Our last vacation was our honeymoon in 2006 on the Costa Allegra. 2 kids came along in 2008 and 2010 and it became troublesome for us to travel for the first few years. As such, we were really looking forward to our 3 night cruise to Penang and Malacca.
Sailaway was at 4pm but I was happy that guests could board as early as 11am. Check-in was seamless and the first sign of Royal Caribbean's exceptional "Gold and Anchor" service was demonstrated when a staff directed us to the express line for Suite passengers when he saw us struggling to carry our two kids.
On board, the whole ship gives one the feel of a tourist class hotel. There is no "wow" factor such as a lobby as we boarded the ship on Deck 2. Luckily a panda mascot was taking photos with everyone, setting the mood for fun. The design of the various lounges and the shopping arcade had design from yesteryear. The toilets were simple and functional- most shopping center in Singapore would have nicer toilets than those on Legends of the Seas!
Cozy and brightly lit although it does not exude any sense of luxury. Sofa bed folds down to a comfortable double bed. Reasonable size bathroom and balcony.