This was my second cruise on Adventure of the Seas. I decided to take my wife on this cruise for our anniversary. It was 3 years ago in October that we were married on this ship.

Our pre-cruise stay was 2 nights at the San Juan Marriott and Stellaris Casino. This hotel came highly recommended to me and I pass on the same high recommendations to anyone else looking for a San Juan hotel. The hotel was gorgeous inside and out. The beds were very comfy and the view from my Oceanfront Room was awesome. The staff went overboard to satisfy us. Right across the street was a Walgreens, Starbucks, Ben and Jerry's, and a great local pizza joint.

Embarking was a nightmare. In the past, we have been able to wait inside the building. Not this time. The line stretched the entire length of the building, outside. It was 90 degrees, very high humidity, and there are no fans or benches outside. Furthermore, no priority was given to Diamond, Platinum, or Suite guests. Read more