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Name: Angela Mullin
Email: angela.mullin2@gnb.ca
Age: 24
Occupation: Administrative Officer
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Voyager
SailingDate: December 3rd to 10th
Itinerary: Labadee, Ocho Rios, Cozumel
Cabin: 1341/N
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 98
FoodRoomService: 80
CruiseStaff: 98
CabinAmenities: 98
FoodLidoDeck: 85
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 90
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 95
ShoreExcVariety: 95
FoodVariety: 98
DeckService: 95
ShoreExcValue: 90
GoodForHoneymoon: 95
CasinoStaff: 90
PrivateIsland: 80
GoodForFamilies: 90
LoungeService: 95
TenderService: 98
GoodForSeniors: 80
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 98
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 100
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 95
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 95
CruiseActivities: 95
Casino: 90
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 100
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs: 95
DeckSpace: 100
Stabilization: 98
ShopsOnBoard: 95
SpaceRatio: 95
OverallCruiseValue: 95
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Date: 27 Dec 2000
Time: 12:55:15
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We sailed on the Voyager of the Seas the week of December 3rd to the 10th. It was the most incredible
travelling experience I have ever had. It was my first cruise, however; I have been to several resorts. The two
types of travel really do not compare. The ship itself is absolutely amazing which you have probably read in
other reviews. I'm not going to go into detail about the ship because most of the reviews that I've read explain
it out quite well. One thing I will say is that it doesn't even feel like you are on a boat. The ship has so much to
offer for all ages. My boyfriend and I went on the Voyager with another couple. This worked out really well and
I would definitely recommend that type of travelling arrangement to everyone. It was really nice to be able to
do girl things (shop, tan…) and also be able to do couple things (go out to eat, attend the shows, shore
excursions…). The service on the ship was great. Our room steward always made sure our room was
spotless. He was always smiling. He even turned down our beds at night and would surprise us by placing
neat little animals made of towels along with chocolate mints and the compass on the bed. The compass was
a great touch. It was a newsletter that explained the next days events and it also gave the weather forecast
which was useful. The service in the dining room was excellent.

Our waiter was very efficient and really
friendly. He would always pull your chair out for you and place your napkin on your lap. The assistant waiter
was also very good. By around Wednesday night I thought I should take a break from wine with supper and I
asked for a Sprite. From that night on, as soon as I would sit down, the assistant waiter would have a glass of
Sprite ready for me. The wine steward was quite a character. He was always very happy and kept saying how
much he loved his job, but really who wouldn't with a job like his. My only complaint in this area is the head
waiter. He really didn't do anything except walk around once in a while and ask how we were doing. By the end
of the week his visits occurred a lot more often. Then at the end of the week when we got our tipping envelops
and of course there was one for him. We did tip him, however; we really didn’t want to. The maintenance
workers were constantly cleaning the ship. Every night they would drain the pools, scrub them down and refill
them in the morning. This was a little annoying because it would have been nice to go swimming at night or at
least soak in the hot tub. I have read a lot of comments about how bad the food is.

In my opinion, the food was
excellent. If you like five course meals for supper, then you will like the meals on the ship. We had a choice
every night between four different main courses and if you didn't feel particularly adventurous or didn't like the
choices you could always order steak or salmon. My favorites were the shrimp scampi, the lobster tails, the
salmon and the prime-rib. The Windjammer café was also quite good. It was one of the better buffets I've ever
eaten at. The Café Promenade which was open 24 hours was also very good. They had pizza, sandwiches
(croissants with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato) which were my favorite, and they had great desserts. The
serve yourself all-you-can-eat ice-cream bar was great too. I loved the fat-free strawberry frozen yogurt. We
ate at Johnny Rockets twice and it was really good. They have the best milkshakes I've ever had, so we didn't
mind paying extra for them. We didn't bother eating at Portifino's, why bother when we had such great food
and service in the dining room (which was already paid for). Most of the shows were really good, the only one
I didn't care for was Dreamscape. It was actually quite boring. I loved the ice show, I went to see it twice. The
two variety shows were really good. The last night they had a comedian who was a writer for the Cosby Show.
He was hilarious!!! They had a tribute to Broadway show that was also very well done. The excursions were
perfect for a ship so big. Labadee was really nice. It was very relaxing. The beach was pretty nice. They had a
barbecue on the beach which was good. We tried the banana boat ride which was a lot of fun, we got
soaked!!! The next port of call was Jamaica. It was my third time to Jamaica but I still had a ball. We climbed
Dunn's River Falls. I would suggest this activity to everyone. It's scary at times but really fun. We didn't bother
booking any excursions here. It was a lot cheaper to do it on our own.

