China, Taiwan & Vietnam

 
Reviewed By: Hazell, Ruislip on 9th Mar 2010
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruises Times cruised before: 3-5
Cruise Ship: Legend of the Seas Sailed: February, 2010
Destination: Far East Age: 56-65
Cabin: Balcony Occasion: Annual/regular holiday
Decided on another cruise with Royal Caribbean after a great cruise on Vision of the Seas last year.
The standard this time was nowhere near the same, the ship in general was about the same but seemed to be in a "tired" state, with lifting carpets and rusting exterior.
The entertainment repeated itself every week (we were onboard for 11 days) and the menu in the restaurant was also repeated several times a week. The theatre was not used to show films during sea days as it was on Vision of the Seas.
Our cabin was a nice size with a good balcony, but here again it was in a "tired" state although clean.
One port of call, Chan May Port, Vietnam, was literally miles from anywhere and consisted of a large car park and nothing else, which meant a 30min Taxi ride to the nearest habitable place.
Staff onboard were very good and friendly but that did not make up for our general disappointment.
Quality of Food3
Entertainment3
Shore Excursions2
Staff5
Children's Facilities2
Onboard Activities2
Cabins2
Overall Rating3
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Opinion: Disagree Comment by stevenson, bute (19 Mar 10 16:16) about this REVIEW
on the same cruise as you ,we had a great time , loved sanya , ho ann where there was lovely silk,didnt find the menue repeating itself lots of nice asian food and sushi inthe windjammer
Opinion: Disagree Comment by Hurst, Leyland (16 Mar 10 15:15) about this REVIEW
We have just returned from an 11 night back to back cruise on the Legend (embarked 2 March) and have to disagree with your comment that the ship was in a "tired" state, carpets were indeed lifting but this was being rectified immediately. As for the rusting exterior, I personally didn't travel half way around the world to give the Legend's body work a once over, we were too interested in disembarking to explore the fascinating countries which the ship took us to, although as a veteran of 31 cruises, I'm sure I would have noticed any serious rusting!!! The menu in the main restaurant was not repeated during our second cruise, although the entertainment (which in our opinion was only average) was indeed repeated. Had you undertaken some research you would have realised that Chan May port is in the middle of nowhere, but it is the closest port at which the Legend can dock, to enable passengers to discover the delights of this beautiful part of Vietnam eg Imperial Hue, Hoi An.
Opinion: Agree Comment by king, ramsgate (15 Mar 10 22:31) about this REVIEW
We boarded this ship on the 28th January 2010, it was awful! It had just come out of dry dock and was filthy, they were cleaning it and re-decorating including laying carpets, spraying sinks in our stateroom, painting jacuzzi etc for entire length of our cruise. We had our first cruise on The Legend of the Seas about 8 years ago and it was wonderful so you can imagine how we felt 14 cruises later and returning to this! We have always stayed with R.C.I. and are Diamond Members but after this we will be looking at other cruise lines, any ideas?
Comment by Coulter, Omagh (10 Apr 10 00:46) about a COMMENT by king (15 Mar 10 22:31)
We also boarded The Legend of The Seas on this same date and I have to say we were totally shocked to see the appearance of the ship. Our staterroom was covered in dust, fridge door was hanging off (for entire cruise) and our balcony was filthy with paint shavings. The balcony rails were dirty and had no varnish. We complained but apart from dusting nothing changed. We have cruised with Holland American many times and I have to say are streets ahead in all aspects of sailing. Very dissapointed, enjoyed ports of call and the staff were lovely but didn't make up for dirty ship.
Question by Williams, Ystrad Mynach (13 Aug 11 21:13) about a COMMENT by Coulter (10 Apr 10 00:46)
Really concerned about these reviews regarding Legend of the Seas. Going to Far East (Singapore/Singapore, Bangkok, Vietnam, Thailand) next February and if I had seen these reviews re ship think may have reconsidered going on it!!! Does anyone know if the condition of the ship interior has improved? Thanks Williams (S.Wales)
Opinion: Agree Comment by Bushell, Ipswich (09 Mar 10 22:27) about this REVIEW
Have been on The Millenium and Legend of the Seas with Century and Royal Caribbean, both owned by same company. At christmas when on The Millenium again and was really disappointed, as stated the ship was 'rather tired' not up to the usual high standards seeing as Century are supposed to be 5 star cruising.

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