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MV Sunbird

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Reviewed by: Susan Bertram
# previous cruises: 0
Date of Trip: February 26, 2001
Itinerary: Caribbean - Southern

For our first time cruising, this ship was wonderful. Although it is not as luxuriously appointed as some other cruise ships, it was excellent value for the money.

The public areas were never too crowded. The main pool area was nicely set up in that you could sit right by the pool side in the sun, or just outside in a covered area providing a view of the sea or the pool. The lounges were ample enough that we never had a problem finding a place to sit for the evening shows. The casino is small but adequate.

The food was generally very good. Standard breakfast buffets were served in the dining room or on the Lido deck. The breakfast times were for the most part fine, but on a couple of days ended quite early at 9 am, which is a little early if you have been up partying. A baguette lunch could be obtained that could be taken off ship if going on a tour. Dinners were wonderful with loads of courses and choices, something for everyones taste. The midnight buffets were good, with the gala buffet being absolutely spectacular. Service was superb, the waiters can't do enough for you.

We had a premium outside cabin, 2nd deck from the bottom and at the back of the ship. Very small but adequate with plenty of storage space. Bathrooms were small but okay except the shower was very tiny (difficult to shave your legs ladies!) Never heard a single noise in the ajoining rooms or corrider but that could be because we were to the far end of the ship which would cut down significantly on the corrider traffic.

We attended a show every night after dinner and found all of them to be quite good. Because we smoke, we had to sit right at the back of the lounges in the smoking areas but still had unobstructed views. The cruise director was good and the entertainers were as well.

For those that don't go ashore, there are limited activites on board during the day. Usually a few poolside activities but mostly people lay around in the sun. We stopped in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Curaco and Curacao. We were supposed to stop at Margarita but the ship lost it's docking port (why?) so they stopped in Curaco, Venezeula instead. The excursions are expensive and you must use discretion in chosing one. It is far less expensive to hire a taxi at the port. Venezeula was a disappointment. Somewhat dangerous with plenty of pickpockets and thieves. We were told to take off all of our jewellery and hide passports before leaving the port area. Great shopping on the pier though.

There was a variety in age, but not alot of kids and teenagers. Mostly 40's to 50's and primarily UK and Canadian. We got along very well with our tablemates at dinner.