Jon

Age: 30
Occupation: Aircraft maintenance
Number of Cruises: 1
Cruise Line: CCL
Ship: Sensation
Sailing Date: August 28th, 2004
Itinerary: Western Caribbean

On the boat-
Embarkation and Debarkation were very easy. We used the self-assisted debark.

Food on board was alright, not outstanding or special. Drinks are expensive (around $5.50 for a smallish margarita)and the "specials" are still $3.50. Beers are about $4. It would be nice if they'd have happy hours. It's not like they don't encourage drinking already.

The room (Riviera 89) was very comfortable and cabin service was outstanding. They come in when you are out and clean, straighten up all your junk, make the beds, restock the ice, etc. a few times each day. Room service food was prompt, good, and included with your cruise.

The staff are generally very nice people. We didn't run into anyone on the entire cruise who was rude or unhelpful.

On Cozumel-
We went on the Catamaran snorkel ($59 PP) The water, boat, and beach were very nice. The crew at Fury was very good. Entertaining and friendly, they take everyone's pictures which are for sale after the beach stop, no high-pressure sales though. Bring your wallet on the Cat! I regretted not bringing mine, theysell the pictures, hats, shirts, food on the beach,(not included)and I would like to have tipped them. They serve Superior beer, which is a decent Mexican beer,as well as margaritas, Teq. shots and Pepsi (unlimited and included) The Catamaran snorkel is a pretty good deal and I'd recommend it.

Carlos n' Charlies/ Senor Frog's were both pretty fun but again, the drinks weere more expensive than at bars in the states. We both got "yards".(26 oz) I got beer and mine was $10. My wife got Margarita and it was $14! Whuh? Are you sure we're in Mexico? I can see why Carlos, Charlie, and Senor Frog look so happy on the signs.

As I said they're both fun places, but don't go expecting to get the prices you get in the real Mexico, bring the Dollars!