As soon as you get off the ship, there
are taxi drivers waiting. We took a taxi to the falls and the driver only charged us $20.00 between 4 people
there and back. My friend Amy and I even got our hair braided on our way to the falls. A girl named Chicken
(as in what you eat) jumped in the taxi with us and charged us $3.00 a braid which was reasonable. After we
climbed the falls, we went back to the ship for some lunch then went shopping at the Taj Mahal. It is only
about a 5 minute walk from the ship so it didn't cost anything. Cozumel was my favorite port of call. We
booked an excursion for the morning. We got on a catamaran at 9:00am. It took us snorkeling, then to a
private beach where we could play beach volleyball, go kayaking and sunbathe. On this excursion there was
unlimited Mexican beer and Marguaritas so by the time we got back to the ship we were ready for some fun.
We had met two guys from Syracuse, New York earlier on in the week on the ship and they ended up on the
catamaran with us. They were travelling with one of their mothers who is a travel agent. It was great to meet
such wonderful people. When we got back to the ship around 1:00pm we decided to take a taxi to Carlos and
Charlie's with Chad and Dan from Syracuse. It was a great bar with a lot of action (especially for the middle of
the afternoon).

We stayed there for the rest of the day. All of us got split up Cozumel and I ended up walking
back to the ship with Chad and Dan. It was about a 10 minute taxi ride but it took at least 2 hours to walk. So if
you decide to go to Carlos and Charlie's make sure you take a taxi back to the ship. If you enjoy going out,
dancing and having fun I highly recommend this spot. The last day on the ship was nice. Amy and I laid-out all
afternoon, relaxed and sipped on tropical drinks. The drinks on the ship were extremely tasty. There was one
in particular that I liked the most. It was called the 'Love Connection'. It was three layers including Strawberry
Daiquiri, Pina Colada and a frozen Mango Mix. Also the last night was Amy's birthday and the waiters all came
out after supper with a birthday cake and sang her Happy Birthday which was really nice. In closing I would
highly recommend this ship to anyone who wants to have a lot of fun. If you like great entertainment, good
food and lots of things to keep you busy, this is the ship for you. I would definitely cruise with Royal Caribbean
again. I am hoping to try the Explorer of the Seas in the near future.

Name: Raymond Bayerl
Email: raymond@bo-hemian.com
Age: 38
Occupation: Patent Examiner
NumberOfCruises: 2
TravelAgent: No
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Voyager
SailingDate: 28 January 2001
Itinerary: Western Caribbean--Labadee, Ocho Rios, Cozumel
Cabin: 9216/F
FoodDiningRoom: 75
CruiseDirector: 70
CabinComfort: 90
FoodRoomService: 85
CruiseStaff: 82
CabinAmenities: 80
FoodLidoDeck: 88
DiningRoomService: 76
CabinQuietness: 90
FoodMidnightBuffets: 85
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety: 84
FoodVariety: 80
DeckService: 87
ShoreExcValue: 77
GoodForHoneymoon: 85
CasinoStaff: 80
PrivateIsland: 71
GoodForFamilies: 92
LoungeService: 86
TenderService: 87
GoodForSeniors: 81
BeautySalonStaff: 80
EntertainmentLounges: 90
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 85
EntertShowLounge:
OverallPortsofCall: 86
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 87
CruiseActivities: 79
Casino: 83
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 89
EmbarkDisembark: 77
DiscoNightclubs:
DeckSpace: 92
Stabilization: 85
ShopsOnBoard: 82
SpaceRatio: 91
OverallCruiseValue: 87
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Date: 10 Feb 2001
Time: 03:14:59
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The main reason I sailed on the Voyager of the Seas in January 2001 was the sheer size of the vessel. When
it came to public spaces and the overall shipboard sensation, I have to say that the Voyager satisfied this
aspect of my yearnings. The integration of vertical space (the abundance of atriums, stairways, indoor
balconies) with the horizontal spaces served is something that captivates the imagination and makes for
better travel about the ship, though the distance between the cabin shared by my uncle and myself and the
aft dining rooms could seem like a long trip in the narrower corridors. This is the beauty of the central
Promenade (5 Deck), which I found myself using on the longer trips.

