wingman2014 Posted February 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We're just getting unpacked from our five night BOS to Key west and Cozumel. When we left North Carolina the temp. was in the twenty's and at the end of our 10 hour drive sunny Florida was near 80 degrees ! We arrived at the port and was on the ship in less than a half HR. Embarkation A+ Windjammer was a madhouse so we tried out our drink package ( worked really well ) bartenders seamed fine with the drink packed with or without a tip, most of the time we would tip extra. Sometimes we would have to sign a slip and most of the time no slip. We both got the premium drink package and will get it again. package and bartenders, grade A Rooms were ready about 1:30 we had cabin 8168 corner AFT . Very nice cabin we didn't mind the walk. I'm going to try and post some pictures . cabin grade A We only ate at windjammer, park cafe and had room service twice. Were not foodies, or like going to a 3 hour dinner. I would have to give the food an overall B+ The crew seemed to be in good spirits, and like any business, some better than others. Our room attendant was ARTHUR , He was very nice and took great care of us. crew overall an A We went to the casino every night it was fun but without a doubt the tightest casino we've ever been in. Casino grade C This was our first time to Key west, what a great place to visit ! We ate at Sloppy Joe's and walked from store to store. we have been to Cozumel before so we knew what to expect there . We walked around the port area and walked some outside the port area. We didn't go to any of the shows but the live music and ship atmosphere was always very good! always some kind of event going on. We carried our luggage off the ship at 7:10 and were thru customs by 7:30 and after a $20 cab ride we were back at our car by 8:15. disembark grade A Overall we had a great time and would go again ! but next for us is Oasis and some new ports. Overall cruise grade A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We were on Brilliance this past December, and pretty much agree with your assessment.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 21, 2016 cabin 8168 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) we had great weather ! Edited February 21, 2016 by wingman2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted February 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We were on Brilliance this past December, and pretty much agree with your assessment.:) Thanks BOB ! We had a great time ! We're going to try Oasis, Board walk Balcony cabin 12321. Have you ever had a BW Balcony ? We heard it could be loud at times ( not worried about that ). I think we should be able to see part of the aqua theater and some ocean views . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks BOB ! We had a great time ! We're going to try Oasis, Board walk Balcony cabin 12321. Have you ever had a BW Balcony ? We heard it could beloud at times ( not worried about that ). I think we should be able to see part of the aqua theater and some ocean views . No, we've never had a Boardwalk balcony. The two times we've been on Oasis class, we've been fortunate to have oceanview balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonto524 Posted February 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Wingman2014, thanks for the review and pics ! We were on the Brilliance in October for 20 days and our cabin attendant on deck 8 was Arthur Doctor. He was amazing, even with our changing cabins on a b2b. Any chance it's the same fellow?? If so, we'll go say hello to him when we're back on the ship next month. Thanks ! Edited February 21, 2016 by tonto524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 21, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wingman2014, thanks for the review and pics ! We were on the Brilliance in October for 20 days and our cabin attendant on deck 8 was Arthur Doctor. He was amazing, even with our changing cabins on a b2b. Any chance it's the same fellow?? If so, we'll go say hello to him when we're back on the ship next month. Thanks ! Yes ! that's our doctor , he was great and just a inside secret (he likes chocolate) we brought him back a big chocolate bar when we were in Cozumel. Tell him TIM and KIM said hello , thank you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonto524 Posted February 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) We will and we will bring him a treat or two! I wish I had known about the chocolate. He was the best cabin attendant we have had in many, many years, including a cruise on which we were in the two bedroom aft suite on the Jewel. Such a nice guy and SO GOOD and unobtrusive. Like the "old days". - we'd leave our cabin and voila it would be made up like magic. Edited February 21, 2016 by tonto524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Match Game 72 Posted February 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi, We were on the same cruise and also had a wonderful time! We had a TS cabin (9656). Our cabin steward was magical and "like the old days." Everything was done before I could even think to ask for something. My 9yo son used the kids club, Adventure Ocean, every day. I would be happy to answer any questions about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2shell Posted February 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Do you happen to have the dallies from Adventure Ocean you could post? