We took our 11 yr old triplets on their first cruise. They had the time of their lives. As a repeat cruiser with RCL we had some comments, both good and bad.
SHIP:
The ship is impressive. Our week was fully booked but we didn't feel that it was ever an issue. We did have to wait for the elevator more than we remember on other ships but was not really an issue at all. The flow rider area was great for the kids - we were there each and every day for several hours each day. The one complaint we had was the stench that came from what we could only assume was the burning of waste. At times we had to cover our faces or even get up and walk away because the smell was nauseating. Maybe a design flaw? We used the rock climbing wall and zip lines daily as well. Lines were fast moving and staff was great. Enjoyed the placement of whirlpools and even watched the sun set from one of them one night. We likes the 7 neighborhoods especially the Boardwalk.