The second reason I did this cruise was its interesting and varied itinerary, though one could argue whether
the manicured beach at Labadee can qualify as a 'visit to Haiti'. The trip also had 3 at-sea days, which I
always enjoy, though the initial leg to the southeast from Miami experienced strong headwinds. Having seen
Aruba and the south, this trip was a good way to see what lies to the west of Puerto Rico. The flight to MIA
(Miami) was hardly as arduous, either, from my home in Washington, DC.

I got to indulge my vacation preference of 'goofing off' rather well on this ship, and one of the prime facilitators
of this was the full-length sofa that happened to be in this class F 'larger stateroom'. Of course, the selection
of television on board was paltry compared to the system I watch at home, but then I am probably unusual in
seeking relaxation through television when I'm on vacation.

A disappointment with this ship had to be the main dining hall meals. After I went on down to sit through this
hour-long routine, often with nothing on the menu to satisfy a 'picky eater' like myself, I soon began to live off
the more casual dining options, such as the Cafe Promenade on the 5 Deck 'main street'. I also had access to
my kind of chow at Johnny Rockets, the place that garnered all the attention sometime back for charging extra
for something as simple as a hamburger. Royal Caribbean, I can tell, must be staffed by people who stay up
at night figuring how they're going to charge for every meal the way they do for every drink.

I heard fellow travellers talk about the motion we experienced, thinking it uncharacteristic of such a large
vessel. I, for one, take the motion as part of the experience, finding myself rocked to sleep by it. These
accommodations therefore did their principal job in providing a place to be 'at ease', even when a person
considers the innovative space-expanding design of the bathrooms, with their circular showers. Though I was
not pleased with the limited television, and especially the poor excuse for public internet access in the library, I
doubt these were really something essential to a good time. I have landed in 3 more sovereign states than I
had in the past, and the ship always seemed the height of luxury after returning from a place like the back
country of Cozumel in a Jeep Wrangler. I can now say that this was the best vacation I ever had.

Name: Bill King
Email: billking@ultranet.com
Age: 45
Occupation: Travel Agent
NumberOfCruises: 28
TravelAgent: Yes
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Voyager
SailingDate: 3/4/2001
Itinerary: western carib
Cabin: 8666/d8
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 99
FoodRoomService:
CruiseStaff: 90
CabinAmenities: 98
FoodLidoDeck: 90
DiningRoomService: 95
CabinQuietness: 100
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 100
ShoreExcVariety: 80
FoodVariety: 90
DeckService: 95
ShoreExcValue: 80
GoodForHoneymoon: 95
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland: 95
GoodForFamilies: 95
LoungeService: 99
TenderService: 99
GoodForSeniors: 95
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 95
WheelchairAccess: 95
ExerciseFacilities: 100
EntertShowLounge: 100
OverallPortsofCall: 85
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 95
CruiseActivities: 85
Casino:
AirSeaProgram: 85
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 90
EmbarkDisembark: 90
DiscoNightclubs: 90
DeckSpace: 75
Stabilization: 100
ShopsOnBoard: 75
SpaceRatio: 95
OverallCruiseValue: 85
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 14 Mar 2001
Time: 15:25:35
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Just back from our trip on the voayager March 4 2001. I was travelling with a group of about 30 people.
We all had a great time and easily could have spent another week on the ship so that we could enjoy all
there is to offer.

We travelled to Miami the day before from Boston. The flight got us into Miami at about 3:30pm and we
were immediately greeted by a RCCL staff member and escorted to a waiting bus. We were transferred to
the Sofitel Hotel at the airport. Originally I was disappointed due to the location but the hotel was very nice
and we all enjoyed our prenight.

Transfers to the ship went smoothly as did embarkation and we were all on board by 11:30am.

The ship is incredible, this was my second time on board and I could go again and again. I had a good
idea of all the things I was going to do but as the week went on I had to be flexible. There is just so much
happening that you don't want to miss anything. The shows were fantastic, the entertainment on deck was
great, the ice show was beyond belief. No description can do it justice.

Went to Johnny Rockets twice, no lines no wait, mid day on a sea day however lines were long. Portofinos
was very nice but the food in the dining room was so good there really is no need for this venue. If you do
decide to go for a special occasion or whatever book on Wednesday night, this is Caribbean night and the
weakest night menu wise in the dining room. Fee for Portofinos 20.00 per person.

The food in the dining room was the best RCCL food by far I've ever had. I would rate the overall
experience very very high. Service was also very good.

I'm not one to go on and on about the obvious, so not much more to say.

In conclusion RCCL has two winners in the Voyager nad the Explorer and I'm sure the Adventure will do
her sisters proud when she debuts in the fall.

