Day 1 arrive at port about 10:30 after hunting for a cab from hotel (Hotel Universal)...not a usual issue but there was a parade that closed the street in front of the hotel. Fastest check in ever. Arrived in cab to have our luggage put on a dolly and rolled to the ship. Directed to line for previous cruisers, no one in line. Check in and on board in less than 10 min.

Ship is large and beautiful but not as large as I expected. Dining room for MyTime is on the 3rd deck and food was excellent as was service. We didn't have the drink packages but I had points from my credit card and had wine delivered to the room....lots of wine. The staff in the dinning room exchanged the bottles that were bought through Royal (vs. the bottles we brought on board) with colder bottles of the same.

Cabin was 11610, it is a ocean balcony, couch by the balcony. Bathroom is small like most cruise ships and there is lots of storage. 5 suitcases fit under the bed and there was enough shelfing for 3 people. Room attendant was very nice and kept the room spotless and tidy. Read more