Enchantment Of The Seas
Cruise line
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment Of The Seas Review and Specifications
Specifications of Enchantment Of The Seas
| Year built | 1997 / Age : 22 |
| Flag state | Bahamas |
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards (Helsinki, STX Finland) |
| Class | Vision |
| Building cost | USD 280 million |
| Owner | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd |
| Operator | Royal Caribbean International |
| Speed | 22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 301 m / 988 ft |
| Beam (width) | 35 m / 115 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 82910 gt |
| Passengers | 2288 - 2746 |
| Crew | 770 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 30 |
| Decks | 11 |
| Cabins | 1144 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2017 |
| Christened by | Colleen Fain |
Current itinerary of Enchantment Of The Seas
Enchantment Of The Seas current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean. Prices start from USD 579 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 22 May, 2019 and ends on 27 May, 2019.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 22 May 16:00 | Departing from Galveston, Texas hotels |
| 24 May 12:00 - 19:00 | Costa Maya, Mexico |
| 25 May 07:00 - 17:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 27 May 07:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas hotels |
Review of Enchantment Of The Seas
Launched in 1997, Enchantment of the Seas is the 4th Vision-class Royal Caribbean ship, together with Vision, Legend (now Marella Discovery 2), Grandeur, Rhapsody and Splendour (now Marella Discovery).
History - construction and ownership
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is an US company, trademarked brand and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL, shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCCL's largest fleet as both number of vessels and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities). All Royal Caribbean liners have names ending with "of the Seas".
The 82,910-ton, 1,950-passenger Enchantment of the Seas was sliced, diced and sewn back diring 2005 refurbishment, along with the addition of a 73-ft long midsection.
This is the reason why parts of the ship sparkle like new, while others show a bit of wear. Although the external appearance of the Enchantment of the Seas is slightly faded, the midsection (both inside and outside) is still looking comparatively new and offers a larger pool deck, funky suspension bridges, Boleros Latin lounge, Ben and Jerry's, Champagne bar and ritzy Centrum atrium, full with glass-enclosed elevators.
Cruise itinerary program
Enchantment of the Seas itinerary program is based on year-round 3- and 4-day short Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.
Cabins
Enchantment Of The Seas has a total of 1143 cabins (of which 94 Suites, 154 Balcony rooms) in 23 grades. Most Enchantment of the Seas staterooms are 135-260-sq.foot insides (463). 19 are the wheelchair accessible rooms. The largest aboard Enchantment of the Seas are the Royal Suites (1185 ft2).
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
For a quick bite choose Enchantment's Windjammer Marketplace. It's set up in various stations, so you can grab everything from cheeses and pizza to carved meats and dessert. Beginning at 3 p.m., an afternoon tea is offered there each day. During busy times, it's difficult to find tables. For more formal dining, better check out the 2-level My Fair Lady dining room. It's open daily from 7 to 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and from noon to 1:30 p.m. for lunch (when it's converted into a Brasserie 30 restaurant, which serves excellent dishes like shells with pesto sauce). Set-seating dining times are 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Passengers can opt for anytime dining, which allows to avoid set tablemates and eat between 6 and 9:30 p.m. The alternative dining venue onboard Enchantment of the Seas is Chops Grille, which carries a fee of $25 per person.
Follows the complete list of Enchantment of the Seas restaurants and food bars.
- My Fair Lady Restaurant (1346-seat aft Dining Room; offers Brasserie 30 lunch on seadays)
- Windjammer Cafe lido buffet restaurant (566-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast between 7:00-11:30 a.m., Lunch 11.30-3:30 p.m. and Dinner 6.30-9:00 p.m.)
- Chops Grille (108-seat specialty restaurant; reservations recommended)
- Park Cafe (68-seat deli restaurant; complimentary - serves the Solarium area).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Orpheum Theater is the venue to go for shows. It hosts everything from comedic performances and musical revues to free first-run movies. The theater comprises space on Decks 5 and 6. Flashy Casino Royale is situated between Boleros Lounge and Orpheum Theater on Deck 5 and features an exciting see-through floor close to the entrance and lots of lights, as well as blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and slot machines.
