Our cruise sailed from 10-28 thru 11-4-12. Arriving @ Port Canaveral to embark was somewhat chaotic due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy but very well handled by the port and RCI considering all of the changes of schedules of other ships.

Getting into line to begin the boarding process, was a microcosm and sneak preview of the cruise. We were totally surrounded by dozens of chain smoking bikers who were oblivious to the coughing and hacking caused others. This cruise showed why we have CHARTERS. If we wanted to go on a theme cruise, WE would have chosen one! If we wanted to be on a ship half filled with bikers we would have sought one. Nothing against bikers BUT most people do NOT want to travel on a theme cruise of any kind. Ironically, this very ship was chartered by nudists/swingers group from 11-11 thru 11-18! These groups should charter a ship and not be allowed to impose their culture or diversity on the rest of the passengers.On an individual basis fine but NOT by group. That's not why we go on vacation. RCI allowed this to happen then cites privacy concerns of the group for not letting the rest of us know, REALLY? I didn't notice any of the bikers traveling incognito or trying to keep a low profile.

The boarding process was quick and easy. It became evident that RCI lacked the will or ability to control this group. I would have to say, most of this group was respectful and reasonably behaved. However, a significant number couldn't have cared less about rules or that families or children were aboard. Incidents were NOT isolated as RCI might spin it. Read more