We really enjoy cruising. We normally go every winter (we live in Ohio) and like to depart out of Tampa if Possible. We did depart from the Cape and that was just overcrowded and uncomfortable. But we have reached a point where we have been to all the planned destinations so this year we are going to Ireland and maybe a shorter cruise. Last year we went to the Panama Canal which was very entertaining and educational. It was of special interest to me, since my father was stationed there during the war.
WE have never had a problem, never know of anyone on our ships to have a problem. The food has always been good and you can eat from the buffet or from the individual restaurants depending upon how you want to dress. The buffet area can get crowded and crowded quickly but you soon get the swing of things and get to know a lot of people. ( both guests and employees) I did have one cruise where English was a difficult language. I asked our house steward about it and the next day we had a person that spoke with us every day to make sure we had everything we needed and ask if we needed anything. The house stewards were friendly and would great us each day in the hall or galley and call us by name. Our berth was very spacious without outside sitting and dinning area. We took advantage of that to watch sunrise and sunsets. As well as use it for private sunning. Meals could be delivered to your room as well, at no charge. A private pool, message, and therapy area was available and the wife will always purchase it. I on the other hand, spent my time in their very well equipped gym.
Always been a pleasant experience for us, we used to buy the alcohol package. But the last two trips we did not, simply because we tried to hard to make sure we got our moneys worth!
WE have never had a problem, never know of anyone on our ships to have a problem. The food has always been good and you can eat from the buffet or from the individual restaurants depending upon how you want to dress. The buffet area can get crowded and crowded quickly but you soon get the swing of things and get to know a lot of people. ( both guests and employees) I did have one cruise where English was a difficult language. I asked our house steward about it and the next day we had a person that spoke with us every day to make sure we had everything we needed and ask if we needed anything. The house stewards were friendly and would great us each day in the hall or galley and call us by name. Our berth was very spacious without outside sitting and dinning area. We took advantage of that to watch sunrise and sunsets. As well as use it for private sunning. Meals could be delivered to your room as well, at no charge. A private pool, message, and therapy area was available and the wife will always purchase it. I on the other hand, spent my time in their very well equipped gym.
Always been a pleasant experience for us, we used to buy the alcohol package. But the last two trips we did not, simply because we tried to hard to make sure we got our moneys worth!