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  • User's Rating:

    Cabin attendants’ attitude toward me as a LGBT person

    Cruise Director and other staffs’ attitude toward me as an LGBT person

    Overall gay comfort in dining/drinking areas

    Quality of LGBT gatherings

    Frequency of LGBT gatherings

    I saw many other LGBT passengers on board

    I saw out LGBT crew on board

    I felt comfortable participating as a couple in cruise ship sponsored activities

    I felt comfortable with common public displays of affection with my partner

    Ship activities from an LGBT perspective

    Overall rating of this ship as a gay-positive travel experience

    Small, but clean and good value for a quick get-away

    GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF THE SHIP:

    This is one of the small ship in the RCL fleet. However, don't let the size fool you, it packs a lot of good ammenities as far a short cruises are concern. It has a wrapped around outside promanade. With 3 elevator banks, it is very easy to get around. The ship has a well equipped fitness center and the SPA. There is a small steamroom, which can accommodate 3 to 4 people, right behind the SPA's receptionist's desk. There are 4 free eating venues: Wingjammer buffet, Compass Deli (my favorite), Main Dinning Room, room service and a Pizzaria. There is also a Johnie Rocket. The Skooner Bar on this ship is by far has the best layout compared to all the other RCL ships including the Oasis. On the 14th Deck, there is the Viking Crowne Lounge for a more quiet venue for drinks and conversation. If you want to earn RCL cruise points cheap, this is by far you best bet; but parking can be $$ in Port of Miami.

    WOULD YOU CRUISE THIS SHIP AGAIN:

    yes

    TELL US ABOUT YOUR STATEROOM:

    For a large person, the stateroom might not be as comfortable especially the shower. Keep in mind this is an older ship although it has gone through renovation a few years back. Every room has a safe and adaquate closet space. I recommend the aft part of the ship because almost all of the facilities are located in the aft section with the exception of the SPA & fitness ctr.

    HOW WERE THE PUBLIC SPACES:

    The public areas are usually very clean. The elevators show sign of wear but that is expected due to the age of the ship. The Wingjammer cafe is very clean and it is actually larger than some of the other RCL ships. The Compass Deli and the Pizzaria are both very clean. As mentioned before, there is a steam room and it is kept clean all the time with lots of towels and a few lockers. There main shopping around is located on deck 5. It can get crowded but it is not unbearable.

    TELL US ABOUT THE SERVICES:

    Qualities of food is generally good. However, RCL does not vary the main dinning room's menu from ship to ship. Therefore, if you cruised on RCL before, expect to get the same food on day1, day2, day3...etc. in the main dinning room. My favorite is the Compass Deli where you can order Make-to-order crepes, peninis, salad...etc. The entertainment on this ship is adaquate although not top knoch; but for a $149pp 3 nites cruise (during off season), how much can one expect. The people at Guest Relation are generally very friendly.
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    REVIEWED BY:
    p626021
    Jan 5,2012

  • User's Rating:

    Cabin attendants’ attitude toward me as a LGBT person

    Cruise Director and other staffs’ attitude toward me as an LGBT person

    Overall gay comfort in dining/drinking areas

    Quality of LGBT gatherings

    Frequency of LGBT gatherings

    I saw many other LGBT passengers on board

    I saw out LGBT crew on board

    I felt comfortable participating as a couple in cruise ship sponsored activities

    I felt comfortable with common public displays of affection with my partner

    Ship activities from an LGBT perspective

    Overall rating of this ship as a gay-positive travel experience

    Nice Ship for short trips

    GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF THE SHIP:

    Nice ship. Beautiful atrium with shops. Nicely decorated. Extra pools and room to lounge. There is a picture in the selection on here that does not belong with this ship. The cabins are one of the smallest out there. The price was excellent for the cruise and was kept clean. As will most ships, the elevators can be slow most of the time. Walking the stairs can sometimes be quicker and of course, more healthy.They are testing the new chip soda dispensers so if you take part in the soda program, you have another option of going to the 'one' soda fountain they have set up that allows you around the clock soda and not waiting or requesting. We did find the soda dispensed from this more watered down and many didn't understand and realize it was only for those who purchased the soda card.

    What was nice was we found out we were not the only gay couple on the ship and there were others. Even at a port we met others from a different ship there

    WOULD YOU CRUISE THIS SHIP AGAIN:

    yes

    TELL US ABOUT YOUR STATEROOM:

    We had an inside cabin, great location close to stairs and elevator. The room was small and tight. No where to put your luggage. The closet was even small. Some cruisers recommend not to put the beds together as you will have no room to move, we found it better together as it did give us a spot where we could put luggage. The bathrooms were nice and your typical small shower stall. There were lots of lighting in the room. We did get a chance to see an oceanview cabin that was open for cleaning and they were just as small, but just had a window. The rooms have water and goodies in them, but remember there is a charge for any that you use. Requests from the steward was easy and they made an affort to try to be there at least once while you were there to meet you and ensure everything is ok.

    HOW WERE THE PUBLIC SPACES:

    For the most part, the flow of the ship is really easy to navigate. There is a few areas that you have to go outside and above to get down to. The nice part is on each section, they have a 3D version of the ship with all levels and then a map helping you around. As always, some areas to get to require walking through the casino and can be smokey at times. We love to take time to explore areas of the ship and I am sure there is some we missed. We ended up missing a port so had a sea day. The ship is too small and not designed to handle this and many guests were bored.

