Royal Cribben Voyager of the Seas

[amazing lady]

Has anyone taken the Voyager of the Seas from Sydney to Fiji? How were the Ports of Call?:

[lilly4350]

Has anyone taken the Voyager of the Seas from Sydney to Fiji? How were the Ports of Call?:

 

First of all, welcome to Cruise Critic. This is the place to learn everything you ever wanted to know about cruising. As each cruise could stop at different ports, can you please tell us the ports you are enquiring about.

[jasoncheck01@gmail.com]

Just came back from a South Pacific Cruise on Voyager (not to Fiji).

We enjoyed our holiday but were quite disappointed with some of the crew.

Bars were understaffed eg. where some lines had 5-6 staff for popular bars Voyager only had 3 and sometimes 2. The result, is apart from long wait times for a drink, unhappy and overworked bar staff as well as a few arguments between patrons as to who was next. Which proves to be quite uncomfortable for spectators.

 

Also, while walking through the royal promenade, on more than one occasion we actually had to stop to avoid bumping into ship management (all white uniforms) while they casually passed in front of us, without so much as an acknowledgement for giving way to them as they strolled through. On other lines all staff, no matter how senior, would always stop for a guest to pass as well as saying "hello" and possibly even enquire as to how your experience was going.

 

We went to the 'next cruise' area to enquire about booking an Eastern Caribbean Cruise next year. Let me just say after 15 min and struggling to hold my tongue we walked away from the rude young Portuguese lady.

 

The facilities on board were great. Our steward was great and our waiters were great. Basically those working for your tips are great.

 

We did meet a lady on board that had just sailed on Radiance. She'd noticed issues with the crew on Voyager as well and told us that the Radiance crew were far far better.

 

We've sailed Carnival twice previously and agreed that if the Carnival Legend or Spirit crews operated the Voyager it would be the ultimate holiday.

 

Anyway we booked with another agent for a Harmony cruise next year. So time will tell. Can't wait.

 

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Edited April 16, 2016 by jasoncheck01@gmail.com

[avalon007]

Yes, was on VOS to Fiji last month.

 

Both Lautoka & Suva where fine & running as usual after the cyclone if that is what you are asking? Some noticeable minor tree damage in Lautoka was about all that we saw.

[aussielozzie18]

Yes. We visited Suva and Lautoka. Did ship tours at both.

Jewel of Fiji at Suva. Really enjoyed this.

Oolala cruise to Savala Island at Lautoka. Beautiful island, fun snorkelling, nice lunch, plenty of time to swim, paddle board and paddle in beautiful clear Waters. Lovely staff. Highly recommend.

[avalon007]

Just came back from a South Pacific Cruise on Voyager (not to Fiji).

We enjoyed our holiday but were quite disappointed with some of the crew.

Bars were understaffed eg. where some lines had 5-6 staff for popular bars Voyager only had 3 and sometimes 2. The result, is apart from long wait times for a drink, unhappy and overworked bar staff as well as a few arguments between patrons as to who was next. Which proves to be quite uncomfortable for spectators.

 

Also, while walking through the royal promenade, on more than one occasion we actually had to stop to avoid bumping into ship management (all white uniforms) while they casually passed in front of us, without so much as an acknowledgement for giving way to them as they strolled through. On other lines all staff, no matter how senior, would always stop for a guest to pass as well as saying "hello" and possibly even enquire as to how your experience was going.

 

We went to the 'next cruise' area to enquire about booking an Eastern Caribbean Cruise next year. Let me just say after 15 min and struggling to hold my tongue we walked away from the rude young Portuguese lady.

 

The facilities on board were great. Our steward was great and our waiters were great. Basically those working for your tips are great.

 

We did meet a lady on board that had just sailed on Radiance. She'd noticed issues with the crew on Voyager as well and told us that the Radiance crew were far far better.

 

We've sailed Carnival twice previously and agreed that if the Carnival Legend or Spirit crews operated the Voyager it would be the ultimate holiday.

 

Anyway we booked with another agent for a Harmony cruise next year. So time will tell. Can't wait.

 

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Wow, we just sailed on Voyager a few weeks ago & had the opposite experience.

 

I found the crew were always acknowledging us as we passed by them in the halls on the cabin decks as well as in the public spaces. The senior staff & regular crew all acted the same in our experience.

 

Sorry to hear your experience was so different but after having sailed with Royal on 3 different ships including Radiance, I can't say I have noticed any major difference in the crew civility towards us.

