asheskat Posted February 9, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2005 This was our third cruise with RCCL first was the Majesty second was the Voyager. We were very dissapointed with this ship. Our group consisted of 22, ages ranged from 15-65. Unfortunatly there was not much for the teenagers to do at night, pools closed except for the one adult only, rock climbing wall was open very rarely, only one day I know of and that was while it was in port. Staff at adventure ocean was not very nice, 4 of our kids asked if they could play the foosball and were told no because they were to old to go in that room. The room was empty! We had a total of nine cabins, out of the nine only 2 of the room stewards were friendly, thankfully the 2 rooms of teenagers had a wonderful steward! The casino closed at midnight 2 of the 5 nights people were not happy about that when they were asked to leave, I think it was because there was'nt much table action. Dining room staff was great! Bartender was slow and hard to get to your table. Food was okay but we all agreed better on the Majesty! Windjammer basically same as other ships you can always find something to eat! The shows at night where great,but not alot of night life on this ship except for Viking lounge. This is not a ship I would recommend bringing your teenagers, younger children yes. For a short cruise I would definatly pick the Majesty again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCchic Posted February 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the Enchantment. Most people on these boards have nothing but rave reviews for her so I'm sort of shocked to hear all the negative things you had to say. I'm on her March 5th to 10th and will hopefully have a better time than your group did. This will be my first RCI cruise though so I only have a Carnival cruise to compare it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheskat Posted February 11, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I hope you have a great cruise, maybe we just happened to hit an off week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShell* Posted February 11, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I am going on the Enchantment Feb. 28th thru March 5th and I hope that we have a better time then your group. It is our honeymoon. Sorry to hear you had a bad time. I have been on the Majesty and had a blast. We had problems with our room and the smell of sewer but other than that we had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesmall Posted February 11, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2005 what cabin # were you in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted February 11, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Sorry to hear about your less than expected vacation. We got off her on January 27 and had a different experience. Casino never seemed to close. Rock wall was open much more often, especially at sea days. I hope your dinner bar tender wasn't The Booze Man, because he was great on our trip. I didn't see many teenagers and didn't have our son with us, so I can not compare on our trip. Hope your next cruise is much more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheskat Posted February 15, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I was in 4017 some of the others were in that hall others in hall before and after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cruiser Posted February 15, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I am considering a cruise on the Enchantment right now. I also agree that most of what I have read and heard about this ship has been stellar. My brother cruised on this ship and he had nothing but great things to say about it. I do understand about hitting a cruise on one of those off weeks. My very first cruise was anything but what I expected. But, I decided to give it another try and things have been great on all six of my other cruises. Sorry you didn't get what you wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinBabe Posted February 15, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Enchantment is my favorite ship!! I've cruised her 3 times and I just booked my fourth cruise on Enchantment for this summer. (I've also cruised Serenade, Majesty and Carnival Pride). Sorry you did not enjoy yourself!! Like some of the previous posters said... maybe you just hit an off week. I've always had a wonderful time on Enchantment. Always a good number of kids and teens on the ship who always looked like they were enjoying themselves. I would recommend Enchantment to anyone. Would you consider giving her another chance?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 15, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2005 CruisinBabe - Yo, neighbor! Which week did you book on the Enchantment this summer? Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amamba Posted February 16, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hey slimshell - I'll be on Enchantment on the 2/28 sailing as well! Congrats on your honeymoon and I hope its not an "off week"! I've heard so many great things, especially on this board, so I"m crossing my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren0309 Posted February 16, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I will be on the Enchantment on Saturday. Its the beginning of the Presidents week break so I am hoping for plenty of kids to be there since I am taking my two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheskat Posted February 16, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I don't think we would do this ship again, but I am looking into southern carib. cruise either seranade or adventure, possibly carnival destiny. Any opinions would be appreciated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinBabe Posted February 16, 2005 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2005 We're sailing Enchantment the week of July 31st. How 'bout you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCchic Posted February 16, 2005 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2005 lauren0309 - please post a review of your trip when you get back. I am on the Enchanment in just a little over 2 weeks....March 5th to 10th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinBabe Posted February 16, 2005 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2005 We're sailing Enchantment the week of July 31st. How 'bout you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehorizonlover123 Posted February 16, 2005 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Cruisin Babe - I am sailing Enchantment July 31 also. Did you join my roll call. Did you sign up for the meet and mingle. I would love to keep in touch with you until we sail. I am going to be traveling with my sons aged 20 and 15. I hope they will have a nice time on this ship. After the refurbishment there should be a few more things for kids to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jled Posted February 17, 2005 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2005 My husband and I will be sailing on the enchantment this Saturday too, 2/19. I have two teenaged kids- a 16 year old daughter and a just turning 14 year old son. I am sure there will be lots of kids on the Enchantment this week due to the school vacations in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaiamother Posted February 17, 2005 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I'm sorry to hear about your experience on the Enchantment as well. My husband and I are sailing on her in a week 2/24-2/28. We can't wait, it's our first time away alone since our two children were born, 3 1/2 and 20 months. Looking forward to some peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 17, 2005 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2005 We're sailing Enchantment the week of July 31st. How 'bout you??? It's in my signature. :D August 14. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanneSt Posted February 17, 2005 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I am going on the Enchantment Feb. 28th thru March 5th and I hope that we have a better time then your group. It is our honeymoon. Sorry to hear you had a bad time. I have been on the Majesty and had a blast. We had problems with our room and the smell of sewer but other than that we had a good time. What cabin were you in with this 'sewer' smell??? YUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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