This will be short because of time. We took this because of the amazing itinerary - some ports of which have now been deleted. Ravenna was wonderful but they stopped going there. Kotor is a great port for the sail in (90 minutes) through the fjords and the walk to the fort -1700 steps!)

The ship this time let us down. We've been on the BOTS before and loved it. Cabin crew was great but upper level staff were often pompous and Nasty. The captain was never around the ship and his daily announcements were always mumbled. (NO ONE understood them). They now CHARGE for pastries in the Cafe Latitudes (unless you BUY a high pruiced coffee). MTD is still a problem getting folks seated. The entertainment was really poor. (The audience actually walked out on a singer one night when he forgot the words!).

Royal seems to be cutting back on staff. There was definitely a shortage in the MDR and there was almost always a wait for a table in MTD even with a reservation. They eliminated the Lobster Tail dinner (You can buy for $30 up charge any night for 1 1/4 lb lobster). It is replaced by Jumbo Shrimp. No longer free pasteries in Cafe Latitudes and the ONLY place for free regular coffee at night is in the Windjammer - and the pot often empty. Read more