12 night Caribbean cruise starting 2/7/17,surprised in several ways, our cabin 7172 had 2 lifeboat holders painted white and deck 6 lifeboats in front of our balcony. No mention it would be partially obstructed,can see about 24 " of ocean looking down. Quiet, long, narrow cabin, bed near door,small bathroom. 1st sea day woke to brewing storm,captain announced in rooms,storm would get worse,seasick pills available. Night brought big ocean swells,torrential rain,spray hitting deck 7.Next day still big swells,
Ship has a great buffet,shops have little costume jewelry, wonderful Diamond Club,thanks Aline,Wonderful Harry E,cabin Steward. Great roast beef sandwiches at 270 but open odd hours. Found a small balcony in rear of buffet,can eat outside,very nice in port. Wonderful ports, Surprising Martinique, ferry to beach 2nd pier to right ,Map at dock, most people speak little english,lucky to have Canadians translate. $7.00 round trip.Thanks to cruise critic for directions.
Embarkation and Disembarkation with 5,000+ was tough, most sea days lines for food,shows, Solarium pools very unique,chairs covered with towels until late pm.
Steward Harry E was wonderful, long narrow ,bed by door,small bathroom,comfortable bed
2 white lifeboat holders were not mentioned ,they obstruct view,you look down at lifeboats on deck 6. Balcony does not have a light,spotlights on holders reflect light into room
Docked at Old Town walk to right for a free tram,look on lamp post for sign,going to El Morrow,locals use this tram so might have to wait for a seat
Walk to downtown on path,walk through shopping area to right,pass through security gate,turn left,20 minute to sandy beach,gentle waves,concrete boardwalk,can see docked ships from beach,save 7.00 taxi fare, bring water.
Taxi to beach,easy,note where taxi leaves you off,for return to ship ride
Ferry to Anse Mital, walk off ship past local vendors turn right to 2nd pier,map on pole show Anse Mital, $ 7.00 US round trip,20 min boat ride,end of pier is free sandy beach,locals speak little english,Canadians translate ,on ferry announces Beach
Embarkation was hectic,5,000 people.crawling traffic, terminal very crowed,people with electronic pads stand at walls,you walk to them,stand in line,have computer boarding pass,then security,is a handicapped line if you ask.walk to ship walk up 3 part ramp
disembarkation was worse,Walk offs started at 7,30,numbers at 8,wait in lounge or theatre or 270,call groups of 5 numbers,55 groups,at 40,, ship announce all other numbers now,long line,walk down 3 part ramp,find luggage,customs,find car,not fun