If you have any specific questions please email at your convenience, I will try to answer all questions.

Name: Dan E & Lorraine E
Email: dannyedannye@yahoo.com
Age: 49
Occupation: Programmer
NumberOfCruises: 2
TravelAgent: Yes
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Voyager
SailingDate: 03/11/01
Itinerary: Hati/Jamamica/Mexico
Cabin: Inside Cabin/Deck 7
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 95
FoodRoomService: 95
CruiseStaff: 95
CabinAmenities: 95
FoodLidoDeck: 85
DiningRoomService: 95
CabinQuietness: 95
FoodMidnightBuffets: 90
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety: 90
FoodVariety: 90
DeckService: 90
ShoreExcValue: 85
GoodForHoneymoon: 90
CasinoStaff: 80
PrivateIsland: 90
GoodForFamilies: 90
LoungeService: 85
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors: 80
BeautySalonStaff: 80
EntertainmentLounges: 80
WheelchairAccess: 80
ExerciseFacilities: 90
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 90
BeautySalon: 80
EntertainmentPoolside: 80
CruiseActivities: 80
Casino: 85
AirSeaProgram: 90
MedicalFacilities: 90
ShipCleanliness: 95
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs: 80
DeckSpace: 85
Stabilization: 90
ShopsOnBoard: 90
SpaceRatio: 90
OverallCruiseValue: 95
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 23 Mar 2001
Time: 13:15:30
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What a beautful ship! Even with the full boat of over 3,000 passengers I never felt crowded or pushed.
Getting off and on was a breeze. Main Dining Room was outstanding. Waiters were execellent as
expected. Cabin attendent was also execellent. Every lounge and main area was clean and quite beautful.
Inside Cabin on 7 deck was on the small side but adequate. The stabilizers worked well most of the time
you never felt it was a boat. Only rarely did you feel boat move (first night out of Mexico). Shows were
basically good to execellent. Shore stops were great... Dunn's falls, Maya Ruins...Food was avalable
almost all the time... Would definitely recommend this cruise.... maybe not for elderly as many children
onboard. Food in the Main DR was excellent and good elsewhere. Our table in the Main DR was
beautiful... right next to a large window facing the ocean!

Ok... Now for my minor complaints....The Grand Buffet is scheduled on late Thursday night the day before
you must rise at 6AM to get ready for the Mexico Mayan Ruins (a large majority of ship goes on). I missed
one of the main highlights because of this. Chairs being saved at pool side.. Being charged for soda at
lunch time (somehow I think the Cruise Line could afford this). Careful about keeping track of your charge
card as drinks and other things can quickly add up at the end of the week. It was nice you could keep
track of your charges on your account via the TV in your cabin. It was nice to have food out on their
private island and also the box lunch on the Mayan trip was also appreciated. Also used Room-Service
one time which worked out quite well. The luggage did not arrive at cabin until 30 minutes AFTER leaving
port and 2 minutes before first dinner.

Name: Renee Tipton
Email: cyntolbert@yahoo.com
Age: 30
Occupation: Administration
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: RoyalCaribbean-Voyager
SailingDate: 03/04/01
Itinerary: Western Caribbean
Cabin: 9544
FoodDiningRoom: 85
CruiseDirector: 85
CabinComfort: 85
FoodRoomService: 65
CruiseStaff: 90
CabinAmenities: 90
FoodLidoDeck: 90
DiningRoomService: 90
CabinQuietness: 90
FoodMidnightBuffets: 90
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety: 75
FoodVariety: 90
DeckService: 85
ShoreExcValue: 50
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff: 80
PrivateIsland: 50
GoodForFamilies: 90
LoungeService: 90
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors: 90
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges:
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 80
OverallPortsofCall: 70
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 80
CruiseActivities: 90
Casino: 80
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 90
EmbarkDisembark: 90
DiscoNightclubs:
DeckSpace: 90
Stabilization: 100
ShopsOnBoard: 70
SpaceRatio: 89
OverallCruiseValue: 85
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 28 Mar 2001
Time: 19:50:18
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All I can say is unbelievable. The Voyager was way more than I ever expected. This review is geared
towards all of us first timers, what you really wanted to know but didn't want to ask. This is very long but
informative.

