Voyager of the Seas Review
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This was our first cruise on Royal Caribbean and we really enjoyed the newly renovated ship & its facilities and the itinerary (10 days Singapore to Tokyo). We’ve cruised a lot but have never been on such a large ship before, so this was a good opportunity to try it out. It would be a great choice for families as there are lots of activities for children.
Embarkation in Singapore took a long 2 hours in a busy, non air-conditioned terminal, the first indication of what it’s like being on such a large ship with over 3,500 people. The actual Royal Caribbean check-in was only about 20 minutes, the rest was security & immigration etc. but the queue to actually get on the ship was at least half an hour which I thought was unnecessary as this was the ships process, then once on board there were two sets of photographers trying to get an embarkation photo, as if one is not enough!
We had an inside cabin overlooking the promenade (8593). It was smallish but was very nice with light modern décor and a bay window with two sofas that easily sat two people, excellent lighting especially the individual reading lights over the bed but storage space was a bit challenging however the suitcases easily fit under the bed. There was a desk, chair, a fridge and a kettle both of these were a surprise – they provided 2 mugs, teaspoons, sugar, milk & tea bags but no instant coffee. The bathroom was newish, very clean, had good lighting and was a bit smallish but OK, however the shower was very small – barley room to turn around to shave your legs! Amenities provided were tissues, liquid shampoo dispenser inside the shower and a bar of soap replenished as needed.
Cabin Review
Promenade Stateroom
We had an inside cabin overlooking the promenade (8593). It was smallish but was very nice with light modern décor and a bay window with two sofas that easily sat two people, excellent lighting especially the individual reading lights over the bed but storage space was a bit challenging however the suitcases easily fit under the bed. There was a desk, chair, a fridge and a kettle both of these were a surprise – they provided 2 mugs, teaspoons, sugar, milk & tea bags but no instant coffee. The bathroom was newish, very clean, had good lighting and was a bit smallish but OK, however the shower was very small – barley room to turn around to shave your legs! Amenities provided were tissues, liquid shampoo dispenser inside the shower and a bar of soap replenished as needed.
Location of the cabin was great, mid-ship and three decks up to the Windjammer and three decks down. A little noise drifted in from the parades they’d have around 10.30pm but this wasn’t a real problem, it might be if you are a very light sleeper. By the way, the captain told us if you suffer from motion sickness the best place to be on the Voyager of the Seas is mid-ship on deck 2. But the modern stabilisers on the ship mean you hardly feel any movement at all.
Port Reviews
Nagasaki
Authorities take way too long to process & clear the ship and wasted our time. Did not get out until 11.30am. Staff at the terninal very helpful and bought the day tram ticket there for 500 yen, they also had information, currency exchange and maps. Spoke very good English. Tram is very easy to use and English announcements are made so can get to the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum easily, and walk around the area for other monuments like ground zero and gardens. No time to walk around the downtown area thanks to the poor management of the japanese authorities in Nagaskai as the people there are lovley. Had a brief walk around the park where the ship docked. Great craft shops in the terminal for gifts, not expensive.
Singapore
Nice clean city, but expensive especially than 17% tax is added on to food and drink. We only ever stay one night pre cruise as it is expensive. Taxi prices OK for airport but there is an extra fee for airport pick up not on the meter so that was about $40 to Orchard Road. Also make sure you know the right cruise terminal you need to be at, as there are two. Not all taxis know where the new one is, near the Marina Bay Sands hotel. City to cruise terminal was about $25.