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April 20, 2025 - Day 1: I arrived at Bayonne Cruise Terminal at around 12:20 PM, Waiting on line while inside the taxi until approximately 12:35 PM. We dropped off our Briefcases outside the Terminal. Basically it took 20 minutes from stepping into the Terminal to stepping on to the ship. I headed to my Assembly Station to complete my Muster Drill as my First assignment of the Cruise. Then, I headed to my stateroom and completed the Online Drill. After that, I ate at the Buffet and then I went into the Outdoor Pool before sailaway. I headed to the Lido Starboard side of the ship at 3 PM to watch the ship leaving Bayonne, NJ. And it was a Beautiful sailaway to begin our lovely Cruise Vacation. After the ship sailed away, I headed to dinner. Before that, I headed to my stateroom to be changed for Dinner. Then I watched the Welcome aboard show at the Royal Theatre for only 1 minute due to my late arrival at the theatre. After that, I played some Arcade. Had Pizza for Midnight dinner at around 11 PM. And then I headed to my room to sleep and get ready for our First Day at Sea. Before that, I was watching the Cruise map on the TV in the room for a little bit to see the ship's position. April 21, 2025 - Day 2: It was our first Day at Sea. First I woke up, Had breakfast. Before I went to the pool. I went on the North Star from 12:20 PM to 12:40 PM to see the views of the water from side to side. I went to the pool both Outdoor & Indoor for a few hours. I headed back to my room to change. Then I headed to the Buffet for Dinner, And at the Buffet. They had Cheesy Garlic Bread and Chicken Cordon Bleu that contains Pork. Both were delicious. Then I headed to the Arcade to play some games, Then after that. I headed to the Royal Esplanade to explore around. After that, I headed to my stateroom before midnight to be prepared for the next day. April 22, 2025 - Day 3: We arrived in Port Canaveral. First thing, I woke up. Ate breakfast, Spended lots of time in the Pool. Went back to the room and got changed for Dinner. We ate only at the Buffet for Dinner. Before that, I went on the Bumper Cars and it was so much fun. Then I played Arcade for a little bit. Then we watched a Movie on Deck 14 at the Front Outdoor Pool. After that, I headed back to my stateroom to be prepared for Day 4. April 23, 2025 - Day 4: It was Coco Cay Day. I first woke up at 9 AM. Ate breakfast. Got off the ship. In Coco Cay, I went on most of the Waterslides, Including the Daredevil's Peak Water Slide that I did as my First Slide to try. I ate Chicken Sandwich and Mozzarella Sticks for Lunch. Then I headed to the Oasis Lagoon Pool and it was incredible. We headed back to the ship at nearly 4:30 PM. We sailed from Coco Cay after Voyager of the Seas. The ship was at 5 kts from Coco Cay to Nassau. After that, I headed to the Buffet and had something small to eat. Before that, I changed in my stateroom. Then we headed to Dinner at the Main Dining Room at 8 PM. I headed to the Arcade after that. Then we spended some time in the Royal Esplanade. I headed to my room at Approximately midnight to be prepared for Day 5. April 24, 2025 - Day 5: LIVE - Scenic Cameras - Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean Islands and more. Even Alaska! was brought to my attention that our ship arrived First in Nassau Bahamas at around 6:30 AM but not 8 AM as it was written in the Itinerary Schedule for this Cruise and was still sleeping that time. We got up at 8:30 AM. Had breakfast, Got off the ship by 11 AM to explore some shopping areas. We got back on the ship about a couple hours before sailing. We headed to the pool once back on board. Before that, I ate Lunch. The ship left Nassau 15-20 minutes after 5 PM after the Carnival Conquest and Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. We changed once finished in the pool. Then we went to dinner at the Main Dining Room for an Italian Night. I had Chicken Parmesan and it was delicious. We played Arcade after that. Then we spended some time at Royal Esplanade. We went to the room at Midnight to be prepared for Day 6: April 25, 2025 - Day 6: It was a Second Sea Day. I ate Breakfast as the first thing. Then I headed to the pool for a few hours. Had lunch at 2 PM. Then at 6 PM, I changed and went to dinner. For dessert, They served Warm Chocolate Cake which was a Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. I tried it and it was very good. We headed to the Royal Theatre to watch a show. Then after that, I played Arcade for a little bit and then I spended some of my time at the Royal Esplanade. I went into my room when my day was over to be prepared for Day 7. April 26, 2025 - Day 7: It was our 3rd and Last Sea Day. We got up, Had breakfast. Went into the Pool, Got changed. Then we headed to Dinner at 7 PM only at the Buffet. Then we went on the Bumper Cars at 9 PM before it was closed at 10 PM. I played in the Arcade for a little bit. Then we went to Two 70 to watch a Competition at around 11 PM and we enjoyed it. We headed back to the room after that to get the last sleep on the ship. April 27, 2025 - Day 8: We arrived back in Bayonne, NJ at around 6 AM. We got up at 7:00, Left the room 7:30. Ate breakfast after that. Then we got off the ship at around 8:30 AM. We headed through security and got our bags and left the Terminal.
