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stefyo

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We will be on the March 13th sailing and will be happy to share our experience! I'm too curious to see and hear about how the upgrades are working out!

 

 

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Thanks I am also on the March 13th sailing.

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We are going Thursday. Not sure if we are getting the internet package, but I'll try to get some photos out as soon as we return. Hopefully won't be too late.
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Hello All,

 

Just returned home to NJ after our Cruise on the Sensation. We went for my brother's 50th birthday. It was my brother, my family of 4 (me, wife, 2 teenagers 16,14), and my sister and her two kids ages 9&7.

 

A few quick thoughts on the ship. Even though the ship is on the older side, who cares. Its still a great ship, and looks good. While it may not have the technology and all the activities of the newer ships, there is nothing wrong with the ship itself. They keep you very busy. There are activities scheduled all day everyday. Pick a few and go. You won't be disappointed. We only went to one nighttime show, and it was typical cruiseship style show. It was fine, not great. Good for some laughs with your group.

 

The Key West stop is not long enough. Need to be back on board by 1pm. Not enough time to really do anything in KW. We had fun there though. Irish Kevins at 11am was a great stop for us! We had a nice day in Cozumel. Did a day trip on our own to Playa Mia Beach Club, kids and adults had a great time, not crowded at all!

 

Now one downside to the ship... The food was very underwhelming. I am not a foodie by any means, and I was even disappointed. This was my brothers 26th cruise, and he even said that the food was the worst he's had on any cruise. By no means did it ruin our trip, but it is something that you should be aware of going in. Also, a word of caution in the Main Diining Room. The bar server was awful. Bring a drink to dinner if you are going to want one. Late night, they put a few things out only. It was a bit of a disappointment.

 

The upgrades they made on the pool deck during the dry dock were good. The new bar, and Guys Burgers were a great addition. The burger place is open only during the day.

 

There are two great places to hang out at night. The first place is the bar on deck 9 outside the casino. The band, Barracuda Snakes is great. We sat there and danced for parts of every night. Make sure you see them. The bar at the main lobby is fun too. Lots of people hang out there and they have fun activities there.

 

The bottom line is that the cruises are all about who you are with and what you make of it. Don't let the food options ruin your cruise.

 

I'd be happy to answer any additional questions in more detail..

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Hello All,

 

Just returned home to NJ after our Cruise on the Sensation. We went for my brother's 50th birthday. It was my brother, my family of 4 (me, wife, 2 teenagers 16,14), and my sister and her two kids ages 9&7.

 

A few quick thoughts on the ship. Even though the ship is on the older side, who cares. Its still a great ship, and looks good. While it may not have the technology and all the activities of the newer ships, there is nothing wrong with the ship itself. They keep you very busy. There are activities scheduled all day everyday. Pick a few and go. You won't be disappointed. We only went to one nighttime show, and it was typical cruiseship style show. It was fine, not great. Good for some laughs with your group.

 

The Key West stop is not long enough. Need to be back on board by 1pm. Not enough time to really do anything in KW. We had fun there though. Irish Kevins at 11am was a great stop for us! We had a nice day in Cozumel. Did a day trip on our own to Playa Mia Beach Club, kids and adults had a great time, not crowded at all!

 

Now one downside to the ship... The food was very underwhelming. I am not a foodie by any means, and I was even disappointed. This was my brothers 26th cruise, and he even said that the food was the worst he's had on any cruise. By no means did it ruin our trip, but it is something that you should be aware of going in. Also, a word of caution in the Main Diining Room. The bar server was awful. Bring a drink to dinner if you are going to want one. Late night, they put a few things out only. It was a bit of a disappointment.

 

The upgrades they made on the pool deck during the dry dock were good. The new bar, and Guys Burgers were a great addition. The burger place is open only during the day.

 

There are two great places to hang out at night. The first place is the bar on deck 9 outside the casino. The band, Barracuda Snakes is great. We sat there and danced for parts of every night. Make sure you see them. The bar at the main lobby is fun too. Lots of people hang out there and they have fun activities there.

 

The bottom line is that the cruises are all about who you are with and what you make of it. Don't let the food options ruin your cruise.

 

I'd be happy to answer any additional questions in more detail..

So guys burgar joint isn't open to eat as a dinner meal say 6-7 pm? Also does anyone know if there is wings on buffet bars,

 

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Thanks for the update, Gary! I've been very curious to hear a review since dry dock.

 

So guys burgar joint isn't open to eat as a dinner meal say 6-7 pm? Also does anyone know if there is wings on buffet bars,

 

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On our last cruise that had a Guy's, I feel like it was open until 5-5:30. So you could grab an early dinner, but it's not open late.

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Hello All,

 

Just returned home to NJ after our Cruise on the Sensation. We went for my brother's 50th birthday. It was my brother, my family of 4 (me, wife, 2 teenagers 16,14), and my sister and her two kids ages 9&7.

 

A few quick thoughts on the ship. Even though the ship is on the older side, who cares. Its still a great ship, and looks good. While it may not have the technology and all the activities of the newer ships, there is nothing wrong with the ship itself. They keep you very busy. There are activities scheduled all day everyday. Pick a few and go. You won't be disappointed. We only went to one nighttime show, and it was typical cruiseship style show. It was fine, not great. Good for some laughs with your group.

 

The Key West stop is not long enough. Need to be back on board by 1pm. Not enough time to really do anything in KW. We had fun there though. Irish Kevins at 11am was a great stop for us! We had a nice day in Cozumel. Did a day trip on our own to Playa Mia Beach Club, kids and adults had a great time, not crowded at all!

 

Now one downside to the ship... The food was very underwhelming. I am not a foodie by any means, and I was even disappointed. This was my brothers 26th cruise, and he even said that the food was the worst he's had on any cruise. By no means did it ruin our trip, but it is something that you should be aware of going in. Also, a word of caution in the Main Diining Room. The bar server was awful. Bring a drink to dinner if you are going to want one. Late night, they put a few things out only. It was a bit of a disappointment.

 

The upgrades they made on the pool deck during the dry dock were good. The new bar, and Guys Burgers were a great addition. The burger place is open only during the day.

 

There are two great places to hang out at night. The first place is the bar on deck 9 outside the casino. The band, Barracuda Snakes is great. We sat there and danced for parts of every night. Make sure you see them. The bar at the main lobby is fun too. Lots of people hang out there and they have fun activities there.

 

The bottom line is that the cruises are all about who you are with and what you make of it. Don't let the food options ruin your cruise.

 

I'd be happy to answer any additional questions in more detail..

 

Thanks, Gary. Were there any deck parties? We were on a similar cruise a few years ago and they did a party on deck after Cozumel.

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We just returned yesterday from our trip on the sensation, I have all fun times that I'll get posted as soon as I can. :)

 

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We are going on the ship soon. Can you tell me if there was a deck party any night? Thanks.

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