For daytime fun, the main pool deck is the spot to participate in funny contests, from Ms. Biceps to belly-flopping. Most enrichment consists of activities like gaming lessons in the casino and dance classes in the disco, free of charge. If you expect lectures and the like, Enchantment of the Seas probably is not the ship for you. The line offers a number of shore excursions through its "Explorations!" desk. Glass-bottom boat trips and sightseeing tours are very popular, as are beach excursions, but have in mind that you may be able to access some of the beaches for free or for a lower price if you go on your own.
Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Adventure Ocean (Youth program), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
Follows the complete list of Enchantment of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- Orpheum Theater (870-seat, features grand production shows with dance, acrobatics, comedy and games)
- Photo Gallery and Shop; Art Gallery
- The Centrum (5-deck atrium and social hub, offers aerial acrobatics entertainment); Spotlight Lounge (575-seat show lounge); Diamond Club and Lounge; Concierge Club (suite and past guests only); Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub
- R Bar (52-seat cocktail bar); Boleros Lounge and Bar (113-seat); Cafe Latte-tudes Bar (36-seat specialty coffee bar, Starbucks Coffee); Ben and Jerry’s (ice cream bar); Schooner Bar (135-seat piano bar); Island Bar; Oasis Bar
- Centrum Boutiques (duty-free; clothes, perfumes, accessories, jewelry, logo souvenirs, General Store/alcohol and cigarettes)
- Casino Royale (259-seat)
- Royal Caribbean Online center (Internet computers room; 24-hour)
- Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center; 6 jacuzzis; 3 pools
- Solarium lounge (includes Cafe Bar, pool bar and adults only pool area)
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Video Games Arcade; Fuel Teen Disco club; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
- Adventure Beach; Adventure Ocean kids lounge area
- Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Vita Course Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Wall; Bungee Trampolines.
Enchantment Of The Seas wiki
Royal Caribbean's Enchantment and Grandeur were the first-ever liners of a major cruise company to have Dynamic Positioning System. Enchantment OTS was built in Finland (completed on July 3, 1997). Vessel's godmother was Colleen Fain - wife of Richard D Fain (Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean International). The naming ceremony was on July 12, 1997, held at Port Southampton (England UK). The next day (July 13) started the inaugural cruise (maiden voyage).
As a Vision-class ship, Enchantment has the Viking Crown Lounge at its Deck 11 - ending the 7-deck high "Centrum" Atrium. This is the perfect 360-degree place for enjoying panoramic seaviews.
Enchantment Of The Seas refurbishment 2015 review
For the first time, Enchantment OTS entered drydock in 2005 in Rotterdam (Holland) for less than 2 months. The ship received a major refit (mid-body extension). In 2012, Enchantment was refurbished for the second time - this was Bahamas (Freeport). In 2015, the ship received many technological enchantments, dining menu upgrades, several new features. The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2015 includes:
- poolside huge movie screen was installed
- complimentary “Park Cafe” (deli restaurant) was added
- “Chef’s Table” (gourmet dining package) was introduced
- “R Bar” (1960s themed) was added
- Nursery was added.
The following YouTube video reviews the ship's enlargening (drydock refit and refurbishment) in 2005.
Enchantment Of The Seas - user reviews and comments
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Enchantment Of The Seas Itineraries
The below listed Enchantment Of The Seas cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest Royal Caribbean fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.
