Dining room staff were particularly helpful and accommodating; with many children our seating arrangements and food needs fluctuated often. Dining room food was OK, but not what I had expected. Perhaps previous sailings on HAL have spoiled us.

Windjammer food was well below expectations and *extremely* overcrowded (even at off-peak times). The Windjammer alone gave our group pause in considering another Royal Caribbean journey.

Up-selling was too pervasive. The alternate dining options are fine and, anymore, ubiquitous; however, I do not wish their offerings to be peddled during a meal. Similarly, the corridor to the Windjammer or events (ice rink, for instance) don't need spa-sales tables or drink-of-the-day displays. Leave that for the promenade, which is more appropriate given the "mall" feel to the area. Read more