Royal Caribbean Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews

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Crossing the Atlantic

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

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Msfast
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I am a Diamond cruiser on Royal and I was so looking forward to this trip and experiencing this ship. It was obvious to me that the new focus of RCL is how to save money at the expense of comfort and satisfaction of the customer. There have been some changes since my last cruise on RCL, and I can't say that I feel they are for my betterment. These changes include: 1. The checking in process ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Some things worked well, others didn't.

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

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Don1959
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We spent 29 nights in Quantum, sailing from New York to Dubai on the first two legs of her repositioning from the US to China. I’ve waited a month to write this review, in order to try and give as balanced a view as possible. Embarkation: Embarkation in New York was particularly well handled. Queues were short, and the staff handling the throng were helpful and friendly. Cabin: Our balcony ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


My terribly romantic images of cruising vs. the cruise business

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

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soulGrafitti
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This is a brand new, very sophisticated ship. Some things work really well and some don't. Unsurprisingly the most impressive bright spots I recall involve crew members doing a particularly good job. The technology never really shined and it never felt like it was making my life better (I am a tech guy from Silicon Valley, btw) but was acutely tuned to making more money for RC. Bright spots: ...
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Sail Date: May 2015


Some things worked ... some didn't.

Review for a Middle East Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

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Don1959
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We spent 29 nights in Quantum, sailing from New York to Dubai on the first two legs of her repositioning from the US to China. I’ve waited a month to write this review, in order to try and give as balanced a view as possible. Embarkation: Embarkation in New York was particularly well handled. Queues were short, and the staff handling the throng were helpful and friendly. Cabin: Our balcony ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Nice ship, but not our favourite

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Quantum of the Seas

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Isermaenner
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We are from Germany and this was our 17th cruise, most on Royal Caribbean ships a few on Celebrity. So we are Diamond Club members. We travelled together with some friends (they are Diamond Plus) We had balcony cabins on deck 7 Midship. Our intension was to visit New York and explore the new “Smartship” on a relaxing Transatlantic Cruise. Embarkation was easy! Probably the fastest process ...
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Sail Date: May 2015


Vision Of The Seas - 14 Day Cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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beachfinder
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Check in was the worst of any cruise we had ever done. Despite being a Diamond member with a Jr. Suite, I was sent to the "regular" line and they couldn't do anything fast. They couldn't verify my credit card either and blamed everything on a "new software". They should have got that taken care of. I would like to see Jr. Suite and up passengers to get into their rooms earlier than 1:30, if ...
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Sail Date: November 2012

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Panama Canal on Vision of the Seas

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Vision of the Seas

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janrteach1
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our fourth cruise and we were really looking forward to getting away and seeing the canal. Unfortunately, there were some down sides. #1. The Fort Lauderdale Terminal seemed a little seedy and slow moving. #2. We finally got on the ship and it was hotter than blue blazes and it stayed that way for about a week. The climate control button didn't work in any of the rooms so it ...
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Sail Date: October 2012

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


What a Difference a Year Makes

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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Ninerlover
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I'm part of a group of 6 (3 couples) who at minimum take a cruise vacation on an annual basis. Celebrity is our cruise line of choice, but at various times have taken Holland America, Carnival, and the last 2 years have sailed with Royal Caribbean. This year, we chose a 10 day on the Jewel of the Seas sailing from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Labidee, Cartegana, Colon, Port Limon, and Georgetown. ...
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Sail Date: January 2011

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


TheTarnishing of Royal Caribbean Aboard the Jewel of the Sea

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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sapelleti
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

Where to begin... This cruise was billed by RCCL as a Panama Canal Cruise (the name has since been changed to "10 Night Caribbean & Panama Cruise"). Cool right? But other than stopping in the less than attractive or safe city of Colon, Panama and offering very pricey excursions to experience the canal, the ship itself did not go through even one part of the canal. We ran into cruisers who did not ...
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Sail Date: March 2010

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


A gorgeous ship under mediocre management

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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ktcruiser
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This is my second cruise with Royal Caribbean, and other recent cruises have been with Celebrity. I've also sailed about 8 with Princess many years ago, one with Special Expeditions, and one on the QE2 back in '92. My husband and I booked this cruise in November (2 months in advance). We were intrigued by the ports that we had never been to: Roatan, Hondurus (a small island off the coast ...
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Sail Date: January 2010

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


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