This cruise was booked as a quick way to get an extra cruise point toward Diamond C&A status. Based on some reviews of the ship, I was expecting the worst but was pleasantly surprised.

After a 'security breach' at Miami International Airport that left us stranded between our arrival gate and our luggage for nearly 2 hrs (without any announcement of what the problem was or what was going on) we retrieved our luggage and departed for the airport by taxi ($24 flat rate for 2 passengers & luggage). Arrived at 12 noon to the easiest check in I've had in 9 cruises. Had to get luggage tags from a porter since we booked late and only had e-documents, but this went smoothly. Walked in and mentioned I was a Platinum member and was greeted by 2 RCL employees and ushered up to the ck in counter. Sea Pass was filled out in advance so we were on our way in about 5 minutes....the best I've ever experienced. Not the usual mayhem and hoards of people waiting in line.

The ship itself is in good condition. A little wear and tear, but overall fine...much better than I had expected. F1 cabin was VERY SMALL and bath was TINY, but for 3 days acceptable. Only glitch was beds were not separated as requested on resv, but cabin steward remedied this while we went to dinner. Steward always greeted us by name and was very pleasant. Read more