 

I have noticed a lack of civility with some passengers though & did think our latest Voyager cruise had a demographic with a greater number of ...how can I put it, less than genteel people, than our other Royal cruises. :rolleyes:

Your example of people fighting over who was next at the bar is a classic example, you can be annoyed but should always act civil.

 

I don't know how the crew manage to bite their tongues sometimes, some of the passengers can be so re rude & ignorant - not a good combination.

 

If you do sail Royal again I hope you have a better experience. :)

[jasoncheck01@gmail.com]

Wow, we just sailed on Voyager a few weeks ago & had the opposite experience.

 

I found the crew were always acknowledging us as we passed by them in the halls on the cabin decks as well as in the public spaces. The senior staff & regular crew all acted the same in our experience.

 

Sorry to hear your experience was so different but after having sailed with Royal on 3 different ships including Radiance, I can't say I have noticed any major difference in the crew civility towards us.

 

I have noticed a lack of civility with some passengers though & did think our latest Voyager cruise had a demographic with a greater number of ...how can I put it, less than genteel people, than our other Royal cruises. :rolleyes:

Your example of people fighting over who was next at the bar is a classic example, you can be annoyed but should always act civil.

 

I don't know how the crew manage to bite their tongues sometimes, some of the passengers can be so re rude & ignorant - not a good combination.

 

If you do sail Royal again I hope you have a better experience. :)

 

It was only a small percentage of crew that we noticed this.

Like I said we still had a great time and to pros far outweighed the cons.

Yes there'll always be obnoxious guests giving crew a hard time. Quite sad really when the crew spend so long at sea away from their families. I don't know how they put up with it.

 

Anyway we've booked a cruise on Harmony of the Seas next year so we're looking forward to that.

 

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[Hailzmick]

Just came back from a South Pacific Cruise on Voyager (not to Fiji).

We enjoyed our holiday but were quite disappointed with some of the crew.

Bars were understaffed eg. where some lines had 5-6 staff for popular bars Voyager only had 3 and sometimes 2. The result, is apart from long wait times for a drink, unhappy and overworked bar staff as well as a few arguments between patrons as to who was next. Which proves to be quite uncomfortable for spectators.

 

Also, while walking through the royal promenade, on more than one occasion we actually had to stop to avoid bumping into ship management (all white uniforms) while they casually passed in front of us, without so much as an acknowledgement for giving way to them as they strolled through. On other lines all staff, no matter how senior, would always stop for a guest to pass as well as saying "hello" and possibly even enquire as to how your experience was going.

 

We went to the 'next cruise' area to enquire about booking an Eastern Caribbean Cruise next year. Let me just say after 15 min and struggling to hold my tongue we walked away from the rude young Portuguese lady.

 

The facilities on board were great. Our steward was great and our waiters were great. Basically those working for your tips are great.

 

We did meet a lady on board that had just sailed on Radiance. She'd noticed issues with the crew on Voyager as well and told us that the Radiance crew were far far better.

 

We've sailed Carnival twice previously and agreed that if the Carnival Legend or Spirit crews operated the Voyager it would be the ultimate holiday.

 

Anyway we booked with another agent for a Harmony cruise next year. So time will tell. Can't wait.

 

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We did Voyager on March 25th, then Legend on April 11th- & I completely agree with the staffing on Voyager. I was SO disappointed!! Plus the lines EVERYWHERE were awful!

[rabbitoh_777]

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Royal "Cribben" surely this deserves a ribbin'... rotflmao :D

 

 

Sorry couldn't help myself but that released my inner Krakken me up! :p

 

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Cheers r

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[jasoncheck01@gmail.com]

Haha

 

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[Tranquility Base]

I have not yet cruised on Royal Caribbean, mostly only on Princess.

 

I am considering a Sth Pacific cruise on Voyager, and wondering how the general "feel" of the Voyager would be compared to ships such as Diamond and Golden Princess.

 

If I took a balcony guarantee on the Voyager are there any "problem" locations I could end up with ?

 

Do tendering operations on Voyager operate much the same as Princess ?

 

Anything else to help with a comparison ?

 

Thanks.

[GR82B@Cagain]

Hi all - we just came back from a 12 night Fiji cruise on Voyager (March 13th) and had a ball.

All crew were outstanding in my opinion, from cabin stewards to officers and all in-between.

I agree they could have more bar staff on duty - we had to wait a few times, but no big deal. I found the waiters at the pool bar to be most efficient and friendly.

Irena from the Ukraine was my favourite, but Martin and Jonathon were grea, too!!

Can't wait to do it all again😀