Doug Parker interviews Kristin about her latest seven-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Surprise of the Seas.
Kristin, a seasoned Princess Cruiser, shares her first-time expertise with Royal Caribbean, discussing the embarkation course of, ship options, stateroom, eating experiences, and comparisons between Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. She highlights the environment friendly embarkation, trendy cabin facilities, and the bustling environment of the Royal Promenade.
Kristin delves into the eating choices, expressing disappointment with the Windjammer buffet however praising the specialty eating venues’ service and meals high quality.
She additionally shares her experiences at numerous ports, together with CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan, and Costa Maya.
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Timestamps:
- Purpose for Selecting Surprise of the Seas (00:00:52): Kristin explains the choice to strive Royal Caribbean for a mates’ anniversary celebration.
- Embarkation Expertise (00:02:36): Kristin shares her environment friendly embarkation course of at Port Canaveral and compares it to Princess Cruises.
- First Impressions of the Ship (00:03:51): Kristin describes her chaotic entry into the Royal Promenade space of Surprise of the Seas.
- Stateroom Overview (00:05:30): Dialogue of the ocean view cabin options and format all through the cruise.
- Comparability of Cabin Options (00:09:07): She displays on lacking the walk-in closet function widespread on Princess ships.
- Eating Expertise at Windjammer (00:09:45): Kristin expresses disappointment within the selection and high quality of meals on the Windjammer buffet.
- Solarium Bistro Assessment (00:12:27): Kristin discusses her eating expertise on the Solarium Bistro and notes its stress-free environment.
- Native Contemporary and Different Eating Choices (00:12:47): She shares her ideas on attempting Native Contemporary and Park Cafe, highlighting their choices.
- Specialty Eating Experiences (00:15:13): Kristin praises the specialty eating choices at Mason Jar, noting wonderful service and meals high quality.
- Specialty Eating Reductions (00:16:39): Kristin discusses the Crown and Anchor member sale,, which affords 20% off specialty eating pre-booking.
- Eating Experiences (00:17:32): Kristin shares her experiences at numerous specialty eating venues, together with Mason Jar, Izumi Sushi, and Giovanni’s.
- Specialty Eating Regrets (00:18:40): Reflection on eating at Giovanni’s on the final night time, wishing that they had gone earlier within the cruise.
- Eating Room Reservations (00:19:41): Focus on the principle eating room setup and the advantages of pre-booking reservations.
- Eating Room Service (00:22:24): Kristin highlights the superb service and particular touches acquired in the principle eating room.
- Leisure Overview (00:24:28): She outlines the leisure choices accessible, together with aqua theater and ice skating exhibits.
- Manufacturing Exhibits Expertise (00:26:11): Kristin critiques the manufacturing exhibits attended, noting their uniqueness and high quality.
- Bingo Actions (00:29:27): Kristin shares their expertise with bingo on board, highlighting beneficiant prize cash.
- Pool Space Expertise (00:30:42): The pool areas had been mentioned, and it was famous that they didn’t really feel overcrowded regardless of the ship’s capability.
- On line casino Expertise (00:31:29): Strolling by the on line casino and the effectiveness of the non-smoking space.
- Excellent Day at CocoCay (00:32:26): Kristin shares her first expertise at CocoCay, having fun with free actions and the oasis lagoon pool.
- Lunch at Chill Grill (00:33:06): The buffet lunch featured typical island meals and a singular Mexican station.
- Seaside Time and Snack Shack (00:33:30): After lunch, they relaxed at Chill Island seaside and grabbed mozzarella sticks for a snack.
- Distinctive Expertise at CocoCay (00:34:01): The couple loved a uncommon day with no different ships at CocoCay, enhancing their seaside expertise.
- Cozumel Tour (00:35:10): Kristin discusses their day at Nachi Seaside Membership, together with snorkeling and the all-inclusive expertise.
- Roatan Personal Tour (00:36:40): They loved a custom-made tour in Roatan with Arnold, visiting an animal sanctuary and craft market.
- Costa Maya Tour (00:38:50): Kristin describes their ship tour to Chacchoben Mayan ruins, highlighting the energetic tour expertise.
- Disembarkation Course of (00:41:18): They clarify Royal Caribbean’s environment friendly disembarkation course of and their expertise getting off the ship.
- Return to Airport (00:42:32): Kristin shares their resolution to take a shuttle to the airport as an alternative of ridesharing companies.
- First-Time Ideas for Surprise of the Seas (00:43:46): Kristin affords tips about facilities, cabin choice, and beverage choices for future cruisers.
- Elevator Expertise (00:47:01): She feedback on elevator effectivity and the absence of sensible elevator expertise on the ship.
- Cruise Highlights (00:47:32): Kristin displays on the cruise’s distinctive meals, service, and distinctive leisure experiences.
- Cruise Expertise Overview (00:48:34): Kristin shares her expertise on the Surprise of the Seas, highlighting its dimension and effectivity.
- Loyalty Program Insights (00:49:25): It is a dialogue on Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program modifications and perks for Movie star Elite cruisers.