HI all. Six of us traveled together for our Odyssey of the Seas cruise. Two of us had been to Rome before. All of us have cruised before. Spent a few days in Rome and enjoyed that--even though it was in the 90s those days. Be sure your hotel has good a/c in the summer. Sunday morning we stuck around until our 11am checkout, and took our pre-arranged van to the Civitavecchia port. Took a little over an hour. The port area is huge and now I understand why people on this Board said make sure your car company takes you INTO the port so you don't have to walk all the way to the ship from the entrance of the port. When we saw how far it was, we were glad our drop-off was ship-side. There are no porters who come out to take your luggage (not that we saw anyway). You bring your tagged bag into a huge room and it is wheeled to the back where the crew gets it onto the ship. Make sure it is tagged! Then onto Security check, up an escalator to check-in. The whole process was pretty quick, and onboard we went! Wandered around the ship a little and then stopped at our balcony cabin. We had 2 balcony cabins near each other, and one other person in an interior cabin that was near us on deck 10 aft. Cabin was typical of the Quantum class. I like these cabins. Our bed was by the balcony. Plenty of storage, and even plenty of hangers which doesn't always happen. Love the bathroom nightlight. My nephew slept on the couch that was made up in his parents' cabin, but it was not so comfortable for a teenager. The inside cabin was quite spacious and well laid out. Note that the balcony chairs are ziptied but on a semi-reclined chair position, so we didn't find it to be a problem. I guess the sign on the chair "do not lay flat" proved insufficient. Footstools and a small table on the balcony as well. Wandered to the Windjammer which had a large selection of food options. I missed the outdoor seating area at the back of the Windjammer like Anthem has. We could always find something we liked in the WJ. Solarium Bistro was nice too, just a much smaller scale of food options. We didn't eat at Cafe 270. We had 5:30pm (early) dining time and the six of us were seated together at a lovely window table. 8:30 was late seating time. The food was good and our servers, Bryan and Kenneth, were excellent. There were open tables in the MDR most nights. The only upcharge dining venue we used was Teppenyaki at lunchtime. The chef was entertaining and did a good job, but the two of us who ordered filet mignon find it hard to believe that the cut actually was filet mignon as it was tough and chewy. One other's strip steak was more tender. I did mention this upon our leaving Teppanyaki, but never heard anything. So just note--if you like your filet mignon soft and tender, this isn't the place to get it. That was the only disappointment with Teppanyaki, but it was a big one. We ate at El Loco Fresh once and it was good. There is no Johnny Rockets on this ship. Lobster fans--there is no lobster night on European cruises. MyTime dining is 7:15-9:30. We stopped doing MyTime when they made the option window start so late. Note to those familiar with Coconut Ranger cookies. The ones in Europe are different from what is served on US-based RC ships. Did not like them, so I saved myself a lot of calories. We did not go to the Top Tier party. The outdoor movie screen seemed to be in a weird space by a pool with insufficient seating. Lots of great backgrounds for good photo opportunities around dinnertime every night. The FlowRider was busy. The big yellow ball thing on the port side aft top deck has a nice viewing area. At night it has blinking lights on it--all night--so if you like your curtains open at night, the port side aft may not be where you want your cabin. Northstar goes left and right over the side of the ship (not sure we ever did this on Anthem; I think it only moved a little to the left or right). But it is expensive to do on a sea day. We did it enough on Anthem when it was part of your cruise fare so I'm not paying to do it. Crown Lounge was very nice and large. Had a wonderful sea view with its large windows. The coffee machine was wonderful and we had daily cappuccino here. Assorted food in the morning that did not vary much, and we only wandered in during one evening happy hour and I don't recall what food was out so I can't say much about that offering. Solarium had various warm and cooler areas. The pools and hot tubs could be very crowded. On the front lower level of the Solarium you can access an outside area over the bridge wings. One of the main area pools had to be closed to be drained, cleaned, and refilled three times due to floating toxins. The captain was not happy about this! Parents need to keep a better eye on their kids and NO DIAPERS in the pools! How is this not comment knowledge and decency. There were A LOT of kids on this cruise as