This was our 15th cruise on RCCl; beginning in '81 on the Sun Viking. As the ships have grown, we have tried out each new class. Initially, I was apprehensive about the Adventure because she is so large. I must say, that while I enjoyed the Brilliance most recently, the Adventure is an awesome vessel.

Embarkation: We arrived in San Juan around 3:00 p.m. The retrieval of luggage is a little awkward. After getting all our checked luggage, we were told by an RCCl rep to bring it to an area by the carousels where they were and it would be taken to the trucks. Actually, one should find a porter and escort your luggage to the truck; don't leave it in the terminal as they stated. It won't get delivered to the truck! After getting your luggage onto the truck, you will be directed to a van or bus for the 20 minute ride to the terminal. At the terminal, check in was quick and easy. The walk to the ship is up an escalator and a few ramps; not to bad if you aren't carrying too much weight in your carry-on! As an aside, if you would like to purchase a bottle of liquor or wine to drink on the ship, there is a liquor store in the terminal. It is immediately to your left after you go through security. You can disembark and go back through security to the store. Take a small(or large) carry-on to hold the purchase. We noted that a lot of passengers were purchasing liquor, wine and soft drinks. They were not stopped as they reboarded the ship.

The Ship: Beautiful and HUGE! The Centrum is inspiring. It looks more like the entrance to an upscale Vegas hotel/mall. It is easy to navigate; just a lot of places to try and explore in a week. Read more