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| Strengths: | |
| Service was excellent Food quality Ports of call Staff was very helpful Good size and variety at casino The ships staff were the friendliest, most helpful and efficient that I have encountered in ten years of cruising they all had the uncanny ability to anticipate wants or needs and to respond before a request could be made Free beer and margaritas from 3-5 p.m. Cabin steward Non-stop food Great pizza, stromboli and icecream at La Trattoria |
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| Plumbing Room size and quality Boat was noticeably old Pool was small Lack of info about options when you werent taking a tour Evening entertainment was second rate Broken toilet No Internet access Ship layout and signage was very confusing Fitness room was hidden, small and not well-equipped Not much in the way of sports/activities Jacuzzi was cold
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| Other Observations: | |
| Didnt seem like the shore excursions were for children Ship is old, but well maintained and exceptionally clean The cuisine was average, but the service in the dining room and buffet were excellent Customer service at the Pursers desk was terrible Entertainment lounge/stage was very small Good comedian/magician Lack of onboard shops Verandas are enclosed Library was out-dated Relaxing cruise
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| Who Should Take This Cruise: | |
Couples Seniors Families Anyone who prefers a somewhat sedate atmosphere Economic travelers Those who arent too concerned about great accommodations
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| Who Should Not: | |
| Young people expecting a variety of activities and entertainment Party animals Discriminating traveler who is looking for a top-of-the-line cruise Small children
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| About
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| Data: | |
| Former Name | Olympia/Caribe I |
| Years Since Built/Refurbished | 1953/1999 |
| Gross Register Tonage (GRT) | 21,909 |
| Pax (Base 2) | 900 |
| Officers & Hotel/Cruise Staff | 396 |
| Passenger Decks | 8 |
| Elevators & Stairwells | 7 |
| Outside Staterooms | 213 |
| Inside Staterooms | 227 |
| Staterooms for Handicapped | 2 |
| Average Stateroom Size (sft.) | 140 |
| Staterooms with Verandas | 10 |
| Entertainment Venues | 4 |
| Pools/Hot Tubs | 3 |
| Outside Public Areas (# Decks) | 2 |
| Dining Options | 2 |
| Standard outside stateroom per diem | $138 |
| Passenger/Space Ratio | 24.3 |
| Passenger/Staff Ratio | 2.3:1 |
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| Overall Condition | 6.7 |
| Outside Deck Areas | 7.0 |
| Inside Public Areas | 7.4 |
| Staterooms | 6.3 |
| Spa Facilities/Treatments | 5.7 |
| Exercise/Fitness Facilities | 5.1 |
| Entertainment & Activities | 6.6 |
| Port Calls | 7.5 |
| Shore Excursions | 6.8 |
| Cuisine | 7.8 |
| Service | 8.8 |
| Embarkation | 7.8 |
| Disembarkation | 7.1 |
| Editors Comments: |
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This review primarily reflects a five-night summer sailing out of the Big Apple up the New England coastline to Canada. The ship is older and doesnt have the latest or trendiest amenities, but it offers an attractive economical cruise for budget-minded travelers. |
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For more information: Call your travel agent or 1-800-270-SAIL or visit www.regalcruises.com |