Legend of the Seas Review
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Hubby and I (40-something, no kids), sailed with Legend of the Seas Feb 8-18, 2016 to the South Pacific. Having never cruised before, we wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Having picked up what we thought was a pretty good deal, I then started to question our decision once I read a few reviews of Legend, even feeling dread as I arrived at the terminal to depart.
Entertainment:
- Cruise Director Chris Brown very visible around the ship. Shows were of a good quality, Elton John show highlight, comedian a bit light (probably due to the mixed group he was trying to appeal to)
Cabin Review
Large Ocean View Stateroom
- Would go outside again as it was nice to be able to look outside and see what was going on. Only downside was that we spent a lot of time moving between decks 3 and 9, but tried to take the stairs at least a few times each day
- Room was small, but well designed with lots of storage and a safe. Bathroom seemed recently updated, yes there was a shower curtain and yes shower cubicle was small, but curtain managed to contain water and not end up all over the floor.
- Excellent attention from stateroom attendant Ketut
Port Reviews
Noumea
We did a private tour around the city, then ferry to Escapade Island which was quite enjoyable. We snorkelled and saw turtles. Lovely buffet lunch
Mystery Island
A coral island with no inhabitants, Mystery Island is a beach day – we swam/snorkelled off the beach and did a tour off the beach to the reef. Markets here too – much the same stuff as everywhere else.
Port Vila
chaos at the port when we disembarked. Police were corralling the locals who were overwhelming passengers as they left the ship. We caught a water taxi across to the town where we had a look around and bought very cheap duty free alcohol. We had an intro scuba dive booked for the afternoon, so could not go too far from the ship. Dive at twin bommies was excellent and a highlight for us. Amazing underwater life, and beautiful sights on the short boat ride out
Champagne Bay (Vanuatu)
Markets along the beach near the pier, and lots of locals offering tours. We took a short trip to Blue Lagoon which was nice. Had a swim and a snorkel. Also had a snorkel off the beach. Saw fish and coral.