This was out 39th cruise, the 6th on RCI. Our most recent cruise was on the "Oasis of the Seas" earlier this year and before that we had not been on RCI for 15 years, when we took the" Enchantment of the Seas" on a London -- Boston cruise. We weren't all that happy at that time mainly due to a lack of activities.

We flew to Madrid and then took the train down to Malaga (2.5 hrs). Stayed at the Barcelo Malaga for one night -- the hotel is connected to the train station and we were happy there. We made our own air arrangements.

In the morning we took a taxi (12E) to the port. Got there about 12pm and after a short wait for the security there was no line for the past passengers and we were on the ship within 30 min. after arriving at the port. Cabins would be ready at 2 pm so we got something to eat at the Windjammer. Read more