Overall we had a great cruise - we met some new friends, enjoyed fun activities, and relaxed. We sailed this exact itinerary on the same week last year. We love the 4.5 Sea Days to relax. This is my 6th RCCL cruise (9th over all). I sailed with my daughter (almost 15) and an adult family friend who sailed with us last year.

Parking/Check In/Etc. - We arrived in Baltimore about 45 minutes later than planned (11:20) due to a late start and bad traffic. The porter took our bags, we paid cash (135 for the week) and we parked in less than 15 minutes. We went to the terminal and waited for security. We were in a suite so we were able to use the special check-in line. The process was efficient and well run. We were on the ship in less than an hour from the time we arrived.

Room - We were in a Grand Suite (8032). It was very similar to the suite we had last year on Grandeur. It is across from the crew stairway/elevator and you will hear considerable noise when luggage is being moved (first day and last night)- otherwise it was no issue. The balcony did have new furniture. In St. Thomas, they replaced our tube TV with a flat screen. We heard carts rolling in the Windjammer in our room. Once I realized what they were, I learned to ignore them when I was awake - they were never loud enough to wake us up. This could be an issue for a light sleeper. Unlike the Grandeur, this ship had a concierge and lounge. We used it every day and really enjoyed it. Diego was a wonderful Concierge and took care of anything we needed. We tended to eat a continental breakfast in the Concierge lounge because we could easily sit down, the view was great, the coffee machine was there, and Diego always asked how the cruise was going. Read more