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Best cruise ever by
Drago S from Miami Fl Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: Food options and quality Cons: disembarkation process We were very satisfied with all in general. The food options and quality of offerings. Friendly and helpful staff. Ship QualityWe found all areas clean and well attended Dining/FoodThere were so many food stations nobody had to wait in line to select whatever you wanted. Dont expect gourmet quality in a ship but it was 1st quality. and huge variety of plates in the buffet areas (windjammer cafe where we had breakfast and lunch every day) WE never felt the need to use the specialties restaurant. We dined at night in the main dining room. The My time dining was great although something must be done to avoid too many people at the same time Stateroom QualityRoom was big enough and clean and comfortable Ship Staff QualityStaff was friendly specially in the windjammer Entertainment & ActivitiesThis is not Broadway but all shows were good, the cruise director is the best we have seen  
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)For all beach lovers this is a must see beach
Philipsburg, St. MaartenDont expect to see a nude body! that is just a commercial. The waikii beach is a few miles far from the naturist
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  Did not want to leave! by
A Traveler from Newport News, VA Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: service, activities, absolute relaxation Cons: passengers reserving pool chairs and no one enforcing the no saving chairs policy As first time cruisers we had no real idea what to expect, so we tried to go in with no expectations to avoid dissapointment. We had a balcony stateroom and it was much larger than I thought it would be. The interior of the ship was incredibly spacious and not at all claustrophobic. There were times we forgot we were on a ship. Plus, who doesn't want to sail on the largest ship in the world? The ship itself was magificent. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodI do cook better than many of the meals we had, but I also do not have to cook for 4000 people. The food was great, even if I make better. Stateroom QualityPerfect amount of storage for us. The layout was good. The entire stateroom was much bigger than we expected. Ship Staff QualityOur room attendant was fantastic. We never had any trouble with the room, but I am confident he would have taken care of us. He did look out for our bags at the beginning of the ship when we were still waiting for them. Entertainment & ActivitiesAll the shows were fun and had great special effects. We only ever skipped the Beatles tribute simply because we were not interested, but there were plenty of other things to do so we were not at all bored. Everything was very clearly communicated to us via the daily compass.
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Some of the best ship food was on this island day! Have your chairs set in the shade because you will get good sun anyway. Many of the excursions were too expensive for us, but next time we will try some snorkelling. The water mats we rented were completely worth it. Make sure you get towels on board the ship because they will not be available on the island.
Don't Miss: Get the rafts. They were money well spent. San Juan, Puerto RicoBe careful how much you book here because we did not have much time at this port. Next time we will visit the fortress. The Bacardi Rum tour was a good time, and our bus driver gave us a tour of the city at no additional charge because we were so early. We did not get to see the inside of the distillery like I thought we would, but we got some great information about the history of Bacardi and how they came to Puerto Rico.
Don't Miss: The Fortress, since we missed it. Philipsburg, St. MaartenThe city was a little dirty and we did not visit the beaches, but do be aware of the clothing optional areas. We stuck to shopping and the ship's shopping guides were a fantastic help with finding deals and haggling down prices. Do go to the shopping preview on the ship the day before because the information we received was great. All of the excursions at this port were ridiculously over priced, so I would shop then get back to the ship for pool time.
Don't Miss: Shopping! 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Great Cruise; Great Value!! by
Paul G. from Wellington, FL Sailing date: May 2009Pros: What I liked the most was you could do as much or as little as you wanted and still have a great time. Cons: I really do not have anything negative to say, except the Cruise Director could not stop the rain in San Juan!!! The ship, Liberty of the Seas, was magnificent. I have never been on a nicer cruise ship. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodThe dining room staff were terrific. Stateroom QualityOur stewards were very, very good. Ship Staff QualityThe best throughout the ship. Entertainment & Activities
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)The beaches were first rate. I did, though, find the constsant hawking of drinks..the 'Labadoozees' extremely annoying.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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A not-so-relaxing-cruise by
Judith A. from Bradenton Beach, FL Sailing date: Dec 2008Pros: beautiful ship, excellent music, great talent in the shows - but not so great shows Cons: too many people, too much noise, too crowded, had to arrive 40 min. early for shows, fees for gym classes The above comments basically summarize our feelings. We are unlikely to travel again with such a large group of people. Ten years ago we sailed on other RCL ships and had a terrific experience, but not this time. Ship Qualitya gorgeous vessel Dining/Foodadequate but not impressive Stateroom Quality
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Entertainment & Activitiestoo many activities geared towards families and youth, not to seniors like us - although the dancing was enjoyable.
