muscleman Posted August 11, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I sailed with a group of 35, celebrating my 50th. I had a private party on the first night and the service was outstanding. We stayed at the Intercontential Hotel in Puerto Rico (Isla Verde). Nice hotel that I will go back to next time. I wish I would have booked two days instead of one precruise stay. Nice pool and beach. They charge a $9 resort fee but that wasn't a problem at all. We arrived at the port around 10:45 and boarding around 1:00 but couldn't go to our cabin until 2:30. Received our luggage around 5:30 so we ent to dinner with what we had on. By the way, there were very few people who didn't have shorts on at the first dinner because of luggage problems. We didn't book any excursion this year, decided to do our own thing and save some money, which we did. We found out you have to go outside the gates to get a good price for a tour of the Islands and take you to the beach. Didn't here anyone in the group complain about the food. Who cruise anyway for the food these days? The only problem in the dining room is people not being on time. If everyone doesn't arrived at the same time they will slow up the service so everyone can catch up. So make sure you tell your party to be on time or don't come. I love the cookies and the sandwiches on the Promenade. Had lunch there every day. I ate breakfast in the Windjammer five mornings and ordered room service one morning. Breakfast was verry good. It take a lot to mess up eggs (-: The only time I ate lunch in the Windjammer for lunch was the first and the food was good. Ate at Johnny Rocket's one night an there was no line at all but I think 12 midnight had something to do with this. I want to add the RCCL doesn't enforce the dress code in the dining room. Anything goes. On smart casual and casual nights some people think they mean shorts and jeans. We attended the welcome back party but the Captain wasn't available for questions. We attended the recital/cocktail party which was very good which the Captain and his staff did attend. First class all the way. Embarkment was a mess. They didn't use the colors. They told anyone that had to catch a plane from 10:30 until 2:30 that they can depart so you know everyone tried to get off of the ship. What a mess but custom was a breeze. I wouldn't get a flight out of San Juan before 12:00. I left the terminal at 10:30 and arrived at my gate at 12:30 for a 1:10 flight. Coming home to that airport had to be the worst experience I have ever had at an airport. Overall we had a great time. We were on vacation on a ship so what more can you ask for. People stop complaining about the food and enjoy yourself. If anyone need a copy of the compass give me your email address and I will PDF it to you. I don't know how to do it on the board. My compass is for the St. Lucia and Barbados route. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I wil try and answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 11, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2004 If you could would you send me a copy of the the compass. I am going on the same trip in Oct. Thanks, tmatus@excite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethA Posted August 12, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Would love a copy of compasses. we are sailing on AOS next year and I see very mixed comments here.thanks blabak2@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTKath Posted August 12, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Great review. Thanks. I'd love a copy of that compass too. Kathtot@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mci Posted August 12, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks for the review. I would love a copy of the compass. We are sailing on 9/12/04!! Got our Docs today!! Jodi Mom2mci@adelphia.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWSTARLI Posted August 12, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Can you send me a copy of the compass? I will be on AOS Sept. 12th -- Same route. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndyj Posted August 12, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2004 We are doing the same route September 26th, you can email me the compass at syndyj@excite.com, thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njuke Posted August 12, 2004 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Can I get the compass too? I'm leaving Saturday!!!! <njuke@hotmail.com> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscleman Posted August 12, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Everyone how gave me their email address check your emails and you will see the compass. JWSTARLI you didn't give me your email address. Hope you enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyjudy Posted August 12, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2004 we going on the aos 10-10-04 same route. we would love the compass my e mail address is judy@snhs.org thanks again great review we can't wait this is our first cruise. judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niecyd Posted August 12, 2004 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Please forward that compass. Bon Voyage in a few weeks. Thank you.:D mrsdld@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1865 Posted August 12, 2004 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Please pdf me a file as well, if anyone already got it you can just forward it to me thanks! Brent1865 bleigh@providentbank.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy1 Posted August 12, 2004 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Please send me the compass at takay1@ameritech.net We're going on the same route Aug. 29 (can't wait!) We're also staying at the same hotel you did (also 1 day early). Any tips on restaurants and anything else we should make sure we do or see in that area? Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Mountain Tim Posted August 12, 2004 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I would appreciate sending me the pdf as well. The only other one I found was from April '03. Thank you. timmorey@earthlink.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little miss s Posted August 12, 2004 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks for the review. I would also like to have a copy of the compasses. My email address is: astresing@yahoo.com Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscleman Posted August 12, 2004 Author #16 Share Posted August 12, 2004 tracy1, check you email and you will have the compass. We ate at Outback Steakhouse which is at the Embassy Suite Hotel. It's walking distance from the hotel. Right across the street there is a Pondersa (sp) Steak House (which also serves breakfast) and a Wendy's if you want to save money. We had breakfast in the same shopping center. We paid $10 for 2 orders of french toast, bacon and 2 cups of coffee (not bad). If you want to buy water there is a small grocery store in the shopping center. By the way at the hotel you can't wear a hat in the casino and after 7:00 you can't wear shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMichaels Posted August 12, 2004 #17 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks for the review! Can you add one more to email the compass too? mmichaels@kriegers.com We did the Aruba route in March and are doing the Barbados route in October. Thanks again Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselover4us Posted August 12, 2004 #18 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Could you also e-mail the compasses to me. We are going in April of next year. What did you do for excursions? My e-mail is donata.bessette@verizon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeci Posted August 12, 2004 #19 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hi could you please send me a compass (jcaiazz@hotmail.com) can't wait to go, 10-03-04 AOS YAH BABY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscleman Posted August 12, 2004 Author #20 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Joeci, your email address didn't work. I received a failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetM Posted August 12, 2004 #21 Share Posted August 12, 2004 We will be on the same route beginning August 29th. Please e-mail the Compass to me at mariandela@aol.com. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everyotheryear Posted August 12, 2004 #22 Share Posted August 12, 2004 It was very nice to read a happy person's review. Glad you had a great time and a happy 50th. Cruise on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted August 12, 2004 #23 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Please those of you sailing on the AOS soon or whenever,please post a review,be it short or long.Mixed reviews have been about the food,service,and entertainment.We all know The San Juan airport is a mess...I am sailing for my 10th anniversary next May 2005.I have a junior suite on deck 10 # 1694..if anybody sees it or knows it,let me know.Bon Voyage to all and don't forget to specify which route you did.... Big Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeci Posted August 12, 2004 #24 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hey muscleman thanks for trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mci Posted August 13, 2004 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Hey JWStarli.. Have you signed up for the meet and mingle yet for your cruise? We are going to have a blast on the AOS...Not long now!! Jodi ***Hi Ally!** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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