We are geeks and chose the ship because of the size, the Gardens, and the space to do things. Every day I would discover new areas of the ship that I had not seen before. There were endless activities, walking the promenade, the boardwalk, etc. and enjoying all the restaurants was amazing. We enjoyed the people on the cruise and made a lot of friends. We did not see out of control kids (as has ...
Our first sign that something was amiss was before we even arrived. As we were driving up to the boat, we saw a rusty, grimey mess near the upper portions of the back of the ship. Admittedly, this is on the uppermost floors nearer the smoke stacks, but this was bad even for that location and everyone remarked on it.
The security line was lengthy, but tolerable.
As soon as we walked on the ...
This was my second time on Anthem, and I loved it just as much as the first. We did have a hiccup with the seating at dinner, however. We had requested a table by the window in our initial reservation, and it didn't get resolved until the third night of the cruise. It was specifically stated in our reservation that we wanted a table near the window, how hard is that to accommodate? We did ...
I went on this ship because it was the Star Trek cruise. I had been disappointed by the last 2 RCL cruises since COVID and this was about the same. I fear the next cruise I have scheduled in September on the Serenade of the Seas. If it wasn't with four other people in the family I would cancel it.
First let me say that the Star Trek part of the cruise rocked! I won't get into it here but I ...
I chose this cruise because it was leaving from Tampa and because of itinerary.
Serenade of the Seas needs to be dry docked and refurbished! The staterooms are OLD and worn out.
No shampoo or bars of soap for shower. Only liquid soap dispenser marked Shampoo AND Body Wash
No Wifi except for the Royal Caribbean app and even that was inconsistent.
Internet was available for $24.99 a ...
I am an active 62 year old. My husband and I took this trip with another couple. We took in February so there would not be many children.
The primary reason that I give RC a low rating is that the ship was full of children. It seemed as if the ship was 50% children, 20% their parents with strollers for each child, and 20% young adults and 10% older adults, some with wheelchairs.
If I had ...
This was a last minute deal for us to celebrate our birthdays!
Embarkation was very smooth and fast in Miami. We stayed in the Courtyard by the airport and were picked up by our Uber at 10:05 am and on the ship by 11:20 am. That easy.
We had gorgeous weather all 4 days so we spent most the time outside. The ship was full. Yes, there were kids, but they didn't bother us. We have kids ...
This was our 3rd cruise on RCCL and will probably be our last. We’ve cruised with all the major cruise lines and we were on the NCL Encore just 6 months ago so we have a pretty good recent basis for comparison post Covid.
First for the good. Loved the various neighborhoods on the Allure. This was our first time on an Oasis class ship and loved exploring the ship during the week. We booked an ...
Our embarkation was a disaster, waited in line for 95 min. They were not enforcing checkin times. Line was much longer for others. Food quality has declined significantly, sure don’t like new menus in MDR. Forcing guest to eat in specialty restaurants. They are still very good. Mama Mia was excellent best show at sea. Staff works hard. Had long hour plus wait at security in Cozumel.
This was ...
Table of Contents.
1. Exterior Appearance
2. Interior Appearance
3. Central Park
4. Main Dining
5. Windjammer
6. Solarium
7. Pool Deck
Look Below
9. Theater Sound
10. Embarkation / Debarkation
1) The ship had salt accumulation on most outside surfaces, which was most apparent on all glass and Handrails. None of the windows, windbreaks etc. were transparent ...