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OceanVillage first time cruise,HAPPY |
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Reviewed By: collinson, appleby on 11th Jun 2009
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| Cruise Line: Ocean Village Cruises |
Times cruised before: 0 |
| Cruise Ship: Ocean Village |
Sailed:
March,
2009 |
| Destination: Caribbean |
Age: 46-55 |
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My first cruise, and Id booked with Ocean village, I was swayed by the informality and the standard gratuities being included in the price.The other factor was that all people who I spoke to, and had previosly cruised with O V all sang Its praises. The flight to Barbados was great, with much more leg room than I was used to on prevois short haul flights. Plenty to occupy the 8 hours, and on time. We were held up for a few minutes while those hoteling the first week had paperwork for imagration, this was the only negative to speak of. Eventualy we disembarked into the cooler breeze, and on to a bus. Cockeral the driver was very entertaining, and the half hour trip to the boat went quickly.
Of the bus and queing in an old dock building/pasport control and after a few mins we got to the head of the que. Your snapped asked a couple of questions. Your pass card is produced from this info', and you hand luggage is metal cheched.
At last you enter the ship, and are shown to your cabin where you can wait for your cases or explore. When you do get back to you room your cases are ready to be unpacked. the fun starts here, more exploring and decideing were to eat and drink. Starting to form friendships and checking out the shops at the dock.
Eight o clock and Its up on deck to watch as we start voyage, exiting the harbour with the help of the pilot, and off into a dark sea, bye bye harbour lights...
A lovely and comfortable sleap in a large roomy bed ensures your fresh in the morning, and if like me the time difference means you'll be up to see dawn break and land come into sight on the second day, as the first day is spent at sea so you can explore the ship, rest and catch the rays.
The varios islands are great and after a few days become information overload somewhere new every day. We took several excursions in the first week, but the second week we took taxis on our own terms and this is by far the best way and cheapest way to see what you want. At every port many taxis are waiting to barter a fare, and the know the best beaches and sites, and love to help.
On board your meals are to notch, a hearty breakfat, sets you up for the day, and can keep you going till you return to the ship, or if staying on board till you next desire a munchie.
The bars and their staff are so friendly you cant help but make friends..all your memories will be good ones..you feel at home and comfortable..how much better can a holiday be...
Oh and I nearly forgot the send offs when ships leave each other at ports its brilliant, even more so when we were docked next to O V2 our sister ship...memories...the best...you mis it as soon as you get home.....must sail again soon.
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| ate in all the resturants | | Entertainment |  |
| the entertainment circus type didnt apeal, but the singers and dancers were to rate | | Shore Excursions | |
| Caton bay was a rip off, didnt look like the photos and the meal was rubbish
Dominica and the ride through the rain forest was awsome | | Staff | |
| the cabin cleaner Reagan was great and totaly trustworthy, the bar staff would share a joke and always pleasant | | Children's Facilities | n/a |
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| more than enough , tried bingo, watched footie,watched films and chilled. | | Cabins | |
| cabin was clean and every thing worked as it should. bed was comfey, and films on the tv great to finnish an evening. | | Overall Rating | |
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