it is summertime. And a lot running and jumping in the cabins around us. Annoying and inconsiderate. Production shows in the theater are becoming more rare. We did not go see the male singer. We did go to one show about Showgirls and it was good. The Book was just ok; the actors/singers were good. Played a lot of trivia games and got a few cute prizes like zipper pulls and a bottle opener. The Taylor Swift Name that Tune was packed (I don't know her music so we gave up our seats at the Schooner bar to people who wanted to play the game). Groups of girls were sitting on the floor since there was no seating left. No other trivia like 70s, 80s, Beatles, or One Hit Wonders, had this # in attendance. If like us you are used to Music Hall on Anthem, the layout of this one is a little different--seating, bar locations, etc. Still a great venue. We paid attention to the Captain's announcements to know when we would be going through the Strait of Messina, and other useful information he gave out. He is from Poland. CD is from Italy and very entertaining. While there were a lot of Americans onboard, there were also a lot of Europeans. PORTS Santorini. I had read how tendering was a big pain and you had to have a ship-sponsored excursion to be off before mid-afternoon. Not true. I checked with the Concierge who told me that it should be open tendering with no wait after 1pm (we arrived at 11). Tender tickets would be issued morning before our Santorini stop outside Music Hall--the distribution was supposed to begin at 8am, however, my bro and SIL went down at 7am and there was already a long line. Fortunately Royal started distributing around 7:30 to keep things moving. We got group 4 and we were called shortly after 11am. So that worked out just fine. 3 of us took the tram up the steep hill and 3 others walked up. We arrived around the same time. 10 euro each way to use tram that is a six seater in a chain of six cars. So 36 people can go at a time. Fira was a nice town to wander for a bit. We had booked a private catamaran excursion, and met up with our driver to get to the marina so we could explore Santorini from the sea for the afternoon. There is a Santorini excursion you can buy once onboard, not before, for $25 you get a priority tender to the island, and then a bus to Fira. Kudaski, Turkey. We did a private excursion to the Ephesus ruins. Our guide was knowledgeable and it was a great history lesson. Be aware the marble can be slippery even when dry, and it is a lot of walking, so be careful. We all had a slip of the foot here and there. Note that the amphitheater there is currently closed for work. Also be aware that at some point on most tours you will be taken to a carpet store when they will try to sell you their wares. I had specifically asked that this NOT happen, but it did anyway, and we politely said we do not want to buy a carpet and we can go now. They kept putting out more and more carpets on the floor; I felt bad for the people who would have to roll them all back up. The port area has a lot of items for sale. We tried local wine at a restaurant near the ship and it was very good. Very hot here too and we had plenty of water and an umbrella ,and also water bottle to spray mist. Mykonos. 4 went to explore on their own, and 2 of us took the ship-sponsored Delos tour. The only reason we booked ship-sponsored was because up until sailing time, this was supposed to be a tender port. Turns out we docked while 2 other ships anchored. Very windy here; one of our lines snapped so the engines had to be kept running to keep us pushed up to the dock. Since the ship docks a bit outside the Old City, we took a small ferry to the Old City where we boarded the larger ferry to Delos for the ~30 minute ride. Bathrooms and snacks and drinks for sale on the larger ferry. Tour was very good and we enjoyed it and got some good pics. After the ferry ride back to Mykonos, we wandered around a bit, then used the ticket for the water taxi back to the ship dock. Naples. Booked a last-minute private ride to check out the Amalfi Coast and it was great. Enjoyed pizza and cocktails at a few places along the way. Saw Mt. Vesuvius. Saw the huge lemons growing on many trees. A lot of switchback roads. Beautiful coastline. Beaches are rocky. Back to Civitavecchia. We arrived at the dock early and walk-off started around 6:30am. Our ride wasn't coming till 7:30, so we headed down to deck 5 at 7:15 and we had no line to leave the ship. Could not have taken more than 10 minutes from the time we left our cabin to meeting our driver outside. Odyssey of the Seas started sailing in 2021 and it is still in very good condition. We love this class of ship and would not hesitate to book Odyssey again. Although it was hot and I would not do a European cruise in summer again, we did enjoy it and we had calm seas 99% of the time. Not a drop of rain at all.