    This cruise was not a gay group so there were no gatherings but we did see other couples and there were no problems. Even when they were holding hands shopping.

    One of the ports we were at had a gay street and even offered seperatly gay guys snorkling which I thought was great, but I don't snorkle.

    TELL US ABOUT THE SERVICES:

    The food was ok. It wasn't as great as I was expecting and not as good as other cruise lines I have been on. The dining room is nice and having the pizzeria and sandwich was nice BUT their hours of operation desperately need working on. They were hardly EVER open. The pizzeria was good though and open more then the sandwich station. Of course, these were located right above the Windjammer buffet. The food was good, but service and area needs improvement. This ship didn't have enough food lcoations to really handle the volume. The windjammer was the best place for food and was always packed and not open all day. It had its few hours for breakfast, then lunch, then dinner, so it closed down frequently and many guests were upset as they would miss it and have no where to eat. The ship does have Johnny Rockets on it but keep in mind there is a per person service charge. Sad part, they had the best food on the ship that we enjoyed.
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    REVIEWED BY:
    mpoonlinnard
    Feb 24,2012

  • User's Rating:

    Cabin attendants’ attitude toward me as a LGBT person

    Cruise Director and other staffs’ attitude toward me as an LGBT person

    Overall gay comfort in dining/drinking areas

    Quality of LGBT gatherings

    Frequency of LGBT gatherings

    I saw many other LGBT passengers on board

    I saw out LGBT crew on board

    I felt comfortable participating as a couple in cruise ship sponsored activities

    I felt comfortable with common public displays of affection with my partner

    Ship activities from an LGBT perspective

    Overall rating of this ship as a gay-positive travel experience

    Not bad for a quick getaway

    GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF THE SHIP:

    Having only been on the Allure of the Seas twice and the Liberty once, this ship definitely felt older and smaller, but with smaller size comes some degree of coziness. I was a bit bothered by some of the areas that just seemed very worn down, and I couldn't bring myself to go to Bolero's or the Schooner bar, because the decor was so heinous. We put up with the Viking Crown lounge because of the amazing views, but one of our LGBT sisters really needs to work on new decor for this boat.

    WOULD YOU CRUISE THIS SHIP AGAIN:

    yes

    TELL US ABOUT YOUR STATEROOM:

    We had a suite. Pretty nice, but again, furniture was on the older side. Plenty of space for 2 or 3 people, potentially 4. Amenities were great, and suite guests have priority booking for cabanas on Coco Cay.

    HOW WERE THE PUBLIC SPACES:

    Small ship. The centrum (a midship rotunda where the activities, dining room, and shopping are centered) is nice, and gets crowded at dinner time. Pool deck is actually kind of fun. Since it's all centered about one area, everyone gets involved in the group activities, like world's sexiest man contest.

    There is a set Friends of Dorothy meeting at 10pm in the Viking. We went once and were the only ones there. That's being said, there were lots of gay couples on the boat.

    TELL US ABOUT THE SERVICES:

    Food was decent. There aren't that many two person tables, so expect to sit with strangers- always a risky deal. The family joining us was totally fine.

    Cocktails are decent on this ship. I'm used to the second drink being much stronger than the first since I tip. Didn't happen here.

    Didn't use the spa or fitness center.

    Guest relations was great. Suite guests have an on call attendant.
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    REVIEWED BY:
    BrickellCpl
    Jun 4,2012

  • User's Rating:

    Cabin attendants’ attitude toward me as a LGBT person

    Cruise Director and other staffs’ attitude toward me as an LGBT person

    Overall gay comfort in dining/drinking areas

    Quality of LGBT gatherings

    Frequency of LGBT gatherings

    I saw many other LGBT passengers on board

    I saw out LGBT crew on board

    I felt comfortable participating as a couple in cruise ship sponsored activities

    I felt comfortable with common public displays of affection with my partner

    Ship activities from an LGBT perspective

    Overall rating of this ship as a gay-positive travel experience

    Affordable and good value

    GENERAL IMPRESSIONS OF THE SHIP:

    We were on the four day cruise to Nassau, Coco Cay and Key West. The ship was very clean, with some decor a bit dated, but that is typical of cruise ships. Would recommend a room mid-ship, near the stairs/elevators on deck 5. Convenient to go whereever on the ship. The shows were entertaining. Price was very affordable and a good value for a 4 day cruise.

    WOULD YOU CRUISE THIS SHIP AGAIN:

    yes

    TELL US ABOUT YOUR STATEROOM:

    Stateroom was very adequate, outside room, no balconies on this ship. Bathroom was surprising larger than anticipated (although not big by any standards). Beds were put together and provided enough space to move around. Attendant was very helpful.

    HOW WERE THE PUBLIC SPACES:

    The Crown and Anchor lounge always seemed empty and not used much. Even though there appeared to be other gay couples onboard, no one showed up for the friends of Dorothy meeting at 10 pm each night...oh well. Maybe people don't know where to look for that annoucement (in the Library onboard). Other areas were fine, the various bars, casino, showroom. Workout facity was small as was the steamroom area.

    TELL US ABOUT THE SERVICES:

    We were fortunate to request a table for two and were given one for four, but no one else ever sat with us. We could have view of the dining room, be by ourselves, and listening in on tables around us. Like I said, the shows were good and the best food quality was in the Deli.
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    REVIEWED BY:
    mendotarick
    Dec 4,2012

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