Adventure of the Seas Review

ROYAL CARIBBEAN SOUTH CARIBBEAN CRUISE 02/19/2012

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Adventure of the Seas
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mpullinzi
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Feb 2012
Cabin: Interior Stateroom

My wife and I stayed in San Juan, Puerto Rico Embassy Suites four days prior to the Cruise and Sheraton Old San Juan two days after the Cruise which made for a great much needed extended 13 day vacation. Embassy Suites was great with a wonderful pool and they had a great deal that included buffet breakfast, free internet, and a two hour free drinks/snacks Social Hour each night. There was also a supermarket around the corner,the beach is a five minute walk, and you can take the bus to Old San Juan for 75 cents. The Sheraton in Old San Juan was so-so, but there lots of nearby dinning options and free/cheap transportation to shopping and sites like the huge Fort that are worth seeing. We went on the Cruise with two other couples which made the trip more fun for us. Being a first time Cruiser myself, I was very iffy on the whole idea of a Cruise, especially in light of all the recent Cruise ship problems, but I have to say that Royal Caribbean did a great job and I recommend them highly and would definitely go on another Cruise.

Embarkment at the Pier was about as smooth as could be expected. There were long lines, but things went smoothly especially when you consider they are shuffling thousands of people of all ages with luggage etc. Plenty of staff to answer questions, vendors with water, and everyone was friendly and helpful.

Aboard the ship, we had an interior center ship cabin on the 9th floor. (the cheap seats) King sized bed, couch, desk area with large mirror, TV, large closet, ample built-in storage drawers/areas, tight bathroom with shower and more storage areas(but met our needs), and ample lighting throughout. All we needed and I was actually surprised and felt it more than met our needs. For me, why spend more for more room, a baloney, etc? We were never "hanging out" in our room and why would you when there are open decks with chairs, beaches at Port, a Ship Casino, and ample entertainment opportunities. There was also no noise transfer between rooms. Our Cabin Attendant was very accommodating and each day we were greeted by a spotless room, very helpful printed information on the next day's Port and activities, and "towel art" on our beds. Expectations more than met.

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Interior Stateroom

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We had an interior center ship cabin on the 9th floor. (the cheap seats- lol) King sized bed, love set, desk area with larger mirror, TV, large closet, ample built-in storage drawers/areas, tight bathroom with shower and more storage areas (but met our needs), and ample lighting throughout. All we needed and I was actually surprised and felt it more than met our needs. We were never "hanging out" in our room and why would you when there are open decks with chairs, beaches at Port, a Ship Casino, and ample entertainment opportunities. There was also no noise transfer between rooms. Our Cabin Attendant was very accommodating and each day we were greeted by a spotless room, very helpful printed information on the next day's Port and activities, and "towel art" on our beds. My expectations more than met.

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