Activities on board were enough to keep you busy, wish we had more time and energy to do more actually. The cabins were perfect for what you need it for and clean. Service from staff all over the ship was excellent and now being back on land, I miss that standard and level of care( as someone who has always worked in Customer care jobs, I really value good service when i see it). There were just a handful of staff who do not pull their weight and you see others doing more, but I wont dwell on them. only dissapointment for us was Vegetarian food choices,Same or boring stuff daily, and veg food was mixed in between meats, Please Do better, and keep all veg food seperate as people use the same spoons and touch meat items which turns me off as a born veggie. GP cost was $250 which is insane!! just for a consult! Foot analysis people and free massage people some were shirkers and did not seem to want to do their jobs and made me not want to go to them sadly after seeing this. Arcade games had a fee, but honestly parents are already paying so much to bring kids on board, would you not include it ? as adults we also would have played as the games centre was wonderful. Disembarkation and tour arrangements, BEST organistation and logistical skills I have ever seen so keep it up. As a guest, you feel so pampered and protected and valued so Thank You RC, we had a wonderful stay and experience.
April 20, 2025 - Day 1: I arrived at Bayonne Cruise Terminal at around 12:20 PM, Waiting on line while inside the taxi until approximately 12:35 PM. We dropped off our Briefcases outside the Terminal. Basically it took 20 minutes from stepping into the Terminal to stepping on to the ship. I headed to my Assembly Station to complete my Muster Drill as my First assignment of the Cruise. Then, I headed to my stateroom and completed the Online Drill. After that, I ate at the Buffet and then I went into the Outdoor Pool before sailaway. I headed to the Lido Starboard side of the ship at 3 PM to watch the ship leaving Bayonne, NJ. And it was a Beautiful sailaway to begin our lovely Cruise Vacation. After the ship sailed away, I headed to dinner. Before that, I headed to my stateroom to be changed for Dinner. Then I watched the Welcome aboard show at the Royal Theatre for only 1 minute due to my late arrival at the theatre. After that, I played some Arcade. Had Pizza for Midnight dinner at around 11 PM. And then I headed to my room to sleep and get ready for our First Day at Sea. Before that, I was watching the Cruise map on the TV in the room for a little bit to see the ship's position. April 21, 2025 - Day 2: It was our first Day at Sea. First I woke up, Had breakfast. Before I went to the pool. I went on the North Star from 12:20 PM to 12:40 PM to see the views of the water from side to side. I went to the pool both Outdoor & Indoor for a few hours. I headed back to my room to change. Then I headed to the Buffet for Dinner, And at the Buffet. They had Cheesy Garlic Bread and Chicken Cordon Bleu that contains Pork. Both were delicious. Then I headed to the Arcade to play some games, Then after that. I headed to the Royal Esplanade to explore around. After that, I headed to my stateroom before midnight to be prepared for the next day. April 22, 2025 - Day 3: We arrived in Port Canaveral. First thing, I woke up. Ate breakfast, Spended lots of time in the Pool. Went back to the room and got changed for Dinner. We ate only at the Buffet for Dinner. Before that, I went on the Bumper Cars and it was so much fun. Then I played Arcade for a little bit. Then we watched a Movie on Deck 14 at the Front Outdoor Pool. After that, I headed back to my stateroom to be prepared for Day 4. April 23, 2025 - Day 4: It was Coco Cay Day. I first woke up at 9 AM. Ate breakfast. Got off the ship. In Coco Cay, I went on most of the Waterslides, Including the Daredevil's Peak Water Slide that I did as my First Slide to try. I ate Chicken Sandwich and Mozzarella Sticks for Lunch. Then I headed to the Oasis Lagoon Pool and it was incredible. We headed back to the ship at nearly 4:30 PM. We sailed from Coco Cay after Voyager of the Seas. The ship was at 5 kts from Coco Cay to Nassau. After that, I headed to the Buffet and had something small to eat. Before that, I changed in my stateroom. Then we headed to Dinner at the Main Dining Room at 8 PM. I headed to the Arcade after that. Then we spended some time in the Royal Esplanade. I headed to my room at Approximately midnight to be prepared for Day 5. April 24, 2025 - Day 5: LIVE - Scenic Cameras - Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean