We are Elite members of Celebrity. That is the only cruise line we have ever been on. So, since we could have Diamond status on Royal Caribbean, we decided to try it.
Embarkation was easy. We arrived around 2:15 and there was a long line just to get into the terminal for baggage screening. However, there was a separate line for Diamond members so we breezed right through. Separate check-in ...
This was our first cruise with Royal Caribbean since 1984 and it was our 8th cruise in total. We travelled from Canada with my husbands elderly parents. We arrived in Fort Lauderdale the day before our cruise and to save money we stayed at the Motel 6 in Dania. It was clean and had reasonable rates - we were pleasantly surprised.
Our embarkation in fort Lauderdale took over an hour which we ...
We chose this cruise around our booking of time share in Florida. Our cousins have been asking to join us on a cruise and this was it. We shared many activities with them and as well enjoyed he ship and activities alone. It was the first time aboard a RCI cruise and found they nickel ed and dimed you for many items that are available on most cruises. We have been on Princess several times which is ...
This is my fourth cruise, I've had three previous with Carnival and this was my first with Royal Caribbean. I sailed with a large group of friends.
Embarkation was a bit chaotic but I expected that after reading the reviews of Port Everglade. We began around 12:30 and got on the ship closer to 2PM. Our rooms were ready so we could drop off our carry-on luggage. The Windjammer buffet was packed ...
Traveling as a couple, have been on 9 cruises with Royal Caribbean.
Embarkation was surprisingly easy. We arrived @ 10:30 am and breezed right through security. The check in line was reasonable and we only had a short time in the waiting area before getting on the ship around 11:30 ish. Headed for windjammer and had no problem finding good seats.
We enjoyed the activities - especially the ...
We signed up for this cruise the year before while on an Alaskan cruise: husband, daughters (2) with their husbands and both sets of in laws (2 grandbabies have since arrived). We had a balcony cabin and the others had 4 inside promenade rooms across the hall from us.
We arrived in Fort Lauderdale the before and stayed at the Embassey Suites on 17th. Across the street were a grocery store, ...
My husband and I have cruised before, but this was our girls' (ages 8 & 6) first cruise, and our first cruise with Royal Caribbean. We were delighted. The food and service at Sapphire was excellent. Every night there would be a fruit salad waiting for my girls and even though a children's menu was available, my girls ordered off the main menu and to my surprise, ate everything! The self-serve ...
It was a wonderful bonding time for my 19 yr-old daughter and me. Knowing that we will spend most of our time outside our cabin, we chose an inner stateroom (8237) which served us just fine. Our attendant (Adela Benliss-Nicaragua) was the sweetest and took good care of our needs.
We took advantage of a lot of the activities offered in the ship: aerobics, jogging deck, hot tub, treadmill, ...
This was our 3rd cruise but our 1st RC cruise, we found ourselves comparing the 2. We cruised with some friends who. Had never been on a cruise, they have been to several all inclusive resorts which they were comparing their experience to. Embarkation went quickly & smoothly, our rooms weren't ready until about 3 which was no biggie we went about exploring the ship & had some lunch.
When we ...
First, the good. Food, service, and shows were all excellent. I reserve the "bad" for the ship and for Royal Caribbean itself. While we are not heavily experienced cruisers, this was our third cruise and this ship is substandard compared to the older and smaller Serenade of the Seas and Celebrity Century. Why substandard? Let me name the ways.
First, I was really, really irked by the ...