Royal Caribbean San Diego Cruise Reviews

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Disappointment on our return to RCCL

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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yagoelen
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We were accustomed to Celebrity on several recent cruises but remembered nice ones that had been taken with other 4 RCCL ships. This time because of convenient dates we decided to take this cruise and were not happy we had done so.It started at embarkation in San Diego when our passports were kept by the attendant at check-in with the information that they would be returned aboard. Little did ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Fun Cruise - Terrible Customer Service

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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AHobs
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

I recently returned from the Pacific Coastal cruise I went on with two family members, with only one who had been on a cruise before (he sailed on Celebrity). We were very disappointed with Royal Caribbean's customer service on this ship and off the ship. First of all, we waited in the check in line in San Diego for two and a half hours. It was a cattle line, and there were not any chairs to sit ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Vision of the Seas - Fantastic Crew - Wonderful Atmosphere

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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ladyslippertraveller
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

My sister and I just completed a five day visit in San Diego and a 15 day Panama Canal cruise on board the Vision of the Seas. The only negative comment I can make is the terrible check in procedure at the San Diego pier. This has to be improved and upgraded to accommodate the travelling public. The check in was long and tedious and very tiring. Now with that said I only have praise for the ...
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Sail Date: April 2013

Cabin Type: Large Ocean View Stateroom


April 2nd, 2013 - Eastbound Panama Canal

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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cmlv150
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

My party flew into San Diego, the morning of the cruise and took a taxi from the airport over to the cruise ship terminal area. We arrived around 10:30am walked up, dropped off our luggage and then walked to the North along the pier to have lunch at Anthony's Grotto (my favorite in San Diego - awesome clam chowder). After lunch, we walked back to the cruise terminal - it was around 11:45am by ...
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Sail Date: April 2013

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Great First Time cruise through the Panama Canal though

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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DosMariasFromSF
6-10 Cruises • Age 90s

RCI , Royal Caribbean International Vision of the Seas Panama Canal April 2013 West to East (San Diego to Ft Lauderdale) Room 2072 (Senior Citizens , no children) Overall, a very rewarding experience, though it did not start off well. 1 , San Diego Terminal embarkation , major delays lasting over 3 hours standing in line (especially taxing on the feet and knees of senior citizens as ...
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Sail Date: April 2013

Cabin Type: Large Ocean View Stateroom


Bucket list trip through the Canal ...

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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capalmtree
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Having researched many Panama Canal itineraries, we were pleased with our 15-night trip on Vision of the Seas. We wanted an itinerary that actually transited the canal and also spent a day in Panama for touring. We were a bit concerned that maybe the ship would feel too small for that length of trip, but it never became an issue at all. We never felt cramped or crowded, except for the actual ...
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Sail Date: April 2013

Cabin Type: Grand Suite


Vision Of The Seas - 14 Day Cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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beachfinder
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Check in was the worst of any cruise we had ever done. Despite being a Diamond member with a Jr. Suite, I was sent to the "regular" line and they couldn't do anything fast. They couldn't verify my credit card either and blamed everything on a "new software". They should have got that taken care of. I would like to see Jr. Suite and up passengers to get into their rooms earlier than 1:30, if ...
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Sail Date: November 2012

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Panama Canal Trip from CA to FL

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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Ruth
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Good -Great Cruise Critic's to hang out with. 14 day cruise. Time to relax. No kids on board, they were in school. Bad -Worst room steward we have ever had. He was unhappy, complained about his job to me each time I spoke to him. Never clean the room till after lunch. All other cruise critic's said they had a good room steward. Also Food was bad, not good at all. They need a new chef. No ...
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Sail Date: October 2012

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Memorable Panama Canal Crossing

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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pgtraveler
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I live in California, and were planning to attend a wedding in Key West. Since we had a significant (and about to expire!) RCI credit from a Mediterranean cruise where half the ports were canceled due to weather, the Panama Canal cruise was an easy choice. Embarkation in San Diego was much easier than in our prior experiences in Europe. Having booked balcony and ocean-view rooms ...
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Sail Date: October 2011

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


Radiant, but Too Short!!

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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azbarbu
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

My partner decided to take a short 5 night Mexican cruise in conjunction with a conference I had in San Diego. All in all, the cruise exceeded our expectations. We had sailed on Carnival twice before (Elation and Legend), and Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas was a step above. The embarkation was very smooth. Royal Caribbean will send you your baggage straps by mail, via their "Check-In" ...
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Sail Date: May 2010

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


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