Background I surfed the web all summer and the beginning of Fall 2000 searching for the perfect cruise
for my husband and I. He already had reservations about being on the ocean and after a 4 year plea for
him to go, I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I booked through cruise411.com, my first
purchase via the Internet and everything went smoothly. After I booked my cruise, I became a cruise
junkie, surfing every day to hit my favorite cruise sites for the latest and greatest information on the
Voyager. Until you experience the Voyager, nothing can prepare you for what you will experience.

The Packing List I used Calgon's and the Diva packing list to pack for the cruise. All I have to say, is
enough already. All those extra items will sit in your room and take up luggage space. My cruise was 7
nights. This is what you really need to bring...your normal day to day toiletry items. Ladies be warned,
everyone lounges around all day, so your hair is pulled back or put up, you know your normal Saturday
hairdo. In the evenings about 35% of the ladies did the makeup, curled hair and went way out. The
remaining 65% of us, including me were still on vacation and put our hair up or pulled back and put on a
nice linen sun dress w/ a nice pair of sandals. Make sure to get a pedicure and manicure before you leave
home. The prices on the ship are ridiculous. Day Wear 7 pair of shorts and 7 t-shirts/tanks, these outfits
should be very, very casual because everyone on the ship is lounging. 2 - 3 swimsuits (cover-up is
personal preference, I preferred a pair of gym shorts, how many you bring is also personal preference, we
had 3 sea days so one for each day, especially if you get in the pool/hot tub). 1 - comfortable pair of
sandals and 1 pair - gym shoes & socks. I didn't wear my gym shoes but I didn't play basketball/volleyball
or go on any excursions where gym shoes were needed. Aqua shoes if you're going to Dunn's River Falls
or the beach. Don't forget your belt. Evening Wear 2 formals and shoes to match. The other 5 nights are
personal preference. 5 sun dresses or mix and match pants sets/capri sets along w/ shoes to match.
Remember to bring a small purse to take w/ you to dinner. This too is personal preference. If you don't
mind carrying your card, camera, lipstick in your pocket or your hand no big deal. You really do need 7
casual, 2 formals/nice dresses/suits and 5 smart casual outfits. But also keep in mind no one will notice if
you mix and match. YOU NEED 15 CHANGES OF UNDERWEAR/CLOTHES. This is very important. You
change clothes twice a day, morning and then evening. I just tossed several pairs in my suitcase w/o
counting and it just so happened I had bought two packages of underwear before I left and tossed them in
the suitcase as well. I was saved but made a big mental note for next time. The additional things you need
are a camera and all its accessories, bottled water (mainly for the excursions, it's hot), backpack, reading
material (Voyager has a library and book exchange. I read two of the Oprah Book Club books, thanks to
the book exchange), soda if you're an avid soda drinker and don't want to pay $1.50 per can of coke (they
have plenty to drink, so you won't go thirsty, soft drinks are free at dinner, so I would get my fix then),
mesh bag for dirty laundry, extra duffle bag to carry home souvenirs.

Embarking and Disembarking I had absolutely no problem with embarking and disembarking. I've read
many reviews and I don't think anyone had any major gripes with this. The lines moved faster than your
local amusement park lines for your favorite ride. The luggage at disembarking was on a carousel, so
make sure you mark you luggage w/ something. I found bright yellow velcro Luggage wraps which
wrapped around your luggage handles and doubled as identity cards. Everyone has black luggage. And I
mean everyone. Make sure to get your bags out the last night. I was concerned w/ people stealing my
luggage but I didn't have any problems.

The Ship Remarkable. Huge. Unbelievable. Absolutely Wonderful. This was my first cruise as mentioned
above and I was in awe for 7 days. I'm already planning my family cruise and a Girls Getaway. So I'm
looking at two more cruises w/in the next 18 months. You guessed it, I'm addicted. I was most amazed at
how well the ship was laid out and the time and effort that was put in to making this ship work. I still was
getting lost by the end of the week but I did finally realize I was at the front of the ship and I still can't tell
you what side. You will get plenty of exercise. There was some much to do. Another reason, I must go
back. I became a bingo, gambling and horse racing addict. I would make sure I was there for those events
and miss everything else or eat until it was time for me to go. The art work was very nice. You could spend
a week just admiring the art. There was no push to buy art. They had a couple of auctions but you didn't
have to go and they didn't interrupt everything to push the auction on you. Royal Promenade was like
walking down a small city main street. Cafe promenade was the diner, numerous bars, little gift shops, and
Spinners the Nickel casino. It was a nice place to hangout and people watch.

