We booked a fly/cruise package in which Royal Caribbean put us up for a night in a Newark hotel - most welcome as we were able fully to catch up on sleep.

This was out fourth cruise with Royal Caribbean (usually we sail on other cruise lines), the second on this particular cruise on this ship. My overall impression is that many aspects are less good than previously.

The New York weather was cold with a penetrating wind. I had jokingly suggested to my wife we bring the jackets we were given on an Antarctic cruise.... a pity that was only a joke. Read more