Hi guys... made it there and back and am trying to get into some type of schedule. Between DH being home and the trip - luggage EVERYWHERE.
Well -- I have to add my 2 cents worth here.
The morning of the 27th started off pretty decently - we decided to rent a car and meet Lisa and her family in PC and drive down to PE. Boy were we surprised pulling up to the rental place to find ABOLUTELY NOTHING - no people or electricity - only Lisa and family. So we headed to port - glad we did - buses were pulling in as we were (at 9am). Hmm... 9am - yep - again another bit of misinformation from
DCL.
I'd have to say that my biggest gripe was DCL not giving us up-to-date information or any constant information (everyone had a different story!). I really thought that DCL did a good job of getting us on the bus (at least ours) and getting us down to PE. We got a bag with some snack food and made a stop about 1/2 there... only complaint was a loud mouth a few rows back - she *****ed and moaned the majority of the way. Lisa got me over it tho... and so did the people around me! Unloading the bus and embarkation was a breaze... I'd say about 10 minutes tops. We were on board by about 3:15. We had our name announced and were on our way. The room was great... everyone LOVED the verandah!
I'm going to condense things now... as I am sleepy.
Food and wait staff : Food in the resturaunts for dinner was great... our wait staff was OK - not bad, not great - very average. They were attentive to our 3 yr old and did remember our preferences after the first night. No glass ever went dry, but there was not alot of personality there. They DID NOT sing for my husband on the 27th for his birthday. It was noted when we booked and our
travel agent made sure about a week ago that they would do it - but they didn't. We did lunch in Parrot Cay, at the buffet and had room service - all top notch - loved the chicken tenders and huge peel-and-eat shrimp. Did the buffet in parrot Cay for breakfast ad then in Triton's on the last day - again - GREAT!
Chocolate cookies from room service were to-die-for!
Room steward: Very quiet and polite (named Made) room was always spotless and had a swan, peacock and lobster waiting for us - even left extra chocolates after hearing DD loved them. Again nothing extraordinary, but we were pleased.
DD was not too keen on the kid's club, I think she was a bit too young and has spent FAR TOO MUCH time with me lately... Spent about an hour there on Tuesday. The CMs there were TERRIFIC with her tho...
Shows were good - very enjoyable. We looked forward to them every night.
We loved the verandah - when DD napped DH and I sat out there with a few drinks and a good book... VERY VERY relaxing!
Attempted to go into Nassau... DH has never been. Well, we made it to the 'Welcome Area' and that was all he needed to see. Headed back to the ship for the rest of the day... kids pool was jammed every time we went except for one. DD had about an hour to enjoy the water. I was a bit disappointed by that. Did anyone else notice they started stacking chairs at about 4:30 - what was that about?
Finally - I have to agree with everyone that we should have gotten something in addition to the 40%. I think, tho, it's a moot point. They are NOT going to budge. I will shoot off a letter stating that they need to have better equality across the board for all changed/shortened cruises and that they MUST have better communication between the DCL and the effected passengers.
Overall - we had a GREAT time and will probably rebook in a few years when DD is a bit more independant! I only wish we were able to meet some more of you all and had that extra day(s).
DH was ticked ESPN club was closed and YES - I smelled the paint fumes - they were doing rails on deck 4!!!
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Lisa - Thanx for the support and sanity check!
~~Mary