We are frequent cruisers, especially after hurricane season, we chose to repeat the last season of Eclipse 2 week Southern Caribbean. Only negative was not checking air fares 1st, ended up paying almost double because of Thanksgiving weekend.
Same day flight with Choice Air worked out fine for us, we had an early welcome in Miami with no hold-ups boarding. 11 ish.
Rooms were available before 1:30 pm, all that we expected with a deck 11 veranda, A2. Our steward welcomed us within 30 mins and we were surprised to learn that they work alone now, no assistant but less rooms. Worked out well.
Spacious shower and bathroom, best that I have encountered.
We chose Aqua as an upgrade mostly because we enjoy Blu. Never did go into the Persian Garden. Both breakfast and open seated dinner served excellent food with my size portions. (hungry guys can always ask for more)
The extra points accrued daily allowed us reach Elite Plus
4th visit and we had seen most of the island. Highly recommend Sugar Cane Train, taken on a different ship
First visit and loved it. Clean and fresh with friendly vendors and no hassle. A peaceful town to stroll around.
Curacao was an overnight stay, found it interesting to do walking tour, trying to stay in the shade. All the friends we met were on this cruise for the beaches, we don't do sun but love the cruise.