Embarkation was excellent and very fast even mid afternoon. We choose a Window View cabin that was excellent and isolated from the main cabin corridors that turned out to be a bonus if not just a little close to water level. First night was very rough due to Beta but during the rest of the cruise it was fine although you do need sea legs to avoid bumping into people.

Staff is the best each and everyone did their best to be polite, friendly and helpful kudos -- to RCI staff relations.

Food was fine overall. Although the buffet was well stocked it lacked the elegance I expected due to the pushy way you were directed to different areas of the Windjammer. But I suppose this is required to feed this many seemingly insatiable appetites. Get your table prior to picking up the food or you may finish up with cold food. Again courteous staff is quick to clear tables to keep things moving along. Read more