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)R & R
San Juan, Puerto RicoThe fort was impressive.
Philipsburg, St. MaartenDon't Miss: the america's cup race 11 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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This Cruise Rocks! by
Captain Morgan and his wife from Madison, WI Sailing date: Sep 2008Pros: Great food, great entertainment, and very friendly people Cons: ???????????????????????/ It was a massive and elegent ship. It can hold 4000 people but you wouldn't know it because there are so many things to do that everybody is out doing there own thing. The 5 course meals were amazing like Emeril Lagasse was making them. I was truely amazed at everything this ship had to offer. Ship QualityHousekeepers are wonderful!!!! Dining/FoodThe food was amazing both in presentation and in quality. Stateroom QualityWe recommend that everyone get's a balcony view. It's spectacular, it's big, and it's nice and quiet. We enjoyed countless lunches and dinners out there. It was sooo romantic. Ship Staff QualityEveryone says hello, always smiling. My husband got locked out of the room while in his boxers, and the housekeeper let him in. Entertainment & ActivitiesI wish we took a longer cruise just because there were so many excursions and not enough time to do all of them. You can book excursions right from your stateroom on your tv, very convienient.
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Cozumel, MexicoA great place to do some real shopping. They have beaches that are minutes away. They always have taxis waiting for you. They can speak english really well. It was a funy trip to do some real souvinier shopping.
Don't Miss: SHOPPING Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)I heard there was a fabulous buffet but I missed it. This island was more for just people who wanted to relax on the beach. I kinda wish there was more to do.
Montego Bay, JamaicaThere were many things to do in Jamaica. We went snorkeling and we saw all of these tropical fish, different corals. It was much better then snorkeling at Labadee. WE stoppped at a restaurant and there were waverunners out everywhere.
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It was a beautiful ship by
Terry M from Newport,NH Sailing date: Sep 2008Pros: The decor was great, service was top notch but food has horrible. Cons: The food was horrible in the buffet. The specility rest. food was good but who wanted to pay another 60-70 dollars a night just to have a good meal!!!!! This is the first time and can say I came back from a cruise apalled at the food they serve. Pros: Ship is beautiful, Decor. was very pretty. Balcony was great. Service was very good. Cons: The food at the windjammer@jade was terrible. My husband is not a pickey eatter but couldn't find much to eat there. I eat salad most of the time. The dining room was ok. but don't like the sitting assigning. Should be open sitting. Get with the times. Ship Quality
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Labadee was very pretty, enjoyed parasailing and the beach was very clean. Had agreat time there
San Juan, Puerto RicoWe didn't care for San Juan at all
Philipsburg, St. MaartenThe beaches
Don't Miss: Jet Skis 7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Just a wonderful time. by
Dave from Pittsburgh Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: Everything. The water/sports setup is amazing. The inside of the ship is beautiful. This was my wife and I first cruise. We had a great time and enjoyed everything. The food was good it was not that crowded, and the entertainment was great. What else can I say, we will do this again. Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityOur stateroom attendent did a great job.
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Cozumel, MexicoAnother beautiful island.
Went scuba diving for the first time. Great experience. Rode scooters around the island. Best way to get around. Just make sure you get a good newer scooter. Our first one had some problems and had to be taken back. The second one was a little better, but I saw other scooters that would have been better. Get what you pay for.
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George Town, Grand CaymanBeautiful island.
We just spent time on our own walking around and enjoying the island. It is amazing how much more you can see when you walk.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Something for everyone. by
Angie from Westerville, OH Sailing date: Aug 2007Pros: All the activities.
Dining/FoodExcellent food.
Stateroom QualityVery small.
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Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: So much to do, we couldn't fit it all in.
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Tons of fun activites.
Don't Miss: Zip line. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Philipsburg, St. MaartenBeautiful.
Don't Miss: America's cup excursion, shopping duty free. 4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Ship Review by
Eileen from Pasaena, MD Sailing date: Jun 2007Pros: Prominod and the shows.
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Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Labadee is not worth the stop. The private islands/destinations on the cruises are all not work it.
George Town, Grand Cayman
Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Entertaining for all ages. by
Babak from Maryland Sailing date: Jun 2007Pros: The new Jackoozies that stick out on the side of the ship and are for adults only. Everything was great, the only think that was different and some what annoying was the fact that the waiters were very pushy to sell alcoholic drinks and that got to be somewhat annoying.... Entertainment & Activities
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Long lines for getting back on the ship-excursions were very expensive for the time they allowed.
Don't Miss: The Beach. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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