Islands and more. Even Alaska! was brought to my attention that our ship arrived First in Nassau Bahamas at around 6:30 AM but not 8 AM as it was written in the Itinerary Schedule for this Cruise and was still sleeping that time. We got up at 8:30 AM. Had breakfast, Got off the ship by 11 AM to explore some shopping areas. We got back on the ship about a couple hours before sailing. We headed to the pool once back on board. Before that, I ate Lunch. The ship left Nassau 15-20 minutes after 5 PM after the Carnival Conquest and Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. We changed once finished in the pool. Then we went to dinner at the Main Dining Room for an Italian Night. I had Chicken Parmesan and it was delicious. We played Arcade after that. Then we spended some time at Royal Esplanade. We went to the room at Midnight to be prepared for Day 6: April 25, 2025 - Day 6: It was a Second Sea Day. I ate Breakfast as the first thing. Then I headed to the pool for a few hours. Had lunch at 2 PM. Then at 6 PM, I changed and went to dinner. For dessert, They served Warm Chocolate Cake which was a Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. I tried it and it was very good. We headed to the Royal Theatre to watch a show. Then after that, I played Arcade for a little bit and then I spended some of my time at the Royal Esplanade. I went into my room when my day was over to be prepared for Day 7. April 26, 2025 - Day 7: It was our 3rd and Last Sea Day. We got up, Had breakfast. Went into the Pool, Got changed. Then we headed to Dinner at 7 PM only at the Buffet. Then we went on the Bumper Cars at 9 PM before it was closed at 10 PM. I played in the Arcade for a little bit. Then we went to Two 70 to watch a Competition at around 11 PM and we enjoyed it. We headed back to the room after that to get the last sleep on the ship. April 27, 2025 - Day 8: We arrived back in Bayonne, NJ at around 6 AM. We got up at 7:00, Left the room 7:30. Ate breakfast after that. Then we got off the ship at around 8:30 AM. We headed through security and got our bags and left the Terminal.
HI all. Six of us traveled together for our Odyssey of the Seas cruise. Two of us had been to Rome before. All of us have cruised before. Spent a few days in Rome and enjoyed that--even though it was in the 90s those days. Be sure your hotel has good a/c in the summer. Sunday morning we stuck around until our 11am checkout, and took our pre-arranged van to the Civitavecchia port. Took a little over an hour. The port area is huge and now I understand why people on this Board said make sure your car company takes you INTO the port so you don't have to walk all the way to the ship from the entrance of the port. When we saw how far it was, we were glad our drop-off was ship-side. There are no porters who come out to take your luggage (not that we saw anyway). You bring your tagged bag into a huge room and it is wheeled to the back where the crew gets it onto the ship. Make sure it is tagged! Then onto Security check, up an escalator to check-in. The whole process was pretty quick, and onboard we went! Wandered around the ship a little and then stopped at our balcony cabin. We had 2 balcony cabins near each other, and one other person in an interior cabin that was near us on deck 10 aft. Cabin was typical of the Quantum class. I like these cabins. Our bed was by the balcony. Plenty of storage, and even plenty of hangers which doesn't always happen. Love the bathroom nightlight. My nephew slept on the couch that was made up in his parents' cabin, but it was not so comfortable for a teenager. The inside cabin was quite spacious and well laid out. Note that the balcony chairs are ziptied but on a semi-reclined chair position, so we didn't find it to be a problem. I guess the sign on the chair "do not lay flat" proved insufficient. Footstools and a small table on the balcony as well. Wandered to the Windjammer which had a large selection of food options. I missed the outdoor seating area at the back of the Windjammer like Anthem has. We could always find something we liked in the WJ. Solarium Bistro was nice too, just a much smaller scale of food options. We didn't eat at Cafe 270. We had 5:30pm (early) dining time and the six of us were seated together at a lovely window table. 