This review is for the Quantum of the Seas ship. My family of four sailed from Feb 20th-March 1st. I am a seasoned cruiser and have sailed many different times on Royal Caribbean, as well as a number of other lines (crystal, ncl, princess, carnival, holland, and wind song). To be honest I have cruised so much on royal I am a diamond member.

This vacation was terrible, and if anyone has children under the age of 7 I would strongly reconsider going on this ship. The ship was not designed with the intention of children in mind. The kids club was utterly depressing and the staff seemed sad to be there. One of the staff members even said to us when we went to the kids club that if you want the "family cruise", go on oasis or allure as this ship took away the space from the adventure club to make bigger staterooms. We have been on oasis and we were very impressed with the kids club on that ship, this was nothing like that. It was dark depressing, separated to span over two floors, no children's theater like oasis and really just a dismal place for children to be sent to. Also, the staff in the kids club were not enthusiastic and seemed sad to be there themselves. I just in sep. went on NCL, and their kids club shines over this one by leaps and bounds. There staff were enthusiastic and happy with each encounter.

To continue on the kids note, we were very disappointed to find out that our 3 year old could not go on the North Star (observatory) due to height restrictions. Also, our 4.75 year old could not go on the bumper cars as a passenger, as a child has to be 5. For months we had been talking to him about the bumper cars and then found this out once on board. Luckily we found out before heading up there from a fellow cruiser, however we heard many people waited in line and then found out. What an utter fail on Royal Caribbean to disappoint so many young children. I understand not letting them drive, but to not let them on as a passenger. The restaurants were not geared for bringing your children. Each time it took over 5 minutes to get a children's menu. Read more