silversneakers Posted March 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2022 MARDI GRAS REVIEW 3/12 SAILING Loved the ship, not the crowds So many food venues but food quality mediocre, even in the "pay for" venues Emerils my #1 for dinner, beignets were very small (maybe 2"x2")...5 or 6 (?) for $5 Rudi's, nice presentation but food mediocre; Steakhouse just okay,Seafood Shack lobster roll (you get 2 and some fries) was tasty but you won't find any real big pieces of lobster but only shredded....clam chowder was just okay, more like potato soup. Shaq's chicken outstanding (free) and I'm really not a "fried" chicken person Tacos at Blue Iguana were just okay Cake desserts on Lido were pretty to look at but absolutely no flavor, I even saw a crew member push his away with an "ugh" look on his face Gelato was good Hub app is great Cabins are narrow, bathrooms small Entertainment outstanding, particularly production shows Ship still seems short-staffed Nice gym Limited number of lockers (and locks were not operable) Thermal suite not adequate for the number of participants and location (no view) was disappointing Not enough heated tile lounges for number of people Thermal pool too small for number of people Thermal pool area floor can be very slippery Serenity deck outstanding, loved the size Room service was hit or miss.....coffee terrible Java (deck 6)for coffee (pay for...around $2 for Americano) was really good, often lines in morning. You can get a coffee card and I think after 6(?) punches you get one coffee free All in all it was a good cruise and I would go back on this ship again but not during peak times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thanks for your review. Glad you had a good cruise. Mirror most of your comments. Never had a lock to work on gym lockers, but only used when showering. Agree bathrooms were an afterthought. Why I used the gym/spa. Spa isn't worth the cost, IMO. Serenity is tops though! No problem with small beignets for me, because we ordered other things. There's free coffee at Java Blue unless you wanted a specialty coffee or latte. Della Rosa is better choice, no lines. Did you eat at Street Eats? Any other specialty restaurants? Cucina? Chibang? Rudi's depends more of selection than just overall food. Can be hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversneakers Posted March 20, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted March 20, 2022 48 minutes ago, crewsweeper said: Thanks for your review. Glad you had a good cruise. Mirror most of your comments. Never had a lock to work on gym lockers, but only used when showering. Agree bathrooms were an afterthought. Why I used the gym/spa. Spa isn't worth the cost, IMO. Serenity is tops though! No problem with small beignets for me, because we ordered other things. There's free coffee at Java Blue unless you wanted a specialty coffee or latte. Della Rosa is better choice, no lines. Did you eat at Street Eats? Any other specialty restaurants? Cucina? Chibang? Rudi's depends more of selection than just overall food. Can be hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversneakers Posted March 20, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Emerils - I was comparing beignets to those I had in New Orleans. We also ordered them as dessert since we also had other items that were really good Rudis - presentation great, charbroiled lobster tail was just okay but the charbroil taste stayed with me through the night Cucina - service good, food okay. I did not know that you can order two appetizers without an issue. My appetizer was mussels/clams.....4 mussels two of which were empty and the clams were about the size of a very small pearl. Chibang - did not eat there as partner does not prefer mexican or chinese food I realize food is subjective and I am really not a picky eater. I also realize that COVID has changed a lot of things, including the cost of food thus affecting portion size. Would definitely sail again on the MG but will wait until the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandpris Posted March 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Nice review looking forward to our turn in Nov, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversneakers Posted March 20, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I forgot to add one more thing to my previous review. The only straws they offer are "sugar" straws. I found that out when I ordered a pina colada and took one sip with the straw and the sweetness just about choked me. I think next time I will bring my own paper straws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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