8:30 was late seating time. The food was good and our servers, Bryan and Kenneth, were excellent. There were open tables in the MDR most nights. The only upcharge dining venue we used was Teppenyaki at lunchtime. The chef was entertaining and did a good job, but the two of us who ordered filet mignon find it hard to believe that the cut actually was filet mignon as it was tough and chewy. One other's strip steak was more tender. I did mention this upon our leaving Teppanyaki, but never heard anything. So just note--if you like your filet mignon soft and tender, this isn't the place to get it. That was the only disappointment with Teppanyaki, but it was a big one. We ate at El Loco Fresh once and it was good. There is no Johnny Rockets on this ship. Lobster fans--there is no lobster night on European cruises. MyTime dining is 7:15-9:30. We stopped doing MyTime when they made the option window start so late. Note to those familiar with Coconut Ranger cookies. The ones in Europe are different from what is served on US-based RC ships. Did not like them, so I saved myself a lot of calories. We did not go to the Top Tier party. The outdoor movie screen seemed to be in a weird space by a pool with insufficient seating. Lots of great backgrounds for good photo opportunities around dinnertime every night. The FlowRider was busy. The big yellow ball thing on the port side aft top deck has a nice viewing area. At night it has blinking lights on it--all night--so if you like your curtains open at night, the port side aft may not be where you want your cabin. Northstar goes left and right over the side of the ship (not sure we ever did this on Anthem; I think it only moved a little to the left or right). But it is expensive to do on a sea day. We did it enough on Anthem when it was part of your cruise fare so I'm not paying to do it. Crown Lounge was very nice and large. Had a wonderful sea view with its large windows. The coffee machine was wonderful and we had daily cappuccino here. Assorted food in the morning that did not vary much, and we only wandered in during one evening happy hour and I don't recall what food was out so I can't say much about that offering. Solarium had various warm and cooler areas. The pools and hot tubs could be very crowded. On the front lower level of the Solarium you can access an outside area over the bridge wings. One of the main area pools had to be closed to be drained, cleaned, and refilled three times due to floating toxins. The captain was not happy about this! Parents need to keep a better eye on their kids and NO DIAPERS in the pools! How is this not comment knowledge and decency. There were A LOT of kids on this cruise as it is summertime. And a lot running and jumping in the cabins around us. Annoying and inconsiderate. Production shows in the theater are becoming more rare. We did not go see the male singer. We did go to one show about Showgirls and it was good. The Book was just ok; the actors/singers were good. Played a lot of trivia games and got a few cute prizes like zipper pulls and a bottle opener. The Taylor Swift Name that Tune was packed (I don't know her music so we gave up our seats at the Schooner bar to people who wanted to play the game). Groups of girls were sitting on the floor since there was no seating left. No other trivia like 70s, 80s, Beatles, or One Hit Wonders, had this # in attendance. If like us you are used to Music Hall on Anthem, the layout of this one is a little different--seating, bar locations, etc. Still a great venue. We paid attention to the Captain's announcements to know when we would be going through the Strait of Messina, and other useful information he gave out. He is from Poland. CD is from Italy and very entertaining. While there were a lot of Americans onboard, there were also a lot of Europeans. PORTS Santorini. I had read how tendering was a big pain and you had to have a ship-sponsored excursion to be off before mid-afternoon. Not true. I checked with the Concierge who told me that it should be open tendering with no wait after 1pm (we arrived at 11). Tender tickets would be issued morning before our Santorini stop outside Music Hall--the distribution was supposed to begin at 8am, however, my bro and SIL went down at 7am and there was already a long line. Fortunately Royal started distributing around 7:30 to keep things moving. We got group 4 and we were called shortly after 11am. So that worked out just fine. 3 of us took the tram up the steep hill and 3 others walked up. We arrived around the same time. 10 euro each way to use tram that is a six seater in a chain of six cars. So 36 people can go at a time. Fira was a nice town to wander for a bit. We had booked a private catamaran excursion, and met up with our driver to get to the marina so we could explore Santorini from the sea for the afternoon. There