My room - 9544 It was just that a room w/ a bed, 2 night stands, shower, sink and toilet, closet, desk w/
vanity, love seat, table and balcony w/ two chairs and small table, safe and mini bar. You really are only in
your room to sleep and change clothes. You don't need a whole lot of room and they don't give you a
whole lot of room. It reminded me of a dorm room w/ half the space but decorated like a hotel room. But
you don't feel crowded and there's enough space to walk around. The bathroom is small and the shower
is even smaller. Imagine a half bath, very small in size w/ a toilet and sink. They're building these in a lot of
homes now. Well slide the toilet against the wall and put a cylinder next to it as the shower. Now push the
sink as close to the toilet and shower as you can w/ room enough for your knees if you're sitting on the
toilet. There you have your bathroom while you're on your cruise. But they did make use of every inch in
the bathroom. You have a nice medicine cabinet, shelves under the sink, hooks on the bathroom door (for
the nice thick terry clothe robe they lend you during your stay), and shelves in the shower for
soap/shampoo. They have a shampoo/conditioner dispenser in the shower. That was very nice. If you
don't care what shampoo you use, two less items you have to pack. You don't need to bring a clock, just
wear a watch. The time is on the TV and telephone. Plus, it's just like a hotel, room service and wake up
calls. The TV is wonderful. It's like the Jetsons. You can order room service (don't waste your time, very
limited selection but pretty good breakfast), order your excursions, see how much you charged on your
Super Folio Charge Card, watch movies, order movies ($8.95), different ship activities which were taped,
review of the ship excursions. And numerous other things. This is a very neat feature.

Pools There's the main pools, the adult pool (Solarium) and the children's pool. Along w/ numerous
Jacuzzis. There's also a stage where the band plays during the day. A nice spin for a fun day at the pool.
There are numerous lounge chairs all around the pool. Specifically, deck 11 and 12. There's also ledges
w/ lounge chairs leading up to the 12th deck. So lounge chairs weren't an issue. Yes, I did see people
saving chairs w/ towels but if it was a seat I wanted, I removed the towel and made myself a new home for
the day. There were also numerous pool helpers removing towels.

Bars EVERYWHERE!!! I'm not a drinker but enjoy a good margarita or strawberry daiquiri every now and
then. The drinks were weak but the bars are plentiful. At almost $6 a pop, I thought the drinks would be
loaded or at least have a good taste. NOT!!! That was one of my biggest disappointments. But since I'm
not a drinker it was no big deal. When my family travels, I'll be sure to inform them to bring their own
Vodka, gin and tequila to spice up their drinks.

Restaurants/Food Plentiful. I'm a country girl and enjoy good food. The food wasn't moms but it was good.
The Windjammer and Island Grill is similar to your local Furr's or Luby's and I mean just that Furr's and
Luby's. Numerous salads, main entree, side dishes, desserts, lemonade and tea. I started making lunch a
5 course meal. The Windjammer/Island Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all those midday
snacks. The main dinning room, which occupies three floors is also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast and lunch was open sitting and dinner was assigned dinner. Your table and dining room is on
your charge card. You have to see it to believe it. It was like a three deck very very nice banquet style
setting. Very, very nice like your Omni/Anatole style hotels. Gorgeous chandelier and art. I never made it
to breakfast or lunch but dinner was nice. New menu every day offering a 5 course meal: appetizer, soup,
salad, entree and dessert. The menu also had standard entrees like your steak and potatoes. Johnny
Rocket's, the 50 style diner was great. They serve hamburgers and fries/onion rings, along w/ milkshakes.
Now that I think about I never bought a milkshake. Another to do when I go back. By Wednesday, this was
my hangout for lunch. They're open 11:30 am until I think 11pm. I kept saying I was going back for a late
snack but never made it. There's also Cafe Promenade. Cafe Promenade is at one end of the Royal
Promenade so every time you walk the Promenade you're tempted to get something. They serve little
sandwiches, pizza, desserts and cookies, ice cream (Sprinkles is on the side of Cafe Promenade, self
serve ice cream and toppings, I think it's actually ice milk), coffee and tea. So you have 5 places to eat. If
you don't find something at one place try another. At the beginning of the week you go wild. I wasn't
hungry for dinner the first couple of nights because I ate all day. But I didn't care I would stuff myself for
dinner anyway. By Wednesday I put myself on an eating schedule. I had main dining so I would try and
stop eating by 3pm so I would be hungry for 6pm dinner. My dining room was the Magic Flute, deck 5 after
dinner I would have to walk by the Royal Promenade, stuffed as a tick, and still grab a couple of chocolate
chip cookies on my way upstairs to my room. If you enjoy eating, you're going to love this ship!!!! And all
the food is FREE!!!!