| Date | Cruise Name | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Apr 29 | 4 days, round-trip Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $394 |
| 2019 May 06 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | |
| 2019 May 13 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $552 |
| 2019 May 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | |
| 2019 May 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $579 |
| 2019 May 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $574 |
| 2019 May 31 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $618 |
| 2019 Jun 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $607 |
| 2019 Jun 10 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $539 |
| 2019 Jun 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $575 |
| 2019 Jun 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $536 |
| 2019 Jun 24 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $485 |
| 2019 Jun 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $630 |
| 2019 Jul 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $637 |
| 2019 Jul 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $443 |
| 2019 Jul 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $561 |
| 2019 Jul 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $561 |
| 2019 Jul 22 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $556 |
| 2019 Jul 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $627 |
| 2019 Jul 31 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $626 |
| 2019 Aug 05 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $496 |
| 2019 Aug 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $583 |
| 2019 Aug 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $511 |
| 2019 Aug 19 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $401 |
| 2019 Aug 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $354 |
| 2019 Aug 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $423 |
| 2019 Sep 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $308 |
| 2019 Sep 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $393 |
| 2019 Sep 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 |
| 2019 Sep 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $308 |
| 2019 Sep 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $363 |
| 2019 Sep 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $392 |
| 2019 Sep 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $295 |
| 2019 Oct 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $373 |
| 2019 Oct 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $424 |
| 2019 Oct 14 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $323 |
| 2019 Oct 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $343 |
| 2019 Oct 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $303 |
| 2019 Oct 28 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $367 |
| 2019 Nov 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $313 |
| 2019 Nov 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $324 |
| 2019 Nov 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $348 |
| 2019 Nov 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $352 |
| 2019 Nov 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $333 |
| 2019 Nov 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $647 |
| 2019 Nov 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $328 |
| 2019 Dec 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $304 |
| 2019 Dec 09 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $293 |
| 2019 Dec 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $328 |
| 2019 Dec 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $474 |
| 2019 Dec 23 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Holiday | Galveston | $715 |
| 2019 Dec 27 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Holiday | Galveston | $985 |
| 2020 Jan 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $623 |
| 2020 Jan 06 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $317 |
| 2020 Jan 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $350 |
| 2020 Jan 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $351 |
| 2020 Jan 20 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $317 |
| 2020 Jan 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $351 |
| 2020 Jan 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $351 |
| 2020 Feb 03 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $307 |
| 2020 Feb 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $351 |
| 2020 Feb 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $371 |
| 2020 Feb 17 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $330 |
| 2020 Feb 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $350 |
| 2020 Feb 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $370 |
| 2020 Mar 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $317 |
| 2020 Mar 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $430 |
| 2020 Mar 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $396 |
| 2020 Mar 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $377 |
| 2020 Mar 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $376 |
| 2020 Mar 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $405 |
| 2020 Mar 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $317 |
| 2020 Apr 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $453 |
| 2020 Apr 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $424 |
| 2020 Apr 13 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $297 |
| 2020 Apr 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $376 |
| 2020 Apr 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $424 |
| 2020 Apr 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $297 |
| 2020 May 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $411 |
| 2020 May 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 May 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $334 |
| 2020 May 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 May 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 May 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 May 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2020 Jun 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2020 Jun 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $516 |
| 2020 Jun 12 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $1049 |
| 2020 Jun 19 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $1006 |
| 2020 Jun 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $644 |
| 2020 Jul 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2020 Jul 06 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $511 |
| 2020 Jul 10 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $974 |
| 2020 Jul 17 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $994 |
| 2020 Jul 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $644 |
| 2020 Jul 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2020 Aug 03 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Aug 07 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $899 |
| 2020 Aug 14 | 7 days, round-trip Bahamas & Perfect Day | Galveston | $899 |
| 2020 Aug 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $462 |
| 2020 Aug 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Aug 31 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $302 |
| 2020 Sep 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Sep 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Sep 14 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $302 |
| 2020 Sep 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Sep 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Sep 28 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $302 |
| 2020 Oct 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Oct 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Oct 12 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $302 |
| 2020 Oct 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 |
| 2020 Oct 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $449 |
| 2020 Nov 21 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $662 |
| 2020 Nov 28 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2020 Dec 05 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2020 Dec 12 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2020 Dec 19 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Holiday | San Juan | $742 |
| 2021 Jan 02 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2021 Jan 16 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $551 |
| 2021 Jan 23 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2021 Jan 30 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $602 |
| 2021 Feb 06 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $542 |
| 2021 Feb 13 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $611 |
| 2021 Feb 27 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $592 |
| 2021 Mar 06 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $572 |
| 2021 Mar 13 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $562 |
| 2021 Mar 20 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $582 |
| 2021 Mar 27 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $611 |
| 2021 Apr 03 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $562 |
| 2021 Apr 10 | 7 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | San Juan | $581 |