is a Santorini excursion you can buy once onboard, not before, for $25 you get a priority tender to the island, and then a bus to Fira. Kudaski, Turkey. We did a private excursion to the Ephesus ruins. Our guide was knowledgeable and it was a great history lesson. Be aware the marble can be slippery even when dry, and it is a lot of walking, so be careful. We all had a slip of the foot here and there. Note that the amphitheater there is currently closed for work. Also be aware that at some point on most tours you will be taken to a carpet store when they will try to sell you their wares. I had specifically asked that this NOT happen, but it did anyway, and we politely said we do not want to buy a carpet and we can go now. They kept putting out more and more carpets on the floor; I felt bad for the people who would have to roll them all back up. The port area has a lot of items for sale. We tried local wine at a restaurant near the ship and it was very good. Very hot here too and we had plenty of water and an umbrella ,and also water bottle to spray mist. Mykonos. 4 went to explore on their own, and 2 of us took the ship-sponsored Delos tour. The only reason we booked ship-sponsored was because up until sailing time, this was supposed to be a tender port. Turns out we docked while 2 other ships anchored. Very windy here; one of our lines snapped so the engines had to be kept running to keep us pushed up to the dock. Since the ship docks a bit outside the Old City, we took a small ferry to the Old City where we boarded the larger ferry to Delos for the ~30 minute ride. Bathrooms and snacks and drinks for sale on the larger ferry. Tour was very good and we enjoyed it and got some good pics. After the ferry ride back to Mykonos, we wandered around a bit, then used the ticket for the water taxi back to the ship dock. Naples. Booked a last-minute private ride to check out the Amalfi Coast and it was great. Enjoyed pizza and cocktails at a few places along the way. Saw Mt. Vesuvius. Saw the huge lemons growing on many trees. A lot of switchback roads. Beautiful coastline. Beaches are rocky. Back to Civitavecchia. We arrived at the dock early and walk-off started around 6:30am. Our ride wasn't coming till 7:30, so we headed down to deck 5 at 7:15 and we had no line to leave the ship. Could not have taken more than 10 minutes from the time we left our cabin to meeting our driver outside. Odyssey of the Seas started sailing in 2021 and it is still in very good condition. We love this class of ship and would not hesitate to book Odyssey again. Although it was hot and I would not do a European cruise in summer again, we did enjoy it and we had calm seas 99% of the time. Not a drop of rain at all.
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Real luxury is so much more than design and facilities. It’s about unforgettable experiences – moments that inspire, service that exceeds expectations and one-of-a-kind adventures that give you stories to bring home. You’ll discover all that and more when you sail in Royal Suite Class.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
Elevate every aspect of your travel adventure with exclusive access and unique experiences that you’ll treasure for years to come, crafted just for you by a Royal Genie or dedicated Concierge.
INCLUSIVE FACILITIES
Sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest difference. Our Sea, Sky and Star Class Suites offer complimentary services and facilities that make every moment unforgettable.
UNPARALLELED ACCOMMODATIONS
In between awe-inspiring holiday experiences, retreat to the most spacious luxury cruise suites. When you sail in Royal Suite Class, you’ll find every detail has been carefully considered with you in mind.
DESIGNED TO MATCH YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
Relax, unwind and make yourself at home after a full day of adventure. From thread-count comfort and deluxe facilities to breathtaking views, you'll find all the creature comforts you'd expect during your holiday – and some you probably haven't even thought of – in a range of rooms to suit your travel style.
DESIGNED TO MATCH YOUR COMFORT NEEDS
24-hour room service for fuelling up between thrills. A daily stateroom attendant dedicated to making sure that your stay is spectacular. Nightly turn-down service so you can rest easy before the next day’s adventures. Whether you’re travelling with kids, a group of fellow explorers or require any kind of specialised service, we’ve thought of all the creature comforts you’d expect during your holiday – plus a few more.
