This was a 12 day southern Caribbean cruise on Enchantment of the Seas out of Baltimore. As we live an hour away from the port, we drove to the pier and took advantage of the $15 a day parking. Nothing like being able to walk off the ship when the cruise is over, get in the car, and head for home. We arrived around 11:30. Baggage handling and parking went smoothly. Once in the terminal the security line was a bit long, but once past the x-rays, the Diamond line was quick and we were on the ship and chatting with other Cruise Critic folks by noon. Nice operation.

We had an oceanview cabin on deck four, a few doors behind the Champagne Bar. Easy to find and convenient for the debark. Nice size, adequate storage, everything worked.

The service on this ship from the cabin stewards and the dining room wait staff to the bartenders in the various venues was first class. However for the first time I have to say that the food in the Windjammer was better than the dining room. The first few days showed promise, but then the stroganoff had pickles and beets in it again. Really? I know the curries are used for the vegetarian option, but sometimes a nice lamb or chicken curry would be nice. Nine out of the twelve days, the vegetarian Indian option in the dining room contained cauliflower. Did RCCL buy a lot of this on sale or what? Anyway we opted for Chops Grille twice to avoid the dining room menu and were not disappointed. The only criticism at Chops was that the fish items tended to be overcooked; I'd stick to the beef. Chops is well worth the upcharge. Read more