Name: Tom Bissett
Email: tbissett@fortwayne.com
Age: 30
Occupation: Computer Network Manager
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Rhapsody
SailingDate: 1/24/98
Itinerary: Southern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 90
CruiseDirector: 85
CabinComfort: 100
FoodRoomService: 85
CruiseStaff: 97
CabinAmenities: 80
FoodLidoDeck: 85
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 98
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 87
ShoreExcVariety: 90
FoodVariety: 95
DeckService: 85
ShoreExcValue: 88
GoodForHoneymoon: 95
CasinoStaff: 80
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies: 95
LoungeService: 95
TenderService: 95
GoodForSeniors: 100
BeautySalonStaff: 95
EntertainmentLounges: 95
WheelchairAccess: 100
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 70
OverallPortsofCall: 95
BeautySalon: 89
EntertainmentPoolside: 90
CruiseActivities: 89
Casino: 80
AirSeaProgram: 95
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 98
EmbarkDisembark: 93
DiscoNightclubs: 90
DeckSpace: 95
Stabilization: 90
ShopsOnBoard: 85
SpaceRatio: 95
OverallCruiseValue: 90
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Date: 01 Feb 1998
Time: 14:34:38
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Comments

EMBARKATION/CABIN - Despite embarkation time of 1:00 p.m. on cruise docs, we were allowed on around 12:15. We had
cabin 7606 (cat. D), a deluxe stateroom with private balcony. Stateroom was very comfortable, not cramped at all.
Balcony was every bit worth the extra money, though a bit on the loud side as the ship's steel hull seemed to amplify
voices of crusiers from the other balconies on out deck. Little extras such as shampoo, etc. are somewhat limited as well.
Overall, extremely comfortable. SHORE EXCURSIONS - We booked all our shore excursions through our TV set, which was a
big relief to me - a first-time cruiser - as I had heard horror stories about long lines at the desk. Excursions were
generally very good, though a tad overpriced in my opinion. THEATRE SHOWS - The one weak link in our entire
experience. The only hting that saved the shows in the Broadway Melodies Theatre was a comedian (can't remeber the
name) and a group called 'Four Past Midnight.' Both were flown in for our cruise. The six-member Wave Revue
dance/singing troop needed serious work, however, particularly on their showcase production, 'In the Heat of the Night.'
Everyone at our table agreed that this was the only major problem with the cruise. Other musicians on board are
excellent. SEASICKNESS - If you go on the Southern Caribbean route, the first day of the cruise at sea (Sunday) will be the
roughest because of the ship's heading to the current and swells. Several cruise staffers confirmed the frist day is the
toughest. I saw a few people having a hard time, so if you are prone to seasickenss, take the appropriate cautions. Rest of
the cruise was very smooth. OVERALL - A beautiful ship. I wouldn't hesitate taking a trip on it again.

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