We set sail on Feb 15th out of FT Lauderdale FLA, what a breeze this embarkation was for us. We arrived at the pier around 10:30AM and were on board the ship in less than a hour. The ship was not completely booked so there was always plenty of room on the pool decks and through out the ship which is rare.

We had read that the Vision of the Seas is due for a refurbishing sometime this Spring so we expected a little wear and tear to be visible and that was the case nothing awful or unsightly. Our cabin was nice, bed comfortable and just a few minor sighs of age in the bathroom. The television was an older make not the new flat screen that is now on most cruise ships, but it worked quite well and got plenty of stations (CNN, FOX, MSNBC and we were able to watch several recently release movies, which we have never had before. As for the other parts of the ship she needs new deck chairs and tables. There were a few times that we saw workman making repairs to the large sliding glass doors and restrooms.

For the most part the crew was pleasant and helpful except for in a few instances, we found the casino manager rude. And once I went to the Crown and Anchor desk for some info and I couldn't believe the demeanor of the young woman, she acted as though I was really intruding on her time. I was rather shocked to say the least. Read more