Enchantment of the Seas Review

Cruising on the Enchantment of the Seas

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Enchantment of the Seas
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Idance2
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Sep 2009

We just returned from a 5-night cruise which included Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico. The Enchantment of the Seas is a beautiful ship. Our inside cabin on the fourth level was fine for the two of us. The mattress was firm but very comfortable. The room was small but fine considering we literally just slept and dressed there. It was a bit cold, but I was finally able to manage the temperature control. We had more than enough closet and drawer space for a small cabin. Our stateroom attendant was very pleasant and kept the place spotless for us. The safe in the room was very handy. The bathroom definitely needs some sprucing up, the mirrors are losing their silver backing, the cabinet doors did not close properly, the little garbage pail was rusting and each time I lifted the lid to the toilet, there was a distinct smell of urine which did not go away even though our room attendant cleaned it constantly. I was happy to see the available hair dryer; and was surprised that it was not attached to a wall, but just laying in a drawer for anyone to remove from the room if they so desired. The Windjammer Cafe was great for breakfast and lunch; you could get in and out quickly or spend time eating and chatting. Tables were always available; food was abundant with a nice selection and very tasty for buffet food. Water, coffee, tea, iced tea and lemonade were free. There was a problem with the ice and water dispensers for a few days of our cruise. We always ate dinner in the My Fair Lady dining room at the 6 PM seating. We asked to be placed at a large table with other cruisers and were truly fortunate to have such a wonderful mix of people at our table. It definitely added to our cruise experience and made dinner an event in itself that we looked forward to each evening. The food selections were wonderful. The food was beautifully presented and the portions were small to average, but more than enough once you added in your appetizer and dessert. Our waiter Debanjan, and assistant waiter, whose name escapes me, were superb - another plus for our dining experience. When poolside, we spent most of our time at the Solarium pool - more of an adult only area - quieter , with no loud music. My only wish was for more available lounge chairs as there were not enough for all the people in that area. We attended all of the evening shows that were presented and enjoyed each one tremendously. Our passion is disco dancing so we headed for the Viking Lounge each night. The DJ was great and played our requests. We have two complaints regarding this area: 1. We were disappointed that smoking was allowed in the Viking Lounge and 2. The dance floor was very small and is composed of sections of tile and metal. The floor was not very smooth and level allowing you to trip up on the unevenness of the materials. Although our overall experience was great, I was very disappointed that Royal Caribbean did not prepare us for, acknowledge or apologize for the fact that on two nights we had no water in our cabin bathrooms. Some people said it was throughout the ship, but we later learned that it was the lower levels. It appears that the crew was attempting to repair a leak in the pipes. Needless to say it was an inconvenience. Again, I am sure this was just an unusual situation. Overall it would not keep me from returning to Royal Caribbean for another cruise vacation.

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Our inside cabin on the fourth level was fine for the two of us. The mattress was firm but very comfortable. The room was small but fine considering we literally just slept and dressed there. It was a bit cold, but I was finally able to manage the temperature control. We had more than enough closet and drawer space for a small cabin. Our stateroom attendant was very pleasant and kept the place spotless for us. The safe in the room was very handy. The bathroom definitely needs some sprucing up, the mirrors are losing their silver backing, the cabinet doors did not close properly, the little garbage pail was rusting and each time I lifted the lid to the toilet, there was a distinct smell of urine which did not go away even though our room attendant cleaned it constantly. I was happy to see the available hair dryer

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