About us: late 30's/early 40's couple without kids, traveling with my parents in their 60's.

We were on the Gem last summer and I was a bit disappointed... we had been on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas last January and I fell in love with the megaships. However, knowing better what to expect this time, I tempered my expectations to fit a midsize ship.

The staff all work incredibly hard and I found the entertainment to offer more than enough choices. If Leo is on your sailing, definitely check him out- he is a phenomenal guitarist and singer and really engaged with the crowd well. He had quite the following. Read more