We've been on 2 Disney and 2 Carnival in the past five years and now returning to Royal Caribbean. We have an 18, 15 and 7 year old, so quite the age spread. We love cruising because you know the kids are safe on board, are engaged in age appropriate activities and have all you can eat food. With teenage boys, this is a great deal. And I don't have to cook or clean!!

Our 18 year old shared a room with 3 other friends on the other end of the boat, so we could sort of chaperon. They had their freedom, and we made sure they got off and on the boat at every excursion, which gave us a great deal of peace for a senior trip. Must be 21 to drink on the boat so this also made sure it wasn't a drink fest. I highly recommend a cruise environment for senior spring break especially with some parents on the same boat. Very safe, very fun.

Had an Aft cabin on 7. I signed up for this room for the balcony and it was a great choice. Balconies can be beastly hot but because this is in the shade of the 8th floor balcony, it was always nice and cool. Only 7 seemed to have this shade. I also liked that the balcony was over the 6th floor Presidential balcony; you can't fall into the water off your balcony. That may seem strange but really, I just never needed to worry about the kids on the balcony. The view was vast with fantastic sunsets. The beam structure didn't feel in the way at all and with 2 loungers, a table and 2 chairs meant great relaxation with room service morning coffee and croissants, champagne sunsets, and oh yeah, drying laundry mid trip. The Junior Suite was fine, nicer not to have beds above us for the kids. Walk in closet held a lot and storing luggage under bed meant everything had a place to sort of keep it clean. Yep, shower curtain clinging but 7 year old took advantage of the small bathtub daily, also a plus for a family. Read more