We enjoyed our holiday but will not travel on this ship again.

Nothing against the staff – they all worked very hard and we could not fault our stateroom attendant or waiters. But public space is really an issue on this ship. We had a number of sea days for our cruise and finding a sun lounger on deck was difficult, if not impossible, at times. Yes – there are people who save loungers near the popular areas but there were times when we could not find a seat anywhere at all – even away from the pools. I put this down to two reasons: One being the apparent increase in staterooms – but also the “Flow-Rider”. Yes this is great fun for the four or five people using it but it is an area which could be used for a pool for young kids and their families. Instead everyone not using the “Flow-Rider” has to squash up into the remaining main pool areas. But, of course, the “Flow-Rider” is an extra source of income for Royal Caribbean – so I guess it will stay.

Finding a seat in the bar areas was also a problem and standing room only in the Star Lounge was the norm. Not a seat to be found for some of the quizzes either. In short the public areas are overcrowded and this isn’t the sort of cruising I am interested in. We found ourselves simply going back to our stateroom on many occasions and I amused myself by writing a daily blog for my friends: Read more