Just Off Vision of the Seas

[mydogs]

So nice to have a positive review. Glad you had a great time. We sail on the Vision in August. Did you dock at the International Pier in Cozumel? We would like to get a rental car in Cozumel.

[Betatlake]

I decided to write a small review of my family's recent cruise on the Vision. Being my first cruise on this ship, I have read many reviews and comments on this ship. I'd be lying if I didn't admit to being a little bit concerned about all the negative reviews of this ship. I went in with an open mind and came away from this cruise wow'd!

 

BEFORE CRUISE: Stayed for 2 nights prior to cruise at the Holiday Inn Express Cruise Port on 17 St. All I can say a great, friendly staff and the accommodations were excellent. The only suggestion I can give you here is do not take the hotel arranged van transport to the port...opt for a taxi. The reason is the van charges $8.00 per person. My family of 4 was able to take a taxi; tip and all for only $15.00. Do the math, the choice is an easy one! I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

 

EMBARKMENT: Taxi picked us up at 10:30 am and we were checked in and on the ship at 11:00. Very quick and very uneventful....the staff here were very friendly, not a grumpy one in the bunch!

 

SHIP: My first impressions of the ship was WOW! What a clean and beautiful ship. Every crew member that I encountered was friendly and seemed overly happy to have us on board!

 

FOOD: We did my time dinning and loved it. My suggestion here is to make your reservations ahead of time. We were never delayed in our seating time. The food selection for our family was very good. We always found something great to try and NEVER had a bad meal here the whole trip. Lobster night was on the 4th night. Wait staff was great and very attentive. Windjammer was always hopping, but could always find a nice table to sit. The food selection was not gourmet but was good enough for our family. We always found something great to eat. The deserts as always were great.

 

DRINKS: We only had the soft drink package here, because my wife and I don't drink enough alcoholic drinks to make it worthwhile. With that said, we did purchase alcoholic drinks during our stay. Most of the complaints I have read from other travelers was that the bar service was extremely slow and waits for servers to take drink orders were invisible. I can tell you this, I NEVER had to find someone to take my drink order either at the pool, shows, casino or wherever. The servers were out in force and drinks were plentiful! A small tip and they always found us. In talking to a few other people who had the ultimate drink packages, they were very happy and had no complaints.

 

ACTIVITIES: The Cruise Director, Steve, and his staff were THE best. They went out of their way to get everyone involved and were always visible on the ship. The shows were very entertaining and worth watching. Not your typical cruise ship blahh shows. The Love and Marriage show is always a hit! Rondell Sheridan was hilarious and Tony Tillman put on a high energy show. The show NOT to miss was they 70's Disco Inferno Party in the Centrum. High energy and had everybody dancing, clapping and having a great time. Bingo is always a fun thing for us to do and you can always find a game. My kids used the rock climbing wall and they loved that. The staff there was very good about helping them and encouraging them to keep coming back.

 

CASINO: Not a whole lot of machines here, but enough to keep you entertained. My suggestion here is to avoid the casino and just donate some money to Make A Wish! If you do this you will feel a whole lot better than leaving it at the casino! LOL

 

DISEMBARKMENT: We left the ship in our group at 8:20 am was through customs and arrived at the airport at 9:30. Taxi fare and tip was $20.00.

 

This is just my opinion on things and as you know people see things different. I can tell you this....My family and I had a great time on this sailing and enjoyed every minute of it. We were definitely sad to have to leave the ship as it left a lasting impression on all of us. I know I have forgotten some things, but I would be willing to answer any questions you might have. Have an open mind and you will have a great trip!

 

Great to hear that you had a positive experience. This is how we found things to be when we sailed the Vision, the first of May.:)

[4TNCruisers]

Thanks for the review. I appeciate the balance and am glad you had a good vacation. Do you, or anyone else, know if they have mini fridges in inside cabins (K category - deck 8)?

 

We were on Deck 7 and yes they had a mini fridge. It's full of drinks but you can take them out.

[4TNCruisers]

So nice to have a positive review. Glad you had a great time. We sail on the Vision in August. Did you dock at the International Pier in Cozumel? We would like to get a rental car in Cozumel.

 

Our itinerary on this trip was Key West and Cayman.

[Justmekaren918]

Thank 4tn for the great review. How was the back aft cabin? Any noise/vibration? Did you run into any seas and how did that work for you in the aft cabin? What was the best thing about Vision?

[4TNCruisers]

Thank 4tn for the great review. How was the back aft cabin? Any noise/vibration? Did you run into any seas and how did that work for you in the aft cabin? What was the best thing about Vision?

 

I am very biased, I only get aft cabins! My family loves them! The best thing is getting room service, eating breakfast with the family and having an unobstructed view of the ocean! Movement is minimal and the only vibration you feel is when they drop anchor and it was minimal at that. Like I said, we only do aft cabins! The best thing about the Vision was it's not too big to get lost and not too small to get bored! Enjoy!! :)

[Justmekaren918]

I am getting to have my first corner aft JS in Sept. I appreciate your review cause it really is what a few of us needed to keep positive; among other reviews from trusted source.

 

I understand there are stairs in the back that will take me up a level to get to the Solarium and to WJ. Grab food and bring it back. Make it my quiet space!

 

Thanks again.

[Royal2464]

Thanks for the review. I appeciate the balance and am glad you had a good vacation. Do you, or anyone else, know if they have mini fridges in inside cabins (K category - deck 8)?

 

I had an inside cabin on deck 8 last month and there was NOT a chiller in the cabin. The usual contents were displayed on a counter next to the closet.

[Mscroozer13]

Thanks 4TNcruisers for the review, what kind of shore excursions did you do ? Key West- any of the beaches? Grand Cayman - Stingray?

Thanks

 

 

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[4TNCruisers]

Thanks 4TNcruisers for the review, what kind of shore excursions did you do ? Key West- any of the beaches? Grand Cayman - Stingray?

Thanks

 

 

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In Key West we did the Key Lime Bike Tour and it was the best! Great way to see the island and very relaxing! Lot's of time for pictures. I highly recommend this....plus the piece of key lime pie at the end was worth all the work! In Cayman, we have been here before so we didn't do the Stingray City thing again. We did the Island tour and beach time excursion and really had a good time. The tour was fun and just enough time a the beach. We were at Tiki Beach. Each person got a chair and a drink. There were plenty of places to get lunch if you wanted. :)

[Mscroozer13]

Thanks 4TNcruisers, we might do that instead. I appreciate it.

 

 

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[4TNCruisers]

Thanks 4TNcruisers, we might do that instead. I appreciate it.

 

 

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:) welcome