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Royal Caribbean International

MS Song of America

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Reviewed by: : Eileen Healy
# previous cruises: 1
Date of Trip: July 26, 1997
Itinerary: Bermuda

My husband and I are not people who like Vegas type shows or organized activities. So, we were concerned if we would be happy on this cruise. Well, we were pleasently suprised with all the deck space and the ability to really get away from it all. In addition, Bermuda was a beautiful place. For those who do like organized activites and shows, there is plenty to do.

The pools were crowded during the earlier part of the day so my suggestion would be have a second seating for dinner and go to the pool so around 4PM when the first seating people are preparing fr dinner. You will have the pool to yourself. The Promenade deck was quiet and romantic. I loved the Viking Crown Lounge and am very upset that the new owners will most likely dismantle it. The dining room was nice although we were in the Ambassador Room which wa somewhat less crowded.

Food was great in the dining room and room service was quick and the food arrived hot. The waiter and assistant waiter and the wine steward was very attentive. The buffet lunch on deck was okay, not great. The food in the dining room was much better. Also,you can order anything on the dining room menu from room service during standard meal times.

The cabin was larger than I thought it would be. We had a murphy bed that folded into the wall so during the day the cabin was actually spacious. Plenty of closet sopace, well laid out. Big enough shower. Was noisy on the way back from Bermuda due to harsh seas.

The comic was good and so was the violin player. We were not really into the shows so I feel it would be unfair to comment on them.

The gym was adequate with 4 Tectrix stairclimbers, 3 Quinton treadmills, 3 lifecycles. Free weights, a multistation paramount machine.Be warned, free weights are in kilos not pounds. Skip the snorkeling shore excursions and rent your own snorkeling equipment in St. George and go to Tobacco Bay Beach. Excellent snorkeling. Then take the ferry when in Hamilton and go to the snorkeling park in Dockside.Definitely go to Horeshoe Beach and go on the little beaches on either side.

Every possible age group and type was on thois cruise from retired people to much tatooed and pierced rocker types.