of Hurricane Issac (went to Cayman Islands first).
Embarkation - went fast and boarding was orderly. Good well designed terminal at Port of Miami.
Cabin - spacious bathroom and room in excellent condition. Good space for luggage etc. Cabin service was polite and efficient.
Meals - Lido (Sun and Sea) buffet restaurant was tired and worn and notwithstanding the upcoming ship refurbishment has been allowed to fall into a shabby state. Food was good and varied even if lines were often long.
Galaxy dining room was in better condition, food was fine and service was good. Thanks to Robert (from Nicaragua) who provided quiet and efficient service to us.
Have breakfast in the dining room as no lines and often faster service.
Entertainment - no issues as frequent activities and varied. Good theatre shows and comedians.
Ship condition - aft pool area in poor condition especially the pool area. Rest of ship OK but neon and strip lighting was gaudy.
Other points - Aft pool : Some guests were allowed to go into pools fully clothed but the staff were quick to chase children out. Seemed afraid to enforce the hygiene issue that many passengers commented on.
Staff seemed subdued even if alawys polite
Grand Cayman - we sailed to Grand Cayman only to be told that high waves meant we could not tender. Baffled as to why we sailed there as surely the forecast must have indicated that there would be issues.
Summary - provided good value for money and enjoyed the cruise but physical condition of some areas allowed to slip into poor condition.
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