We arrived in Miami at 10am. Our relaxation began as soon as we got to our hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Biscayne Bay. This was in the middle of nowhere with a nice beach, 2 pools, one adult, one family. They were showing a movie that night at the family pool. It was windy and a little cool, however the pools were like bath water and the loungers plush complete with pool butlers.
The ocean felt a little cold. They do offer a reasonable "Bon Voyage" package and room rates, however we had "club level", all the food and champagne we needed and a wonderful 5 star dinner in the dining room. Breakfast was also good, if you have "club level"they have the best cookies! I had been diagnosed with cancer just a few days before final payment was due, so no alcohol for me and I need to eat.
I felt very lucky to be on the this cruise as I was 6 weeks post op.
Very noisy. Deep windy balcony, but windy cruise. Can only look forward and is mostly shaded. Single bed mattress by bath already had a deep hole in it from previous cruisers. Needs to be changed. Would move bed by balcony to cut out most noise.
Cabin and bathroom layout nice, liked having Q Tips and cotton balls.
Nice soap, did not have to use my own and I have very senstive skin right now. Loved the shower and sink, plenty of room to move around in bathroom.
Liked the sofa in the room. Need a larger veranda table for room service.