Voyager of the Seas Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Very enjoyable first time cruise

Review for the South Pacific Cruise on Voyager of the Seas
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Lilye66
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jan 2014
Traveled with children

A booking made 6 weeks prior for school holiday period, so had limited options for cruising with 2 kids. Chose 2 side by side balcony rooms & were glad that we could enjoy some 'private' outdoor space. We commenced check in/boarding prior to allocated time & was on the ship reasonably quickly. We were happy that our request to change dining time from initially allocated had been made on receipt of sea card. Rooms were available at advertised time. In hindsight we would have skipped dinner in the MDR for Windjammer on the first night, to watch the departure out of Syd.

The ship was large enough to accommodate the large number of people. Other then lining up for things like ice skating sessions & BBQ lunch round the pool, you rarely had to wait anywhere. We had no problems getting seats by the pool. Our twin 6yos loved the kids club & went most days for one sometimes 2 sessions.

We found most staff very happy & helpful. In the MDR, they were very attentive & amused the kids. We ate mainly in Windjammer & I enjoyed the theme night food (esp Greek & Indian). I wish these were published somewhere prior to entering the cafe. Unfortunately my husband got food poisoning (suspect MDR or Johnny rockets) which disrupted the first port visit. The expresso coffee you pay for is still substandard & inconsistent. Windjammer opened most nights at 6.30, which made it a rush, if they wanted to go to the kids club (7-10pm) & you wanted to see the early show (7pm).

Cabin Review

As a light sleeper, was surprised by a reasonable amount of soundproofing. Next time I would take my own pillow as room ones are feather. Being on starboard side, you would get the occasional smoke fumes if on balcony (designated side for smoking areas now)

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