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Match Game 72 Posted February 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I do not have the AO dailies, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted February 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks for your review. We are doing Brilliance (same itinerary) in less than 3 weeks. We also have a corner aft balcony. I hope we can have similar weather to your sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorbackIslandGirl Posted February 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thank you for your review! We board Saturday for the same itinerary. This will be our first time to not go to the dining room. I'm glad to hear you had a good experience doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 24, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thank you for your review! We board Saturday for the same itinerary. This will be our first time to not go to the dining room. I'm glad to hear you had a good experience doing the same. We had great weather ! Hope you do as well ! We walked through the dinning room one time ( by mistake ) Windjammer was always from good to very good . We like it because we can stay as long as we like or hurry and move on to something else :) Room service was good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinnoon Posted February 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 24, 2016 We did this cruise last year and thought it was great. The key west stop we kinda toured around and then did Nachi in Cozumel. The crew on Brilliance was great. So far I think that is my favorite size of ship for being not to small but not too big. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarion Posted February 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We're just getting unpacked from our five night BOS to Key west and Cozumel. When we left North Carolina the temp. was in the twenty's and at the end of our 10 hour drive sunny Florida was near 80 degrees ! We arrived at the port and was on the ship in less than a half HR. Embarkation A+ Windjammer was a madhouse so we tried out our drink package ( worked really well ) bartenders seamed fine with the drink packed with or without a tip, most of the time we would tip extra. Sometimes we would have to sign a slip and most of the time no slip. We both got the premium drink package and will get it again. package and bartenders, grade A Rooms were ready about 1:30 we had cabin 8168 corner AFT . Very nice cabin we didn't mind the walk. I'm going to try and post some pictures . cabin grade A We only ate at windjammer, park cafe and had room service twice. Were not foodies, or like going to a 3 hour dinner. I would have to give the food an overall B+ The crew seemed to be in good spirits, and like any business, some better than others. Our room attendant was ARTHUR , He was very nice and took great care of us. crew overall an A We went to the casino every night it was fun but without a doubt the tightest casino we've ever been in. Casino grade C This was our first time to Key west, what a great place to visit ! We ate at Sloppy Joe's and walked from store to store. we have been to Cozumel before so we knew what to expect there . We walked around the port area and walked some outside the port area. We didn't go to any of the shows but the live music and ship atmosphere was always very good! always some kind of event going on. We carried our luggage off the ship at 7:10 and were thru customs by 7:30 and after a $20 cab ride we were back at our car by 8:15. disembark grade A Overall we had a great time and would go again ! but next for us is Oasis and some new ports. Overall cruise grade A Was formal night day 2 in key west or day 3 at sea? I am going on a similar itinerary soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 25, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Was formal night day 2 in key west or day 3 at sea? I am going on a similar itinerary soon. I believe it was day 3 , We did not go to any formal dinner but a lot of people did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 26, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Enjoyed your report and glad you enjoyed the cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 26, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you for your review! We board Saturday for the same itinerary. This will be our first time to not go to the dining room. I'm glad to hear you had a good experience doing the same. Look for the Sunshine Skyway bridge about 2 hours after you leave the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 26, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Look for the Sunshine Skyway bridge about 2 hours after you leave the pier. YES, don't forget (like we did) we were having such a good time we forgot. We walked back into our cabin just after we had gone under, still got some nice pictures. (aft cabin ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Wingman - Thanks for all the info. You mentioned a $20 ride to your car. Where were you parked? Thanks, M Edited February 26, 2016 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman2014 Posted February 26, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wingman - Thanks for all the info. You mentioned a $20 ride to your car. Where were you parked? Thanks, M We stayed at the fairfield inn tampa by the Hard rock casino. We paid for a park and cruise but we disembarked so early the hotel shuttle was not running yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 26, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We stayed at the fairfield inn tampa by the Hard rock casino. We paid for apark and cruise but we disembarked so early the hotel shuttle was not running yet. Thanks for the clarification. We've had the same situation, also in a Tampa hotel. I think the shuttles started around 8. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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