Activities - Basket/Volleyball, Golf, Rock Climbing, Skating, board games So you're not a pool person and
sunbathing is not for you. That's OK too. They have organized activities as mentioned above or you can
grab a couple of people and go to the 14th deck and play cards or board games. You can enjoy playing in
the air condition or you can take them out on one of the decks. I don't recall seeing any dominoes. So you
might want to pack them in your suitcase. But still Voyager has something to do for everyone, even the
kids. I was quite impressed by the children programs. They seemed very organized and fun. The kids
looked like they were really enjoying themselves.

Service Remarkable. I was really impressed at how clean the ship was in the common areas. If you do any
entertaining you know how difficult it is to pick up after people and keep everything tidy. My waiter and
busboy were great. I think a couple of times we annoyed him because we were at a mixed table - 30
something couple, 2 - 60+ couples and 4 older ladies, who we nicknamed the Golden Girls. We all had
different request and demands. Just for putting up w/ us for a week they deserved a tip. The cabin
steward was awesome. I'm still getting used to making up my bed and I've been home for 3 weeks. My first
morning home, I was waiting for Adelle to come and make up my bed. I guess she missed the plane. You
get so use to your cabin steward picking up after you and making up your bed, not to mention turning your
bed down at night along w/ a towel animal and chocolates. One night she made a monkey hanging from a
hanger. She hung the hanger in the ceiling. I opened the door after dinner and died laughing. It was too
cute. Voyager goes out of its way to accommodate you and keep you happy. I suggest if you have any
problems let them know immediately.

Entertainment The Broadway style shows were OK. You have to keep in mind all the entertainment is
included in the price and they can't afford top of the line entertainment for 7 nights. The ice skating show
was very good. Just that was worth whatever portion of your ticket goes to entertainment. Hal Frazier,
singer/entertainer was on our cruise and he was really good. He performed Frank Sinatra and Nat Cole
tunes, along w/some comedy. He kept telling us to eat and eat. He was funny. The La Scala theater was
very nice and had a bar in it. I sat in a couple of different spots and all the sits had a good view of the
stage. This was a nice touch before I went and lost all my money at the casino. The machines are tight but
a few people did win. I looked at it as another form or entertainment. Dinner and a movie cost about $60
for two so dinner, show and $20 gambling a night was good for me. I was happy.

Shops I waited and waited for them to put everything on sale in the souvenir shops and they didn't. So I
asked them why and they said because the other passengers have already purchased items and they
didn't want to make them mad. They did have a side walk sale but it wasn't any of the cute/trendy T-shirts.
They have a souvenir shop (T-shirts, mugs, jackets, knick knacks, postcards, hats), jewelry and crystal
shop, liquor store, clothing store (very expensive, not like your Dillard's, Foley's or Macy's, more like a
step above Neiman's or Nordstrom's) and the clothes weren't all that good. I think that shop is there for
people who forget things or whose luggage is lost. All of these shops are along the Royal Promenade. So
you won't do any major shopping on the boat. Do all of your shopping in Jamaica.

Excursions Make sure to attend the excursion talk or when they air it on TV watch it. They'll air it numerous
times so you can catch it as your changing or when you call it a night.

Labadees Day of relaxation and/or shopping if you like flea market style shopping. If you don't want to be
bothered by vendors don't go to the flea market area, go to the beach. They don't hound you. I was
paranoid after reading all the reviews but it's not a problem. I enjoy bargaining. The BBQ style lunch was
OK. But next time I'll eat lunch on the ship. There is not a whole lot to do on the island. This really is a day
to relax and play at the beach. Do not go expecting an exotic beach and hotel. NOT. It looks like RCI
cleaned a corner of the island, stuck up a pavilion and a flea market and said here's our private island. It
is clean and relaxing. And a nice beach volleyball court as well as organized activities for the kids.