SAVOUR EVERY FLAVOUR
The new Odyssey of the Seas℠ is primed to please every palate. No matter what flavours you’re craving — from hand-tossed pizzas and piping hot pastas, to poolside tacos, carnitas and quesadillas — you’ll find plenty worth savouring onboard.
ELEVATED EATS
Level-up your date night or family dinner with steakhouse classics and white tablecloth service at Chop’s Grille, or tuck into an exclusive five-course feast at Chef’s Table. And at Wonderland, feast on imaginative plates served with a heaping helping of awe. These dishes are primed to please every palate and satisfy any appetite.
GLOBAL GOURMET
Prep your taste buds for a culinary journey with flavours that travel the world – like hand-rolled sushi at Izumi and Far East fare with flair at Teppanyaki right at your table and served up with a sizzle. Sunday supper is served every day at Giovanni’s℠ Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. The menu highlights Old World classics, including veal meatballs in sauce like they make in Sardinia and Pappardelle served with rich radicchio cream.
LAID-BACK BITES
Bring the fiesta poolside with grab-and-go Mexican flavours, such as tacos and beef burritos, at El Loco Fresh®. Enjoy a slice of authentic New York-style pizza in between thrills at Sorrento’s. Or head to the fan-favourite Windjammer for all the most popular self-serve eats. You’ll find a detailed list of the best places to eat for free on a cruise, along with information on when breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the Windjammer and the main dining room.
Don’t just see the world — experience it. Shore excursions can help you discover even more at each incredible destination.
NEXT-LEVEL GAME TIME
Get ready to play on whole new level. Think bumper car show-downs and glow-in-the-dark laser tag at the largest indoor activity space at sea, SeaPlex®. And adventure for all ages on every deck onboard the new Odyssey of the Seas℠.
GRAVITY-DEFYING FUN
There’s no rush in the world like skydiving – and on the RipCord®by iFLY®simulator you can feel the freedom of freefall without even leaving the deck.
FUN THAT’S AS BOLD AS ICE
Earth has become an unliveable frozen wasteland for all but two clans – Yetis and Snowshifters. To survive, one clan must take control in the latest glow-in-the-dark laser tag face-off: Clash for the Crystal City.
FLOWRIDER®*
Experience the thrilling 12-metre-long FlowRider®* surf simulator where the waves are always high. Get ready to face 113,500 litres of water headed your way. Whether you ride like a pro or just try to maintain your balance, your friends can cheer you on from comfortable stadium seating.
OUTDOOR THRILLS, INDOOR ADVENTURES
Go from thrills on the top deck to awe-inspiring spectaculars at Two70, and from lounging poolside to jamming out at musical performances. No matter where you wander onboard, you’ll never run out of things to do on Odyssey of the Seas℠.
DISCOVER MORE DECKSIDE
Hit the reimagined upper deck for the most interactive arcade ever to set sail. Feel the freedom of freefall on the RipCord® by iFLY® skydiving simulator. And a pool deck that’s been totally maximised to the island vibes – with two resort-style pools, plenty of shady casitas and hammocks and the two-storey Lime and Coconut® bar
EXPLORE MORE INDOORS
No matter what time of day it is, you’ll find tons of spaces designed for maxed-out memory-making inside the all-new Odyssey of the Seas℠. Settle in for a full-sensory spectacular at Two70®, which transforms from an open area living room with panoramic views into a multimedia theatre as day turns to night. Or spend your night stage-side at epic Paris and Las Vegas-inspired productions like Showgirl!, a razzle-dazzling homage to the past, present and future of the most iconic of all stage performers. And SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea, fully-loaded with all kinds of next-level thrills.
Our fully equipped state-of-the-art gym has got everything you need to keep fit throughout your holiday.
It’s all about fun onboard Royal Caribbean. Families will be wow’ed by the Adventure Ocean programme, the amazing kids’ and teen zones and thrills such as ice-skating, surfing and zip-lining. If the kids are having a ball, mums and dads will too.
Leave your little ones for a whole lot of fun with our complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth & Teen Programme. With a host of thrilling, creative and educational activities, you can take the time out to relax whilst they have fun.
