The prices on these 4 day cruises were so good and the reviews of this ship so positive that we had to go. It is the first time that I had an interior cabin and it wasn't bad although I would probably stick with ocean view or balcony in the future. It's been a few years since we cruised and I was surprised to find no toiletries or fridge in the cabin but other than that, it was attractive. We spent the majority of our time outside the cabin anyways. We loved the ship especially the Solarium. It felt like being in a luxurious Greek resort. It was quiet and the Park Cafe was located in one corner. They have limited dining options but it was never crowded and everything was attractively displayed. It is a huge change from the chaos of the Windjammer. If we wanted the variety, we headed to the Windjammer.

The energy and friendliness of the ship and crew are totally upbeat. The first night we tried Chops. The restaurant was empty and we enjoyed an ocean view table. The food was beautifully presented and tasty but it did not match the dinner at Holland American's Pinnacle Room.

The first stop was Royal's private island. Our weather was overcast and almost no one was in the water. We walked along the beach and while finishing lunch, the sky darkened and it poured. People dashed to the tender line which was crazy long so we shopped at the local straw market with vendors who chose to remain open. When there was nothing left to see, we headed to the line and waited about 30 minutes for our turn to board the tender. Read more