Ocho Rios Do all your souvenir shopping in Jamaica. You will bargain and receive the best price in
Jamaica. My coworker told me the same thing and I made the mistake of saying I want to see what's in
Cozumel. They do not go as low as the Haitians nor Jamaicans. Remember get all your souvenirs in
Jamaica, you will save a ton of money. I highly recommend Peat Taylor. He was great!!! HEY MON NO
PROBLEM" TOURS, BONHAM SPRING, LODGE P.O. ST. ANN Jamaica W.I., TEL: 876 975 0028, FAX:
876 975 0205, E-MAIL: oneiltay@cwjamaica.com. It cost $25/pp and was worth every penny. He is very
knowledgeable and accommodating. We climbed Dunn's River Falls first. We avoided all the crowds. It was
5 of us in the group going up the falls. It was so much fun. The guide stopped and took pictures of us as
we climbed w/ our own personal cameras, he carried them up the falls for us. The guide was very
personable. The groups after us were 20 - 30 people. You have to hold hands as you climb. So the less
people on your chain the better. Afterwards, we went on a tour of Ocho Rios and the Fern Gullies. Peat
was excellent. He even took us back to the ship to change clothes and eat lunch. He came back and
picked us up and took us shopping. We shopped for a few hours and then he took us back to the ship.
This was my best excursion. The vans were air conditioned and clean. Highly recommend Peat Taylor.

Cozumel Morning - shopped at the pier. Didn't feel like catching a cab downtown. This was my lazy relax
day. At noon boarded the Fiesta Party Boat. Do not waste your time. This excursion is very misleading.
You board the triple decker boat at the pier and they take you on a 30 - 40 minute ride to as they say a
beautiful beach. The ride to the beach is fun and entertaining but the free unlimited margaritas and rum
punch is horrible. The drinks are awful. I thought we're in Mexico the drinks will be awesome. NOT!! I had
better trash can punch from my college days. All I can say is watered down kool-aid with a pinch of tequila.
I don't know what was in the rum punch but it was worst than the margaritas. But the sad thing was if we
had known the drinks were going to be so bad, I would have picked up some tequila and played quarters
or something because the alcohol on the ship and at the pier was cheap. I was really looking forward to a
nice drink after having two disappointing drinks on the ship. Anyway, we get to the beach which turns out
to be Playa Del Sol Beach Club, which happens to be another excursion. Let me explain. The Fiesta Party
boat cost $35/person and supposedly you get unlimited margaritas. The Cozumel Beach Break at Playa
Del Sol Beach Club cost $19/pp and you get unlimited drinks from the bar but you have to catch a taxi,
$20 per taxi up to 4-6 people. The difference: the Fiesta's drinks are watered down kool-aid and does not
include the bar at the beach and the Cozumel Beach Break drinks are made at the beach and are very
good. When you get to the beach and go to the bar they ask to see your wrist band, no wrist band no real
drink. But you can buy them, $4/each. Worth every penny. They send you to the Fiesta Party Boat stand
for the kool-aid. Something else to note, you leave at noon so make sure to eat lunch. Lunch on the ship
isn't served until 11:30, which means you have to go to the Royal Promenade and grab some little
sandwiches/pizza and cookies before you leave the ship. Or you can eat a large breakfast to hold you
over. The beach is nice w/ a lot of activities to enjoy. They also have a pool if you don't want to get in the
ocean, along w/ massages and a food pavilion if your hungry. I was very disappointed w/ this excursion
and do not recommend it. I think I'm going to take up snorkeling for my next cruise.

Miscellaneous You can get cash at the casino by using your super charge card and they don't charge you
a fee. I used this instead of the ATM machines. Guest relations will give you change for large bills. Smaller
bills very helpful when bargaining. You have to go through the casino when you leave the theater. It takes
will power not to stop and gamble. I failed every time and didn't realize it until the end of the cruise. Like I
mentioned earlier, sodas are free in the dinning room for dinner. Don't touch the mini bar if you don't want
to buy it. Have your cabin steward remove the items if it's going to be a problem. Remember you are on
vacation and you don't need 10 pair of shoes and 4 suitcases. On the 3 sea days everyone has on their
bathing suits and are relaxing. Enjoy yourself. And I mean everyone has on a bathing suit or lack there of.
The horse race game is hilarious. Get a group of people together to buy a horse at the auction. Don't get
addicted to the bingo. I spent so much money on bingo. Take the time to explore the ship. My tablemate
never found the peek-a-boo bridge and it was awesome to see the captain and staff run the ship and all
the gadgets. Read you daily Compass for up to date information. Very informative if you want to maximize
your day. They have activities from 7am to the early morning hours. Do something or eat something you
wouldn't normally do. I found out escargot wasn't all that bad and the best of them can limbo. You will
never see these people again. A cruise is well worth the investment. ENJOY!!!!!

I'll definitely be back. There's still so much I want to experience on these type of ships. My good
experiences far outweigh my bad experiences. I made the best out of the few inconveniences I
experienced. You will enjoy this cruise.

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