Just back from Victory

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Teresa B

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Just back from Victory and had a fabulous time. Embarkation is a nigtmare like everyone has said, but just be patient. We were there at 10:00 and checked in by 10:30, but customs was very slow clearing the ship and we actually didn't board until 1:00. We stood in line with lots of other people until we were finally let onboard. Had lunch on the lido deck and watch the line of people snake around the building for hours. Go early, you have to wait in line, but will be one of the first having lunch.

Debarkation was a snap. Self Debarkation went first, our color was called next and we were off the boat by 10:00. Customs was easy as well. Lots of people, but it seamed to be going smoothly.

Not many children on board, but those that were on were very well behaved and spend most of their time in camp carnival. We picked chairs right next to the water slide entrance most days and enjoyed listening to them and watching them slide down. They were all pretty entertaining.

The food was great. We had wonderful waitstaff and room stewards. The only place I found anyone truly "grumpy" or unhappy was on the lido deck buffet, but then only a couple of times.

The spa is terribly overpriced, but wonderful. Had a message and a facial and was well worth it.

Our cabin was 7426, and aft balcony. Loved the view. It was quite a bit longer than the side balconies, and we really enjoyed it.

The shows we went to were wonderful. Very talented dancers and the two lead singers had wonderful voices.

Can't really say enough about how hard the crew works to keep the ship clean. Saw them cleaning the windows on the outside of the ship every day, as well as railings, vents in the hallways, places you'd expect to be cleaned weekly were cleaned every day.

Any questions about the ship, or the Eastern itinerary, just ask.
 
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canner

Guest
Thanks for the review ...

I am a bit concerned about the embarkation process as my mom may have a standing issue ... she had a recent injury to her leg that makes standing for any length of time almost impossible ...

Candy
 
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Teresa B

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Just ask someone for a chair for her. There were several people who were not able to stand and were provided chairs. I'm sure they will be happy to help her. Have a great time.
 
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serene56

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I have not heard the ship being cleared until at least 11am.- when you say the ship was not cleared until 10am was that for the previous cruisers?

Candy: Do not head to the pier until 11am.. when you get there ask an employee for a wheelchair and your mom can get prioty checkin with one other person.
 
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Teresa B

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What I said was that WE were off the boat by 10:00. I'm sure the rest of the passengers were off by 11:00. There were no issues and the self debarkers started at 7:30. By 11:00 the line was already out the door and around the building when we were getting on the ship. I'd go early and ask for assistance.
 
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Teresa B

Guest
We left out of Miami. We flew into Ft. Lauderdale a day early (it was a much cheaper flight) and then took a shuttle from there to Miami the next morning. We used Super Shuttle and they were great. 24/pp each way. They were right on time at our hotel and were at the pier waiting for us when we returned.
 
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Teresa B

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Yes, we did. They had me call after we picked up our luggage and cleared customs. they were waiting right outside, but could not approach us until we called them first. Not sure why, but we didn't wait at all. We were the only ones in the van back to Ft. Lauderdale. Very friendly driver both times.
 
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